Students and Graduates

HESD Stories

Whitney Boyce '26

A remote student from a rural area, Whitney's HESD experience is a testament to the powerful community that exists within the program. Read Whitney's Story

Calista Chaidez '26

A first generation student in the HESD accelerated track, Calista has had a unique journey to the field of student development. Read Calista's Story

Joy Chilala '25

An international student from Zambia, Joy finds great beauty in the diversity of the HESD program. Read Joy's Story 

Matthew Holgate '24

"My goal is to offer our students an atmosphere of authentic celebration, honoring their experiences and stories," Matthew shared in a recent conversation with Dr. Olga Dietlin.
Read Matthew's Story

Seung Hoon Kim '23

Currently serving in missions in Cambodia, Seung Hoon and his wife run the New International Bethany Institute and Jesus Village Project. Read Seung Hoon's Story 

Abram Erickson '23

Having applied for and been awarded a grant from the ACSD, Abram is completing his thesis research on the experiences of student-athletes at Wheaton College. 
Read Abram's Story

Esther Pruitt '23

Esther's journey in the Higher Education and Student Development program has been filled with international opportunities for holistic refugee and student support. 
Read Esther's Story