The HASS Hub is staffed by experienced advisors who offer academic support to undergraduate and administrative support to graduate students in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. We assist students in achieving their academic goals, developing unique Plans of Study, and addressing any curriculum questions.
Kayleigh Aston '14
Academic Advisor & GPA
Kayleigh, RPI Class of 2014, has first-hand experience as an RPI student. After graduation, Kayleigh earned her MS at The College of Saint Rose before moving to New Jersey. She moved back to Troy in 2021 to join the RPI Admissions team before joining The Hub in 2023. At home, Kayleigh enjoys cooking/baking, reading, and playing video games with her husband and puppy Ted.
Cognitive Science | Economics | Science & Technology Studies
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Kate McDonald
Academic Advisor & GPA
Kate holds a B.S. in Conservation Biology from SUNY Oneonta and has worked in higher education since 2021, gaining experience in academic advising and financial aid. She joined the HASS Hub Advising team in 2024. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, baking, and spending time outdoors. She loves to travel with her husband and spoil her two cats, June and Fiona.
Arts | Communication & Media | Games & Experiential Media
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Kristin Bergene
HASS Advising Hub Manager
Kristin earned her BA from SUNY Oneonta and her MS from Kingston University, London. Having worked for over a decade in higher education, Kristin has been with RPI since the Spring of 2017, working as a Career Counselor, Academic Advisor, and now as the HASS Hub Manager. Kristin is an avid reader and artist, who dabbles in gaming with her husband and friends.
PreLaw Advising | Transfer Courses
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