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Kathryn M. Kroeper is a Professor in the Department of Psychology within the College of Arts & Sciences at Sacred Heart University. Her research spans educational and social psychology with a focus on interventions that improve student experiences in higher education.
Dr. Kroeper's research interests center on social belonging, growth mindset, and equity in educational settings. Her work examines how psychological interventions can reduce achievement gaps and improve outcomes for underrepresented students. She investigates how social identity, race, gender, and first-generation status impact students' college experiences and academic success. Her research combines experimental methods with large-scale implementation studies across diverse institutions.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on belonging interventions and mindset theory applied to higher education contexts. Her work demonstrates how brief psychological interventions can have significant impacts on student outcomes, particularly for marginalized groups. She examines how institutional factors shape opportunities for belonging and academic success across different student populations.
Dr. Kroeper actively collaborates with leading researchers across institutions, including Gregory M. Walton at Stanford University, Mary Murphy, and others in the College Transition Collaborative. Her research has practical implications for how colleges and universities can create more inclusive environments that support all students' success.
