College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science

Kat Hanson

Headshot of Kat Hanson
"If you aren't in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?"
—T.S. Eliot

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  • Undergraduate Academic Advisor
  • MA, Higher Education Administration, Central Michigan University
  • BA, English, St. Olaf College
  • BA, Race & Ethnic Studies, St. Olaf College

Biography

Born and raised in the Upper Peninsula, Kat graduated from Kingsford High School before attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in both English and Race & Ethnic Studies. She went on to receive her Master of Arts degree in Higher Education Administration from Central Michigan University. Kat joined CFRES in January 2024 as the undergraduate academic advisor, where she serves on a variety of committees in addition to advising all CFRES undergraduate students.

Outside of her professional life, Kat enjoys doing anything outdoors, as long as she is accompanied by her dog named Goose. Together, they have taken up skijoring (cross country skiing with a dog), and enjoy getting iced coffee and pup-cups afterwards. She also enjoys Romantic & Victorian era literature, traveling, and trying to cook new recipes.

Kat is committed to advancing postsecondary student success not just across Michigan Tech's campus, but throughout the education sector as a whole, and she strives to create a welcoming environment for all of her students.