Grad Knight to Know: Lauren Fitzgerald ’28M

By Ryan Hiemenz | December 11, 2025
Lauren Fitzgerald ’28 and her dog.

Hometown: Linfield, Pa.

Program: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Previous Degree: Major in Psychology, Minor in Childhood Studies, Holy Family University

Why did you choose your particular program at Arcadia?

I’ve always been fascinated by the human mind. When I landed my first job out of undergrad, I immediately knew that I wanted to further my education in this field to continue growing both personally and professionally. Arcadia’s reputation, the program’s offerings, and the support from the educators were something I noticed right away. Getting accepted into Arcadia was a dream come true!

What do you hope to accomplish during your time here?

I’ve already gained so much knowledge from this program and have met really impressive people!

What do you do when you’re not in class?

Outside of class and working, I’m probably hanging out at home with my boyfriend and our three dogs, or burning energy at the gym, or I’m walking along a trail with a coffee in hand and some friends!