Hamline Initiative for Professional and Academic Liaisons (HIPAL) is a 4-year professional development program for science students at Hamline University.
HIPAL is a four-year professional development program for students seeking BS/BA degrees in the natural sciences, designed to help them be “first day ready” for professional school and careers. HIPAL prepares students with weekly seminars, short courses, chances to network, international study, volunteer experiences, and other activities to help them understand opportunities, responsibilities, and attitudes of professional life. The ultimate goal is for all HIPAL members to be accepted to graduate/professional school or professional positions of their choice BEFORE graduation
Mission Statement: HIPAL (Hamline Initiative for Professional and Academic Liaisons) is a growing program at Hamline University aiming to provide interdisciplinary liaisons between Hamline students, faculty, staff, alumni, and workplace partners to strengthen educational and professional development, cooperative research, and service.
