Kacey Harper, a third-year corporate communication major at Penn State Schuylkill, discovered her passion for the field after initially considering marketing. She honed her skills through various leadership roles on campus and a hands-on internship with Schuylkill United Way. Harper is eager to pursue a career that allows her to make meaningful contributions, and she encourages others to gain as much professional experience as possible through Schuylkill’s Co-Op program.
Malak Mowafi, a senior student-athlete at Penn State Schuylkill, has been honored with the 2023-24 National Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year award by Chi Alpha Sigma, recognizing her outstanding academic, athletic and leadership achievements. Mowafi, who maintains a 4.0 GPA while double majoring in cybersecurity analytics and operations and criminal justice, has excelled in cross-country, women's basketball, and track and field, earning numerous accolades and leadership roles. Her dedication sets a new standard for student-athletes, making her the first individual from a non-NCAA institution to receive this award.
Malachi Mitchell presents findings of his research project: "The Most Gullible Element is Easily Lead: Comparing Detectable Lead Content in Boalsburg, PA and University Park, PA." Mitchell, an eighth-grade student and part of Penn State's 2024 EnvironMentors cohort, won the community impact award at the EnvironMentors National Science Fair.
