Malique Hughes is a corporate communication major from Browns Mills, New Jersey, who transferred to Penn State Schuylkill to play basketball and gained a community of friends and mentors. Hughes, described as thoughtful and creative, has ambitious plans for the future, as he considers pursuing a master's degree in communication.
Schuylkill Speaks! is part of an ongoing conversation with Penn State Schuylkill alumni, both new and established. In this edition, we feature standout graduates from our spring 2021 graduating class. These exceptional students include athletes, scholars, givers of time, and campus leaders. They have distinguished themselves during their time on campus, and they embody the proud tradition of Penn Staters making a difference.
Penn State Schuylkill inducted six new students and promoted five others to regular membership in its chapter of Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta), the national biological honor society, in a ceremony held virtually on April 16. Five officers-elect for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year also were recognized.
Penn State Schuylkill hosted its fifth annual Business Plan Competition virtually on Thursday, April 22, awarding $5,000 each to two creative startups. In total, $79,000 has been awarded to 23 small businesses throughout Schuylkill County over the last five years.
Penn State Schuylkill senior Evan Sukeena is nothing short of passionate about his project and supply chain major. His dedication and professionalism as a student helped turn an internship into a post-grad job, and those who know him best predict a bright future.
Senior psychology major Mitchell Stokes is a veteran, entrepreneur, father, and academically high-achieving student who is about to add another impressive title to his list of accomplishments: college graduate. This Navy veteran will pursue graduate studies at Kutztown University and endeavors to serve as a mental health professional for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Senior psychology major Kiana Rivera is a high-achieving student who juggles an impressive number of responsibilities, from home ownership to a job and important college commitments. This Schuylkill County native earned the honor of delivering the student address at spring commencement, and has secured a job in her field following graduation.
