About
Harper Hall, of Louisville, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2028 at the University of Louisville. She studies political science and history.
Honors & Awards
- University of Louisville Honors Scholars Program
- Dean's List ('24-'25)
- Trustees Academic Scholarship ('24-'25)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient ('24)
Campus & Extracurricular Involvement
- Service Chair, McConnell Scholars Council (‘25-‘26)
- Green Initiatives Co-Director, Engage Lead Serve Board (‘25-‘26)
- Staff, RaiseRED (‘24-‘25)
- Member, She Became
Internship & Work Experience
- Sales Associate, Orangetheory Fitness
Community Service
- Former volunteer at the Louisville Nature Center, UP Women's Shelter, and Kentucky Refugee Ministries.
Favorite Books
- They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraquib
- Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry
- Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
- How to Stop Time by Matt Haig
High School
Harper is a graduate of Atherton High School where she was a part of the Kentucky Youth Assembly and the Kentucky United Nations Assembly. She also served on the Louisville Girls Steering Committee, was President of Atherton's Y-Chapter, and the President of the National Honors Society.
"The McConnell Center will allow me the opportunity to be part of a community that seeks intellectual depth, stimulating discussions, and diverse opportunities to strengthen my ability to make a positive impact. I look forward to learning from other Scholars and program guests and am incredibly grateful for the chance to be part of this program."