McConnell Scholar Class of 2028

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."