About
Jillian Sarver, of Elizabethtown, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2027 at the University of Louisville. She studies English and Psychology with a minor in political science.
Honors & Awards
- University of Louisville Honors Program
- Dean's List
Campus & Extracurricular Activities
- University of Louisville Army ROTC
- Risk Management Chair, Delta Zeta Sorority
- Morale Coordinator, raiseRED Dance Marathon
- Health and Wellness Chair, McConnell Scholar's Council, '24-'25
- Morale Team, raiseRED Dance Marathon, '23-'24
Internships & Work Experience
- Lifeguard Supervisor, American Legion Waterpark
- Programs Assistant, City of Elizabethtown Parks and Recreation Department
Community Service
- GRRAND Animal Shelter
- Forever Homes for Paws
- Feeding America
Favorite Books
- And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
- The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
- The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
High School
Jillian is a graduate of Elizabethtown High School, where she served as Beta Club vice president, student council Sales Committee head, was a member of the Elizabethtown Theatre Guild, swam for the varsity swim team, and was team captain for the varsity lacrosse team. She was the recipient of the National Army ROTC Scholarship. Jillian is the daughter of Kristen and Michael Sarver.
"I am ecstatic to have the possibility of experiencing a community such as the McConnell Scholars Program. Through the program, I am certain the opportunities presented to me will be most enriching and exciting, granting me the chance to learn and grow as a student and individual. I cannot wait to flourish under the guiding hand of the McConnell Center."