About
Kruthi Mangamur thiyagarajan, of Jefferson County, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2029 at the University of Louisville. She plans to earn a BS in bioengineering with minors in political science and linguistics.
Honors & Awards
University of Louisville Honors Program
Vogt Scholar
Speed Scholarship
High School Experience
Kruthi is a graduate of DuPont Manual High School, where she was involved in Speech and Debate (Captain, Administrative Head); National Honor Society (President); French National Honor Society, and Indian Classical Dance with Guru Vandana Arts Academy. Kruthi also performed community service with Baptist Health, Guru Vandana Arts Academy, Geeva Arts Festival, and Hindu Temple of Kentucky.
Favorite Books
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Babel by R. F. Kuang
The Secret History by Donna Tartt
"During the dinner with the current scholars portion of the interview process in March, getting the chance to mingle with so many knowledgeable students was absolutely amazing. Being able to discuss books and writing while playing trivia allowed me to recognize how much I need a community like the McConnell Scholars Program creates. I firmly believe that knowledge is one of mankind's biggest privileges, and I am grateful to be able to continue learning about complex topics from my peers and current scholars."