About
Seth Pinson, of Franklin, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2027 at the University of Louisville. He studies political science and urban studies.
Honors & Awards
- University of Louisville Honors Program
- Student Government Association Senate Leader of the Year (24-25)
- McConnell Center Readers' Choice Award (Fall 2023, Spring 2024)
Campus & Extracurricular Involvement
- Member, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
- Chair of Outreach, McConnell Center
- Chief of Internal Affairs, Student Government Association
- Chair, SGA Senate Appropriations Committee (24-25)
- Deputy Speaker, Student Government Association (24-25)
- Council Member, College of Arts and Sciences Student Council (23-24)
Internships & Work Experience
- Intern, Office of Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03)
- Resident Advisor, Governors Scholars Program
- Member, Franklin Forward 2045 Housing and Infrastructure advisory group
Community Service
- Project Warm
- raiseRED
- SOUL Day of Service
- MLK Day of Service
Favorite Books
- A Shot in the Moonlight by Ben Montgomery
- The Giver by Lois Lowry
High School
Seth is a graduate of Franklin-Simpson High School, where he served as class president and president of Franklin-Simpson FFA. Seth is an alumnus of the Governor's Scholars Program. He is the son of Keith and Jessica Pinson.
"Being in the McConnell Scholars Program gives me an opportunity to shape the person I will become. I am excited about the possibilities that this program will offer me that will last a lifetime."