Smeal Student Diversity Award
The Smeal Student Diversity Award recognizes a Smeal student for leadership in an individual or group project that furthers diversity efforts at Smeal.
2012 Award Recipient: Bianca Peart '12 Management Information Systems
Peart will graduate with a bachelor’s of science degree in management information systems, with minors in international business and Spanish. She helped revamp the Multicultural Women’s Forum, and served as its president for two years. The organization hosts a range of events to raise awareness and prepare minorities for the workforce, while creating a support network for women within and outside of Smeal. Peart is head of the writing department for Critique, Smeal’s business magazine. She studied abroad in Seville, Spain, where she volunteered to help coordinate youth sporting events. She has completed internships in Virginia and New York with The College Board in their Business Technology and Product Management Departments, and with the Penn State football and basketball programs. Upon graduation, Peart plans to become an analyst with a sports-oriented company.