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Knappenberger '25
Knappenberger '25

Ashton Knappenberger '25

English, Public Relations, and Spanish triple major

I love that we are encouraged to engage in intelligent conversation while also enjoying social aspects of campus life. You are guaranteed to be seen and heard as a Raider!

Education

B.A. English, Public Relations, and Spanish

Hometown

Massillon, OH

Other Interest

Presidential Scholarship recipient

Life after Mount Union

The Community Connection Manager oversees the volunteer experience for 6,000 people annually from scheduling and registration to on-site experiences. They also form meaningful and strategic relationships with corporate, civic, and faith-based organizations in the community for both donor and volunteer support. From the vantage point of being in the working world, I now see how many doors of opportunity Mount Union opened that were uniquely designed to support me. I was the event planner for an Honors recruiting event, redesigned the Preview and Orientation structures, studied literature and business, revitalized the Presidential Scholar program, and did a lot more that was only made possible because faculty and staff took my ideas seriously and said, "So, what's your plan?" The opportunities I took advantage of at Mount Union prepared me for the current career I hold.

Staying Connected to Mount

I live relatively close to Mount Union, so a Sunday stroll through campus with a Groovy Beans coffee in hand helps me stay connected! I'm also really antsy to try out the pickleball courts that the class officers and I fundraised for. Since I'm a new graduate, I'm looking forward to joining the alumni network in the future by hopefully returning for the Honors Alumni Panel. Mount Union football games will also bring me back!