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Meredith Kyle named Knapp Enactus Student Leader

Published on Jun 7, 2017 by Paul K. Logsdon

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel University marketing major Meredith Kyle was named a Knapp Enactus Student Leader and received a $2,500 scholarship during the Enactus National Exposition in Kansas City, Mo., May 21-23, 2017.

The Knapp scholarship recognizes leadership, teamwork and communication skills developed in Enactus students.

Kyle, a junior from Loveland, Colo., will represent Enactus on campuses and/or at events throughout the 2017-2018 academic year.

“The 62 members of our Enactus team are extremely proud of Meredith receiving this national recognition,” said Bernie Dana, Enactus faculty advisor at Evangel. “She represents the amazing talents, dedication to excellence, and heart for service that made the Evangel University Enactus team one of the top 7% in the nation this year.”

Kyle was selected as one of five finalists who submitted an application, resume, and three written essays on various topics.

The five finalists were personally interviewed by two Enactus Board members and representatives of the Knapp family during the National Exposition. One finalist was selected as the Knapp Enactus Ambassador with a $10,000 scholarship, and four were selected as Knapp Enactus Student Leader with $2,500 scholarships.

Applicants needed to be a sophomore or junior with at least a 3.25 GPA and a recipient of the Enactus 100 Hour Service Leadership Award.

Knapp and Enactus

Jules Knapp is a prominent Chicago entrepreneur and philanthropist who began his business education by delivering newspapers at the age of ten. At the age of 34, he started his own paint business and was one of the first paint producers to market to mass merchandisers like Wal-Mart.

He personally participated in the interviews and award presentations.

Enactus has 457 active teams in the U.S. engaging more than 16,000 college students in more than 900 community projects. Enactus students apply business concepts to develop entrepreneurial projects that transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world.

Corporate sponsors such as Walmart, Walgreens, Fidelity Investments, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, and Enterprise Holdings play a major role in providing financial support and in recruiting students for jobs.

Evangel Business Department

The Evangel University Department of Business has nearly 200 undergraduate students earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with majors in accounting, business education, finance, management, marketing, and nonprofit business & social enterprise.

The Business programs also include 120 adult students in online and seated programs to earn a Bachelor of Science in Management or a Master of Organizational Leadership.

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) has certified both the undergrad and graduate business programs at Evangel.

For more information, visit the Evangel University Department of Business, or contact Bernie Dana at (417) 848-8652.

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