Ryan McCann '22 | Political Science | Litigation Associate, Babst Calland
An Elite Academic Experience for Driven Students
The Learning Experience
Stover Scholars gain exclusive opportunities for leadership development, real-world experience and deeper insight into law, government and public service.
Lead with purposeScholarship Benefits
Stover Scholars receive $5,000 each year to apply toward tuition, up to an additional $500 toward the cost of academic conferences, and up to $1,000 to defray the costs of an internship.
Learn moreBecoming a Scholar
The Stover Scholars program invites applications from outstanding students who would like to understand—and ultimately to influence—the way the United States Constitution shapes American life today.
Request more informationStover Scholar Alumni in Action
Whether they've taken their talents to Capitol Hill, the courtroom, the classroom—or somewhere entirely unique—their stories demonstrate how the Stover Scholarship Program shapes leaders ready to make an impact.
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TJ DeNofrio '16 | Political Science | Associate Attorney, Ternium Revenue Cycle Management
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Jacob Nicholas '22 | Finance | Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A, UPMC
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Ryan Schwertfeger '17 | Communications | Public Information Officer at Borough of Roseland, New Jersey
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Gina Kantos '15 | English | Attorney, Reed Smith LLP
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Colin Phillips '15 | Political Science | Manager, State Affairs at Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America
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Vincent Morrow '18 | Biology | Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Physician
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Dan Buzzard '14 | Education | Dean of Students, Butler Senior High School
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Jason Polgar '25 | Political Science and Biblical & Ministry Studies | Student at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary
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Kimberly Trump '25 | Psychology | Student at The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University
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Andy Stanko '17 | Communications | Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communication & Sports Information Director, Waynesburg University
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Christine Dawson '19 | Nursing | Master of Science in Nursing student at Waynesburg University | Stroke Programmatic Nurse Specialist, UPMC Mercy Hospital
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Chase Ayers '14 | Pre-Law | Counsel, Highmark Health
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J.R. Kautz '16 | Business Management | Financial Advisor, Baird
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Alexander Wees '22 | Biology and Environmental Science | Contracted Transmission Forestry Specialist, ArborMetrics Solutions LLC
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Maddie Loring '11 | Elementary/Special Education | 4th Grade Math Teacher, Jefferson-Morgan School District
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Ethan Lown '24 | Political Science | Student at The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Drexel University
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Luke Diel (’22) recently received a presidential appointment to the role of Policy Advisor for the Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA). He was officially sworn in Monday, May 19, 2025.
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Anna Robertson '24 | Psychology | Elementary Coordinator, North Way Christian Community
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Drew Hreha '21 | Communications | Appeals Manager, Libertarian National Committee
Our Mission
Waynesburg University's Stover Center for Constitutional Studies and Moral Leadership is an interdisciplinary scholarly center dedicated to bringing insights from the U.S. Constitution's Founding Era and from Christianity to bear in the contemporary public square, with the ultimate goal of creatively transforming the ethical state of the polis.
Exceptional Encounters and Program Highlights
Whether visiting officials in Washington, D.C., or hosting them on campus, Stover Scholars engage directly with influential leaders who address the constitutional and geopolitical issues of our age.
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Stover Scholars with Judge D. Brooks Smith, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, after their meeting with Justice Alito, during Spring 2025 trip to Washington, D.C.
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Stover Scholars pose outside of the Capitol with Stover Scholar alumnus Luke Diel, Legislative Assistant for Representative Byron Donalds of Florida’s 19th Congressional District during the Spring 2025 trip.
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Stover Scholars with Judge Neomi J. Rao, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit during their Spring 2025 trip to Washington, D.C.
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Stover Scholars pose on Speaker's Balcony with Stover Scholar alumnus Luke Diel during Spring 2025 trip.
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Current Stover Scholars pose with Stover Scholar alumni in front of the Supreme Court during Spring 2025 trip.
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Stover Scholars with U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judges Catherine C. Davis and Victor J. Wolski.
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Stover Scholars with Jennifer Warren, Lockheed-Martin Vice President for Regulatory Affairs & Public Policy during Spring 2025 trip.
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Stover Scholars with Dr. Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Congressional Budget Office Director, American Action Forum President and former Syracuse University Economics professor.
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Stover Scholars pose with guest on steps of Eberly Library.
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Stover Scholars pose with guests outside of the Stover Room in Eberly Library.
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Stover Scholars pose with guest lecturer outside of the Stover Room in Eberly Library.
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito with the Stover Scholars.
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Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor with the Stover Scholars.
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Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia with the Stover Scholars.
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Stover Scholars w/ U.S. Senator Joseph Manchin, West Virginia, March 17, 2022.
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Stover Scholars w/ Professor Richard A. Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law & Senior Lecturer, University of Chicago. Lecture at Waynesburg University’s Alumni Hall, February 18, 2020.
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Stover Scholars w/ Judge Thomas Hardiman, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, March 31, 2023.
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Stover Scholars w/ W. Thomas McGough, Jr., Chief Legal Officer, UPMC, March 31, 2023.
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Stover Scholars w/ Rev. Tom Hall, Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, PA, March 31, 2023.
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Stover Scholars w/ Gerry Hickly, Chief Administrative Officer, PGT Trucking, March 31, 2023.
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Stover Scholars w/ Richard W. Rahn, Chairman of the Institute for Global Economic Growth, CATO Institute, March 24, 2023.
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Stover Scholars w/ Matthew Shearman, Lead, North America Health Practice, APCO Worldwide, March 24, 2023.
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Stover Scholars w/ Frank Luntz, Political Communications Consultant and Pollster, March 24, 2023.
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Stover Scholars w/ J. Peter Byrne, John Hampton Baumgartner, Jr. Professor of Real Property Law; Faculty Director, Georgetown Environmental Law and Policy Program; Faculty Director, Georgetown Climate Resource Center, March 24, 2023.
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Stover Scholars w/ Kimberly Reed, Former Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and CEO at Export-Import Bank of the United States; Independent Member of Public Company Boards of Directors, March 23, 2023.
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Stover Scholars w/ U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds, Florida District 19, March 23, 2023.
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Stover Scholars w/ Jacques Pitteloud, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States, March 23, 2023.
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Stover Scholars w/ Professor Richard A. Epstein, James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law & Senior Lecturer, University of Chicago, January 24, 2023.