Kaden Bauman

Kaden Bauman, of Louisville, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2030 at the University of Louisville. He studies finance and accounting with a minor in political science. 

Honors Societies 

• University of Louisville Honors Program

Scholarships & Awards

• University of Louisville Academic Trustees' Scholarship 
• Woodford R. Porter Scholarship

Campus & Extracurricular Activities

• Football
• Captain of the Baseball team 
• Beta Club
• National Spanish Honor Society

Community Service

• National Spanish Honor Society

Favorite Books

• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink
• The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli 
• Public Opinion by Walter Lippmann

High School

Kaden Bauman is a graduate of duPont Manual, where he served as captain of the baseball team while also playing on the football team. He was also an active member of the Beta Club and the National Spanish Honor Society. Bauman participated in numerous community service projects through his membership in the honor society.

Joining the McConnell Center means stepping into a legacy of rigorous discussion and unique opportunities. I’m excited to dive into the seminars, learn from exceptional mentors, and grow both intellectually and personally over the next four years.