Tom Kurtz

Class of 2027

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A headshot of McConnell Scholar Kathleen Price taken on Oct. 27, 2025.

Tom Kurtz, of Owensboro, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2027 at the University of Louisville. He studies political science on the applied politics track.

Honors & Awards

  • University of Louisville Honors Program

Campus & Extracurricular Involvement

  • Vice President of Philanthropy, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity 

Internships & Work Experience 

  • Intern, Calvary LLC 

High School

Tom graduated Owensboro Catholic High School where he served as senior class president, president of the Student-Y Chapter, parliamentarian for the FFA chapter, president of the Leaders for Life Club and a co-founder of the Senior Legacy Committee. Tom was a cast member for his school news program and played varsity soccer. While in high school, he served as a United States Senate Page in the 117th Congress and attended the Governor’s Scholars Program in 2022. Tom is the son of John and Chrissy Kurtz.