Escorting Faculty Marshal: Marie Hojnacki, Associate Professor of Political Science
Brooke is the daughter of Vin and Cathie Przybylinski of Wayne, New Jersey. A Paterno Fellow and Schreyer Scholar, she is graduating with a B.S. degree in Social Data Analytics and a B.A. degree in Political Science. Brooke was a research assistant in the Department of Political Science, where she coded Twitter data for a doctoral student. Brooke was a marketing intern for Promotion in Motion, Inc. and served as a club officer for Penn State Club Track and Field for two years. After graduating, Brooke will complete a master’s degree through Penn State’s Smeal College of Business. Afterward, she would like to pursue a career in sports analytics.
“The College of the Liberal Arts gave me the opportunity to pursue an interdisciplinary major not offered through many other universities. I was able to become well-rounded in the humanities, social sciences, and STEM, which makes me a versatile candidate among my competition. I feel I was challenged to improve my skills in these fields, which has helped me in the professional world.”