Penn State Behrend’s Class of 2025 is ready to make its mark on the world. We’re proud of our students and all that they have learned and accomplished here at Behrend. Over the next several weeks, we will introduce you to a few of our remarkable seniors who have conducted valuable research, pioneered innovation, overcome challenges, and engaged in college life in a big way.

Today, we’d like you to meet Michaela Florence.

Majors: Marketing and Business Economics

Hometown: Moon Township, PA

Campus involvement: I have been involved in Delta Sigma Pi (professional business fraternity), the Student Government Association, concert and pep band, the American Marketing Association, Business Ambassadors, and SMART (Student Multicultural Advisory Recruitment Team).

Awards and accolades: I received Penn State Behrend’s Outstanding First-Year Student Award and I was the Regional (twice) and Provincial Collegian of the Year for Delta Sigma Pi.

Highest priority for coming years: I have very broad interests when it comes to my career, so one of my priorities is to learn exactly what I love to do and find opportunities that allow me to do it.

Never stop learning: I am passionate about learning and improvement. This is what has motivated me throughout college, and I will continue to find ways to learn new things and improve in my career and my personal life.

Advice for first-year students: Come to college with an open mind. You’ll be exposed to a lot of new things in your classes and activities. There will be a ton of opportunities to expand your mind if you’re willing to be flexible and step out of your comfort zone.

After her graduation in May, Michaela plans to pursue a career in marketing research/analytics. She also plans to attend graduate school in the future.