The award is presented to an individual that "exhibits a commitment and dedication to our heritage as a nation of immigrants and to the struggle for fair and humane immigration policies in the United States."
"Once you start to look at these issues, we've got to start with that core of students and work outward. All those things come off of that."
The former Harold and Inge Marcus Dean of Penn State's College of Engineering, Schwartz will overtake the provost position and be responsible for all academic units within each college, school, and campus.
Along with Penn State Forward running mates Uma Moriarity and Ali Krieger, Kuritzky’s focus will center around four pillars: climate action, equity, governance reform, and worker’s rights.
"I think that general concept of creating impact, that's super important to me."
Alumni have until 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 4, to cast their vote.