Alma Cooper M.S. ’25, a Knight-Hennessy scholar and an aspiring data scientist, just added another title to her name: Miss USA. From studying food insecurity to sparkling on stage, Cooper exemplifies that brilliance and beauty can go hand in hand.
Winning Miss USA on Aug. 4 was a moment of empowerment for Cooper, whose family underwent numerous challenges on their educational journeys. Those around her couldn’t help but feel overjoyed for her.
“I always thought…who wouldn’t love Alma?