Kylie Blessing has excelled both academically and athletically in her college career. As the 2022 recipient of the Ben & Rose Schwabenbauer Educational Scholarship, she has demonstrated her commitment to her education. Kylie is currently pursuing a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Niagara University.

At Niagara, Kylie is a student-athlete and is on the Division 1 women’s volleyball team. Alongside volleyball and her studies, Kylie is a part of the SACA (Student-Athletes of color alliance), ASL (American Sign Language) Club and Delta Epsilon Sigma National Honor Society. Her involvement demonstrates her commitment to diversity, communication, and academic excellence. In her free time, Kylie coaches volleyball in her hometown of Portville, New York. On campus, she loves to be outside and see all the beautiful sights around Niagara.

Kylie will be earning her undergraduate degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice a year early. She has been accepted into Niagara's 4 + 1 criminal justice master's degree program where she will continue to play volleyball. After completing her bachelor's and master's in criminal justice and criminology, Kylie has hopes of working in the Secret Service and or criminal investigation.