Why Reinhardt: Ian Schumacher ’19

Ian Schumacher ’19

Ian Schumacher’s ’19 quirky, fun-loving personality is just about as large as his stature. The 6-foot-2, 285-pound tackle for the Reinhardt Eagles football team has found his place at Reinhardt. And, it’s not just on the football field.

Affectionately known on campus as “SHU,” Ian came for football but stayed for everything Reinhardt embodies: a strong education, community and faith.

“Students, faculty and staff are able to be transparent with each other,” he said. “I’ve made relationships with so many people that Reinhardt just became home for me.”

While some students may seek out a college or university with thousands of students and one that may get prime coverage on ESPN on a regular basis, Ian says Reinhardt is everything he was looking for.