Newman Civic Fellowship
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Each year, Campus Compact awards students with a Newman Civic Fellowship for their dedication to civic engagement and work with communities.
The Newman Civic Fellowship is a year-long program that provides students with opportunities to nurture their potential as leaders and develop strategies for social change. By connecting peers from around the country, the Fellowship fosters a network of support for students engaged in public problem-solving. The Center for Community Engagement nominates a student leader each year to become the Middlebury College Newman Civic Fellow.
Read more below about recent Newman Civic Fellows from Middlebury College.
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2023-2024: Shivapriya Nair ‘24
The CCE named Shivapriya “Priya” Nair our Middlebury College 2023 Newman Civic Fellow, recognizing her work and leadership with BIPOC youth and anti-racism initiatives in local schools, and further for her scholarship and commitment to social justice issues and civic engagement. Read Priya’s reflection on her community work and experience as a Newman Civic Fellow, here.
“Priya’s commitment to community, connection, and equity – and the insight and thought she brings to her engagement – align perfectly with the Newman Civic Fellowship. She’s an inspiration (and a really terrific person). We admire the curiosity and care Priya consistently brings to the relationships she fosters across her many endeavors.”
-The CCE Newman Civic Fellow Nomination Committee
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2021-2022: Patrick Kuruga Wachira `23
Patrick Kuruga Wachira was awarded a Newman Civic Fellowship for his commitment to equity and inclusivity in education. Patrick’s dedication to collaborative community work was demonstrated through his involvement with several programs at the CCE, including a sponsored service-learning trip to Spaulding High School in Barre, VT; and two mentorship programs, Language in Motion and Community Friends. Patrick also went on to initiate an educational colonization project with school children in his hometown of Murang`a, Kenya through the CCE’s Community-Connected Learning course.
“Patrick is deeply committed to community engagement, fostering meaningful relationships in his local and global communities.”
-The CCE Newman Civic Fellow Nomination Committee
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2020-2021: Alondra Carmona `21
Alondra Carmona was selected as a Newman Civic Fellow for her work dedicated to addressing issues of immigration and immigration rights. Alondra helped lead Juntos, a student organization working to support local migrant farm workers. Alondra also led a Middlebury Alternative Break trip (MAlt) partnering with the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services in San Antonio, TX.