Newman Civic Fellowship

The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions.
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The Newman Civic Fellow

Vivian Cassaniti '24

Vivian Cassaniti is the 2022-23 Newman Civic Fellow. Ms. Cassaniti is a member of the class of 2024, studying political science and philosophy. She serves as president of the Georgia College Mock Trial Team and is a member of the Council of Student Ambassadors. An alumna of the Leadership Certificate Program, Ms. Cassaniti completed a research and public service project regarding broadband access in the rural south. 

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About the Newman Civic Fellowship

The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. Fellows are nominated by the university president on the basis of their potential for public leadership.

Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides students with training and resources that nurture their assets and passions and help them develop strategies for social change. The fellowship is named for Campus Compact founder Frank Newman.

The Newman Civic Fellowship is a core component of Campus Compact's strategy to build a national network of engaged student leaders who can support one another in building transformational partnerships between universities and communities. 

Newman Civic Fellows

2023: Axel Hawkins

2022: Vivian Cassaniti 

2021: Savannah Taylor 

2020: Kelly Bousquette

2019: Ruby Zimmerman

2018: Laura Pappas

2017: Julia Steele

2016: Jonathan Magnum