Applications for the 2026-27 fellowship are now open. Application deadline: April, 17, 2026

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The Newman Civic Fellowship is a year-long program that recognizes and supports student public problem solvers at institutions that collaborate with Campus Compact like the University of Washington Tacoma. Fellows are nominated by their chancellor based on their potential for public leadership and their work with communities. Campus Compact provides students with opportunities to nurture their assets and help them develop strategies for social change. 

Students are nominated by faculty, staff, administrators, community partners, or can self-nominate for consideration by the chancellor. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible for nomination.
 

The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes community-committed students who:   

  • Engage in collaborative action with others from campus or from surrounding communities in order to create long-term social change
  • Take action in addressing issues of inequality and political polarization
  • Demonstrate the motivation and potential for effective long-term civic engagement

Student Nominees eligibility:

  • Be currently enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program at your institution (with preference for undergraduate students).
  • Have at least one year of their education remaining (either at their current institution or at a different one) at the date of nomination so that they are enrolled as a student for the full duration of their fellowship (September '26 to May '27).

Learn more about the Campus Compact Civic Fellowship on their webpage. 

2025 Recipient

2025 Newman Civic Fellowship Awardee: Chrystal Gonzalez - BA Education '26

Nominated by Chancellor Lange, Chrystal Gonzalez is deeply committed to advancing social change through civic engagement. Her service with the City of Federal Way’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Mark Twain Parent Teacher Association highlights her dedication to strengthening community resilience, safety, and educational support. Gonzalez further promotes civic participation and leadership through UW Tacoma’s NextGen Civic Leader Corps, where she is building the skills needed to advocate for equitable policies and address the challenges of political polarization.

2024 Recipient

2024 Newman Civic Fellowship Awardee: Jannat Musawi - BA Psychology & Social Welfare '26, Minor in Global Engagement 

Nominated by the chancellor Musawi has displayed great commitment to civic engagement by serving in a wide range of organizations, engaging in impactful public service, and her roles in leadership have motivated other students to be civically engaged.