Angelynn Jimenez recognized for commitment to solving public problems
Chicago, IL – April 6, 2023 – Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named 154 student civic leaders who will make up the organization’s 2023-2024 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows. Angelynn Jimenez, a student at Wilbur Wright College, one of the seven City Colleges, will join students from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico to form the cohort.
The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes students who stand out for their commitment to creating positive change in communities locally and around the world. The fellowship is named for the late Frank Newman, one of Campus Compact’s founders, who was a tireless advocate for civic engagement in higher education. In the spirit of Dr. Newman’s leadership, fellows are nominated by Campus Compact member presidents and chancellors, who are invited to select one outstanding student from their campus each year.
“Angelynn Jimenez, a first-year student at Wright, is a terrific leader on campus and in the community,” said President David Potash. “She’s a champion for access and inclusivity. Angelynn is combatting sexism in the video gaming communities, is rallying to increase voter engagement and turnout – especially with other students, and is advocating for more inclusive sex education in public schools. We are very grateful and proud of Angelynn and all that she does.”
Angelynn’s work has earned her accolades from leading gamer-inclusive organizations, where she has published her research findings on how sexism and ageism affect how young people are treated in video game communities. Angelynn also gives back to her local community, serving as a mentor to high school students and a volunteer at an area hospital. After she concludes her studies at Wright, Angelynn plans to pursue further education in public policy.
Through the fellowship, Campus Compact will provide these students with a year of learning and networking opportunities that emphasize personal, professional, and civic growth. Each year, fellows participate in numerous virtual training and networking opportunities to help provide them with the skills and connections they need to create large-scale positive change. The cornerstone of the fellowship is the Annual Convening of Fellows, which offers intensive in-person skill-building and networking over the course of two days. The fellowship also provides fellows with pathways to apply for exclusive scholarship and post-graduate opportunities.
“We are honored to recognize such an outstanding group of community-committed students,” said Campus Compact President Bobbie Laur. “One of the best parts of the Newman Civic Fellowships is the richness of students’ perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds—and how these varied stories all led to their passionate engagement with the social, political, and environmental issues impacting our world. These students will be the catalysts for change on many levels, and we are privileged to help empower them to create that change.”
Learn more at compact.org/newman-civic-fellowship. You can read more about each of the student leaders selected for this year’s cohort at compact.org/current-programs/newman-civic-fellowship/newman-civic-fellows.
