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

Fellows are nominated by their president or chancellor 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.

Newman Civic Fellows from CCNH member institutions work on a wide range of issues affecting New Hampshire’s communities, including food insecurity, poverty, homelessness, college access, K–12 education, cultural diversity, disaster relief, and more.

CCNH is pleased to honor these Newman Civic Fellows for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Alyssa Griffin, Plymouth State University

Since learning that some 40% of college students face food insecurity, Alyssa Griffin has served with the Student Support Foundation and as the Food Pantry Manager to connect with local supermarkets, organize food drives, open satellite pantries across campus, program an inventory and donation system, and advocate for funding to provide students with food and emergency aid.

Nini Lomsadze, Hellenic American University

As an immigrant, Nini Lomsadze has chosen to devote her time to helping those who may be struggling, including other immigrants, refugees, minorities, and homeless individuals, through work with a range of NGOs. Committed to serving those in need, her goal is to “leave this world a little bit better than I found it.”

Anastasia Morrison, Saint Anselm College

As an Access Academy Coordinator, Anastasia Morrison helps high school students who are underrepresented in higher education earn credits for taking courses taught by college students. Most recently, she has coordinated a blended ethics and law course that focuses on what it means to treating individuals, especially those who have been criminalized, in an ethical manner.

Learn more about the Newman Civic Fellowship and this year’s cohort here.