Nominees are recommended by college and university presidents to acknowledge motivation and ability in public leadership. The fellowship honors inspiring student leaders who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country. Through service, research, and advocacy, Newman Civic Fellows are making the most of their college experience to better understand themselves, the root causes of social issues, and effective mechanisms for creating lasting change. These students represent the next generation of public problem solvers and civic leaders. They serve as national examples of the role that higher education can—and does—play in building a better world.
This year, Emily Danzinger, was selected as the University of Miami Newman Civic Fellow as part of the 2024-2025 cohort.
"Emily Danzinger is a junior majoring in Political Science, International Studies, and Public Advocacy, with minors in Journalism and Religious Studies. Emily has established a partnership with the University of Miami George P. Hanley Democracy Center and Civic Synergy, a non-profit organization working to bridge the political divide, and piloted an on-campus Civic Synergy program, which gives students a platform to discuss politics and devise bipartisan policy solutions. Emily also serves as the chief copy editor for Scientifica Magazine, a student-led publication that seeks to make science accessible to a wide audience. Emily is also the debate team president and was a legislative aide to Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schulz. Emily is a very driven leader who has already exercised a successful, pragmatic approach to improving dialogues and bridging partisanship on a variety of social justice issues."
- Dr. Julio Frenk, University of Miami President
Nominations for the 2024-2025 Newman Civic Fellowship are due March 3, 2025.
