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Attending the Annual Convening of Newman Civic Fellows was a truly empowering and meaningful experience that expanded how I think about civic leadership and social change. From the moment I arrived, I felt surrounded by student leaders who are driven to strengthen their communities and reimagine what a better world can look like. The keynotes, panel, and workshops throughout the convening gave me not only inspiration but also real strategies for taking action and creating impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

A major highlight for me was the range of sessions centered on women\u2019s rights, education access, intergenerational collaboration and more. I especially appreciated that several workshops were led by Newman Civic Fellows. Hearing directly from peers making change on their campuses made everything feel more real and achievable. Those student-led spaces encouraged honest conversations, collaboration, and new connections, reminding me that progress happens when we learn from and support one another.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ella French (left) and others at the in-person convening of the Newman Civic Fellows in Chicago from October 16th-18th, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beyond the structured and formal sessions, community bonding moments like the mocktail hour and river cruise gave us time to build friendships, network, and reflect together. I left the convening feeling empowered, supported, and excited for the year ahead, as well as more confident in my ability to contribute to meaningful change as a Newman Civic Fellow.<\/span><\/p>\n

written by Ella French, TOUR Lead Tutor<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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