{"id":145232,"date":"2025-09-17T21:34:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T01:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145232"},"modified":"2025-09-17T21:34:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T01:34:51","slug":"ncc-student-named-2025-newman-civic-fellow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=145232","title":{"rendered":"NCC Student Named 2025 Newman Civic Fellow"},"content":{"rendered":"

Students are honored for their commitment to solving public problems<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, PA<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named Northampton Community College (NCC) student Xavier Pacheco as a 2025-2026 Newman Civic Fellow. The Newman Civic Fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students who stand out for their leadership potential and commitment to creating positive change in communities.<\/p>\n

The fellowship is named for the late Frank Newman, one of Campus Compact\u2019s founders, who was a tireless advocate for civic engagement in higher education. In the spirit of Dr. Newman\u2019s leadership, each fellow is nominated by their campus president or chancellor, who is invited to select one exemplary community-committed student from their campus each year.<\/p>\n

Pacheco is currently working towards his sociology degree at NCC. He serves as an NCC Votes Ambassador at the college through the non-partisan NCC Votes initiative. Through this role, he also works with the Andrew Goodman Foundation as a Vote Everywhere Ambassador on campus.<\/p>\n

President of NCC, David A. Ruth, Ph.D, says, \u201cXavier has been intentional about assisting us with voter registration efforts and implementing aspects of our campus democratic engagement plan. He has a sincere passion for equity and advocacy, grounded in his own lived experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pacheco would like to be a change leader in his community via social assistance and outreach programs. \u201cSometimes all a person needs is a little help, and I hope to be the provider of this help in order to create a better and more connected community,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides these students with learning and networking opportunities that help to nurture their development as civic leaders. Programming emphasizes personal, professional, and civic growth that can empower them to collaborate effectively across disciplines and create large-scale positive change.<\/p>\n

The cornerstone of the fellowship is the Annual Convening of Newman Civic Fellows, which offers intensive in-person skill-building and networking over three days. The fellowship also provides fellows with pathways to apply for exclusive opportunities, including mini-grants to help fund community projects, scholarships, and post-graduate opportunities.<\/p>\n

“It is an honor to welcome this group of accomplished and dedicated students to the Newman Civic Fellowship,” said Campus Compact President, Bobbie Laur. “As higher education faces unprecedented challenges, these students exemplify the power and possibility of civic and community engagement on campus. As they emerge as the leaders of tomorrow, we are proud that this fellowship will be part of their story.”<\/p>\n

Learn more at\u00a0compact.org\/newman-civic-fellowship<\/a>. You can read more about each of the student leaders selected for\u00a0this year\u2019s cohort here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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About Northampton Community College<\/strong><\/p>\n

With an enduring commitment to the regional communities it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College is an educational institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty, and impressive student achievements. It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director, as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving 30,000 students annually from 53 counties, 42 countries, and 25 states. For more information or to apply, please visit\u00a0northampton.edu<\/a>.\u00a0Follow NCC on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>, Instagram\u00a0@NorthamptonCommCollege<\/a>, TikTok\u00a0@NorthamptonCC<\/a>, and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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