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UMass Dartmouth Leduc Center for Civic Engagement Building the Bridge Between Learning and Community

The Leduc Center for Civic Engagement at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth fosters a commitment in its students, faculty, and staff to active citizenship through service-learning and community service.

Meet Luke Chadwick ‘27! This summer, Luke was awarded the Michael Dukakis Public Service Internship Award, which support...
10/19/2026

Meet Luke Chadwick ‘27! This summer, Luke was awarded the Michael Dukakis Public Service Internship Award, which supports students pursuing internships in government or public service.

Luke Chadwick is J.D. candidate and Public Interest Law Fellow (PILF) at the University of Massachusetts School of Law. During his time at UMass Law, Luke has worked as a Teaching Assistant, Academic Fellow, and is a member of the UMass Law Review. Luke’s passion for service to others and his community is what inspired him to attend UMass Law, specifically because of the PILF program which makes law school more accessible for students seeking to pursue careers in public service. This summer, Luke was a legal intern with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office in Boston working in the Digital Evidence Lab.

Meet Ruiqi Huang ‘29! Ruiqi was awarded the Michael Dukakis Public Service Internship Award this summer, which supports ...
10/19/2026

Meet Ruiqi Huang ‘29! Ruiqi was awarded the Michael Dukakis Public Service Internship Award this summer, which supports students pursuing internships in government or public service.

Ruiqi Huang '29 is a Political Science major (Pre Law concentration), and a recipient of the Claire T. Carney Leader Internship and Chancellor's Scholarship. As a Research Assistant, he has contributed to research on governance and democracy. As an intern with MassPIRG's Hunger Free Campus Initiative, he worked closely with Massachusetts legislators to address food insecurity at public universities. This summer, Ruiqi interned with the Catholic Charities Legal Network in Washington, D.C., providing pro bono civil legal services and supporting formerly incarcerated individuals during reentry.

Early voting starts today for Massachusetts voters! Visit studentvote.org for more information. 💙💛🗳
10/17/2026

Early voting starts today for Massachusetts voters! Visit studentvote.org for more information. 💙💛🗳

The Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellowship honors emerging leaders who are dedicated to social change and public service...
10/16/2026

The Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellowship honors emerging leaders who are dedicated to social change and public service with year-long training, mentorship, and networking opportunities. We’re excited to congratulate Komal Pandit ‘28, who will join this year’s cohort of Newman Civic Fellows.

Komal Pandit is a UMass Law student passionate about education, civic engagement, and public service. As the child of immigrants, she believes that understanding one's cultural roots is essential to fostering identity, confidence, and a strong sense of community. Guided in these values, she has served as a poll worker during the 2016 election, Vice President of Philanthropy for her undergraduate sorority, Delta Zeta, and an Alterna­tive Break Graduate Fellow at Suffolk University's Center for Community Engagement. Through UMass Law’s Asian Pacific American Law Students Association, she helped organize a panel on the impact of immigration enforcement on Asian communities. Komal strives to address the root causes of inequity by creating collaborative, informed spaces that empower communities and inspire meaningful, lasting change.

Join us for a campus cleanup on Wednesday, October 21st! Scan the QR or visit Corsair Engage to learn more info. We hope...
10/15/2026

Join us for a campus cleanup on Wednesday, October 21st! Scan the QR or visit Corsair Engage to learn more info.

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Meet Samantha Angelini ’26, this year's winner of the Jonathan Blake Waxler Prize for Social Justice!Samantha Angelini, ...
10/15/2026

Meet Samantha Angelini ’26, this year's winner of the Jonathan Blake Waxler Prize for Social Justice!

Samantha Angelini, an Integrated Studio Arts graduate, began volunteering at Arnie’s Thrift Shop, a free campus thrift store operated by the Office of Sustainability, and served as Thrift Shop Manager for two years. In this role, she worked closely with the New Bedford Women’s Shelter, My Brother’s Keeper, and used Facebook Marketplace to provide community members with surplus items not commonly used by college students, including baby clothes, household goods, and furniture. She expanded impact beyond the South Coast region by working with organizations to provide seasonal clothing to homeless veterans in the Worcester area, and provided clothing and personal care items to women in Tanzania. Through her mentorship of student employees and volunteers, she promoted sustainability, service, and community care.

Today, we would like to introduce our Student Civic Leadership Award recipient, Chelsee Rennie '26!Chelsee Rennie, from ...
10/14/2026

Today, we would like to introduce our Student Civic Leadership Award recipient, Chelsee Rennie '26!

Chelsee Rennie, from Portland, Oregon, graduated in 2026 with a Juris Doctorate from UMass Law and a Master of Public Policy from UMass Dartmouth. She served on the Graduate Student Senate, as Vice President of Non-Traditional Affairs for the Student Bar Association, and held executive board positions with If/When/How: Lawyers for Reproductive Freedom, the First Generation Law Student Association, the Legal Association Against Sexual Exploitation, and the National Lawyers Guild. Chelsee was the Lead Legal Mentor for the Discovering Justice After-School Mock Trial team at Normandin Middle School, founded Beyond the Bar, interned with State Senator Dylan Fernandes, and helped establish a free immigration clinic in partnership with the Community Economic Development Center (CEDC).

Give a warm welcome to our Faculty Civic Leadership Award recipient, Ziddi Msangi!Ziddi Msangi is a Design professor at ...
10/13/2026

Give a warm welcome to our Faculty Civic Leadership Award recipient, Ziddi Msangi!

Ziddi Msangi is a Design professor at UMass Dartmouth who has devoted his career to education and the development of informed citizens. He believes effective learning occurs through active engagement, therefore his pedagogical approach prioritizes experiential learning, collaborative activities, and inclusive design. Professor Msangi joined the Community Engaged Teaching + Learning Faculty Fellow Program in 2009 and was nominated in recognition of his successful establishment of partnerships that integrated community-engaged learning projects into the curriculum. One such partnership, with Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary in Dartmouth, MA, remains active to this day. Additional collaborations include the Boys and Girls Club in Fall River, the New Bedford Art Museum, and the Cambodian Community of Fall River (CCFR).

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10/13/2026

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We would like to congratulate and introduce the recipient of our Community Member Civic Leadership Award, Fr. Sr. Rob Ne...
10/12/2026

We would like to congratulate and introduce the recipient of our Community Member Civic Leadership Award, Fr. Sr. Rob Nemkovich!

Fr. Sr. Rob Nemkovich, is the pastor of Blessed Trinity Church in Fall River, MA, chaplain for the Fall River Police Department, and Parish Administrator of Holy Cross Parish in Central Falls, RI. He serves in numerous national and diocesan leadership roles within the Polish National Catholic Church and has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to service and community by bringing together faith, public safety, and community organizations to address the root causes of gun violence, homelessness, food insecurity, addiction, mental health challenges, and social isolation. Through his long standing compassionate leadership, he has built lasting partnerships and created sustainable programs that have improved the lives of individuals and families throughout the Greater Fall River community.

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