Jeannette Wang named Newman Civic Fellow for strengthening democratic participation
News
The Stanford junior was recognized for her efforts to unite students across political divides and advance civic engagement.

Cardinal Course blends urban planning with public service
Research
URBANST 164: Sustainable Cities pairs students with Bay Area organizations on projects ranging from affordable housing to climate adaptation.
Students connect over volunteer projects at ‘Spring into Service’ event
Video
At the Haas Center for Public Service’s annual event, over 180 students took part in activities like assembling care kits for campus workers and making blankets for local shelters.

Isaac Nehring named Truman Scholar
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The Stanford junior was recognized for his work on rural conservation and development issues with the award, which funds graduate studies for students interested in careers in public service.

Student-led program redefines spring break with a focus on volunteer service
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For nearly four decades, Stanford undergraduates have organized service-oriented trips to study issues impacting communities across the U.S. This year, they dispersed across the country to learn about immigration challenges, educational inequality, climate change, and more.

Remembering Jon McConnell
Obituary
For more than two decades, Jon McConnell shaped service-learning programs at Stanford’s Haas Center for Public Service, leaving an enduring legacy of community engagement and student mentorship.
Miriam Aaron Roland Volunteer Service Prize
Announcement
Nominations are open for the Miriam Aaron Roland Volunteer Service Prize. Know a faculty member who involves students in integrating academic scholarship with significant and meaningful volunteer service? Nominations are due Dec. 9.
President’s Award for the Advancement of the Common Good
Announcement
Nominations are open through Nov. 3 for the President’s Award for the Advancement of the Common Good, recognizing the work and commitment of undergraduate and graduate alumni making a positive difference in their communities and the world. Learn more and nominate an outstanding alum.
President’s Award for the Advancement of the Common Good
Announcement
Nominations are open for the President’s Award for the Advancement of the Common Good, recognizing the work and commitment of undergraduate and graduate alumni making a positive difference in their communities and the world. Learn more and nominate an outstanding alum by Nov. 3.

Mikayla Tillery is a 2024 Truman Scholar
News
The junior double majoring in urban studies and African and African American studies plans to continue her pursuit of housing and energy justice.