OSU business student Molly Danielson named Newman Civic Fellow
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Molly Danielson was named as one of the 2016 Newman Civic Fellows during the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education meeting April 21.
The honor is awarded to college students who have a passion for finding solutions to challenges faced by communities across the nation through service, research and advocacy. Students are nominated by their college or university president for the honor and also receive a $500 scholarship from Campus Compact.
“I am very honored to represent OSU and become part of such an influential group of people,” Danielson said. “By utilizing the opportunities here at OSU, I have learned that I have the power to make a difference. I hope to empower others to realize the same.”
Danielson is a sophomore business management major in the Spears School of Business at OSU. She holds a 4.0 GPA and is a leader among her peers in the Residence Halls Association and the Service Learning Volunteer Center. She also has served as a peer mentor through the Spears School. Danielson works to promote equality among all races, ethnicities and genders and strives to empower others to contribute to society.
“I spoke with my advisor, Joyce Montgomery, about the process to apply for the fellowship, and she passed on my accomplishments to President Burns Hargis,” she said. “It was a very humbling experience. I never thought I would receive something like this, so I was a little overwhelmed. I have a home here at OSU and am honored to represent this university.”
Campus Compact is a national membership organization of colleges whose mission is to advance civic education and community engagement on campuses. Campus Compact established the Newman Civic Fellows program in honor of co-founder Frank Newman, who dedicated his life to creating opportunities for student civic learning and engagement.
Danielson is one among 218 students from 36 states who comprise this year’s Newman Civic Fellows.
To learn more about Campus Compact, visit www.compact.org