How I Am Changing the World One Step At A Time

37 Professors Strengthen Free Speech and Civic Education on Campus

This initiative is helping shape campuses into vibrant spaces for civil discourse and civic growth amid today’s divided higher education landscape. Explore how these educators are making a difference in democracy and education.

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ENDOWMENT FUND LUNCHEON

Honor excellence in the field and support the next generation of Public Relations professionals through scholarships. The event spotlights outstanding achievements, awards $30,000 in scholarships to students from local universities.

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First Gen Student Champions Award

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First Gen Student Champions Award *

Circle of Change Leadership Experience

This is a champions award from Circle of Change Leadership Experience for people who go the extra mile to serve, inspire, and help us make a positive impact in the next generation of leaders.

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Civic Virtue and Civil Discourse at the Institute for Citizens and Scholars

The Institute for Citizens and Scholars (C&S) is leading a national movement to integrate civic engagement into higher education through its College Presidents for Civic Preparedness initiative, equipping faculty with the skills to foster civil discourse and empower students to engage thoughtfully in democracy.

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+More Perfect Union Fellow

As leader of the Miami Brickyard, my goal is to provide a space in the Miami area where individuals who share our core values of service, virtue, compassion, humility, courage, and hope can come together to embrace these principles and foster a united and thriving community.

I became a coach for Interactivity Foundation!

We bring people together in meaningful discussions that build social trust and strengthen democratic participation. By fostering curiosity, active listening, and open dialogue, we empower communities to collaboratively explore challenges and envision a better future.

What if… we could make the future brighter than today?

What if… everyone had the discussion skills to work together?

What if… we could help America talk?

Interfaith America @ 20

To mark the 20th anniversary of Interfaith America, we spoke with individuals connected to the organization about their own interfaith work, memories of Interfaith America, and their hopes for the future of interfaith cooperation.

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Mena-Valdez Outstanding Service Award

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Mena-Valdez Outstanding Service Award *

The Mena-Valdez Outstanding Service Award is an accolade presented by the NASPA Latin Knowledge Community (LKC) to honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service in promoting the student affairs profession, supporting students, and advancing the mission of the LKC. Recipients of this award are recognized for their mentorship, passion, and commitment to advocating for the success of Latin individuals in higher education.

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Dr. Janett I. Cordovés speaks about being a first-generation Cuban, STEM student who pursued a career in higher education, now working on supporting interfaith movement work at IFYC. The podcast covers how she is harnessing her spiritual gifts of humility, faith and joy to thrive during the pandemic. Janett speaks about the badass women that inspire her and the the importance of Marie Kondo-ing your community (surrounding yourself with people that espouse joy). She also speaks about three important questions she asks her self at various critical moments in her life: