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My Summer Internship: A Leap of Faith

Soli Martin-Abascal ’24, a University of Delaware Biden Institute student and Equity Intern shares her unexpected and transformative experience in San Francisco this past year. Despite initially aiming for a different internship, she found herself assisting students with limited English proficiency. Through this experience, she discovered the power of genuine communication and the unexpected rewards…

Cultivating Community Leaders: A Reflection on the 2023 Newman Civic Fellows Convening

Embark on a transformative journey with USF student Viet-Hung Nguyen as he shares insights from the 2023 Newman Civic Fellows Convening—where passion meets purpose, and community leaders unite to inspire change. Read more to join the conversation on leadership, service, and shaping a better world. As I stepped into the plane at Boston Logan International…

Empowering Futures: My Journey in Politics with the McCarthy Center

Emily LipKind, a passionate individual whose journey in politics and education has been shaped by her experiences at the Leo T. McCarthy Center. Join us as she shares her story, detailing how her college years led to a profound understanding of her path in the world of politics and policy-making. Read on to discover…

A Legacy of Impact: Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco

In this week’s blog, Citywide Director of Education at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco and recent Community Partner Co-Educator (CPCE) Fellow, Brian Sauer takes us into a world where a legacy of compassion and empowerment spans over a century. Come along as we unveil the remarkable journey of the Boys & Girls Clubs…

Bilingual Education: A Celebration of Personal and Linguistic Identity

In this week’s captivating blog, we embark on a fascinating journey through the vibrant world of bilingual education, as seen through the eyes of USF’s very own Kathy Siu. Her transformative internship with the McCarthy Center has provided us with an exclusive backstage pass to the thrilling rollercoaster of obstacles and soaring triumphs that come…

All Together Now: Our Partnership with USF

We have partnered with 826 Valencia for many years and always cherish there commitment to community-engaged learning. Learn more about Joe Totterdell, Volunteer Coordinator, as he shares his experience working with 826 Valencia, the Community Partner Co-Educator Fellowship, and the valuable contributions from supporters and volunteers with the children of San Francisco. I was born…

How our students show up in community

In this week’s blog, we share insight from 2023 cohort from the Community Partner Co-Educator (CPCE) Fellowship. The 12 community partner participants were asked about USF students; who they are, what are their identities, and what do they bring to their organizations? Read the exceptional quotes and testimonials from the CPCE Fellows’ responses and reflections…

Bridge the Digital Divide with Community Tech Network!

In this week’s blog, Joshua Chan, volunteer coordinator at Community Tech Network (CTN), demonstrates his gratitude for USF student volunteers and their commitment to building meaningful connections with the seniors they train. Keep reading to learn more about the variety of technology projects and contributions from our students at CTN. At Community Tech Network, our…