Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named the 2024-2025 Newman Civic Fellows. The Newman Civic Fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students who stand out for their leadership potential and commitment to creating positive change in communities. This year’s fellows came from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico. Among them was Cadet Katya Govorova, a junior cadet who came to The Citadel from Ukraine in the fall of 2022.
Over the course of three semesters, Govorova documented 60 community service hours in her work with the Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics as an intern as well as her work with the center’s alternative break service trip. In addition, Govorova is a member of the women’s soccer team and a member of The Citadel Distinguished Scholar program.
“I am grateful to have had opportunities to serve others and give back to a country that has given me a second home,” said Govorova. “Being from Ukraine, I am passionate about making a difference in others’ lives. Our school provides resources to engage in community service. It is through these opportunities that I have been empowered to facilitate change.”