A changemaker is anyone who takes action to address a problem, activate/collaborate with others, and work toward solutions for the good of all.
The world's problems need inspired, well-educated, equity-minded leaders.
Nazareth equips you with opportunities + learning + support you need to grow as an effective changemaker in and out of your life's work.
Connecting with civil rights changemakers inspires students
Matthew Reimann '24 to work as a lawyer, judge, or elected official dedicated to justice.
Bonner Leader program supports Hannah Swayer in educational equity work
First-year student Hannah Swayer loves working with kindergartners weekly in a city school classroom as听 part of Nazareth's Partners for Learning and exploring equity issues with guidance from Nazareth's听Bonner Leader听辫谤辞驳谤补尘.
Learn leadership skills
Gain leadership experience at Naz through the听Undergraduate Association听(鲍础), community engagement opportunities, student clubs and organizations, and more.
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Why a degree in ethical data science?
Sophia Caruana '24 studies ethical data science, preparing to tackle challenges such as privacy,听unfair representation, and the spread of disinformation.
How can I have an impact in healthcare without being a doctor?
Jahvena Brown shares how she found her way to major in tech, AI, and society and how it's supporting her passion for using technology as a tool for community empowerment, equity, and innovation.
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Anti-racism class spurs action
Andrew Wicklum '24 gained so much from a 1-credit Equitable Spaces class 鈥� Anti-racism in Community-Engaged Learning 鈥� his sophomore year that he thinks every student should take it.
Build your empathy, global understanding, and ability to be inclusive.
Reaching out to refugees
Ayat Al Sallami '24 (social work) working with refugees at Mary's Place in Rochester, which built her communication skills, expanded her understanding of world issues and human survival, and showed her she is capable of working with people who speak different languages.
Bearing witness to hope on Holocaust education trip
Matthew Roberson '26 found his photography skills were a tool for remembrance and hope on a Naz trip to Poland and Germany.
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Community engagement and coursework
"I want to see a world in which each child has hope for their future 鈥� that they truly believe that the possibilities are endless, and that because of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. they don't have additional challenges or roadblocks." 鈥� Nicole Engel worked with students at Rochester's School 9 through Nazareth's Partners for Learning program and took Nazareth's Anti-racism in Community Engaged Learning course.
Pursuing equity
Matt Krieg (physical therapy) probed the underrepresentation of Asian Americans among physical therapists.听Changemaker Revolution story 禄
Naz partnership with Special Olympics
Providing fitness screenings and wellness stations during a Special Olympics' competition at Naz built communication skills and knowledge for physical therapy students like Peter Spegar '23, '25G and Aletha Jackson '22G.
Creating opportunities through a club and research
Madison "Maddie" McIntee听promoted inclusivity as president of Best Buddies club on campus and through research 鈥� including听autism research for Boston Children鈥檚 Hospital's cognitive neuroscience lab. Maddie's story
Students build empathy by experiencing hearing loss, isolation, and dementia
Virtual reality simulations on campus enabled Caroline Holley听(music therapy) to gain new perspectives on experiencing dementia.
Learn to care for your well-being so you can persevere.
Finding connection and support
Owen听Malkowski '28 writes about how his career coach, academic advisor, health and counseling staff, and friends met at Naz orientation contribute to his successful first year.
Amanda Foster, a student-athlete, created a Morgan's Message club at Nazareth for peer-to-peer discussion about managing mental health challenges. She told the story on a . The club continues.
Molly Benetti听'26 writes about balancing basketball, academics, and mental health.
Opportunities for self-care on campus include Wellness Wednesday snacks and socializing, frequent yoga classes, spiritual services and pastoral care, Zen meditation, Meditation & Mindfulness (M&M) club, health and counseling services, mental health first aid training, fitness and recreation equipment, and more.