Charleston Southern University senior Brianna McNeal has received a 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award

Charleston Southern University senior Brianna McNeal has received a 2016 Newman Civic Fellows Award

Just 218 students, representing 36 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico, received the award in 2016. Sponsor of the award, Campus Compact, is a nonprofit coalition of nearly 1,100 college and university presidents, representing six million students, who are committed to fulfilling the civic purposes of higher education.

McNeal was nominated by Charleston Southern president, Dr. Jairy C. Hunter Jr.

In his nomination, Hunter said, “Ms. McNeal’s ability to prioritize a rigorous nursing class schedule, nursing clinicals and civic engagement make her worthy of recognition for outstanding contribution.”

McNeal is the president of CSU’s Rotaract and the service project coordinator of the Psychology Club. Her service to campus and community projects includes: CSU Volunteer Fair, Rotary’s Dictionary Project, White Oak Manor, Eagle Harbor Boys Ranch, coordinating a Red Cross Blood Drive, coordinating a meal and donation for My Sister’s House, and coordinating donations to the Lowcountry Pregnancy Center and the Make-a-Wish foundation.

McNeal is majoring in nursing with a minor in psychology and is from Jacksonville, Florida.

“I hope to be able to give the physical, emotional and spiritual care that people deserve, not with the intention of receiving gratitude or recognition, but because I have made it my responsibility as my debt owed to this earth,” she said.

Campus Compact member presidents and chancellors nominate undergraduate or graduate students who are proven leaders with both the motivation and ability to make substantial contributions toward public problem solving for this special recognition.

CSU Charleston Southern

CSU Charleston Southern is a liberal arts university and is one of South Carolina’s largest accredited, independent universities, enrolling 3,600 students. Recognized as one of America’s Best Christian Colleges, the University’s vision is to be a Christian university nationally recognized for integrating faith in learning, leading and serving