West Newbury Resident, Matthew Pendergast Named Newman Civic Fellow

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Saint Anselm student, Matthew Pendergast was named Newman Civic Fellow

MANCHESTER, NH (04/02/2012)(readMedia)-- Matthew Pendergast, of West Newbury, Mass., has been recognized by Campus Compact for his inspiring leadership and community service. Pendergast is a junior at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H, majoring in Peace and Justice Studies. He was named a 2012 Newman Civic Fellow, along with 161 other students from 32 states.

Campus Compact is a national coalition of more than 1,000 college and university presidents-representing some 6 million students-who are committed to improving community life and educating students for civic and social responsibility. The Newman Civic Fellow Awards recognize college student leaders who have worked to find solutions for challenges facing their communities.

Pendergast demonstrates the type of civic engagement that sets an example for others, according to Campus Compact. He is the co-coordinator of a service project which serves a Manchester apartment complex primarily for refugee families. He serves on the team that equips tenants with skills and tools to monitor for bedbugs, and helps to provide activities for the building's youth.