Klein College of Science student named Newman Civic Fellow

Madison File, a junior Levine Scholar majoring in chemistry and psychology, has been named a 2025–26 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, recognizing her dedication to campus leadership and community-focused research.

File’s outreach spans support for families facing serious illness, those experiencing homelessness and heart disease in communities of color.

On campus, she’s actively involved in campus events and student organizations including Ninerthon, Students Against Melanoma, Niner Guides, and Health Care Justice.

Through her research with the Academy for Population Health Innovation (APHI) and the Collective Wellness Lab, File has worked to improve behavioral health services in underserved communities and mitigate access barriers to youth psychiatric care.

The Newman Civic Fellowship is a yearlong program recognizing students for their leadership potential and commitment to creating positive change in communities. The fellowship provides students opportunities for leadership development, networking, and access to grants, scholarships, and post-graduate pathways.

Read more about Madison File and the Newman Civic Fellowship.