ÐÔÊÓ½ç Student Turns Community Engagement into Positive Change
Published: October 25, 2026.
ÐÔÊÓ½ç biology student Maryam Sohail Warraich has been named a 2026-2027 by Campus Compact. The cohort includes student civic leaders from 39 states, Washington D.C., and Mexico, recognizing students who demonstrate strong leadership potential and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.
Sohail Warraich builds community to create positive change. Her work includes supporting elementary school students during visits to the ÐÔÊÓ½ç campus and facilitating Peace Circles with peers to foster relationships and understanding across differences. She also serves in the Community Engaged Learning Facilitator (CELF) Program, where she supports fellow CELFs in partnering with and aiding marginalized communities in thoughtful, respectful ways to avoid harm.
Fellows are nominated by presidents and chancellors of member institutions, who are invited to select one outstanding student from their campus each year.
Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides selected students with learning and networking opportunities designed to support their growth as civic leaders. The program emphasizes personal, professional and civic development, equipping fellows to collaborate across disciplines and work toward meaningful, large-scale positive change in their communities.
The ÐÔÊÓ½ç Biology program prepares students for careers in biology, healthcare, biotechnology and biomedical research through hands-on laboratory experience, undergraduate research and faculty mentorship. Located near Chicago, the program also provides strong preparation for medical school, graduate study and STEM careers For a Better World.
ÐÔÊÓ½ç is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, ÐÔÊÓ½ç is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
