ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The University of Texas at Arlington issued the following news release:
Monet Chiessa, a junior public relations and advertising student at The University of Texas at Arlington, has been named a 2026-27 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow.
Chiessa earned the distinction for her community and civic outreach work.
The Newman Civic Fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students who stand out for their leadership potential and commitment to creating positive change in communities.
Chiessa said her career goal is to use her communications skills to connect and engage with communities-it's one of the biggest reasons she chose to pursue a career in public relations.
"I always knew I wanted to do someth...