Changemakers in Action

Every gift made from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 combined to create a powerful vehicle for change. The resources and opportunities provided by your support ensure that students not only can attend Nazareth, but can emerge and excel as changemakers in their classrooms, workplaces, and communities.

Your support makes life-changing experiences possible for students. Here are just a few of their exciting and inspiring stories.

Carolyn CarlicHands-on research

Hands-on research

Carolyn Carlic '23 and her team have been studying levels of lead in wine stored in crystal decanters for the past 18 months. After presenting the results at Nazareth's 2022 Creative Activity and Research Showcase, they have their sights set on sharing their findings – which have important implications for public health.

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Hannah Komar

Golden Flyers soar around the world

Hannah Komar '23 had never traveled outside of the U.S. before studying abroad. With the help of her peers and professors, see how she fully embraced Austria's culture and enjoyed a life-changing experience in a country known for its mountains, music, and monks (oh my!).

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Tremain Harris

Overcoming challenges, helping communities

Tremain Harris '22G encourages Rochester's youth to pursue sports and other constructive activities as part of his role with local government. With the skills learned in his Nazareth graduate program, he's leading with empathy to help his department work effectively as a team and better serve the city in which they work.

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AYAT AL SALLAMI ’24

Reaching out to refugees

Ayat Al Sallami '24 understands the importance of connecting community members with resources and support. During a summer internship with Mary's Place, she used her skills as a social work major to help refugees of all faiths and nationalities get settled in the United States, something she remembers herself. "It definitely helped me know myself better. My eyes are now wide open to the world that we are living in."

Ayat's story