From a young age, Madeline felt the pull of nonprofit service. Inspired by childhood experiences helping at outreach events through her mother’s work at Johns Hopkins University, she quickly learned the power of community support. “I loved seeing how much of a difference those events made in people’s lives,” she recalls. That early exposure ignited…
On February 25, 2025, Salisbury University had the pleasure of welcoming three panelists from Ukraine to discuss how they are working today in “universities without walls”. Marking the third anniversary of the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, our guest speakers were able to bring to our attention everything that they have been dealing with over…
On March 27, 2025, Salisbury University’s PACE house hosted its annual showcase featuring multiple student lead presentations and dozens of non-profit organizational table’s. We’re excited to share some news about how our programs are building connections across the Eastern Shore. We believe that working together with our communities makes everyone stronger. One of our new…
Lauren Kellam is a dedicated student at Salisbury University who has always felt called to support others. “For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved and found joy in being a support person and advocating for those in need,” she shares. That passion grew into purpose when she arrived at SU and began shaping…
Serving the nine counties that make up the Eastern Shore, ShoreCorps members engage in direct service to help build and grow organizations that better the communities they serve. Members include Tracy Smith, who serves with One Year to Empowerment. The organization works with teenage girls to help teach valuable skills including first aid certification and…
Nnaemeka Eke-Okocha, who goes by Phil, just finished his Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution. During his studies, he also spent two years as the PACE graduate assistant. Phil is originally from the southeastern part of Nigeria, living there until 2019. That year he got a scholarship to study in Italy, where…
Since 2019 more than 50 student scholars have earned over $56,000 in exchange for their service. The Presidential Citizen Scholars (PCS) Program has helped those students to become civic leaders on and off campus. Supported by the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE) and the Office of the President, students received support to…
For more than 75 years, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) has carried out a mission to help build leaders who change the world. Here at Salisbury University, PACE has partnered with NLA to help students interested in nonprofits learn about those career options and earn their Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. For the second year…
Victoria Koslosky has always had a passion for giving back to her community. As a current senior in her last semester at Salisbury University, she is pursuing dual degrees in psychology and conflict analysis and dispute resolution. While she is preparing to graduate, Koslosky is interning abroad in London, England working at the headquarters of…
At Salisbury University, students explore volunteer programs suited to their personal interests. This year, Salisbury University student Lauren Kellam has found a connection to EPOCH’s mission statement, “to mentor, nurture, encourage, and equip children in the areas of academics, character development, behavior, and emotional wellness.” As a Salisbury native, she has spent her time at…