Pitt senior Simon Wang won Campus Compact’s Student Leadership Impact Award

Simon Wang, a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, recently won Campus Compact’s Student Leadership Impact Award for his extensive leadership work in civic and community engagement spaces.

Wang, who is pursuing a degree in economics in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the David C. Frederick Honors College’s Bachelor of Philosophy in psychology, co-founded the Pittsburgh Policy Initiative (PPI) last year with fellow Pitt student Jaydep Halder.

PPI is in the beginning stages of researching affordable housing and food insecurity in the Pittsburgh community. Catherine Cordova, director of the Office of Community Engaged Learning in the Frederick Honors College, has worked closely with the team and nominated Wang for the Campus Compact honor.

“[Simon’s leadership] is inherent and transparent in almost every interaction, yet what truly sets him apart is his humility. He seeks to empower others and create platforms and avenues for shared success,” Cordova said. “Simon is both a visionary and focused on promoting perpetual good for future generations. He uses his leadership to empower others and uplift communities in an inherently selfless way.”

Dean Nicola Foote called Wang a “superstar” among Frederick Honors College students.

“He is really committed to making change for the betterment of others. And Campus Compact really is the premier organization for recognizing community and civic engagement within higher education,” Foote said. “Simon is among just a handful of students nationwide who've been selected as the best leaders who are making change in the field of civic engagement.”

Read the full story on the Frederick Honors College site.