Bristol student AJ Delsignor named to the Newman Civic Fellowship

Bristol Community College is proud to announce that student AJ Delsignor has been named a 2025-2026 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a Boston-based, nonprofit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education.

The Newman Civic Fellowship is a year-long program for students from Campus Compact member institutions. The students selected for the fellowship are leaders on their campuses who demonstrate a commitment to finding solutions for challenges facing communities locally, nationally and internationally.

AJ Delsignor is dedicated to civic engagement, advocacy, and community building, particularly for marginalized communities. AJ is the founder of Chosen Family and through this work has created opportunities for over 200 artists, performers, and small businesses to connect, network, and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment. AJ is committed to fostering community through creative leadership. Through leading workshops like Creatives for Social Change, AJ empowers individuals to use their artistic talents for social impact. His experiences in event planning, nonprofit leadership, and grassroots organizing reflect his ability to translate vision into action.

Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides participants with a variety of learning and networking opportunities that emphasize personal, professional and civic growth. Each year, fellows participate in numerous virtual training and networking opportunities to help provide them with the skills and connections they need to create large-scale positive change.

The fellowship is named for the late Frank Newman, one of Campus Compact’s founders, who was a tireless advocate for civic engagement in higher education. In the spirit of Dr. Newman’s leadership, Campus Compact member presidents and chancellors nominate student leaders from their campuses to be named Newman Civic Fellows.

For more information about the Newman Civic Fellowship, including a complete list of 2025-2026 recipients including Bristol Community College student AJ Delsignor, please visit https://www.compact.org/current-programs/student-programming/newman-civic-fellowship/newman-civic-fellows.

Bristol Community College is grounded in core values centered on student success and lifelong learning. For 60 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource for education and workforce development in Massachusetts, with locations in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, and online.

The college offers more than 100 career and transfer programs, along with flexible online learning options that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or transfer opportunities. It also provides Dual Enrollment and Early College programs, English language instruction programs, and Adult Basic Education to support learners at all stages. Bristol’s Economic and Workforce Solutions division is a regional leader in workforce development, providing customized training for businesses and the community.

Bristol’s National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) delivers training in a state-of-the-art facility, offering globally recognized instruction and certifications for offshore and onshore wind energy, maritime industries, first responders, and related fields. The college prioritizes student success through comprehensive support services and career advancement opportunities that reduce barriers to educational access.

As one of the largest employers in the region, Bristol is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles.

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