A Simpson College faculty member and three students have been named as 2025 Presidents’ and Engaged Campus Award winners by the Seed Coalition, recognizing their outstanding contributions to civic and community engagement.

Simpson College Student Government Association Vice President Illiana Murphy received the Presidents’ Student Leadership Award for her extensive leadership across campus, including in student government, as an interfaith intern and religion tutor, as well as an intern with Advocacy Strategies and participation as a Culver Fellow.

Meanwhile, Simpson Philosophy Professor John Pauley received the Presidents’ Civic Engagement Leadership Award for his work in the Critical Thinking in Systems course, where students explored social issues and solutions, culminating in a Dec. 13 presentation to the campus and local communities.

Pauley and students Jack Campbell ’27 and Ava Carnes ’27 were invited by the City of Indianola to research adolescent mental health services and develop a resource map identifying gaps in Warren County. In recognition of their work with Dr. Pauley, Campbell and Carnes received the Emerging Innovation Award. Hear an interview with Campbell and Carnes below.

The Seed Coalition supports civic and community engagement in higher education by fostering partnerships and professional development opportunities.

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