Get Involved

Looking to make a difference? There are plenty of ways to get involved at the Center for Social Impact, no matter your interests or experience level. From interactive exhibits and research competitions to immersive multi-day alternative break trips and scholarship positions, we offer a variety of opportunities for you to engage in meaningful impact.

Additionally, sign up for our newsletter to always stay updated on our events and programming! 

Center for Social Impact Newsletter

Events

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Stay connected with our upcoming events that spark conversations, inspire action, and help you gain confidence in your ability to make a difference. Events include Social Impact Markets and Fairs where you can meet local organizations and business owners, as well as Impact Pathways workshops and Open Houses.
Center for Social Impact Events

Alternative Breaks

UVU Student on a Social Impact alternative break
The Alternative Break program offers students immersive learning through travel to outside communities and engaging with a social issue to help students develop empathy, challenge their assumptions, and explore complex social problems.
Learn More About Social Impact Alternative Breaks

Social Impact Courses

The Center for Social Impact provides instruction for Social Impact Seminar, a 1-credit MGMT 292R course that gives an overview of the Six Pathways of Social Impact through lecture and guest speakers, and for the 3-credit Intro to Social Impact Frameworks and Strategies course in the Ethical Leadership and Social Impact Minor.

Additionally, As a student or faculty member, if you see alignment between a course or department on campus and our approach, please email Cassie Bingham at [email protected] to set up a collaboration meeting or guest lecture.

Social Impact Courses

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Research Competitions

The Center for Social Impact hosts two exciting research competitions, Oxford Map the System in the fall and Design for Impact in the spring. These programs challenge students to tackle social issues using systems thinking and design thinking approaches, and include cash awards plus the chance to travel to Oxford for a global conference. 

Research Competitions

UVU student at a social impact research competition

Social Impact Associates

Impact Associates are student employees who play a key role in supporting the Center for Social Impact’s initiatives while working 5-15 hours per week. Many Associates work alongside Impact Fellows or directly with staff to plan and execute events, lead Alternative Breaks, manage research projects, and implement impactful programming.

Interested in joining the team? We open positions at the beginning of each semester on UVU Jobs and advertise any vacancies throughout the school year via our Instagram and monthly newsletter.

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Social Impact Fellows

The Social Impact Fellowship at UVU gives you the chance to lead impactful events, research, and community projects — all while earning a full-tuition scholarship. Build your resumé, connect with inspiring community leaders, and get expert training in social impact strategy.

Social Impact Fellows

UVU student impact leaders standing in front of pathways banner.

Social Impact Scholars

The Social Impact Scholars program is a distinction on a student’s transcript that gives undergraduates of all majors the opportunity to apply their skills and interests to create lasting, sustainable change in their communities. Through service-learning courses, 200 hours of impact work, and a capstone project, students gain hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of how to be community advocates.

Scholars receive a graduation transcript distinction, honor cords, and valuable resume-building opportunities. Enroll via this form and reach out to Dr. Sean Crossland at with additional questions.

UVU student writing a letter at a Center for Social impact event.

Community Partners

The Center for Social Impact works closely with community partner organizations and leaders to raise awareness and address local needs. Learn more about our projects and how to become a community partner. For students, explore the Social Impact Opportunity Directory to find volunteer and internship postings. 

Community Partners

A pair of UVU's community social impact partners standing in front of the GRIT garden.