Alumni Profile
Robert Hackett
Spelman College Bonner Alum, Dr. Maranda C. ...

Maranda C. Ward, Ed.D., MPH, Spelman College Bonner Scholar ‘02 Alum has been awarded Campus Compact’s Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement. Dr. Ward is the assistant professor and director of the Equity Department of Clinical Research and Leadership at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Spelman College Bonner Alum, Dr. Maranda C. Ward, Awarded The Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement
Campus Profile
Robert Hackett
A Banner Year for Bonners: TCNJ Bonner Program ...

TCNJ’s Bonner Community Scholars Program launched 20 years ago, it started with just 12 Bonner Scholars — students who commit to 300 hours of community service annually in exchange for needs-based scholarships. Now, with close to 100 participants each year, the TCNJ program is one of the largest and most successful in a nationwide network of Bonner college programs.

A Banner Year for Bonners: TCNJ Bonner Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Staff Profile
Robert Hackett
From the Heart of The Bonner Foundation: Elaine ...

In celebration of Elaine Wheeler's retirement, we honor her invaluable contribution to the Bonner Foundation. Her commitment and mentorship have been instrumental in our growth as a Foundation and the Network we have today. As she embarks on her retirement, we celebrate her legacy of dedication and look forward to the path she has paved for us.

From the Heart of The Bonner Foundation: Elaine Wheeler's Retirement Celebration
Robert Hackett
Announcing the Refreshed Bonner Wiki

With over three decades sharing campus examples, guides, and documents to download, the Bonner Foundation is excited to announce a recently updated Bonner Resources Wiki.

This summer, the five National Bonner Summer Interns at the Foundation — Anu Baskar (George Mason ‘24), Camila Guayasamin (The College of New Jersey ‘24), Dominique Dore (University of Houston ‘22), Mikaela Chin (High Point University ‘24) and Selah Ndouta (Capital University ‘22) — worked with the Foundation staff to refresh the look of the wiki’s homepage and, more importantly, update campus examples and other documents.

They devoted particularly attention to the Bonner Program Management and Community-Engaged Learning sections. In addition, Mikaela and Dominique also created a short video on how to navigate this wealth of knowledge.

Announcing the Refreshed Bonner Wiki

Foundation

Five Bonners Selected as 2025 National Bonner Foundation Summer Interns

Five Bonners Selected as 2025 National Bonner Foundation Summer Interns

Meet our 2025 National Bonner Summer Interns! Michael Deem Jr. from Rider University brings his expertise in film and storytelling, while Spelman College's Olivia Gray focuses on advancing educational equity. Oberlin's Joseph (JP) Liddy contributes his experience in event coordination and community building, and Centre College's Kayla Rogers brings her passion for policy advocacy and civic engagement. Together, these talented student leaders will support the Bonner Foundation's mission while gaining valuable professional experience in the nonprofit sector.

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New Video Capturing Bonner Network Voices

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New Video Capturing Bonner Network Voices

As the Bonner Foundation moves toward the 35th Anniversary of the Bonner Program, marked in 2025 at the Summer Leadership Institute at the University of Richmond in June, the Bonner Foundation team is updating communications, including new videos that showcase the impact of the Bonner Program on students, institutions, and communities.

Celebrating Our Call to Service as Community-Engaged Practitioners and Scholars at 2025 Fall Bonner Network Meeting

Celebrating Our Call to Service as Community-Engaged Practitioners and Scholars at 2025 Fall Bonner Network Meeting

staff and faculty from across the national Bonner Network gather to build community, share strategies and best practices, engage in professional development, and provide support to each other in our work to advance community engagement at our institutions and within higher education. From November 10 to 13, 2024, over one hundred administrators and faculty representing their Bonner Programs at sixty colleges and universities convened once again at the Claggett Center in Adamstown, MD.

Over 120 Bonners Gather for 2024 Bonner Congress In Woodstock, IL

Over 120 Bonners Gather for 2024 Bonner Congress In Woodstock, IL

Approximately 120 Bonner Scholars and Leaders gathered in Woodstock, Illinois (outside of Chicago) at Loyola University Chicago Retreat & Ecology Campus from Oct 11-13 for an inspiring and engaging three days. The 2024 Bonner Congress theme was “Everybody, Everyday: Leading the Way.” As Bonners, we play leadership roles within our programs, on campus, and in our communities. The theme this year asked us to explore strategies for effective leadership. How do we mobilize our peers?

Five Bonners Selected as the 2024 National Bonner Summer Interns

Five Bonners Selected as the 2024 National Bonner Summer Interns

The Bonner Foundation has selected five exceptional interns for the 2024 National Bonner Summer Internship program. These interns, from various universities and diverse academic backgrounds, will contribute to the Bonner network by developing resources, assisting in event planning, and working on strategic initiatives. The Bonner Foundation looks forward to the unique contributions these young leaders will make to the network.

From the Heart of The Bonner Foundation: Elaine Wheeler's Retirement Celebration

From the Heart of The Bonner Foundation: Elaine Wheeler's Retirement Celebration

In celebration of Elaine Wheeler's retirement, we honor her invaluable contribution to the Bonner Foundation. Her commitment and mentorship have been instrumental in our growth as a Foundation and the Network we have today. As she embarks on her retirement, we celebrate her legacy of dedication and look forward to the path she has paved for us.