People in the News

November 14, 2013

Students make a difference through volunteering for local nonprofits

Students from the Diversity Scholars Program volunteer at the Barack Obama Leadership Academy. — Students from the Diversity Scholars Program volunteer at the Barack Obama Leadership Academy.

More than 380 UT Dallas students and staff got up very early on a recent Saturday morning, piled on buses and headed off to volunteer at 24 area nonprofit and community agencies.

Viva Volunteer, the University’s largest single service day of the year, gives students the opportunity to give back to the community and participate in the national Make A Difference Day.

To read more visit: utdallas.edu

2 COMMENTS

DeAnthony January 28, 2016 At 11:15 pm

Hello I’m DeAnthony Thompson Co founder of a non profit charity that helps those in need. I seen a story on your website about volunteering I wanted to share it online thatnks!
NDG Staff February 1, 2016 At 10:05 pm

Thank you!

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