Iris Sanxhaku, a junior at the College of the Holy Cross, is dedicated to increasing educational opportunities and college access for all students, regardless of income. Since arriving at Holy Cross, Iris has worked tirelessly with Let’s Get Ready, a college access program for low-income students, and was co-founder of the Coalition for Educated Options. Iris is an inspirational leader dedicated to addressing issues of educational access through long-term, sustainable solutions.
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Iris Sanxhaku, College of the Holy Cross, MA
The Swearer Award has provided me with such an incredible venue for advocacy. At Penn, I've had the chance to speak to faculty, students, and alumni who are interested more than ever in supporting the civic mission of higher education.
-Mei Elansary, University of Pennsylvania, recipient of Campus Compact's Swearer Student Humanitarian Award