Duke Junior Receives Udall Scholarship for Work in Building Diverse Coalitions

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New Udall Scholar Coral Lin hopes to serve as a bridge between federal and state programs and community organizations.

Lin’s approach to climate advocacy seeks to build diverse coalitions, paying particular attention to community members who have been, or are likely to be, influenced by climate injustice. Ultimately, Lin hopes to serve as a bridge between federal and state programs and community organizations at the local level to channel, deploy, and leverage resources to the benefit of marginalized communities.

She has already completed community-driven research with Ryke Longest and Lee Miller of Duke Law School and a year-long fellowship in ethical leadership with Professor Andrew Nurkin and Professor Alexandra Zagbayou of the Hart Leadership Program.

The Udall Scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.

A 20-member independent review committee selected this year's group of Udall Scholars, as well as honorable mentions, which included Duke students Dylan Cawley and Grace Dewyer.

Duke students and alumni can receive support for opportunities like the Udall Scholarship from the Nationally Competitive Scholarships team at the Office of University Scholars and Fellows. For more information on the Udall Scholarship, visit www.udall.gov.