Levine Scholar Jasmine Oliver named Newman Civic Fellow

Jasmine Oliver, a senior environmental studies major and Levine Scholar dedicated to addressing community‑based challenges through environmental advocacy and research, is among the 2026-27 recipients of the Newman Civic Fellowship.

Oliver investigates how environmental systems, food access and community well-being intersect. Her undergraduate research examines how food assistance policies are communicated and understood, and her study of urban food halls explores factors shaping food access across communities. Through Canvas for the Climate — a collaborative initiative with CleanAIRE NC — she helps high school students explore environmental issues in their own neighborhoods through research, dialogue and visual art.

On campus, Oliver serves as an EcoRep for the Office of Sustainability, volunteers with the Jamil Niner Student Pantry Gardens, is secretary of the UNC Charlotte Bird Watching Club and is a member of Plants for People and the Pollinator Club. She also volunteers with the North Carolina Conservation Network, working to raise awareness of environmental legislation.