Applications are now available for Mississippi State University's 2026-27 Community-Engaged Learning Fellows program. The CEL Fellows program supports instructional faculty and staff in integrating community-engaged learning into their formal or nonformal teaching.

Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President and the Center for Community-Engaged Learning, CEL Fellows learn community-engaged learning theory, course design, and pedagogy. Community-engaged learning is a high impact educational practice that improves student engagement, learning and development, social responsibility, and active citizenship.           
          
The CEL Fellows program seminar will meet in May 2026. Participants receive a $1,000 course or research development award, peer support, and one-on-one assistance to design a new community-engaged learning course or modify an existing course. Program guidelines and application can be obtained via an email to michelle.garraway@msstate.edu with submissions due by Feb. 27.