From the president
Devin Morgan, a political science major with a minor in environmental studies at the University of Richmond, has fully devoted himself to environmental studies and civic initiatives. A Presidential Scholar and Bonner Scholar, he has engaged at the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter and Shalom Farms. On campus, he is the president of Green UR and held leadership roles with the Richmond College Student Government Association where he spearheaded the creation and implementation of a campus-wide Green New Deal. He also stepped into the role of environmental justice chair for Richmond’s NAACP, leading community engagement initiatives focused on promoting clean energy and sustainable practices in partnership with local government.
Personal Statement
I grew up in a low-income neighborhood, surrounded by environmental injustice, food insecurity, and a government that often looked the other way. My community—people who look like me—has carried the weight of environmental racism, toxic air, and limited access to healthy food for far too long. I’ve lived in a food desert my entire life. I’ve seen my single mother work herself to the bone just to keep us going. These experiences lit a fire in me early on. That fire turned into action. At the University of Richmond, I’ve led the charge for a campus Green New Deal, fought for environmental justice through the NAACP, and worked hands-on with organizations like Shalom Farms to address food deserts. Studying climate change across Morocco, Nepal, and Ecuador showed me how deeply connected our global struggles are, and how essential it is to fight for justice at every level. I carry my community with me in every room I enter. I believe real change begins with the people most impacted, and I’m committed to creating solutions that are bold, inclusive, and grounded in lived experience. This work is personal. It’s my purpose.