Magielette Hudson, of Fall River, has been named 热点爆料入口鈥檚 29 Who
Shine recipient for 2021. Each year, the Department of Higher Education honors a student
representative from each of the 29 Massachusetts public colleges and universities
who demonstrates the talent and future contributions of those graduating from the
public system.
Magielette gracefully balances many roles as a wife, mother, student leader and tireless volunteer. While at Bristol, she has excelled academically and held leadership roles as President of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Vice President of the Commonwealth Honors Program Club and Academic Chair of Bristol's Student Senate. She is known for her positive attitude and regularly connects with students on Bristol鈥檚 campuses and social media platforms to provide guidance and encouragement.
She is equally dedicated to serving her community as a leading volunteer with Bristol鈥檚 Mobile Food Market, in partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank, helping to ensure the safety and efficiency of this critical initiative. Magielette has also served as President of her husband鈥檚 military unit Family Readiness Group and as a volunteer with the Fall River Women, Infants and Children program. Magielette will graduate this spring with an Associate in Arts in Business Administration Transfer. She will attend Bryant University to pursue a degree in human resource management and will continue to volunteer in initiatives and organizations at Bryant and throughout her community.
鈥淭en years from now, the letter grades of the 鈥�29 Who Shine鈥� won鈥檛 matter. What we will remember is their commitment to their communities in a time of crisis,鈥� said Governor Charlie Baker. 鈥淥ur public colleges and universities educate homegrown Massachusetts natives 鈥� people who are here to learn, and here to stay. They have shown how much they care about where they come from, how much they care about us, and how much they will contribute to the civic and economic future of our Commonwealth.鈥�
鈥淚n an incredibly challenging year for students, these remarkable individuals went above and beyond to demonstrate their character and commitment to their neighbors, peers and communities,鈥� said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. 鈥淐ongratulations to each of this year鈥檚 honorees, and we wish 29 of the brightest that the Commonwealth鈥檚 public higher educational institutions have to offer all the best in their future endeavors.鈥�
鈥淒uring the COVID-19 pandemic these extraordinary students stepped up to help their fellow citizens in ways they probably never imagined they would do prior to the health crisis. We are thankful for their willingness to help and serve others during this time, and their commitment to make a difference shows they will be successful in their future endeavors,鈥� said Education Secretary James Peyser.
鈥淲hether they were making cards for house-bound seniors or training contact tracers, or organizing campus events to demand racial justice, every one of our students made a difference this year,鈥� said Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education Carlos E. Santiago.
In May 2011, the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education launched 29 Who Shine. The honorees, chosen because of their academic achievements and record of student leadership and community service, stand poised to contribute greatly to the civic life and economic well-being of the state. Whether furthering their education or entering careers here in Massachusetts in fields as diverse as education, public policy, medicine, creative arts and engineering, 29 Who Shine recipients embody the vibrant future that we all envision for the Commonwealth.
For more information about the 2021 29 Who Shine Award, including the award鈥檚 criteria and a complete listing of recipients, please visit .