Research, Education, Advocacy. Justice.
“This program has helped me become more compassionate, more empathetic, more grateful for the position that I’m in,” Anika said. “It goes without saying that it's changed my entire trajectory in life.”
Six students from CPP’s Community Resource Navigator Program (CRNP) presented research at the fourth annual Wisconsin Idea Conference, held March 2, 2026 at Union South. The conference highlights the Wisconsin Idea, the principle that the university’s knowledge and research should benefit people across the state. CRNP trains undergraduate students to connect clients with community resources …
Melinda Kruger, a volunteer and board secretary at Kinship Community Food Center in Milwaukee, WI, often supports individuals navigating eviction, addiction, and complex bureaucratic systems. But in 2025, she found herself benefiting from support alongside one of her community members. Kirsten* had experienced what Melinda described as a “terrible reversal of fortune.” Her husband, who …
Aanika P reflects on her experience with the Center for Patient Partnership’s Community Resource Navigator Program, learning more about the social detriments of health, gaining leadership and interpersonal skills invaluable to her future physician career, and more! In CPP’s Community Resource Navigator Program, students get hands-on experience working with clients and learning important health advocacy …