Goode’s good news

As part of its statement of mission, the Truman Scholarship Foundation declares a strategy: “We take risks by investing early.” This spring, the foundation invested in Richmond junior Chloe Goode by naming her a 2025 Truman Scholar. Only one student per state is selected annually.

The Truman Scholarship is the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders in the U.S. Goode is one of 54 recipients selected out of 743 nominations this year. She’s UR’s ninth Truman Scholar since the program’s inception in 1977. The most recent recipient before her was Kate Lawrenz, ’14.

Truman Scholars demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in government or the nonprofit sector, and academic excellence. Each scholar receives funding for graduate studies, leadership training, career counseling, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government.

“I am mind-blown and beyond grateful,” she said. “I want to keep learning about effective ways to build strong communities, and these programs will allow me to have hands-on public service experience at a government agency or nonprofit in D.C.”

Goode, who is from Henrico, Virginia, plans to pursue a master’s in public administration with a specialization in public and nonprofit management and policy. Driven by her personal experiences, she intends to focus her career on the U.S. education system.

“When I enter public service, I want to ensure that all students are given the opportunity to thrive,” she said.