Peter Quaranto, a senior majoring in peace studies and political science, is one of 43 U.S. scholars awarded Marshall Scholarships for graduate school at British universities in 2006. He will attend the University of Bradford for an M.A. in international politics and security studies.

After studying in Uganda in 2004-05, Quaranto cofounded the Uganda Conflict Action Network, a campaign to end the two-decades-old war in that country. He earlier spent time in Cambodia, where he organized youth peacebuilding workshops. At Notre Dame, he has been a leader in social justice campaigns, a Big Brother, and a political columnist for the student newspaper.

The Marshall Scholarship program was established by the British government in gratitude for American assistance in rebuilding Europe after World War II. Quaranto was chosen from among 800 applicants this year, according to Roberta Jordan, University of Notre Dame fellowships
coordinator.

" We are thrilled for Peter personally — that he received this recognition for his work in and for Uganda; that he will receive a phenomenal graduate education at Bradford; and that he will be introduced to and be a part of a network of other amazing people who are destined to do great things,” Jordan said. “We are also pleased for the ND departments and centers that supported and inspired Peter.”

Quaranto gives special credit to the Kroc Institute.

" My peace studies major has given me the tools, insights, and confidence to actively engage the world, naming conflicts and eliciting peaceful solutions,” he said.

In April, the University of Notre Dame Alumni Association will honor Quaranto with its 25th annual Distinguished Student Award.

Top of Page

Home > Publications > Peace Colloquy > Issue 9, Spring 2006 > Student activist wins Marshall Scholarship