The University of Cincinnati proudly celebrates Taylor Allgood, named a 2025 Marshall Scholar — our first recipient in 60 years!
A two-time UC graduate, Taylor earned dual honors degrees in International Affairs and Political Science (2023) before completing her Master of Public Administration with a social justice focus (2024).
Taylor’s record of impact is extraordinary: from transforming UC’s Bearcats Pantry to building programs that serve student parents, international students and thousands facing food insecurity. Her work is rooted in dignity, empathy and systems-level change.
“My purpose in life is to bring people together. My way of doing that is through food. I’m just very grateful to Marshall that they see the importance of this work and want to invest in that vision.” — Taylor Allgood
As a Marshall Scholar, Taylor will pursue graduate studies in anthropology of food and international development in the UK — advancing a global, human-centered a...
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