C&S sparks young people to create bold, fresh civic solutions that move our country forward. #highered #civics #democracy
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Today we’re announcing something BIG.
By 2029, C&S will spark 20 million young people to step up as civic problem-solvers.
Showing up. Working across differences. Moving the country forward—together.
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At @JMU, 5,000 first-years write their political affiliation on a sticky note — and reveal it after a guided conversation.
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23 campuses. 20,280 students. They outpace college students nationally and the American public on every core civic measure. buff.ly/AGiKq4I
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Ben redirects excess medical supplies through Project MedBridge, while Shayan helps young people advocate for patients through Students for Patient Advocacy Nationwide.
🤝 Civic Matchmaking brings Gen Z changemakers together around shared goals.
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Meet Ben Kurian, another new member of our Youth Advisory Council! 🧡
Ben is a junior at Olentangy Liberty High School in Columbus, Ohio, with interests spanning healthcare, civic engagement, and journalism. We’re excited to welcome him to the council!
#YouthLeadership
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Campus by Campus: The 2025–26 impact report from College Presidents for Civic Preparedness. 142 presidents. 33 states. More than 1,000,000 students reached. 🧵
Read the report: buff.ly/GVKyi7F
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Meet Zikora Akanegbu, one of the newest members of our Youth Advisory Council!
A recent Cornell University graduate, Zikora is passionate about youth development, arts and culture, and educational equity.
We’re excited to welcome her to YAC!
#YouthLeadership #CivicEngagement
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Zacky Muñoz turned his experience with severe food allergies into advocacy for safer schools. 💛
He helped draft and advocate for legislation strengthening food allergy preparedness in California.
👇 Hear his story.
#GenZSteppingUp #YouthLeadership
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Meet Gabriella Alex, one of the newest members of our Youth Advisory Council! 🧡
The YAC gives young people a real seat at the table to advise C&S leadership and help shape our programs and priorities.
Welcome to the council, Gabriella!
#YouthLeadership #CivicEngagement
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C&S Fellow Emily Brubaker and her team successfully pushed for a resolution to ban plastic glitter across Anchorage schools, replacing it with biodegradable alternatives.
The change could impact 43,000 students.
Read more: buff.ly/Bisiab0
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Today, we’re launching Campus to Community, highlighting how 98 College Presidents for Civic Preparedness campuses are helping students build civic skills while working alongside local partners.
See what that looks like in action: buff.ly/pM29oxo
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C&S Carnegie Young Leader Fellow Emily Brubaker worked with her peers to ban plastic glitter in Anchorage schools.
Now, schools are using biodegradable glitter instead, potentially reaching 43,000 students.
👇 Hear how she did it.
#GenZSteppingUp #GenZ
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Comics, free speech, and civic learning 📚💬
C&S’s Rachel Piontak joined writers, artists, and educators at Comic-Con for a conversation on censorship, the First Amendment, and the power of storytelling to spark dialogue.
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A community garden project taught C&S Carnegie Young Leader Sofia Nunez a powerful lesson about adapting when plans change. 🌱
“The goal got smaller. But my commitment got bigger.”
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Is college worth more than a paycheck?
C&S President Rajiv Vinnakota argues yes. College should prepare students not just for careers, but for civic life too.
Read “The Case for College Got Too Small”: buff.ly/EbtFoNm
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Dear Stranger NYC and The Joy Project are two youth-led initiatives using creativity and connection to support mental health and help people feel less alone. 💚
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If you want young people to get involved, stop thinking "social media first."
77% of young people say they’re more likely to be engaged through face-to-face conversations with friends, family, and peers.
That’s way higher than the 60% who would just like or share online.
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So what can older adult allies do? Young people WANT to have difficult conversations. Let them do it in class, at work, and at home.
Explore our research for more: buff.ly/bogVTiR
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Jonathan Koppell, President of @montclairstateu, wants every student to leave campus knowing they have a role to play in civic life.
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For him, it's personal. Having grown up in a political family, President Koppell has always seen politics as more than headlines or partisan fighting. Instead, it's how communities make decisions and how ordinary people can shape the future.
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