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Pizza and Politics: The Power of YOUth

Join CYPP & the Honors College on Thursday October 8, 2020 at 5:30PM for Pizza & Politics: The Power of YOUth: Powering the Student Vote to the Polls!

A Conversation with Prof. Kimberly Wehle: What You Need to Know About Voting-And Why.

Join us on September 22nd at 11AM for a conversation with Professor Kimberly Wehle, author of What You Need Know About Voting-And Why.

Constitution Day Conversation: Our Story of Democracy

Hear from Rutgers University students as they share their story of democracy.

New Jersey Will Hold Mail-in Election in November, Over Trump’s Objections

Gov. Philip D. Murphy said all 6.3 million voters in the state would be sent ballots to return either by mail or deposit in secure drop boxes.

Why it may be weeks before N.J. has election results for some primaries

NJ.com interviewed Dr. Elizabeth Matto, Eagleton professor and director of Center for Youth Political Participation, about the New Jersey Primary Election.

Rutgers University Gets Out the Vote: Going Big in the Big Ten and Beyond

Elizabeth C. Matto, Associate Research Professor at Rutgers University, is a guest contributor for the RAISE the Vote Campaign.

Rutgers Awarded ”Greatest Growth in Student Voter Turnout” in Big Ten Voting Challenge

Rutgers had the greatest gains in student voter turnout over the past four years in the Big Ten Voting Challenge – a nonpartisan initiative to spur civic engagement and encourage more students to head to the polls.

Students should vote in Tuesday’s election, Barchi urges

University President Robert L. Barchi urged Rutgers students to participate in the New Jersey elections on Nov. 5 in a University-wide email yesterday.

Rutgers students, faculty react to recent Democratic Debate

Eagleton’s Center for Youth Political Participation hosted a Democratic debate viewing party Tuesday night, which garnered a crowd that organizers said was larger than expected and educated students on the candidates.

Barchi urges students to register to vote for this year’s elections

University President Robert L. Barchi sent an email to Rutgers students urging them to register to vote.

Rutgers Student Voting Rates Increased Three-Fold in 2018

Lasting Patriotism rooted in civic engagement, not symbolism

Last year, 65% of Americans cited viewing a fireworks show as their favorite Independence Day activity and 62% planned on attending a 4th of July barbecue. In contrast, approximately 50% of the eligible voting population cast a ballot in the most recent midterm election.