Juniors: APPLY NOW for the 2026 Eagleton Undergraduate Associate Cohort
Build political, government, and community engagement knowledge, skills, and networks through a three-semester interdisciplinary certificate program for juniors from all RU schools/campuses. Earn nine credits with three unique courses about political power and decision-making. Develop leadership and professional skills in program sessions and gain experience through public service internships and education sessions at the State House.

Deadline to apply: October 21st at 5:00PM.

7:00PM - 8:00PM | Cook Student Center, Multipurpose Room | 59 Biel Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Presented by the Arthur J. Holland Program on Ethics in Government.

Join Host of NPR's Morning Edition, Michel Martin, and American Sunlight Project, Co-Founder and CEO, Nina Jankowicz, for a moderated discussion on media in the era of disinformation. This event is in-person only. Registration is required.

*Parking for staff, faculty and students available in designated lots and lot 99B. All others must register their vehicle (link available on event page) and park in lots 76, 99C & 99D.

This event is part of the Navigating the 2024 Election and Beyond series.

6:30PM - 7:30PM | Rutgers University Academic Building East Wing Room 4225 | 15 Seminary Place, New Brunswick, NJ, 07023

Reserve your seat for a thought-provoking conversation featuring What the Constitution Means to Me playwright Heidi Schreck and Dr. Elizabeth C. Matto, Director of the Eagleton Institute. In collaboration with George Street Playhouse, and moderated by the show's director, Laiona Michelle, this free one night only event will dive into the pressing issues raised by the play.

Explore how the U.S. Constitution affects our daily lives, especially for women and marginalized communities, and why it remains a critical document in shaping our democracy. This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about civic engagement, theater, and the future of our democracy. 

Register for the event here.

Doors Open: 8:30PM | Debate Begins: 9:00PM | Busch Student Center, Rm 116ABC | 604 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Don't miss Eagleton’s Center for Youth Political Participation debate watch party for the vice-presidential debate between Govenor Tim Walz and Senator J.D. Vance. Light refreshments and voter registration will be offered. The event will be followed by a structured debrief.

Open to current Rutgers University undergraduate and graduate students only. Seating is limited and advance registration required.

This event is cosponsored by the Rutgers University Department of Political Science.

6:00PM - 8:00PM | JetStream Lounge, Alexander Library, Room 404 | 169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

No matter what your field of study is, everyone has a stake in the political process. Join other Rutgers students in a workshop moderated by Talking Across Difference faculty. Learn and practice the skills of dialogue across difference and gain the confidence to talk about politics. Open to current Rutgers students but participants must register in advance. Dinner will be served. Registration is required.

This event is part of the Navigating the 2024 Election and Beyond series. 

The RU Voting program reminds all voters to verify they are registered at the correct location for the November 5th election. Whether you are registering for the first time or need to update your voter registration to a new address, all changes must be made by Tuesday, October 15th at 11:59PM.

For more information, visit the RU Voting program page.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick senior and History major Sara Fajardo is an award recipient from Eagleton’s John and Ann Holt Fund for Undergraduate Applied Research in American Politics. Studying state and federal executive leadership and politics for the Eagleton Center on the American Governor (ECAG), she is working under the supervision of ECAG Director, Kristoffer Shields.

In her research, Sara is using bipartisan case studies to identify specific factors that aid or inhibit governors when running for president or vice president. The award allows her to access databases and to expand her research. She will present her work in the spring, which will also be highlighted on the Center on the American Governor website.

On Friday, September 6th, directors of centers/institutes of civic engagement and politics from colleges and universities across the country gathered in a roundtable discussion for the American Political Science Association (APSA) Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Chaired by Eagleton Institute's Dr. Elizabeth C. Matto, roundtable participants shared missions and roles of their center/institute, the unique strengths and challenges their units face, highlighted ways to support students and campus communities leading up to the election and offered guidance on how to engage with centers and institutes on campus.

Photo by Taylor Mickal

New York Times | In Senate, Democrats Hope 2024 Will Be a Record Year for Black Women

There have been 75 Black women who have run or are running for the Senate since 2010, according to data compiled by the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. Only 10 of those have secured major party nominations, in part because they face headwinds in raising money and getting backing from the party apparatus. All have been Democrats.

WHYY | What to know about the new voting machines appearing in some — but not all — New Jersey counties

The new voting machines were previously used for early voting and the primary election this past spring. Dr. Ashley Koning, the director of the Rutgers University Eagleton Poll, said that by educating voters, Burlington County officials empower residents and let them know the system is transparent and secure.

The Washington Post | Kamala. Hillary. Nancy. But not Joe, Donald or Barack. Why?

“It’s tricky with these particular candidates,” said Dr. Kelly Dittmar, Director of Research at the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton was working to distance and distinguish herself from husband Bill Clinton. For Vice President Kamala Harris, “it gives her something to lean into in terms of her distinct identity,” Dittmar said.

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