The Center for Youth Political Participation (CYPP) has been administering RU Ready Civics Fairs in area high schools and middle schools this spring with the support of trained undergraduate interns and students. Piloted in 2019, the Civics Fair program is an expo-style event in which college students engage high schoolers in various educational stations focused on different aspects of civic engagement. The program aims to empower students to see themselves and issues in their communities as part of the political process and gives them the resources to do so. As of this spring, 13 Civics Fairs are planned for schools in Middlesex, Union, and Hudson counties.

RU Ready is made possible by the generous support of the New Jersey State Bar Foundation and the Rutgers Democracy Lab.

The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) is honored to welcome U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester as the 2025 Honorary Senator Wynona Lipman Chair in Women's Political Leadership at Rutgers University. Senator Blunt Rochester made history in 2024 as Delaware’s first woman and first Black person elected to the U.S. Senate.  

Senator Blunt Rochester will speak in this year’s event titled, “Citizen to Changemaker: Making Your Voice Matter.” The discussion will explore the power of civic engagement, the impact of representation, the role race and gender play in U.S. politics, and how individuals can drive meaningful change. 

Apply for CAWP’s Susan N. Wilson NEW Leadership^® New Jersey by Friday, March 28, 2025! This five-day residential summer institute (June 13-17, 2025) is designed for undergraduate students eager to step into leadership roles in public service. Participants will engage with women leaders, practice public speaking and networking, and spend a day in Trenton learning firsthand about state government. Know a college student ready to lead? Encourage them to apply today:

Last call for Eagleton Graduate Fellowship applications and letters of recommendation. Stipends and tuition support are available. Don't miss the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of American politics, government, policy, and advocacy. Expand your knowledge, skills, professional network and career options through this signature one-year interdisciplinary program. Explore how American politics and government impacts your field of study and how you can make a difference through a unique fall course and spring government internship while continuing study towards your degree.

Apply for the 2025-2026 cohort today. All Rutgers graduate students are eligible to apply.

Join CYPP in welcoming Rutgers-Eagleton alum, Megan Coyne (‘19 UA) back to Rutgers University to discuss how you can use social media as a tool for amplifying your advocacy work. From transforming the @njgov Twitter account into a viral sensation to leading all digital content creation at the White House, Megan will share her tips and strategies for reaching wider audiences and promoting authentic engagement on social media. 

This event is offered in partnership with the Rutgers Democracy Lab.

Talking Across Difference is coming to Rutgers-Camden. Join other Rutgers students in a conversation about American politics today – what’s happening, why it matters, and how can you get more involved.

Open to current Rutgers students. Advanced registration is required, so reserve your spot today. Lunch will be served.

This Talking Across Difference conversation will be moderated by Rutgers faculty and is co-sponsored by the Rutgers Democracy Lab and the Rutgers University–Camden Political Science Department.

Next week, don't miss the timely discussion moderated by President Holloway with Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, centered around the topic: 'What is a constitutional crisis and are we in one?' This inaugural event is a part of the Rutgers Democracy Lab's 'fireside chat' series and is co-sponsored by the National Constitution Center. Registration is required.

Virtual attendance is open to the public. 

Join us on April 14 as we kick off our three-part webinar series, Our Media and Our Civic Life, designed to provide Rutgers and Eagleton Institute of Politics alums with an understanding of disinformation and misinformation. The series will blend academic research, real-world examples, and possible solutions to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to counter misinformation effectively.

This event is sponsored by the Eagleton Alumni Committee, the School of Communication and Information in partnership with the Journalism and Media Studies Department and the Rutgers University Alumni Association.

NJ Spotlight News | NJ governor’s race: Candidates — and big money — pile in

“The early start in this race is due mostly to the open seat and the large field of candidates on both sides of the aisle, who are all competing for both voters and donors,” said Ashley Koning, director of the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling at Rutgers University. “The end of the county line makes this all the more important for these candidates to get out there early and get ahead of the pack since they can no longer rely on the old way of doing state politics.”

The 19^th News | Women already earn less. Trump’s labor cuts could make the pay gap easier to hide.

Coupled with mass layoffs is the administration’s move to aggressively weed out diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the federal government, including firings of high-profile women, Democrats and people of color. This could squash any future conversations about pay equity under this White House, said Kelly Dittmar, director of research for the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University...

“There’s no expectation that they would prioritize this issue. They haven’t before,” Dittmar said. “There’s very little pressure from their base to do so. And in the current climate, which I do think is even different than the first [term]… they’re doubling down on [a backlash to diversity] for a whole host of reasons.”

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