C&S

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. Like this post if you’re in. cands.org

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

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.

@montclairstateu Read his story: buff.ly/AyjHT7W

@montclairstateu 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.

Jonathan Koppell, President of @montclairstateu, wants every student to leave campus knowing they have a role to play in civic life.

Our Carnegie Young Leaders program supports young people from across America who recognize an issue in their community and are ready to take action. Thanks to @ACarnegieFdn + @baratunde for sharing her story!

When Nyra Govan saw her rural community needed a place to get active, she went to her town council with an idea. They gave her a public building to bring it to life 💪

What if the secret to getting teenagers off social media is other teenagers? @baratunde sat down with Ben Forman, who’s treating social media addiction like a collective action problem. #DIYCivics More here: carnegie.org/article/diy-ci… @helloCandS #CivicEngagement

America's 250th may be meaningful to some young people, but for many more, they're energized by what they can do locally. That's why C&S is activating 20 million young people over the next three years to get involved in their communities. buff.ly/xQBgmPW

What if understanding mattered more than winning? The Power of & is about bringing people and ideas together through listening, understanding, and connection. At @PittTweet, students are instrumental in shaping and running the All Angles program discussing hot-button topics.

Algorithms keep us trapped in our own bubbles, often with those who look and think like us. In this episode of The Civic Generation podcast, Chelsea talks with Ruthu about why we need to build community offline and what comes next. buff.ly/RSj3v6o

562 Arts and Canvas the Vote are two youth-led initiatives (and Carnegie Young Leaders teams!) using art to bring civic engagement to life 🎨 buff.ly/TRSGlCD

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders! 🎉 These 10 early-career faculty members are doing important research on history, politics, culture, and society—and helping make their campuses better places to learn and belong. buff.ly/c5EmlGT

Meet the new Fellows and learn about their work: buff.ly/UIdDI1G

We’re so excited to welcome 29 new Career Enhancement Fellows for the 2026–27 academic year! 🎉 These junior faculty are committed to campus engagement and innovative research in the humanities and humanistic social sciences.

We’re proud to support Sofia and the We Build Us team. Thanks @carnegiecorp and @baratunde for featuring her work!

When federal food benefits were cut for Birmingham residents who rely on them, Sofia Nunez & her team got to work on a community garden 🌱 That's what Carnegie Young Leaders is all about: supporting young people who see a need in their community + want to do something about it.

Nyra Govan asked her town council for a building to run free health programs in rural South Carolina. They said yes. @baratunde sat down with her to hear how showing up was the whole strategy. This is episode 2 of #DIYCivics. @hellocands #CivicEngagement

For @helloCandS President Rajiv Vinnakota, civil discourse is necessary for students but they must also be proficient in civic skills like information literacy & problem solving. Schools need to build civic preparation into programming. Read in @Forbes: bit.ly/4vSnR7g

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Does civic engagement sound like homework to you? 📚️ What do you even call it when you care about your community and want to get involved? In this episode of The Civic Generation, Gabe and Lennon share how they found their way to this work.