C&S Unveils Bold Three-Year Plan to Spark 20 Million Young Civic Problem-Solvers by 2029
PRINCETON, N.J. — February 25, 2026 —The Institute for Citizens & Scholars (C&S) today announced a bold three-year commitment to spark 20 million young people ages 14–24 to step up as civic problem-solvers by 2029—marking a major expansion of its work to help young people turn ideas into action in their communities. The commitment […]
Community Work in Times of Crisis
For so many young people, national politics show up in local, everyday ways. This moment has real consequences for their lives and their communities. Still, these Carnegie Young Leaders are finding ways to care for others and stay connected. Hear what they have to say below. Fear is constant, and people are worn down “Many […]
C&S Announces New Youth Advisory Council Members
C&S has named six new members to its Youth Advisory Council. The group brings together young people ages 15–24 from across the United States, who will advise C&S on strategy, programming, and decision-making. Throughout their two-year term, council members share ideas, feedback, and lived experiences with C&S leadership to help shape programs, priorities, and direction. They […]
10 Presidents Join College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
A new group of ten presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the country have joined the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, a unique consortium convened by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars. The ten presidents joining the initiative lead diverse campuses: Michael Davis, Fairmont State University Andrew Martin, Washington University in St. Louis Scott Miller, Virginia […]