| September Fri, 2019
CYPP director Dr. Matto Presents Workshop at APSA
Dr. Elizabeth C. Matto, director of Eagleton’s Center for Youth Political Participation, spoke about civic engagement and promoting civil discourse on college campuses at the annual American Political Science Association Teaching and Learning Conference in Washington, D.C.
| July Sat, 2019
Op-ed: 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.
| July Fri, 2019
Valedictorians Focus Speech on Climate Change
"’This is a generation that has grown up and gone to school in the era of lockdowns, and whether here in the United States or globally, they've seen the effects of climate change — so I think there's a great realization that policy decisions made by office holders have a significant impact on these issues,’ said Elizabeth Matto.”
| June Tue, 2019
Annual Forum at New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation
"Additional presentations include: Elizabeth Matto, Center for Youth Political Participation, Eagleton Institute for Politics at Rutgers University…"