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Our fellows are on the frontlines of civic innovation, and these are their stories. From breakthrough solutions in education and climate action to insights on digital citizenship, each post offers a window into how young leaders are reimagining civic engagement.
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Student Who Helped Pass a State Law Headed to D.C.

Neal Tandon, a high school senior in Jefferson Parish, was selected for a prestigious leadership program hosted by the United States Senate.

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Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Winner

Sophia Craiutu is a Bloomington High School North senior, known for her community involvement and academic achievement.

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Student Selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program

Zahra Dinkins was selected to be part of the 104 national student delegation and receive a $10,000 college scholarship.

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RTYPF Chooses Next Generation of Leaders

Neha Shukla and her organization, Innovation for Everyone, selected as a Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund grantee!

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Gen Z Can't Separate Fact From AI Fiction

Amy Wong, a senior at UCLA, commentary on AI fakes recently featured in the U.S. News and World Report.

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Texas Teen Creates Prize-Winning Housing Design

Balamurugan’s creation will be featured at the Texas BPA State Association’s State Leadership Conference competition beginning on Feb. 27.

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“Let The Kids Lead” - Youth Power In Action

Josh Thompson and Zoë Jenkins, leaders at CU, share a new kind of movement and organization that is setting a vision for the future of democracy in 2030.

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What Teenagers Talk About When They Talk About Race

Teen reporters from YR Media teamed up with The Washington Post for a tough conversation about race in the series ”Teens in America”.

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In The News: CBS This Morning features Civics Unplugged

CBS This Morning spotlighted how Civics Unplugged is empowering young leaders to drive civic change and build a more inclusive democracy.

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Meet Our 2024 Civic Innovation Grant Winners

Civics Unplugged is proud to partner with Macy's in awarding each of the 4 outstanding CU Fellow-led projects below with a $10,000 Civic Innovation Grant powered by Macy’s to advance their exceptional work in the areas of mental health, environmental stewardship, and education. Read More

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CU Fellow Saheb Gulati was recently interviewed by TIME

Saheb Gulati shared his perspective on “What Teenagers Really Think About AI” to Time Magazine. Read More

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IRS Hosts Civic Innovation Academy

The IRS once again hosted our Civic Innovation Academy to talk free tax filing progress on a visit to Washington D.C. earlier this year. Read More