The Net Impact Chapter at Central Texas College has participated in the Up to Us Campus Competition for several years now. Through Up to Us’ curriculum on campaign building, leadership development
On January 17, people throughout the United States celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of public service, championing of civil rights, and commitment to the practice of
The Up to Us Competition is all about students engaging with their peers to educate and empower young people all over the US to have a voice in how we handle the economic challenges facing our nation.
Why is it Up to Us? “No great country can remain great if it spends all its money on today and yesterday and too little on tomorrow. You have to invest in tomorrow.” – President Clinton, CGI U 2015 Up
Did you know the national debt currently stands at $18 trillion? Or that in 20 years the social security fund is projected to be depleted? Or that there are roughly $1 trillion worth of student loans
7 insiders show you how to get involved with an important issue and build your skills So many college students want to get involved with substantive issues, but they don’t know if their efforts really
On any given day, college students can choose from hundreds of activities. This past year, tens of thousands of them got involved in a nationwide campus competition called Up to Us and spent their
This past year the issues of spending and national debt have been on the front pages of newspapers as politicians disagreed over budget proposals and gridlock led to a government shutdown. As
Last year, our Up to Us student teams stirred things up on campus, developing creative campaigns to bring attention to our country's fiscal issues. When it comes to economic opportunity, one of the
Pop quiz! Which one of these just doesn't belong? Last weekend I... A) Worked on a really tough projectB) Clocked volunteer hoursC) Hung out with friendsD) Discussed the federal debt Raise your hand
By now you've probably seen an article, a few infographics, and a slew of tweets about Romney's selection of Paul Ryan as his running mate. One topic at the forefront of those discussions is long-term