UMass joined the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, a national initiative that sought to increase voter participation by college students in elections.
In August 2020, UMass President Marty Meehan announced he joined more than 193 college and university presidents and chancellors in a commitment to increase overall student voter registration, engagement and turnout through the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge..gif)
UMass President Marty Meehan announced today he has joined more than 193 college and university presidents and chancellors committing to 100 percent student voter registration, engagement and turnout through the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge.
The five elected UMass student trustees released the following joint statement in support of the UMass Votes campaign, which encourages all UMass students to vote in the upcoming national election.
Being an active voter and engaged citizen is the best way to honor the “heroes of our American democracy” who stood up for voting and civil rights, President Marty Meehan said today as he spoke to students enrolled in a political science class at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
With early voting set to start tomorrow across Massachusetts, student leaders from all five UMass campuses gathered virtually at a voter engagement summit hosted by UMass President Marty Meehan’s office to discuss ongoing engagement efforts and share best practices.
Before Election Day 2020, UMass student trustees got together to endorse the UMass Votes campaign and encourage their fellow students to participate in the upcoming election. Student trustees were featured in videos urging younger voters to engage in the election and make sure their voices are heard.
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in student democratic engagement. Learn more about the initiative at the link below.
My message to students is that voting is our obligation. It is the best way to be heard and to bring about change. Let’s make it our foundation for a better and more equitable future.
The official Secretary of State website for information on voter registration, polling locations, and more.
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office will protect your right to cast a ballot and have that ballot counted. The AG’s Office is committed to providing accurate information about voter rights, strengthening trust in our democratic process, and ensuring a free and fair election.
