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January 6, 2019

Fiorella Riccobono - Up to Us Alumni Experience at Clinton Foundation’s Domestic Economic Conference

A select group of Up to Us alumni were given the opportunity to attend the Clinton Foundation’s Domestic Policy Conference on Economic Inclusion and...

December 9, 2019

How do 2020 Voters Feel about the State of the Economy?

As we anticipate the upcoming 2020 election, it’s important to assess the...

November 20, 2019

What is Important to College Students?

Axios recently conducted a study to find out which issues are most discussed...

October 23, 2019

Understanding the Changing Demographics of College Enrollment

October 16, 2019

Up to Us Alumni Gain Access to Harvard Business School Sustainability Courses

September 6, 2019

Up to Us Participants Make Waves in Washington DC

August 12, 2019

How does Federal Budgeting and Spending Work?

January 24, 2020

Hafez Karimi - Up to Us Alumni Experience at Clinton Foundation’s Domestic Economic Conference

A select group of Up to Us alumni were given the opportunity to attend the Clinton Foundation’s Domestic Policy Conference on Economic Inclusion and...

January 15, 2020

Katelyn Sethi - Up to Us Alumni Experience at Clinton Foundation’s Domestic Economic Conference

A select group of Up to Us alumni were given the opportunity to attend the Clinton Foundation’s Domestic Policy Conference on Economic Inclusion and...

December 27, 2019

Should we get Rid of the Debt Limit?

The United States federal government has been operating thanks to a succession of short-term funding bills, the most recent one signed in November...

December 16, 2019

Why does the U.S. Budget Deficit Keep Increasing?

The United States' projected federal budget deficit for 2019 is nearing $1 trillion. The coming year will likely see an even larger deficit with the...

December 2, 2019

What Would Happen if Student Debt Vanished?

College graduates who choose to pursue a career in education, health, law enforcement and other public service sectors can qualify for a student...

November 12, 2019

Breaking down the US Federal Budget for the Fiscal Year 2019

The budget for the fiscal year 2019 was based on the security of Americans, a stronger economy, enhanced quality of life, and a commitment to a...

November 12, 2019

How is the National Debt Measured?

In November 2019, the federal government's outstanding public debt surpassed $23 trillion for the first time in history. But what does public debt...

August 19, 2019

Young Adults are Redefining Democracy

Millennials and Gen Zers grew up in a political and economic climate that drastically differs from the world previous generations grew up in. As a...

July 29, 2019

What is the Economic Outlook for 18- to 24-Year-olds after Graduation?

In 2018, a majority of high school graduates between 16 and 24 were enrolled in college. The enrollment rate of this age group was 66.9% for men and...

July 22, 2019

Why the National Debt could be a Major Issue During the 2020 Election Cycle

A recent Gallup poll found that 50% of Americans are worried about federal spending. There is an awareness that the current level of spending isn't...

July 16, 2019

New Trends in Corporate Philanthropy

Corporate giving increased by 8% between 2016 and 2017. Businesses are becoming more aware of the positive impact they can have on societal issues...

July 8, 2019

How to Increase Awareness of the National Debt and Need for Better Fiscal Policies

As of 2019, the national debt exceeds $22 trillion. This amount could double by 2028, and the Congressional Budget Office estimates that the federal...