President Grant and Student Myka Hubert Honored for Supporting Nonpartisan Student Voter Engagement During the 2024 Election

BOSTON – Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) President Mary K. Grant has received a national award from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) for her deep commitment to civic engagement and voter participation. ALL IN supports more than 1,020 campuses nationally to make nonpartisan civic engagement an ongoing part of campus life. MassArt student Myka Hubert ‘26 was also one of 232 college students nationwide recognized for their nonpartisan voter registration, education, and turnout efforts. 

“Whether it’s visiting the Massachusetts State House for an advocacy day or putting together creative programming on Constitution Day, President Grant, Myka, and so many others in our community are making a real impact by championing civic education and active participation in our democracy,” said Brendan O’Bryan, Director of Government and Corporate Relations at MassArt.

Throughout her career, President Grant has been a passionate advocate for the arts, fostering meaningful community partnerships, and promoting civic engagement within higher education. Under her leadership, MassArt continues to find new and innovative ways to integrate civic learning into creative work and support student-led initiatives like MassArtVOTES. President Grant also serves as the Board Chair for the National Campus Compact, an organization dedicated to civic engagement.

Myka Hubert is a student leader at MassArt who is an active contributor to the College’s civic engagement initiatives. As a member of the MassArtVOTES leadership team, Hubert collaborates with peers and staff to promote voter education and participation within the MassArt community with a focus on first-time voter registration in the residence halls.

“Elections matter,” said Jen Domagal-Goldman, Executive Director of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, “ALL IN campuses continue to ensure that every student has the information they need to cast their ballot. The award winners recognized today lead by example, making nonpartisan voter participation a core part of campus life.” 

The full list of award winners can be viewed at allin.vote/awards. 

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About MassArt

The only independent public college of art and design in the country, MassArt was founded in 1873 in response to a bold idea: art and design are essential to our daily lives, and key to improving our society and economy. What began as a school to teach drawing is today a bold, comprehensive art and design institution that spans 18 undergraduate and nine graduate programs, certificates, continuing education, and post-baccalaureate study.

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About ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) empowers colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student civic engagement. Through an intentionally designed program that provides structure, support, and recognition, ALL IN works to improve civic learning, voter participation, and ongoing engagement in our democracy at more than 1,000 campuses nationwide. ALL IN believes higher education should play a role in developing an active and informed citizenry by educating students, motivating them to engage in American democracy, and instilling the value of lifelong participation. ALL IN is an initiative of Civic Nation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Learn more here.

About Civic Nation

Civic Nation is a nonprofit ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives working to build a more inclusive and equitable America. Civic Nation shifts culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and influencers to tackle some of our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Civic Nation is home to seven national initiatives and campaigns: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, We The Action, and When We All Vote. Learn more here.