Activism

mtvU Against Our Will Challenge

The mtvU Against Our Will Campaign and LexisNexis want your ideas for an innovative digital tool that helps end modern day slavery in the US. If we pick your idea, you’ll take home $10,000!

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Jesse Eisenberg Wants You To Be The ‘One’ To Answer Africa’s Call

Are you a rock star student advocate? Want a chance at the internship of a lifetime? Are YOU the ONE? Then Jesse Eisenberg has the conscientious contest for you!

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Artists & Fans Work Toward Greener Music Biz

Check out Filmmaker Destin Cretton’s short film “Music Sustains” on how artists and fans are working together to green the music industry. presented by the Brita® FilterForGood Music Project®.

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Shuga Talks, And We Want You To Talk Back

The Nairobi-set show follows the lives and loves of a group of college students, telling the story of love, sex, Friday nights and the indelible marks we leave on one another. Now in its second season, Shuga addresses what it’s like to be young and sexually active during a time when HIV infection is a very real possibility.

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Got A Project That Betters Your College Campus?

Then the White House and mtvU want you for the Campus Champion of Change contest.

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MTV Is Purple

In support of GLAAD’s Spirit Day, MTV’s gone purple. Learn how you can stand up against bullying.

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We Want Your Opinion On Occupy Wall Street

As you know Occupy Wall Street has literally been occupying the entire nation. We want to know what you think, and if you are doing anything to participate.

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Stories of AIDS

Former Fulbright mtvU Fellow, Andrew Magill is set to release his concept album Mau a Malawi: Stories of AIDS, recorded in Malawai with Malawian recording artist Peter Mawanga. The U.S. release of the album will be on October 14th at an event at the University of North Carolina. For more info click here.

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LivingSocial CEO Discusses Entrepreneurship

Tim O’Shaughnessy gives insight on what it takes to launch a successful business like LivingSocial. If you have the next BIG idea, submit your business plan for a chance to win $25,000 in seed money. Head to MoverandChangers.com (link out) for more info.

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Under 26 and not insured? Not if you don’t want to be

New stats show that more and more young people have health insurance coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act. How many more young people? A million in the past year alone. Do they know something you don’t?

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mtvU’s Against Our Will Campaign

mtvU has launched the “mtvU Against Our Will Campaign,” which taps into the growing student movement to end modern-day slavery. Learn how students like you can take action…

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Interview With Vice President Joe Biden

mtvU VJ Carly attends the 17th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act hosted by Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden in Washington DC. Watch the full exclusive interview below as Carly talks with the Vice President…

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VP Biden Says ‘1 Is Too Many,’ Asks For Your Help

This morning, Vice President Biden tweeted a video message asking for your help. Learn how you can join the 1 Is 2 Many conversation here.

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