The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center
Honors Grounded in the Humanities
The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center is Tri-C's home for honors opportunities. Through the humanities, leadership development and civic engagement, the Mandel Center brings together nine distinct programs, generous scholarships and experiences beyond the classroom. Students join a close community, learn across Greater Cleveland and leave prepared for whatever comes next. Any student with a 3.0 GPA, ready for college-level English and math, has a place here.
Scholarships are available to qualified students. Apply now!
Upcoming Mandel News and Events:
Thursday, Sep. 17 - An Evening with Ohio Poet Laureate Edward A. Julian, Sr.
Thursday, Oct. 8 - Fall 2026 Mandel Humanities Forum: Roomful of Teeth
Scholarship Programs are Accepting Applications
If you have a 3.0 GPA and are eligible for college-level English and math, you have a place in one of our programs. Apply now!
The Mandel Scholars Academy is Tri-C's most immersive honors experience, offering full scholarships, required humanities coursework and a close-knit cohort community.
Earn up to $2,989 per semester for up to four semesters.
Apply now for The Mandel Scholars Academy!
The Honors Program Fellowship provides a full scholarship for high-achieving students pursuing honors-level coursework at Tri-C.
Earn up to $2,989 per semester for up to four semesters.
Apply now for The Honors Program Fellowship!
Honors Programs and Societies
At Tri-C, academic excellence pays off. Earn scholarships for taking honors courses, or join a national honor society and unlock eligibility for transfer scholarships at four-year schools:
The Honors Program is Cuyahoga Community College's honors designation program, auto-enrolling qualifying students.
Learn more about The Honors Program
Phi Theta Kappa is the national community college honor society, recognizing academic achievement and leadership potential.
Learn more about Phi Theta Kappa
Psi Beta is the community college national honor society in psychology, open to qualifying Tri-C students.
Transfer Opportunities
The Mandel Humanities Center supports transfer to four-year institutions through dedicated partnerships with area schools:
The Cleveland Humanities Collaborative is a transfer partnership with Case Western Reserve University for students ready to continue their humanities education at the four-year level.
The Continuing Scholars Program connects Tri-C's high-achieving students to Cleveland State University's Mandel Honors College through a scholarship-supported transfer pathway.