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Michael Baston Selected for Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael A. Baston has been selected for the inaugural class of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship, a program focused on developing and advancing equity in student outcomes. Baston is one of 25 community college leaders selected through a competitive process and the only one from Ohio. The diverse cohort leads institutions across 14 states that educate more than 280,000 students. The incoming class of Presidents Fellows is 56% women and 44%... Read More

Tri-C Performing Arts Announces 2023-2024 Performances

The upcoming Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Performing Arts season will include a diverse array of jazz and dance shows, with modern dance companies PHILDANCO! and the Paul Taylor Dance Company and four jazz concerts. "We’re excited to present a season that has powerful social messages and swing at its core," said Terri Pontremoli, director of Tri-C Performing Arts. "We know the audiences will be moved." The 2023-2024 lineup dates and times are as... Read More

Tri-C President Emeritus Jerry Sue Thornton Honored for Dedication to Student Success

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation will honor Tri-C President Emeritus Jerry Sue Thornton with the inaugural Presidential Legacy Award. The award commemorates the 60th anniversary of the College and the 50th anniversary of the Tri-C Foundation. Thornton will be honored during this year’s Presidential Scholarship Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Her foresight and dedication to student success set the stage for the annual event. The Presidential Scholarship... Read More

Tri-C Hosting ‘Great Grocery Giveaway’ With Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging

Four former Cleveland Browns players will help volunteers during 2023’s final Great Grocery Giveaway on Sept. 20 at the Jerry Sue Thornton Center of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The former Browns players — Greg Pruitt, Ben Davis, Cleo Miller and Al Jenkins — and other volunteers will distribute 500 boxes of food and supplies to Cuyahoga County residents 60 and older. The event will kick off with a press conference at 9 a.m., and food... Read More

Tri-C Among 2023’s ‘Great Colleges to Work For’

For the third year, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been named one of the nation’s top higher education workplaces. College is one of 22 two-year institutions among the 2023 Great Colleges to Work For®. Award-winning institutions were selected from 194 two- and four-year colleges evaluated via a two-part assessment process: the Higher Education Insight Survey, administered to faculty, staff and administrators, and the Higher Education Institution... Read More

Get Fired Up for Tri-C’s Autumn Blaze 5K and Festival

Competitors will feel the burn again at the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Autumn Blaze 5K, running on a course on the Western Campus. Proceeds from this one-of-a-kind race benefit Greater Cleveland Community Shares, the United Negro College Fund and the United Way of Greater Cleveland. The race — part of the College’s annual giving campaign — began in 2015. Last year’s race, held in person and virtually, raised more than $4,000 for the... Read More

S&P Upgrades Tri-C Bond Ratings

The strong and stable financial health of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) led to elevated long-term bond ratings for the institution by one of the world’s largest credit rating agencies. Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings assigned its AA+ long-term rating to the College’s general receipts bonds and general obligation bonds. These ratings reflect improvements over the previous S&P ratings of AA for general obligation bonds and AA-... Read More

Tri-C to Reopen Swimming Pools Beginning This Week

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will reopen the swimming pools at its campus recreation centers this month. The reopening days and pool hours for each campus are: Eastern Campus: Sept. 11; Open Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-11 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. Western Campus: Sept. 12; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-11 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. Metro Campus: Sept. 26; Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-11 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. Pools will be open to Tri-C students, faculty and staff members with... Read More

Tri-C Faculty Highlight Work for College Trustees

The connections between a local college and its community are strengthened when community leaders serve as trustees on community college boards. Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has a lengthy history of such leaders serving on its Board of Trustees. All nine of Tri-C's trustees are appointed by elected officials — three by the governor of Ohio and six by the county executive. Since they can come from nonacademic backgrounds, they often require additional context on... Read More

Combating the Skepticism of Higher Education’s Value

In an era of robust job markets, rising higher education costs and increasing online certificate options, skepticism over the value of a college degree has intensified. A recent Gallup poll, released in early July, reveals that Americans' confidence in higher education has reached a new low, plummeting to 36% in 2023 — compared to 48% in 2018 and 57% in 2015. Among the underlying causes for that decline are cost and the perceived lack of real-world skills needed for... Read More

A Top Workplace Again: Tri-C Receives 17th NorthCoast 99 Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has once again been recognized as one of Northeast Ohio’s top places to work, winning its 17th NorthCoast 99 award. The award honors the 99 best workplaces for top talent. Presented by ERC, these annual awards recognize companies with human resources practices that drive results, provide competitive and allow businesses to innovate and grow. Applicants are evaluated based on policies and practices related to the attraction and retention... Read More

VP Discusses Enrollment Trends in Higher Education

Recent data from the National Clearinghouse Student Research Center indicates an uptick in enrollment at community colleges. At Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), enrollment is up for the second consecutive semester. The College has an 8% enrollment increase compared to a year ago. The Fall 2023 total headcount comes in at 15,847 — up from 14,655 in Fall 2022. Angela Johnson, vice president of Enrollment Management at Tri-C, spoke about the growth during a segment on... Read More

RESCHEDULED: Tri-C Classical Piano Series featuring Pianist Jean-Marc Luisada Will Be Monday

EVENT RESCHEDULED: Pianist Jean-Marc Luisada has been unavoidably delayed due to travel complications. He will not arrive in time for Sunday's performance at 2 p.m. at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The event has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Metropolitan Campus Auditorium.  Pianist Jean-Marc Luisada will bring the worlds of classical repertoire and film together for the launch of the 2023-24... Read More

Standish Stewart Named Top 10 Education CIO for 2023

Standish Stewart, vice president and chief information officer at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), was named a Top 10 Education CIO for 2023 by Education Technology Insights. The award recognizes education leaders who have advanced their organization’s tech strategies. “It’s a great honor to be recognized for the continuous work to support student, faculty and staff experiences throughout Tri-C,” Stewart said. “I’m... Read More

Tri-C Gallery West to Feature Abstract Works

Precarious Situation, a collection of abstract works by artists Patty Flauto and Jenniffer Omaitz, is on display Aug. 28  ̶  Oct. 12 at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The free exhibition will be on view at Gallery West. An opening reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 13. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.  ̶  5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information on the exhibition or workshop, contact... Read More

Tri-C In The News Highlights: August 2023

The newest episode of Tri-C In The News, a series highlighting media coverage of the exciting stories taking place across Tri-C, is now available on the College’s YouTube channel.  New episodes will appear regularly on YouTube and the News & Events page of the Tri-C website. Read More

CBE Courses in Cybersecurity Launch at Tri-C

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is introducing a cybersecurity course this fall that relies on competency-based education (CBE), an experimental approach. CBE allows learners to personalize their educational experience and progress at their own pace, freeing them from the constraints of traditional brick-and-mortar classrooms. This flexible system also helps students move through subjects they're already well-versed in by demonstrating their mastery of the content. That way,... Read More

Continuing Scholars' Model Earns Historic Combined Gift of $6.8 million for Tri-C/CSU

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation has bestowed a landmark grant of approximately $3.3 million upon the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and approximately $3.5 million upon Cleveland State University (CSU) to further advance the renowned Mandel Continuing Scholars Program. The funding totaling $6.8 million guarantees continued program operations and facilitates long-term planning—bringing exciting prospects for students exploring their transfer options to... Read More

Registration for the Fall Session of Tri-C Encore 55+ Learning is Now Open

Registration for a new session of Encore 55+ Learning at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is now open. The Fall 2023 session offers virtual and in-person options. Encore On-the-Go begins Sept. 21, with classes taking place Thursdays and Fridays via Webex. Assistance is available for those unfamiliar with Webex, and practice sessions are offered to familiarize users with the platform. The cost is $30 per course. Encore Campus Fridays begin Sept. 22, with classes... Read More

Tri-C Teams Up With Tech Talent Accelerator to Help Employers Close Statewide Skills Gaps

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-CⓇ) today announced the launch of a new partnership designed to close talent gaps in Ohio’s fast-growing tech industry. The effort, powered by tech talent accelerator SkillStorm, will provide Ohio employers with access to previously untapped talent pools and a means to close skills gaps within their existing workforce. Aspiring tech professionals and workers seeking career advancement can enroll in a new slate of Tri-C courses, eligible for... Read More

Better for Veterans: Tri-C Earns 14th Consecutive ‘Military Friendly’ Designation

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has earned its 14th consecutive Military Friendly® School designation in recognition of its commitment to serving veteran and active military students and their families. Tri-C attained Gold status in the ratings. Institutions were evaluated in categories such as graduation rates, student retention and job placement success. “Welcoming veterans and their families at Tri-C is a core part of assisting them in their career journey... Read More

Tri-C’s Women in Transition Program Offers In-Person and Online Fall Sessions

The Women in Transition (WIT) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is hosting fall sessions with online and in-person classes. These courses are designed to empower women by building personalized academic and professional development plans. Participants build confidence and skills through courses on personal development, career exploration and computer training. The courses were developed to help women through transitional periods, such as career changes or returning to... Read More

Tri-C Joins National Cohort on Workforce Transformation

As a national leader in workforce innovation and training, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will participate in a two-year project that aims to advance instruction and earning potential for workers. The Community College Workforce Transformation and Implementation Cohort consists of 15 two-year colleges from across the country, led by New America. The goal of the initiative is to “build a system that supports people retraining for jobs that are available and can sustain... Read More

Western Campus hosts DSANEO’s 23rd annual Northeast Ohio Buddy Walk

The 2023 Northeast Ohio Buddy Walk®, hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio (DSANEO), will take place on Saturday, Aug. 5 on the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Attendees can participate in a 1-mile walk through the scenic Western Campus in Parma, followed by live entertainment, an obstacle course, outdoor games, crafting and more fun activities for all ages. More than 2,000 people typically attend the Northeast Ohio Buddy Walk to... Read More

Tri-C Hosting ‘Great Grocery Giveaway’ With Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging

Volunteers will distribute 500 boxes of food and supplies to Cuyahoga County residents age 60 and older during a Great Grocery Giveaway on Aug. 4 on the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Food distribution starts at 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA), the event is part of a larger effort to fill food security gaps in the community. One in six U.S. seniors lives with the daily threat of hunger and malnourishment, leaving them... Read More

Tri-C Works With Viewpoint to Tell College’s Story to the Nation

Cuyahoga Community College's story of innovation and success will reach a nationwide audience beginning this fall, thanks to a collaboration with the Viewpoint Project. Hosted by actor and director Dennis Quaid, Viewpoint provides curated educational content on the world’s most influential organizations and individuals to public television audiences.Working with the College's Integrated Communications department, Viewpoint produced a short-form documentary that will be distributed... Read More

Sound Therapy Provides Healing for Tri-C Employees

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) employees enjoyed a midday mental break with one of the College’s sound bath therapy sessions. A sound bath is a meditative experience that “bathes” participants in sound waves. News 5 Cleveland anchor Danita Harris highlighted a recent class at Tri-C. Certified instructor Saterra Davis facilitates the sessions. She led a series of sound bath therapy sessions at Tri-C in June and July, rotating between the four... Read More

Tri-C Executive VP Profiled by ‘Phenomenal Woman Magazine’

The executive vice president of Workforce, Community and Economic Development at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is guiding the College’s workforce development division toward the future. Phenomenal Woman Magazine sat down with Shana Marbury to discuss her role, her journey to Tri-C and how the College will help create economic mobility for the region’s residents. The publication featured Marbury as the cover story in its just-released edition. Marbury was... Read More

Tri-C In The News Highlights: July 2023

The newest episode of Tri-C In The News, a series highlighting media coverage of the exciting stories taking place across Tri-C, is now available on the College’s YouTube channel.  New episodes will appear regularly on YouTube and the News & Events page of the Tri-C website. Read More

Tri-C Foundation Honors Dan Saltzman for Distinguished Service

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation board of directors awarded its 2023 Heath Oliver Distinguished Director Award to Daniel Saltzman for his exemplary service to the College and its students. The Solon resident received the award during the nonprofit organization’s annual meeting in June. Saltzman serves as an advocate for Tri-C students and embodies a passion for helping others succeed. He joined the Foundation board in 2008 and is an active member of its... Read More

Making a Difference: Andrea Hogben Honored for Work With Tri-C Foundation

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation presented its 2023 Chairperson’s Award to Andrea Hogben for her dedicated service to the organization and its student-focused mission. This award acknowledges someone who has made a significant difference to the Tri-C Foundation through engagement and passion for the work of Tri-C. Established in 2019, this award gives the Tri-C Foundation board chair and the College president an opportunity to recognize good works in the... Read More

Tri-C, Arizona State University Partner to Offer College Students Transfer Pathways

To provide students with a seamless transfer experience, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Arizona State University have teamed for the MyPath2ASU® program. MyPath2ASU allows students to take the needed steps at the start of their college careers to plan their transfers to ASU. MyPath2ASU is a set of customized tools available to transfer students from accredited U.S. regional institutions. These tools ensure a smooth transfer process to ASU after students... Read More

Tri-C President Says Gig Economy is Here to Stay

The gig economy is growing, thriving and here to stay. A rising number of professionals are working for themselves instead of an established company. The growth in gig workers represents a mindset shift, particularly for those under 40. These new workers are trading the benefits and security of traditional employment for an environment that fits their passions and ambitions, prioritizes work-life balance and gives them control over their careers. Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®)... Read More

Tri-C Board Approves Levy for November Ballot

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Board of Trustees voted today to place a 2.1-mill renewal levy with a 0.4-mill increase on the Nov. 7 ballot to sustain Tri-C’s vital educational and economic impact in Northeast Ohio. The proposed levy keeps higher education affordable and accessible for county residents — a critical need as jobs increasingly require a college degree or workforce credential. "By providing accessible, flexible education in industries vital... Read More

Self-Defense Training for Women Begins July 10 at Tri-C

To promote self-defense education and awareness, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is offering a training course this summer for women with little to no experience. The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic Physical Self-Defense program empowers women through a series of four classes that include lectures, discussions and demonstrations of self-defense techniques. Many colleges and universities offer R.A.D. training for various types of assault. Women of all ages and abilities... Read More

Two Tri-C Students Receive Art Awards in International Competition

Two Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students were honored during the 37th annual League for Innovation International Student Art Awards, which highlights the best artwork by community college students in North America. Dmytro Hunchak, a Parma resident, won a Juror's Choice award for his drawing, "Black White." H. Maria Armijo, of Mentor, won an honorable mention for her painting, "The Gaze." The League for Innovation in the Community College is an international nonprofit... Read More

Opioid Overdose Cabinets Installed Outside Campus Police Offices

Campus Police and Security Services at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) have installed opioid overdose emergency cabinets at all four campuses and the Brunswick University Center. These cabinets contain overdose emergency kits with naloxone. Commonly known by the brand name Narcan, this medication is used to counter the effects of opioid overdoses. The cabinets are red and mounted on the wall outside each police office:  Brunswick University Center, room 110 Eastern Campus,... Read More

Dept. Of Labor Grant Provides $3 Million to Community Colleges for Nursing Training

To expand and diversify Northeast Ohio’s pipeline of qualified nursing professionals, the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $3 million to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and other regional community colleges and partners. About one in six nursing positions remains unfilled in the region. The Northeast Ohio Nursing Postsecondary Completion Initiative (NEO-NPCI) is a broad collaboration with the Workforce Connect Healthcare Sector Partnership and educational,... Read More

Summer ‘Tri-C Times’ Celebrates Faces of the Future

The latest issue of Tri-C Times profiles five of the newest Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) graduates from the Spring 2023 Commencement, which celebrated the achievements of more than 1,800 students. Read about the inauguration of the College’s fifth president, Michael A. Baston, and his mission to ensure that Tri-C students earn credentials that translate into post-college success. Meet Sheila Miller, a 1984 alumna whose career has taken her overseas as the chief... Read More

Tri-C In The News Highlights: June 2023

The newest episode of Tri-C In The News, a series highlighting media coverage of the exciting stories taking place across Tri-C, is now available on the College’s YouTube channel.  New episodes will appear regularly on YouTube and the News & Events page of the Tri-C website. Read More

Tri-C’s Robert Johnson Presents Award at High School Standouts Ceremony

Robert Johnson, Ph.D., a counselor and professor at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), was among the presenters last week at the cleveland.com and Plain Dealer High School Standouts awards ceremony at the Agora. Johnson, who served as the chair of the College’s Joint Faculty Senate Council until the end of this academic year, presented the “Against All Odds” award to Michael “Omar” Campbell, a senior at Bay High School. Following... Read More

Local Shows Highlight Upcoming Tri-C JazzFest

With the 44th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, just two weeks away from its opening performances, festival director Terri Pontremoli is making the rounds on local news shows. The festival features eight ticketed concerts in Playhouse Square’s historic theaters. Festival highlights include performances by Herbie Hancock, Trombone Shorty, Angélique Kidjo, Christian McBride and more. Appearing on talk shows on WKYC and FOX 8, Pontremoli is promoting... Read More

Tri-C Names Renee Tramble Richard Corporate College® President and CEO

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) announced today that Renee Tramble Richard will lead Tri-C’s Corporate College® division, which offers professional training and development along with corporate meeting and conference space. She has been the division’s interim president since September 2022, in addition to her role as vice president and general counsel for the College. She will continue to provide strategic advice and legal counsel to Tri-C President... Read More

Michael Baston Featured on 'Smart Business Magazine' Cover for June

Michael A. Baston wants to align the academic offerings of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) with the needs of Northeast Ohio’s economy. As part of his vision as the fifth president of Tri-C, Baston plans to provide everyone in the region with the skills to succeed and the education to enter a career with family-sustaining wages. In an interview with Smart Business Magazine, Baston said Tri-C is clarifying its offerings and opportunities, redesigning the student... Read More

Tri-C’s Women in Transition Program Offers In-Person and Online Summer Sessions

The Women in Transition (WIT) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is hosting summer sessions with online and in-person classes to empower women by building personalized academic and professional development plans. Six-week sessions are available on the following dates: In-person classes June 20  ̶  July 24 | Tuesday through Thursday | 10 a.m.  ̶  1 p.m. | Western Campus Online classes (via Webex) June... Read More

Tri-C Students, Professor Win Nine All-Ohio Journalism Awards

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students and an associate professor won nine All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards during the Press Club of Cleveland’s June 2 ceremony. The awards recognize college and professional journalists in a variety of categories, including print and broadcast reporting, photography and illustration. This year’s Tri-C award winners are: Jonathan Beard took home three awards for his work in Tri-C’s student newspaper, The... Read More

School Safety Special Features Modern Training at Public Safety Training Center

The KeyBank Public Safety Training Center at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) gives current and future law enforcement officers critical active shooter scenario training tools. The center at the College’s Western Campus has two state-of-the-art simulators — a five-screen projector and virtual reality — on which police academy cadets and law enforcement agencies can train. As part of a special report by Cleveland 19 News on school safety,... Read More

Director of Government Relations to Share College Successes on Voter Engagement

As part of a national conference on student voter registration, Katie Montgomery will share how Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) helps young people develop their sense of community and civic duty.Montgomery, director of the Office of Government Relations at Tri-C, will serve as a panelist at the 2023 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting from May 31-April 2. She will join four national partners in student voting engagement on the panel: Students Learn Students Vote... Read More

Professor to Share Tales of Inspiration and Adventure

Outdoor enthusiasts can hear tales of inspiration and adventure from author and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) professor Andrew Pegman. From June 10 through July 24 at various Cuyahoga County Public Library branches, Pegman will discuss his quest to land trophy fish, reflect on the ones that got away, and share his love for the beauty and freedom of the outdoors. He will sign copies of his book, Outdoor Tales of Northeast Ohio, after the discussion. Events are scheduled at... Read More

College Leaders Discuss Engaging Adjuncts to Promote Student Success

At Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), adjunct faculty play an important role in supporting students throughout their academic journey. Speaking on the Community College Voice podcast, three Tri-C leaders shared their thoughts on the value adjunct faculty bring and how community colleges across the nation can engage them more deeply. “We have to ensure they are in the best position to serve our students well, but that they also feel a part of our community,”... Read More

Tri-C Hires Eric Gordon as SVP of Student Development and Education Pipeline

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) announced today it will intensify its focus on student growth and the support needed to help students advance from one educational level to the next. Eric Gordon will join Tri-C as senior vice president of Student Development and Education Pipeline on July 31, serving as a thought partner to Tri-C President Michael A. Baston. Gordon will step down as chief executive officer of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) in July. For the past... Read More

News Outlets Across North America Highlight 14-Year-Old Anita Bennett’s Accomplishments

The end of the 2022-2023 school year has been memorable for Anita Bennett. Bennett received an Associate of Science — her third degree — and graduated summa cum laude from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) on May 19. She earned two previous associate degrees and two short-term certificates in August and December from Tri-C. All at age 14 and before the end of her freshman year of high school. Bennett was a College Credit Plus (CCP) student at Tri-C for three... Read More

College Leaders Share Skills to Succeed Campaign Impact With Ideastream

The largest fundraising campaign in Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) history is helping the College meet workforce needs in the region. The Skills to Succeed campaign aims to educate and train under- or unemployed populations — including communities of color and women — to fill in-demand jobs that provide life-sustaining wages. Tri-C President Michael A. Baston and Cuyahoga Community College Foundation President Megan O’Bryan spoke about the campaign... Read More

Michael Baston Featured as Voice of Unity

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has made unity a core part of its mission over the past 60 years, as Tri-C President Michael A. Baston recently told FOX 8 Cleveland. “Unity at Tri-C is expressed by how we see students embrace each other, their faculty and the campuses,” Baston said in an interview for Voices of Unity. In this human-interest FOX 8 series, co-anchor Wayne Dawson — who attended Tri-C in 1974-1975 — looks at positive... Read More

'We Will Rock You’ to Showcase Music of Queen

The music of the legendary rock band Queen will grace the stage for two nights in June in a quirky and heartfelt musical. The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Creative Arts Center of Excellence will co-present We Will Rock You with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra and the Tri-C Creative Arts Academy. The show will run June 9-10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre at Eastern Campus (4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills, Ohio 44122). This marks the first collaboration... Read More

Tri-C Spring Commencement Celebrates More Than 1,800 Graduates

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate the academic achievements of more than 1,800 petitioning graduates during its Spring Commencement Friday, May 19, at 2 p.m. The College will confer nearly 2,300 degrees and certificates of completion this spring. The graduate total reflects the ongoing impact of College programs and initiatives designed to keep students on the path to completion. The ceremony will be available for viewing on... Read More

Spring 2023 Commencement: Laryssa Maruski Follows Her Path to Tri-C

When Laryssa Maruski came to the United States in 2018 as an exchange student, her main goal was to learn English. She planned to return home to Sao Paulo, Brazil, to continue her academic journey, but then she realized an education in the U.S. would give her more opportunities. Maruski found Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through an English as a Second Language (ESL) program before enrolling as a student. “Tri-C was the beginning of my studies, but it was more than... Read More

Spring 2023 Commencement: Evelyn Buchanan Finds Her Purpose

Evelyn Buchanan knows that her three children are watching her. The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student wants to show them that hard work and dedication pay off. Her example is sure to create a life-long memory. The Shaker Heights resident will graduate with an Associate of Arts degree in the College’s Commencement ceremony on May 19 at the Wolstein Center. She was accepted to Cleveland State University and will pursue majors in psychology and criminology... Read More

Spring Commencement 2023: David Bilskiy Finds a Better Future at Tri-C

David Bilskiy wanted to grow his career in the dental industry, support his family and serve his community. He found that and more at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Working right after high school as a dental assistant and then a dental technician, Bilskiy wanted a better quality of life for his family after becoming a husband and father. As the most convenient and affordable higher education institution, Bilskiy chose Tri-C’s Dental Hygiene program in Fall... Read More

Spring 2023 Commencement: Lydia Rabne Finds Meaning and Grace in Nursing

Lydia Rabne was interested in human anatomy and physiology from an early age. Her fascination with the medical profession brought her to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) while still in high school. Now the Strongsville resident is working her way up the career ladder as a nurse. “I first knew I had a strong stomach in elementary school when my class did dissections,” Rabne said. “I was interested in anatomy and physiology — other students... Read More

Spring 2023 Commencement: Mentor Points Khailand Kirkland Toward Academic Success

Khailand Kirkland credits Jacques Smith, program manager for the Black American Council (BAC) at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), for supporting his success. “He helped me with scholarships and also checked on me regularly,” Kirkland said. “He was, and still is, a mentor in every way.” Smith’s guidance and Kirkland’s drive and skills paid off when the BAC named him Outstanding Male Mentee. He was also named a Tau Boule... Read More

Tri-C IT Executive: Use AI as a Tool for Good

Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) is here to stay, according to the chief information officer at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) — and she wants tech leaders to get their arms around it now. “We can’t let this fear stop us from exploring, embracing, learning and directing this transformative technology,” Standish Stewart said in a column for CXOTech Magazine. Stewart, Tri-C’s vice president for information technology, went... Read More

Central Ohio Players Fuel Tri-C Baseball Team’s Return to the Field

After three seasons away from competition, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) returned to the diamond with a winning roster. One-third of the team is made up of players from Central Ohio who helped the program finish second in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference. This was the team’s first year of competition since 2019 after the 2020-2022 seasons were suspended due to the pandemic. “It’s been really exciting,” head coach Kyle... Read More

Spring 2023 Commencement: Devin Short Turns Dreams Into Reality

Devin Short found his career calling while working at a dog shelter in high school. Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) helped make his dream a reality. Fueled by his desire to work with animals and an interest in learning medicine, Short joined Tri-C's Veterinary Technology program and hasn’t looked back. “I love my chosen profession — especially on the days I get to participate in surgery,” Short said. “I feel that I made the... Read More

Spring 2023 Commencement: Nariel Rahmon Fulfills Childhood Passion for Science

A visit to the NASA Glenn Research Center at age 5 inspired Nariel Rahmon’s lifelong passion for science. Rahmon enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in 2020 during her sophomore year of high school through the College Credit Plus (CCP) program, which gives students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college credits. This spring, Rahmon will graduate with both her high school diploma and Associate of Arts from Tri-C before transferring to The Ohio State... Read More

Spring 2023 Commencement: International Student Abeer Diab Follows Her Passion to Tri-C

As a Palestinian living in Lebanon, Abeer Diab found opportunities for refugees were limited. Diab came to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) four years ago as an international student, determined to enter the health care industry. “Nursing is my passion and helping people keeps me going,” Diab said. Diab, 21, will graduate cum laude with an Associate of Science in Nursing. The College’s Spring Commencement is May 19 at the Wolstein Center. The Rocky... Read More

Spring 2023 Commencement: Theresa Sowul Finds Possibilities at Tri-C

Theresa Sowul’s schedule was busy even before she started her Tri-C journey. She’s a dancer, an artist and has a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo. With plenty of extracurriculars on her plate, she hadn’t planned to get involved in campus life at Tri-C. But the Mandel Scholar quickly found friendships that compelled her to join several student organizations. She has served as secretary of the Western Campus Student Government, vice president of the Lambda... Read More

Spring Commencement 2023: Andrew Yormick Grows Love for Outdoors Into Career

Andrew Yormick would rather climb a tree than sit in a cubicle. And thanks to the award-winning Plant Science and Landscape Technology program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), he can make the great outdoors his office. Yormick, 22, will graduate with an Associate of Applied Science in Plant Science and Landscape Technology during Spring Commencement on May 19 at the Wolstein Center. “The love I have for this industry is fueled by the joy I get from working with... Read More

Outdoor Stage Lineup Announced for Tri-C JazzFest

Some of Northeast Ohio’s best musicians will provide nearly 24 hours of live entertainment during the 44th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. The 14 exciting and varied acts promise to keep the music pumping from the Strassman Insurance Stage at Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. The free outdoor performances will run 3 p.m. to midnight June 23-24 when Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland overtakes Playhouse Square. A committee of music industry professionals vetted... Read More

Spring Commencement 2023: Natasha Dumas’ Journey into Nursing Inspired by Family

Coming from a family of nurses motivated Natasha Dumas to attend Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) as the first step toward her own dream career. “Witnessing my nursing family members in amazing specialties shaped my educational journey,” she says. “I wanted to be as smart and well-versed in the human body as they were.” Dumas will receive her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing during the College’s Spring Commencement on... Read More

Spring 2023 Commencement: Anita Bennett Earns Third Degree at Age 14

In less than 10 months, Anita Bennett will have earned three associate degrees and two short-term certificates from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) — all before the end of her freshman year of high school.  Bennett, 14, has been a College Credit Plus (CCP) student at Tri-C for three years and earned her two previous associate degrees in August and December 2022. CCP is a dual enrollment program that allows students to take college courses while completing high... Read More

Tri-C Famous: HerBrina Shepherd

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus.  HerBrina Shepherd joined Tri-C in 2017 as a Student Life advisor and now serves as a transfer specialist at the College’s Metropolitan Campus. She helps students explore transfer pathways and partnerships and connect with four-year colleges and universities. “HerBrina is amazing,” said the... Read More

Spring 2023 Commencement: Renee Dockery Finds Academic Success as Adult Learner

Renee Dockery has assumed many roles throughout her lifetime — from daughter and sister to spouse and mother of four. Returning to college as an adult, she took on a new role: that of lifelong learner. Dockery earned a bachelor’s degree in 1990, but a home renovation project inspired her to study interior design. She enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in fall 2021 hoping to find academic success and an exciting new career. The South Euclid resident... Read More

Spring Commencement 2023: Alex Richardson Finds His Bread and Butter at Tri-C

Alex Richardson’s love for the culinary arts started early when his mother taught him basic recipes passed down from her grandmother. After a recruiter turned him on to the Hospitality Management program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), he knew he had found his new home. Richardson, 20, of Eastlake, will graduate magna cum laude with an Associate of Applied Business in Hospitality Management with a concentration in Culinary Arts during the College's Spring... Read More

10KSB Teaches Local Marketing Maven the Benefits of Single-Tasking

Business owners can learn from one another, regardless of their industry. For Sue Stabe, co-founder of Long & Short of It, the stories and experiences shared by fellow participants made the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) invaluable. “Every business owner had something unique to share, and everyone benefited from it,” she said. “The industry doesn't matter. We are all business owners, and... Read More

Tri-C Students Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Fourteen Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students — the most of any two-year college in the state — were named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team. The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes the top students in academics, leadership and community service. Nearly 80 students from across Ohio were chosen for this year’s team based on their records. The following Tri-C students — designated by campus — made the All-Ohio... Read More

Tri-C to Host Financial Literacy Workshops For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

This spring, finance expert LaRese Purnell returns to teach financial literacy to local entrepreneurs in a series of in-person workshops at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Master Classes for Small-Business Owners is a series of four workshops covering marketing, taxes, staffing and payroll, customer service, business growth and more. Up to 50 small-business owners can register for these free workshops scheduled in May at Tri-C’s Corporate College® East (4400... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Katie Ponsart

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Katie Ponsart has been a Student Life advisor at Tri-C’s Westshore Campus since November 2021. She graduated from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Before joining the College, she was an assistant manager at Torrid and sold plants at an independent nursery, where she also cared... Read More

Mandel Humanities Center Dean Matthew Jordan Named to Crain’s Notables in Education

Matthew Jordan, dean of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), has earned a place among Crain’s Cleveland Business 2023 Notables in Education Leadership. The list recognizes area leaders in education who help make college and learning accessible. The publication highlighted that Jordan has turned the Mandel Scholars Academy into a major presence in the community, growing the number of students from 111 in 2018 to 167... Read More

Take the Survey: Tri-C Seeking Public Input for Facilities Plan

The Capital, Construction and Facilities department at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is seeking public input for the College’s 10-Year Integrated Facilities Plan. Cuyahoga County residents are invited to take the Integrated Facilities Plan Survey to help the College build a road map for improving the use of its campuses. Responses to this anonymous survey will help Tri-C create a plan that reflects the community’s needs and values.  At the end of... Read More

Tri-C’s Degree in Three Program Means More Graduates

More students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) have donned graduation caps in the past six years thanks to a program supporting low-income students. Tri-C implemented its Degree in Three (D3) program, based on the City University of New York’s Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP), in 2014. ASAP gives students “up to three years of financial, academic and personal support and services that address multiple barriers to student success,”... Read More

Box Office News: Individual Concert Tickets Now on Sale for Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced individual tickets are now on sale for the full lineup of shows at the 2023 Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. The festival features eight ticketed concerts in Playhouse Square’s historic theaters. Festival highlights include performances by Herbie Hancock, Trombone Shorty, Angélique Kidjo, Christian McBride and more. Tickets are available online through the Playhouse Square box office at... Read More

Three Triceratops Recognized as OCCAC’s Top Weekly Performers

Three Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) athletes were named top weekly performers by the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC). Maddie Brockman, Carter Gast and Sloan Ulrich earned all-conference recognition after impressive showings for Tri-C's softball and baseball teams April 10-16. Brockman, the Softball Position Player of the Week, went 11-for-18 at the plate in six OCCAC games with a pair of doubles, a home run and five RBIs as the Triceratops won five of six... Read More

Tri-C Foundation Launches Historic ‘Skills to Succeed’ Campaign

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C©) Foundation’s largest campaign in the College’s history, the Skills to Succeed Campaign, has surpassed its $50 million goal. This campaign gives Northeast Ohioans the opportunity to gain skills, fill emerging jobs in the region and advance their careers with life-sustaining wages. Tri-C has identified funding priorities to strengthen and expand accessible, affordable education. The Skills to Succeed Campaign aligns with... Read More

Michael A. Baston Formally Inaugurated as Tri-C's Fifth President

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Board of Trustees entrusted Michael A. Baston with the College’s leadership and mission during a formal ceremony April 14. Board Chair Helen Forbes Fields installed Baston as Tri-C's fifth president at the Metropolitan Campus Auditorium in Cleveland. Baston received the presidential medallion and academic mace before an audience of students, faculty, staff, representatives from across civic and educational institutions, and a number... Read More

Tri-C, CSU Transfer Efforts Touted as Economic Possibility

The partnership between Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Cleveland State University could be one of the most important and consequential for Northeast Ohio’s economy. Reporting by Signal Cleveland highlights how the two institutions continue to strengthen their connection. Local economic leaders have long discussed the need for a more educated workforce. That’s where Tri-C and CSU’s transfer partnership plays a key role by increasing the number... Read More

Newest ‘Tri-C Times’ Celebrates Innovation and Inauguration

The latest issue of Tri-C Times looks at the history and future of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), Ohio’s first and largest community college, as it approaches its 60th anniversary. Meet Loren Arnoff, the first graduate in Tri-C history. Read about a series of Ideas Festivals in which faculty, staff and students proposed innovative initiatives to address post-pandemic challenges. Learn about Alere, a student-run restaurant that provides real-world experience for... Read More

The Benefits of Summer Technology Camps

Summer camps provide a unique opportunity for children to unplug from technology and connect with nature, peers and themselves. But more and more camps are actually embracing technology, including some at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). In addition to recreational, creative arts and community camps, the College offers a Nuts and Bolts Academy for ages 11-17 that engages campers in innovative, hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities. An... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Teresa Taggart

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Teresa Taggart has served as director of Tri-C’s nationally accredited Nuclear Medicine program since 2017. Based at the Western Campus, she and her team prepare students to provide diagnostic patient care as registered and certified nuclear medicine technologists. Her decades-long career includes 12 years as a program director... Read More

Tri-C President discusses transportation shortage

As the national transportation industry stalls, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) strives to be a driving force for recruiting new talent. Both the trucking and mass transit industries are experiencing a shortage of workers due to an aging pool of employees and a lack of newcomers willing to take the wheel. Recognizing this growing problem, Tri-C is focused on increasing enrollment at its Transportation Innovation Center (TIC) in Euclid, where more than 100 students train each... Read More

Tri-C Hosting ‘Great Grocery Giveaway’ With Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging

Boxes of food and supplies will be distributed to Cuyahoga County residents age 60 and older during a “Great Grocery Giveaway” at 10 a.m. on April 12 at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Sponsored by the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA), the event is part of a larger effort to fill food security gaps in the community. One in six U.S. seniors lives with the daily threat of hunger and malnourishment, leaving them prone to acute... Read More

A Discussion With Tri-C's Past Presidents

Past and present leaders of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will gather to discuss the College’s legacy as Ohio's first and largest community college and its impact on the region. Tri-C and the Cleveland Public Library will host a panel of the College’s past presidents: David Chapman (representing his father, the late Charles E. Chapman), Nolen Ellison, Jerry Sue Thornton and Alex B. Johnson.  The public event, “Celebrating Legacy... Read More

Limon Dance Company Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Cleveland Performance

Limón Dance Company will return to Cleveland on April 22 for a mixed repertoire performance, blending the classic with the new. The performance is co-presented by DANCECleveland and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The company will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, in the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square. The Limón Dance Company has been a leader in American modern dance since its founding in 1946 by Mexico-born José... Read More

Tri-C Launches 60th Anniversary Celebration With Opportunities to Support Student Success and Scholarships

CLEVELAND — Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has selected Tri-C Day, its seventh annual day of pride and giving, to kick off its Diamond Jubilee celebration. Join Tri-C in honoring the College’s history with a host of activities leading up to its 60th anniversary celebration in September. In addition to the 24-hour Tri-C Day giving campaign, employees, alumni and community members can help raise money for student scholarships through anniversary collaborations... Read More

Two Triceratops Named OCCAC Players of the Week

Two Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) athletes received weekly player awards from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) after impressive showings for the baseball and softball teams March 20-26. Following a hiatus, Lyndsey Baglia claimed her third career OCCAC honor with Pitcher of the Week, while freshman Mason Koons was named co-Baseball Position Player of the Week. The Triceratops softball team swept Owens Community College in its March 26 doubleheader. On the... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Seeks Volunteers for Festival Weekend

Help Cleveland’s hottest music festival hit all the right notes by volunteering this summer during the 44th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. Applications can be submitted online at tri-c.edu/jazzfest/get-involved through April 28. The online form asks for basic information to align the skills of the individual with the tasks at hand. Volunteer responsibilities include distributing materials, working backstage and assisting with guest artists. Training may be... Read More

Free Workouts for Community at Tri-C in April

Community members are invited to stretch and sweat while supporting students in need. Sport and Exercise Studies students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will lead free workout sessions for College employees, students and the public on four dates in April. Donations to The Pantry at Western Campus are appreciated and will be accepted on the day of the workouts. The Pantry is an on-campus resource that assists students in their pursuit of success. Dry goods,... Read More

Tri-C Earns Third National ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) continues its national status as a “Voter Friendly Campus,” achieving its third consecutive designation for 2023-2024. The honor is a culmination of a two-year cycle of planning and year-round Promote the Vote activities at the College, led by Tri-C Government Relations with support from students, faculty and staff. “We know that 85% of our students remain to live and work in the region — so it is a basic... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Clarence Johnson

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus.  Clarence Johnson, Ph.D., has taught mathematics at Tri-C for nearly 25 years. His passion for the subject began early — at 11, he helped his school’s mental math team win third place in a state tournament. He races calculators to keep his mind sharp and was recently recognized as a Black History... Read More

Tri-C Receives National Honor for Commitment to First-generation Students

The Center for First-generation Student Success recognized the commitment of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to first-generation students by selecting the College for the First Scholars Network of Institutions. The First Scholars Network is a four-phase approach that helps higher education institutions share resources and knowledge for first-generation student success. Tri-C will join the third phase, First Scholars, giving faculty and staff the opportunity to engage with peer... Read More

Hybrid Work Success Panel to be held April 5 at Corporate College East

While many companies have adopted hybrid and remote work policies in the wake of the pandemic, few have navigated this terrain successfully. Companies that mandated a full return to on-site work and those that gave employees the option to work remotely are both now changing course. To help area businesses create a sustainable hybrid work culture, Corporate College®, a division of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C ®), will welcome business leaders for a panel discussion led... Read More

Tri-C Places First Nationally at 2023 NCLC

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) lead the field at the 2023 National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC), building on its best-ever performance a year ago. Tri-C’s Plant Science and Landscape Technology program took first place overall to unseat Brigham Young University of Provo, Utah, which had won every year since 2017. In addition, student Keith Rush scored top individual honors among the competition’s 529 students. Rush, of University Heights, is the... Read More

Tri-C Foundation Announces $2 Million Gift From KeyBank

KeyBank and the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation have announced a $2 million grant from the KeyBank Foundation to grow innovative, accessible workforce training. This commitment will fund crucial steps toward addressing Northeast Ohio’s employment and earnings gap. Tri-C’s Workforce, Community and Economic Development (WCED) division offers more than 60 credit and noncredit training programs in high-demand fields that pay family-sustaining salaries.... Read More

Tri-C Staff to Receive SIGUCCS Hall Of Fame Award

In recognition of his professional contributions to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and across higher education, Scott Trimmer will receive the Hall of Fame Award from the Special Interest Group on University and College Computing Services (SIGUCCS). Since 2014, Trimmer has served as the director of the Learning Commons at the College’s Eastern Campus. The Learning Commons at each Tri-C campus provide students with library materials, access to technology, tutoring... Read More

Tri-C In The News Highlights: March 2023

The newest episode of Tri-C In The News, a series highlighting media coverage of the exciting stories taking place across Tri-C, is now available on the College’s YouTube channel.  New episodes will appear regularly on YouTube and the News & Events page of the Tri-C website. Read More

Tri-C Famous: Karen Goulandris

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Karen Goulandris has been an assistant professor in Tri-C’s Early Childhood Education program — from which she herself graduated — for more than a decade. She recently applied for advancement of rank to associate professor and is hopeful it will be granted. Her favorite part of the job is helping... Read More

Tri-C Police Chief Reappointed to Ohio AMBER Alert Advisory Committee

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Police Chief Clayton Harris has been reappointed to Gov. Mike DeWine’s Ohio AMBER Alert Advisory Committee. Harris has served consecutive two-year terms on the committee since 2009. His latest term began Feb. 23 and will run through Feb. 6, 2025. “I’m deeply honored to serve on Gov. DeWine’s AMBER Alert Advisory Committee,” he said. “Every minute counts when a child is reported missing.... Read More

Bold Vision: Donte Jones’ Idea Wins Support at CLE Accelerate

Donte Jones wants to use technology to help students connect with peer support to guide them past barriers to their education. A full-time student at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and a single father, Jones’ idea received support at the Cleveland Leadership Center’s Accelerate Competition. He was one of six finalists in the field of 32 presenters for his idea, Peer Student Support Services, and won a $2,000 prize. “I was recently inspired by an... Read More

Sewer District and Tri-C Spruce Up Neighborhoods

The partnership between Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) is a win-win. Participants in NEORSD’s Good Neighbor Ambassador program provide community beautification services while gaining hands-on experience and advancing their careers. All ambassadors take part in Career Advancement Competitive Edge, a 12-week course led by Marquita Rockamore of Tri-C's Corporate College®. “More often than not,... Read More

Tri-C Westshore Campus Celebrates Grand Opening of Renovated Food Pantry

Students at Cuyahoga Community College’s (Tri-C®) Westshore Campus needing food and other basic necessities have a new resource. Tri-C gathered with its community partners for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Food Pantry at Westshore on March 2, made possible by donors to the Tri-C Foundation. The event featured remarks from donor Ann M. Frangos, Tri-C President Michael Baston and Westshore Campus President Scott Latiolais. Frangos has served on... Read More

Self-Defense Training for Women Begins March 28 at Tri-C

To promote self-defense education and awareness, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is offering a training course for women with little to no self-defense experience. The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic Physical Self-Defense program empowers women through a series of four classes that include lectures, discussions and demonstrations of self-defense techniques. Many colleges and universities offer R.A.D. training for use against various types of assault. Women of all ages... Read More

Feeling Isolated? Learn How to Build Trust with Neighbors

Even with Americans’ social trust at a 50-year low, more people are seeking opportunities to connect with their neighbors and fellow citizens. To help Northeast Ohioans create that reality, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a one-day event on building trust and restoring hope. The event, Healing a Divided Country Starts with Trust, is March 20 from 5:45-7:30 p.m. at the Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre at... Read More

Haid Garners Third OCCAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week Honor

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) swingman Devin Haid garnered his third Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) Player of the Week award of the season. The freshman had two double-double games in a pair of wins against Terra State (83-56 on Feb. 20) and Clark State College (86-78 on Feb. 25) to help the Triceratops secure a postseason spot. Against the lopsided win over the Titans, Haid scored 16 points with 10 rebounds in just 23 minutes. Against Clark State, he... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Meegan McKenna

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Front-desk concierge Meegan McKenna has been the first point of contact for staff, vendors and visitors to Tri-C’s District Administrative Offices on Carnegie Avenue since November 2021. Part of the Campus Services and Retail Operations team, she helps coordinate programs like RTA U-Pass, My Tri-C Card and event parking. Learn... Read More

Encore 55+ Class Welcomes ‘Mystery Guest’

Students in the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Encore 55+ Learning course TV Game Show Fun got a “bigger-than-a-breadbox” surprise when an actual contestant came to class.  Candy Lee Korn of Broadview Heights, who appeared on What’s My Line? and Judge for Yourself in the 1950s, visited Feb. 3 to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse at her career in TV and radio.   On What’s My Line?, panelists asked... Read More

A Call for Musicians: Tri-C JazzFest Seeks Bands for Outdoor Stage Performances

Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, is accepting online applications for local and regional bands to play the Strassman Insurance Outdoor Stage at Playhouse Square as part of the festival’s 44th season. A committee of music industry experts will select the groups for the stage lineup. A variety of musical genres will be considered, ranging from jazz, to blues, R&B, funk, gospel, jam band and reggae. Fourteen acts will ultimately take the stage between 3 p.m. and... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Announces 2023 Artist-in-Residence: Saxophonist Braxton Cook

Emmy winner Braxton Cook not only exhibits world-class virtuosity on the alto saxophone ― he’s also a talented vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer who blends jazz, soul and alternative R&B. Cook will bring those talents to Northeast Ohio as the artist-in-residence for the 44th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. Cook’s residency includes performances, master classes and interviews. Most of these will take place at the... Read More

Student Artwork Displayed at Metro Auditorium Honors Fallen Ukrainian Soldiers

Moved by the strength and resolve of the people of Ukraine, Cleveland-based artist and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Dmytro Hunchak began collecting images and stories of fallen Ukrainian soldiers. He transformed those images into art, which is now on display at the Metro Campus Auditorium ahead of the performance by the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine on Thursday, Feb. 23 ― the eve of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 100... Read More

Tri-C President on Redesigning the Community College Experience

The American workforce is changing. American lifestyles are changing. And with that, the American educational system must also change. Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael A. Baston recently appeared on the Illumination podcast to discuss what students expect from higher education in the modern era and how these expectations impact community colleges in particular. Baston talked about the need to redesign the community college experience to better serve current and... Read More

Tri-C Enrollment Up for Spring 2023

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) saw an uptick in enrollment for Spring 2023, particularly among Black students.  Like most community colleges nationwide, Tri-C took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. But early data shows students are starting to return, with a 2.1% increase in enrollment over last year. This semester’s total headcount comes in at 16,044 — up from 15,720 in Spring 2022, according to a recent Signal Cleveland... Read More

Lineup Announced for 44th Annual Tri-C JazzFest

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced the lineup for the 44th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, June 22-24 at Playhouse Square. This year’s festival features eight concerts inside Playhouse Square’s historic venues and showcases an eclectic series, including the 2023 Grammy winner for Best New Artist; arguably, the best New Orleans-style party band on the scene; a legendary American jazz icon; and one of today’s greatest... Read More

Alonzo King LINES Ballet Celebrates 40th Anniversary in Cleveland

Alonzo King LINES Ballet will return to Cleveland next month to perform Deep River, a new work fused with Black spirituals. The performances are co-presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and DANCECleveland. The dance troupe will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, in the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square. A collaboration with award-winning jazz pianist and composer Jason Moran and Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer,... Read More

Tri-C In The News Highlights: February 2023

The newest episode of Tri-C In The News, a series highlighting media coverage of the exciting stories taking place across Tri-C, is now available on the College’s YouTube channel.  New episodes will appear regularly on YouTube and the News & Events page of the Tri-C website. Read More

New Directors Announced for Tri-C Police and Fire Academies

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) announced the hiring of two directors with a combined seven decades of experience to lead its public safety programs and train the next generation of first responders. Steve Hammett will become director of the Police Academy on Monday, Feb. 20. Tri-C also welcomed Patrick Finneran as director of the Fire Training Academy on Monday, Feb. 6. Each brings more than 35 years of experience in their respective fields and has a connection to... Read More

Tri-C Famous: John Rasel

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus.   John Rasel is an assistant professor/librarian at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus, where he has helped students identify, select and cite sources for their research papers since 2013. He also plans events at the library, helps curate its collection and co-chairs the Common Reading program. Learn more about John... Read More

Tri-C to Host Tax Preparation Clinics for Earned Income Tax Credit Filers

To maximize federal income refunds for low-income earners, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a series of tax preparation clinics to help eligible taxpayers claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Many eligible taxpayers are unaware of the benefit — approximately 19% of eligible filers didn’t claim the EITC in 2019, according to the IRS. The first clinic takes place on Feb. 25 at the Metropolitan Campus, with two more to... Read More

Tri-C to Host Third Annual Women’s Summit

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will kick off Women’s History Month with a free summit designed to inspire, motivate and empower women in their daily lives. Women on the Rise!: It’s Within You will take place 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 3 at Corporate College East in Warrensville Heights. The event is sold out. Conference sessions will address topics like balancing priorities, women trailblazers, personality styles and reaching your career potential.... Read More

A Passion for Plant Science

Kyle Kutinsky’s landscaping career has taken him across the country. With the help of a recent scholarship award, he’s one step closer to returning to the place where he first discovered his passion for plant science. Kutinsky is one of three community college students chosen to receive a $2,000 scholarship from the Proven Winners plant company. He is on track to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Plant Science and Landscape Technology from Cuyahoga Community College... Read More

Highlighting Cleveland’s Hispanic Community

Cleveland’s Hispanic and Latino population has grown steadily over the last few decades, but the community still faces hurdles to education and employment. Magda Gomez, executive director of diversity and inclusion at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), was among a group of leaders addressing the challenges facing the area’s Hispanic community in an interview with Community Leader, a publication of Cleveland Magazine. “For those professionals who have... Read More

High Scores: Tri-C Student-Athletes Earn All-Academic Honors

Thirty student-athletes at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) received All-Academic recognition from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for their classroom success during Fall 2022. To gain All-Academic status, students needed at least a 3.3 GPA while completing 12 or more credits during the semester. The following Tri-C students, listed by team, were recognized (* indicates a 4.0 GPA): Baseball: Cole Archual (Worthington); Connor Bozak* (Bay Village); Carter Gast... Read More

Triceratops’ Haid Named OCCAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) swingman Devin Haid gathered unanimous votes for Ohio Community College Athletic Conference Player of the Week for Jan. 23-29. The first-time honoree racked up a whopping 54 points between the Triceratops’ wins over Jamestown Community College (JCC) on Jan. 23 and Clark State College (CSC) on Jan 28. Shooting nearly 70% from the floor between the two games and knocking down all 11 foul shots, Haid led the team with 27 points in its... Read More

Tri-C Appoints New Executive VP, Chief Strategy Officer

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) announced today a new appointment to its senior leadership team that will expand the College’s role as the leading public higher education institution driving social and economic mobility in Northeast Ohio. India Pierce Lee will become executive vice president and chief strategy officer on March 6, serving as a thought partner to Tri-C President Michael Baston. In this new role, Pierce Lee will work with leadership to establish... Read More

Tri-C Director of Government Relations Chosen for National Advisory Board

Katie Montgomery, director of government relations at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), will bring her nationally recognized expertise in election participation to the Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) Coalition. Montgomery has been selected to serve on the 2023 Advisory Board for the coalition, a nonpartisan network dedicated to increasing college student voter participation in the United States. The 14-member board includes students, staff and faculty members from campuses... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Valerie Smart

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Valerie Smart joined Tri-C in December 2017 as an adjunct instructor and tutor at the Westshore Campus. In addition to teaching upper-level business courses and providing one-on-one tutoring, she leads a Collegewide community of practice on teaching and learning in a diverse classroom and served as moderator for the Spring 2021 Virtual... Read More

Tri-C, CSU Presidents Forging Strong Relationship

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) president Michael Baston and Cleveland State University president Laura Bloomberg have quickly developed a positive relationship and friendship early on while leading their institutions. In an interview with Signal Cleveland, they said they speak often about the region’s challenges and how their institutions must continue to address barriers to entry, strengthen program alignment and broaden career pathways. “We recognize that... Read More

Knowledge is Power: Tri-C President Passes on MLK’s Wisdom to Students

As an educational leader, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael Baston wants to ensure the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. passes to future generations of students. Baston was among the Cleveland civic leaders recognized during the 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration, co-produced by WOIO and the Cleveland Public Library. The theme for the program was “Knowledge is power,” derived from King’s 1959 sermon,... Read More

Triceratops’ Hill Named OCCAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) point guard Manny Hill was named Ohio Community College Athletic Conference Player of the Week for Jan. 9-15 in a sweeping first-place vote. The first-time honoree averaged 20 points per game and buried almost 70% of his field goal attempts during Tri-C’s 3-0 week. Hill recorded a double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds and added four steals in the Triceratops’ 101-92 overtime win against the Erie Community College Kats... Read More

Safe Zone Ally Training Now Available to Community Members

As part of its vision to serve as a valued resource for continuous improvement and community responsiveness, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) now offers free online training for individuals seeking greater awareness and knowledge about LGBTQ+ topics. First launched in 2004, Tri-C's Safe Zone Ally training program teaches participants how to create spaces in which all people across the spectrum of sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression feel welcome and... Read More

High School Senior, Tri-C Grad Allen Barkley featured on WKYC

Allen Barkley earned an Associate of Arts degree from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in December — before he’ll receive his high school diploma in 2023. The Warrensville Heights High School basketball player started taking courses through Tri-C’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program in 2018 at his mother’s urging. "The sole reason I attended Tri-C was my mom foreseeing a promising academic career," said Barkley, who graduated from the... Read More

Education Is a Civil Right: Tri-C, CSU Presidents Discuss Educational Inequity in cleveland.com Column

Though America has long been touted as a land of opportunity, not all opportunities are created equal. Many of the inequities in our society begin with a disparity in educational attainment. Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael A. Baston and Cleveland State University (CSU) President Laura Bloomberg addressed these inequities and what their schools are doing to reverse them in a Sunday guest column published by cleveland.com. On the weekend celebrating the life and... Read More

Digital Marketing Owner Continues Company Growth

Anthony Milia was a first-generation graduate from Kent State University in 2016 and started his marketing business soon after in the fall. He has since built an award-winning marketing agency that works with small companies to Fortune 500 organizations and continues to grow and garner recognition. Milia Marketing is a remote digital marketing firm that offers web development and design, search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click advertising and social media management. By all... Read More

Campus Police Receive Two Recertifications

Tri-C’s Campus Police and Security Services continue to meet and exceed state and national performance standards. Their efforts have been recognized with a pair of recent recertifications. On Jan. 4, the department was one of 11 statewide law enforcement agencies recertified by the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services for meeting state standards established by the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board. Tri-C, along with the other agencies, completed the... Read More

Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine to Perform at Tri-C Classical Piano Series

The sounds of one of Europe’s oldest orchestras will resonate in Northeast Ohio next month when the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine performs at the Metro Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The performance is part of the Classical Piano Series at Tri-C. Under the direction of Ukrainian-American conductor and Cleveland native Theodore Kuchar, the orchestra takes the stage at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Metro Campus Auditorium. The... Read More

Latest Tri-C Times Highlights New Leadership

From new leaders to innovative faculty members and programs, the Fall 2022 issue of Tri-C Times highlights a year of trailblazing at Cuyahoga Community College.  Learn about President Michael Baston’s first 100 days of listening, learning and engagement and how they helped shape his plans to further the College’s mission.  Follow the journeys that led Todd Kitchen and Scott Latiolais to the helms of the Eastern and Westshore... Read More

Workforce Training Courses Offered Through Tri-C Access Centers

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is offering in-person and online Workforce Success courses this spring to expand community access to education and job training. Part of the ongoing Tri-C Access Centers initiative, the courses are designed to prepare participants for workplace success while introducing them to the College and its resources. Courses are available on the following dates, times and locations: Wednesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. | Feb. 1 – March 29 | Esperanza,... Read More

Tri-C To Host Dr. King Day Celebration Jan. 16

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a celebration of the annual birthday observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., continuing a tradition that began in 1977, six years before the federal government designated a day to honor King. The 46th annual celebration begins at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, and can be viewed on WKYC or online at tri-c.edu/mlk2023. The remembrance will feature a musical performance by Grammy Award-winning Pastor Marvin L. Winans, along with student... Read More

Tri-C’s Women in Transition Program Offers In-Person and Online Spring Sessions

The Women in Transition (WIT) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is hosting spring sessions of online and in-person classes to empower women pursuing education, training and careers. Six-week sessions begin on the following dates, times and locations: In-person classes Jan. 23 – March 1 | Monday through Wednesday | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Eastern Campus Jan. 24 – March 2 | Tuesday through Thursday | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Western... Read More

Tri-C President Michael Baston Named to Crain’s ‘Power 150’ List

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael Baston’s immediate impact has placed him among the civic leaders moving Northeast Ohio forward, according to Crain’s Cleveland Business.  The publication highlighted Baston on its Power 150 list, which highlights business, civic and political leaders shaping Greater Cleveland. Honorees were listed in the Crain’s 2023 Book of Lists.  Baston has served as Tri-C president since July... Read More

Tri-C President Outlines Plans to Implement His Vision

Many factors have led to the decline in Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) enrollment over the past several years, specifically among Black students. Between the rise of the gig economy and a difficult enrollment process, the number of Black students at the College has dropped almost 36% since 2019. In a recent Signal Cleveland article, Tri-C President Michael Baston — just past the 100-day mark of his tenure — discussed his plans to eliminate... Read More

Triceratops Bunkley Named OCCAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

Triceratops guard Briana Bunkley was named the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference Player of the Week for Dec. 12-18 — marking the first time she has achieved this honor.  In a two-game weekend Dec. 16-17, Bunkley averaged a double-double at the Mott Community College (MCC) Roundball Classic. She scored 36 points, pulled down 20 rebounds and added five steals and two assists. Bunkley netted 18 points in games against MCC and Alpena Community College (ACC), adding 13... Read More

Ohio Colleges and Universities Collaborate To Support Transfer Students

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is joining 25 Ohio colleges and universities to establish clear transfer pathways to a bachelor’s degree for community college students. Launched in the fall of 2021, the Ohio Consortium for Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts brings together 11 community colleges and 14 independent colleges to reduce barriers and clarify curriculum options for students pursuing a liberal arts education. Four out of five community college students... Read More

RTA U-Pass Helps Tri-C Students Get to Class

It’s hard to get to class without wheels. Enter the Student U-Pass Program, which gives Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students free rides on Greater Cleveland RTA buses and rapid trains.  A lack of transportation can be a barrier to education — especially in a city like Cleveland, according to a recent article in The Land. Cleveland ranked as the fourth least-affordable city for public transportation in a 2017 ValuePenguin study of 73 U.S.... Read More

Film Crew Intensive Program Begins Jan. 17 Under Direction of Rick Page

Los Angeles-based director of photography Rick Page returns to lead the Film Academy’s six-week Film Crew Intensive Training, launching Jan. 17, 2023, at Cuyahoga Community College’s (Tri-C®) Metropolitan Campus. The Film Crew Intensive course prepares future film and media technicians and crew members for entry-level positions with this unique opportunity to learn directly from professionals working on Cleveland-area feature films and commercial... Read More

Tri-C Fall Commencement Celebrates Achievements of Nearly 2,100 Graduates

CLEVELAND — Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate the academic achievements of nearly 2,100 petitioning graduates during its Fall Commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15.  The College will confer nearly 2,800 degrees and certificates of completion this fall. The graduate total reflects the ongoing impact of College programs and initiatives designed to keep students on the path to associate degrees and certificates. The... Read More

Fall 2022 Graduation: Laila Garland Finds Her Way Through Persistence and Creativity

During the past year, Laila Garland has enjoyed trying new things and expanding her possibilities. The South Euclid resident and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student works in a bakery and loves activities that ignite her creativity, from photography to ceramics to drawing and painting. Recent years have also presented opportunities for persistence. Garland first came to Tri-C for an English class as a high school senior. After graduating in 2020, she attended Penn State... Read More

Fall 2022 Graduation: Nina Smith Whips Up Associate Degree in Culinary Arts

At 42, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Nina Smith proves it’s never too late to turn up the heat and realize your dreams. “This is my second act in life,” Smith said. “I chose to follow my lifelong dream of becoming a chef after working in health care for a few years. Tri-C made my dream a reality.” Smith will graduate with an Associate of Applied Business in Hospitality Management with a concentration in Culinary Arts... Read More

Fall 2022 Graduation: 14-Year-Old Graduate Anita Bennett Continues a Family Tradition

Anita Bennett took her first class at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in the summer of 2020 at age 11. Three years later, she’s about to earn her second degree from the College.  Early success runs in the family.  Like her two older sisters, Bennett, a high school freshman at Ohio Connections Academy, is a College Credit Plus (CCP) student at Tri-C. CCP is a dual enrollment program that allows students to take college courses while completing high... Read More

Fall 2022 Graduation: Jessica Carey Overcomes Hurdles To Earn Sports and Exercise Science Degree

When she graduated high school and started working entry-level jobs, Jessica Carey realized she wasn’t satisfied with her career path.  She found that meditation, mindfulness and Buddhism opened her up to new possibilities. She pursued a 200-hour training course to become a yoga instructor — even though she’d never done yoga before. But Carey eventually became frustrated that different teachers contradicted each other.  "I decided I wanted to... Read More

Registration for Winter, Spring Sessions of Tri-C Encore 55+ Learning Is Now Open

Registration for a new session of Encore 55+ Learning at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is now open. The Winter and Spring 2023 sessions offer virtual and in-person options. Encore On-the-Go begins Jan. 24, with classes taking place Tuesdays and Thursdays via Webex. Assistance is available for those unfamiliar with Webex, and practice sessions are offered to familiarize users with the platform. Each course is $30. Encore Campus Fridays begin Jan. 27 for the winter session,... Read More

Fall 2022 Graduation: Ronald A. Moss Jr. Follows Passion With Game Design Certificate

Before Ronald A. Moss Jr. came to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in 2013, he was told he didn’t belong in college. Rejected from Cleveland State University, Moss sought out a community college experience and landed at Tri-C. Then, after some soul-searching, he found his calling: video game design. The Shaker Heights resident will graduate with a Game Design certificate during the College's Fall Commencement ceremony on Dec. 15 at the Wolstein Center. Moss takes... Read More

Fall 2022 Graduation: Catrice Jones Returns To Pursue Lifelong Nursing Dream

Catrice Jones always wanted to be a nurse. But when she became a mother while attending Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in 2003, she had to pivot from her dream.  She has spent the last 17 years working as a medical assistant and is now the mother of four children (ages 18, 16, 6 and 4). But even though Jones’ dream was delayed, she wouldn’t be denied. The Cleveland Heights resident returned to Tri-C in... Read More

Tri-C Honored by National Coalition for Student Voter Engagement

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) was one of 11 organizations nationally honored for its efforts to uplift student voting in 2022. The Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) Coalition recognized the College and others for their work to make voting easier, more accessible and equitable for higher education students.  SLSV is a nonpartisan network of more than 400 national, state and local organizations dedicated to growing the student vote. SLSV announced the awards... Read More

Former Tri-C President Honored With Cleveland Heritage Medal

The president emeritus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) was recognized with one of Cleveland’s greatest honors for his impact on the city. Alex Johnson was one of three recipients of the Cleveland Heritage Medal during a ceremony in November at Cleveland City Hall.  The Cleveland Heritage Medal is awarded annually to individuals whose leadership, collaboration and service leave an “indelible mark” on the Cleveland community. Recipients... Read More

Tri-C VP Serves on Board for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio

Earlier this year, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine appointed Claire Rosacco, Tri-C’s vice president of Government Relations and Community Outreach, to the board of directors for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio. The Ohio library is part of the international Imagination Library program sponsored by the Dollywood Foundation. Founded by musician and entertainer Dolly Parton in 1995, the program mails free books to children from birth through age 5, regardless of... Read More

Tri-C Police Academy Seeks Toy Donations to Benefit Families in Need

PARMA — To bring holiday joy to children in need, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Basic Police Academy cadets are looking to “Stuff the Cruisers” with new, unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program. Donations will be accepted between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at KeyBank Public Safety Training Center on Tri-C’s Western Campus in Parma (11000 W. Pleasant Valley Road). This is the second toy drive for Tri-C’s police... Read More

Tri-C Faculty Member No Stranger to Landscaping Limelight

The awards keep cropping up for Jim Funai this year. The assistant professor in Cuyahoga Community College’s (Tri-C®) Plant Science and Landscape Technology program has snagged two “Educator of the Year” awards at the state and national levels. In March, the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Foundation named Funai its Outstanding Educator of the Year, and the Ohio Green Industry Association presented him with the 2022 Educator and... Read More

Tri-C In The News Highlights: January 2023

The newest episode of In The News, a series highlighting media coverage of the exciting stories taking place across Tri-C, is now available on the College’s YouTube channel.  New episodes will appear regularly on YouTube and the News & Events page of the Tri-C website. Read More

Tri-C In The News Highlights: November 2022

The newest episode of In The News, a series highlighting media coverage of the exciting stories taking place across Tri-C, is now available on the College’s YouTube channel.  New episodes will appear regularly on YouTube and the News & Events page of the Tri-C website. Read More

Fundraiser Honors Memory of Former Police Academy Associate Commander

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Police Academy is planning an upcoming fundraiser to support the Erwin Eberhardt Scholarship in honor of the late associate commander’s continuing influence on cadets.  A 2018 Police Academy graduate Taylor Ingraham launched a fundraising drive in 2021 that created scholarships in memory of Eberhardt. The Erwin Eberhardt Scholarship has helped 35 cadets with their tuition and mandatory equipment... Read More

Tri-C Plant Science Student Wins OGIA Scholarship

A student in Cuyahoga Community College’s (Tri-C®) Plant Science and Landscape Technology program has earned a scholarship from the Ohio Green Industry Association (OGIA).  Gabrielle Fernandez, a second-year student at Eastern Campus who will graduate in Spring 2024, was awarded a $3,000 Presidential Scholarship through OGIA’s Phil Kozel Memorial Scholarship Program. She was among six honorees to receive a scholarship, which is merit-based and available... Read More

More Human: Tri-C President Talks Humanities in Education and Workforce Development

On the latest episode of More Human, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael Baston joins the podcast to discuss his career, the importance of the humanities in higher education and the urgency of making connections between the humanities and other disciplines.  More Human, a podcast of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center at Tri-C, explores how engaging with literature, philosophy, history and art helps us live deeper and more human... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Carrie Harviel

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Carrie Harviel is the director of Tri-C’s Veterinary Technology program, based at the Western Campus. She joined the program as an adjunct in 2019 and took over as director in 2020. As a registered veterinary technologist with a bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State University, she brings real-world experience to... Read More

Majors That Matter: Tri-C Nursing Program Highlighted in Cleveland Magazine

Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, career opportunities in nursing in Northeast Ohio remain strong. Cleveland Magazine identified nursing as a trusted profession with high demand and strong starting salaries.  With multiple campuses across the region, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) offers accessibility and state-of-the-art facilities for nursing students to attend classes and for employers to find top talent.  Wendy Batch-Wilson, dean of the... Read More

Tri-C Awarded State Funding To Strengthen Cybersecurity Programs

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will purchase the next generation of cybersecurity equipment for a training lab thanks to funding approved by the Ohio Controlling Board. The state awarded Tri-C nearly $227,000 to outfit a student lab, enhancing its cybersecurity programs. The planned equipment for the lab includes Palo Alto cybersecurity devices, firewalls and servers for use in the College’s various academic and workforce training programs. The purchases are funded... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Academy Director to Bring Back Concert Highlighting Veterans

Dominick Farinacci, renowned jazz trumpeter and director of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) JazzFest Academy, will bring his performance highlighting military veterans back to the stage in Northeast Ohio. After a three-year pause due to the pandemic, Modern Warrior LIVE will take place Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre at Eastern Campus in Highland Hills. A panel discussion and audience Q&A will follow the performance. “Music and the arts... Read More

Building Momentum: A Post-Pandemic Refresh of Strategies, Structures and Systems

During his first 100 days in office, Tri-C President Michael Baston listened to students, faculty, staff and community members at numerous sessions and events. He learned about the drive and determination of Tri-C students, the passion and commitment of our employees and the important role the College plays in Northeast Ohio. Now, it’s time to look forward. In addition to chronicling his first months at the College, Dr. Baston’s First 100 Days website and report... Read More

Scholar House Highlighted as Model To Help Meet Basic Student Needs

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) continues to remove barriers and support students in need through housing security, thanks to the Cleveland Scholar House, a new model taking shape in the region.  Tri-C Vice President of access and completion Angela Johnson explained to Diverse Education how the Cleveland Scholar House, a collaboration between Tri-C and Cleveland State University (CSU) with other community organizations, will “deepen the support for our... Read More

Tri-C Performing Arts Presents ‘Afrofuturism: Black Lives Will Exist in the Future’ at Gallery East

Trumpeter and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) adjunct faculty member Theresa May will open her multimedia art exhibit Afrofuturism: Black Lives Will Exist in the Future as part of the 2022-2023 Tri-C Performing Arts season at Eastern Campus in December.  The free exhibit will showcase artwork across a variety of mediums from Dec. 1 to Jan. 19 at Gallery East. An opening reception will take place Dec. 1 from 6:30-8 p.m., with a live performance at 7 p.m. Gallery hours... Read More

Tri-C President Details ‘Now Normal’ in Higher Education

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael A. Baston spoke about the need for higher education to adapt to modern challenges in the aftermath of the pandemic. During a podcast with EdUp Experience, Baston explains how colleges and universities must work to define the “now normal” and adjust to this new landscape and evolving student needs.  “We have to be more agile and flexible as institutions to solve the real problems of real... Read More

Corporate College Helps Workforce Adjust to New Normal

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the face of Greater Cleveland’s workforce, giving Corporate College®, a division of Cuyahoga Community College, a chance to shine.   Corporate College has made the transition smoother for the region’s workers and employers, offering new training opportunities, professional development and event organization.   In an interview with Cleveland Magazine, Suzanne Ortiz, Corporate College’s... Read More

Julieann Chambers Named Student Veteran of the Year

A long and winding road led Julieann Chambers to her degree from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in 2021 — and now the 2022 Tri-C Student Veteran of the Year award. “Winning this award means my work over the years as a service member and a student is being recognized, which is a big accomplishment,” Chambers said. The former Marine will be recognized during a Veterans Day ceremony at Cleveland City Hall on Friday Nov. 11, capping a decade-long... Read More

Dr. Baston Featured in National Report on Industry-Faculty Connections

Connections between community college faculty and industry leaders will be vital for student and institutional success, according to a report from the Chronicle of Higher Education. The 20-page report explains how community colleges can tap into their faculty’s practical knowledge to stay on top of community employers’ needs and ensure their curricula and courses remain current. Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael Baston welcomes faculty... Read More

Corporate College Presenting Sponsor for 2022 Smart 50 Awards

For the ninth year, Corporate College®, a division of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), will serve as presenting sponsor for the Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Awards. The awards will be presented Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 5-8:30 p.m. at the Union Club. “For nearly 20 years, Corporate College has worked with hundreds of organizations in our region and nationally, with nearly half returning for additional engagements year after year,” said Renee Tramble... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Christopher Hawkins

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Christopher Hawkins is a counselor and associate professor at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus. Since joining the College in 1998, he’s helped countless students find direction and meaning in their academic, personal and professional lives. Learn more about Christopher, a self-described “educational... Read More

Health Industry Solutions Receives Grant for Community Health Worker Program

The COVID-19 pandemic threw a spotlight on a 75-year-old industry that has largely flown under the radar. Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is one of many institutions offering certification in the field of community health. Community health workers, or CHWs, have long fought for equity on the front lines, acting as liaisons between health care providers and members of marginalized communities. But until the media started using terms like "contact tracers" during the pandemic,... Read More

Gallery East Exhibit Explores Cleveland Printmaking

An upcoming public exhibition will focus on the community aspect of printmaking Nov. 17-Feb. 7 at the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Cleveland Prints will celebrate the vibrant printmaking scene in Cleveland, showcasing professional and student artwork and exploring printmaking processes and subject matter. The exhibit will feature over 40 artists from local studios and workshops. “Printmaking is a communal activity,... Read More

College Leaders Collaborate Around Recruiting and Retention Strategies

Two Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) leaders were at the forefront of a national discussion on the importance of public colleges as educational and economic ladders for low-income or first-generation students and working adults. Tri-C President Michael Baston and Vice President of Access and Learning Angela Johnson were part of the leadership conference of the Association of Community College Trustees, which met in New York City in October to discuss strategies for recruiting and... Read More

Honoring All Who Served: 2022 Veterans Day Observance Features Ceremony, Service Project

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will honor U.S. military veterans with reflections and a service project at its Western Campus in observance of Veterans Day. “Veterans Day provides an opportunity for us to thank the courageous individuals who put their love of country and willingness to serve for the common good,” said Marjorie Morrison, Tri-C director for Veteran and Military Connected Services. “We thank them and their families for their... Read More

Tri-C To Receive Delta Alpha Lambda Humanitarian Achievement Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will receive the Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter Humanitarian Achievement Award for its commitment to the Greater Cleveland region and support of African American students and community. “Tri-C believes that diversity serves to enrich not just the College, but society as a whole,” said JaNice Marshall, vice president of Access and Community Connections at Tri-C. “Tri-C and the Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter share a common... Read More

Tri-C Women’s Basketball Has Family Feel

The mantra for the 2022-2023 Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) women’s basketball team is simple, yet direct: Get better every day. First-year coach Omar Williams has a squad of mainly new players. The team has meshed together fast for an aggressive style of offense and defense. Three players are from the same high school, others have played together on travel teams, and a set of twin sisters round out the roster. “Getting that chemistry down as quickly as we... Read More

Think You Know Tri-C? Check Out This Video

A new video from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) showcases some of the 200-plus career and technical programs and academies the College offers.  For nearly 60 years, Ohio’s first and largest community college has provided high-quality, affordable education and programs to more than 1 million community members. More than 1,000 credit courses are offered each semester. Tri-C also grants short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency and post-degree... Read More

Tri-C Receives 2022 Stefanski Award From University Settlement

In recognition of its service and commitment to the Broadway-Slavic Village neighborhoods, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) received the Stefanski Community Impact Award 2022 from University Settlement. “We’re honored to be recognized by University Settlement with the Stefanski Community Impact Award,” said JaNice Marshall, vice president of Access and Community Connections at Tri-C. “Through our Access Centers, the growing partnership... Read More

Triceratops Men’s Basketball Team Aims for Fast-Paced Game

As the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) men’s basketball team begins the 2022-2023 season, head coach Aaron Nixon claims he doesn’t feel pressure. But when the Triceratops lace their shoes and step onto the hardwood for the first time since 2020, history will be watching. Basketball is a showcase sport at Tri-C — the men’s program has regularly fielded winning teams, and it claimed the NCJAA Division II championship in... Read More

Tri-C Joins Ohio Cyber Range Institute

Information Technology students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will have a new resource to prepare them to face cyber threats. Tri-C has joined the Ohio Cyber Range Institute (OCRI), where students can learn how to respond to cyber threats in a secure environment. OCRI is a statewide, collaborative network that supports cybersecurity programs across colleges and universities in Ohio. The OCRI gives students a secure, simulated environment to practice threat detection... Read More

Tri-C Launches Project Promoting Health Care Careers

Northeast Ohio has a big health care industry — but not enough workers to fill its open positions. To help close the gap, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has launched a project educating potential students on careers in medicine.In 2021, Tri-C was one of four institutions selected for a Professional Learning Communities (PLC) project through Achieving the Dream (ATD). In a recent column in Diverse: Issues In Higher Education, Tri-C’s JaNice Marshall explained... Read More

Tri-C Joins Entrepreneurship Education Consortium

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has joined the Entrepreneurship Education Consortium (EEC) and will work with other members and regional businesses to expand entrepreneurial programming and pathways for students. With Tri-C on board, the EEC has 13 members and intends to add more. The group launched in 2007 to foster collaboration and entrepreneurial education for local college students. “Entrepreneurship Education Consortium warmly welcomes Cuyahoga Community College... Read More

Standish Stewart Named CIO of the Year

Standish Stewart, vice president and chief information officer at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), tops the list of Northeast Ohio’s IT executives. The Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) named Stewart 2022 CIO of the Year at an awards ceremony Thursday, Oct. 20.   Stewart’s Information Technology Services team was a finalist for GCP’s Tech Team of the Year. The award recognizes teams that demonstrate innovation, problem-solving... Read More

Actor, Bay Village Native Patricia Heaton Headlines Presidential Scholarship Luncheon

Emmy-winning actor and producer Patricia Heaton shared stories of growing up in Ohio, motherhood, and the individuals who inspired her as she helped the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation raise scholarship funds for students during its Presidential Scholarship Luncheon. The Foundation’s 2022 Presidential Scholarship Luncheon has raised $850,000 to date in critical funds to help Tri-C students with financial needs pursue higher education and... Read More

Recording Arts and Technology Program Highlighted in Cleveland Magazine

The Recording Arts and Technology (RAT) program at Cuyahoga County Community College (Tri-C®) has teamed with Baldwin Wallace University to advance music industry careers. Starting this fall, students can earn an associate degree through Tri-C’s RAT program and transfer to Baldwin Wallace to pursue a bachelor’s in music industry, completing both degrees within four years. RAT graduates have won Grammy awards for their production work, toured with Lady Gaga and... Read More

Autumn Blaze Virtual 5K Kicks Off October 31

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Autumn Blaze 5K returned with an in-person race this fall. But there's virtual component available for those who didn't get the chance to run. Competitors can walk or run in the Autumn Blaze Virtual 5K at their own pace, at a time and location of their choice between Oct. 31 and Nov. 7. Individuals can select a safe route in their neighborhood, through a park, on an off-road trail or even on a treadmill. Registration is available online... Read More

Tri-C In The News Highlights: September/October 2022

In The News, a series highlighting media coverage of the exciting stories taking place across Tri-C, debuts this month and is now available on the College’s YouTube channel.  New episodes will appear regularly on YouTube and the News & Events page of the Tri-C website. Read More

Tri-C Financial Literacy Workshops a Resounding Success for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

This fall, nearly 150 Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs gained valuable insight to grow their businesses through a series of workshops at Corporate College®, a division of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Led by finance expert LaRese Purnell, Master Classes for Small-Business Owners covered topics including marketing, taxes, staffing and payroll, customer service and business growth. Four workshops took place at Corporate College East in Highland Hills between Sept. 12 and... Read More

Tri-C Hospitality Alumni Curating Food, Drinks for Student Scholarships

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Hospitality Management Center of Excellence alumni will curate specialty food and drinks for students, staff, faculty and community members during an upcoming scholarship benefit. Boogie Nights: A Tri-C Hospitality Alumni-Sponsored Event takes place Thursday, Oct. 27, 6-9 p.m. at the Hospitality Management Center at Public Square (180 Euclid Ave., Cleveland). Tickets are $12 presale or $15 at the door and include parking at the JACK Casino... Read More

Tri-C Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting For 14th Consecutive Year

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 14th consecutive year, demonstrating of the College’s commitment to responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources. Tri-C was the only higher education institution in Ohio — and one of only three in the nation — to receive the designation for its 2021 Year-End Annual Comprehensive... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Jennifer Kubala

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Jennifer Kubala has served as Western Campus Student Life advisor since November 2021. Her extensive experience in the event planning industry helps her create, promote and execute fun campus events and programs — from a Cutest Pet at West contest to the upcoming More Than a MELTdown event, where local chef Matt Fish will... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Quarterly Gatherings for Regional Business Leaders

Beginning this month, the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will bring regional leaders together to promote positive movement and continued improvement throughout Northeast Ohio.  “This Is Business. This Is Breakfast.” will connect and engage business, industry and community leaders in quarterly events designed to provide opportunities for collaboration, problem-solving, networking and professional development.  The... Read More

Corporate College Launches Pre-Licensure and Continuing Education Courses for Mortgage Loan Officers

Corporate College®, a division of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), is offering pre-licensure and continuing education for mortgage loan officers. The self-paced online courses provide updated and interactive content that is accessible anywhere. A mortgage loan officer (MLO) helps consumers and businesspeople choose and apply for loan products and serves as a point of contact for the financial institution during the loan closing process. Corporate College’s... Read More

Tri-C VP Selected for 2022 Executive Leadership Institute

JaNice Marshall, vice president of Access and Community Connections at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), is among an exclusive group of community college leaders selected for the 2022 Executive Leadership Institute (ELI). An annual conference of the League for Innovation in the Community College, ELI provides opportunities for community college presidents and leaders to analyze their abilities, reflect on their interests, refine their skills and engage in discussion with peers... Read More

Defining the ‘Now’ Normal: Tri-C President Outlines How Colleges, Businesses Can Collaborate

During the past two years, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has invested time and resources into building out its virtual infrastructure. As 2022 comes to a close, many educational institutions and businesses are working to define the “now” normal and adjust to this new landscape in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. “At its core, it comes down to meeting students where they are,” said Tri-C president, Michael Baston, in a recent... Read More

Self-Defense Training for Women in September and October at Tri-C

To promote self-defense education and awareness, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is offering a training course in September and October for women with little to no experience. The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic Physical Self-Defense program empowers women through a series of four classes that include lectures, discussions and demonstrations of self-defense techniques. Many colleges and universities offer R.A.D. training for various types of assault. Women of all ages... Read More

RTA Motorcoach Donation Helps Tri-C Train CDL Operators

The growing partnership between Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) is taking another step forward. RTA will donate two motorcoaches to the College to help trainees in commercial driver’s license (CDL) courses gain hands-on experience operating real-world vehicles. “The value of this partnership is community college and public transit collaborating to enhance a program that increases workforce... Read More

‘Tri-C Classical Piano Series’ Presents Steinway Artist Alexandre Dossin

Acclaimed pianist and Steinway Artist Alexandre Dossin will take audience members on a journey through six decades of the music of George Walker in an upcoming recital at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The performance is part of the Classical Piano Series at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The free event begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, in the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Gartner Auditorium (11150 East Blvd.) in University Circle. Seating is on a first-come... Read More

Workforce Training Course Offered Through Tri-C Access Centers

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is offering online and in-person courses this fall to expand community access to education and job training. Part of the ongoing Tri-C Access Centers initiative, the courses prepare participants for workplace success while introducing them to the College and its resources. In-person and online sessions begin in late October and run through early December. Courses are available as follows: Online: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. beginning... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Amy Payne

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Amy Payne joined Tri-C in June as a coordinator in the Creative Arts department, supporting Dean Paul Cox. She brings more than two decades of theatre administration experience to the College, including 11 years as a global tour and booking agent for Broadway and off-Broadway shows. She has also worked for Playhouse Square, the... Read More

Tri-C Appoints Shana Marbury as Executive VP of Workforce Development

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced two significant appointments within its workforce division that will accelerate and expand the College’s ability to meet critical talent and workforce needs in Northeast Ohio. Shana Marbury will join Tri-C as executive vice president of Workforce, Community and Economic Development (WCED) on Nov. 1, succeeding William H. Gary, who will transition to the new role of senior advisor on national workforce... Read More

Grammy-Winning Trumpeter and Composer Terence Blanchard Brings Wayne Shorter-Inspired ABSENCE to Cleveland

This fall, Tri-C Performing Arts presents trumpeter Terence Blanchard, performing music from his 2021 Blue Note release, ABSENCE, with his quintet the E-Collective and the acclaimed Turtle Island Quartet. The concert will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in Cleveland. “Terence Blanchard is one of those rare artists who transcends all genres,” said Terri Pontremoli, director of Tri-C... Read More

Get Fired Up for Tri-C’s Autumn Blaze 5K

Competitors will feel the burn once again at the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Autumn Blaze 5K while running on a course at the Western Campus. Proceeds from the one-of-a-kind race benefit Greater Cleveland Community Shares, United Negro College Fund and United Way of Greater Cleveland. The race, part of the College’s annual giving campaign to benefit the community, took place at Tri-C’s Western Campus from 2015 to 2019, shifting to a virtual format in 2020... Read More

Tri-C Leaders Reflect on CMSD Partnership in Crain’s Cleveland Interview

Two Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) leaders shared their thoughts on the College’s longtime partnership with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, whose CEO, Eric Gordon, announced that he will resign in 2023. Crain’s Cleveland Business recently asked members of the city’s business and higher education communities — including Karen Miller, Tri-C’s executive vice president and provost, and Michael Baston, the... Read More

Tri-C Receives 10th Consecutive HEED Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has received a 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This is Tri-C’s 10th consecutive year receiving the award, which recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. “We are very proud to be a HEED Award... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Academy Director Dominick Farinacci Wins Cleveland Arts Prize

Musician Dominick Farinacci, who serves as director of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) JazzFest Academy, has been named a Cleveland Arts Prize winner. An accomplished jazz trumpeter, composer, producer and bandleader, Farinacci shares the 2022 Arts Prize Mid-Career Artist Award with local curator, producer and performer Debra Nagy. Honorees will be recognized at a Nov. 2 event at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Farinacci’s mission is to integrate jazz into... Read More

Tri-C, Cleveland Central Catholic to Build Construction Trades Pipeline

A joint venture between Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Youth Technology Academy and Cleveland Central Catholic High School will allow selected students to participate in a Building Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Pilot Project. The inaugural program provides access to college courses focused on foundational, in-demand building construction skills. There is an increasing need for entry-level workers to fill present and future jobs in the construction industry. “A... Read More

Tri-C’s Corporate College Launches Digital Learning Design Certificate

Corporate College®, a division of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), has partnered with the Digital Learning Institute (DLI) on a new Digital Learning Design certificate. Created and evaluated by industry experts, the self-paced online program provides instruction on all aspects of the digital design process. Courses cover 10 core topic areas:  Digital Learning Fundamentals Digital Learning Design Principles Analysis and Definition Multimedia... Read More

Tri-C Performing Arts Brings Grammy-Winning Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis Back to Cleveland

Tri-C Performing Arts will open its 2022-2023 season with the acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) with trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, who will perform in Cleveland for the first time since 2015. The concert, made possible with support from Scott Balogh and Stacy Banks, takes place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Metropolitan Campus Auditorium. “We are thrilled to welcome back the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton... Read More

Tri-C Launches National 'Rock The Polls' Voting Anthem and Challenge

To encourage voter participation ahead of National Voter Registration Day (Sept. 20), the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Democracy Fellows — a student cohort supported by the College’s Office of Government Relations — will launch The Voting Experience, a civic engagement program for students, by students. Now in its fifth year, The Voting Experience has been recognized nationally as a scalable model for other colleges and universities to adopt. At... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Cheryl Kovach

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Cheryl Kovach started her Tri-C career in 1999 as a staff assistant in the Academic Affairs department. In 2004, after a brief stint in resource development, she became a coordinator in the College’s curriculum office. Today, as director of Curriculum Development, she oversees the curriculum review and approval process... Read More

Tri-C Among 2022’s ‘Great Colleges to Work For’

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has again been named one of the nation’s top higher education workplaces, as one of 22 two-year institutions named as a 2022 Great College to Work For ®.   Tri-C is one of only 12 two-year schools to achieve Honor Roll status from ModernThink LLC, while being just one of four schools to receive recognition in all 10 evaluation categories. Tri-C was the only school to receive this honor in back-to-back years... Read More

Tri-C, Essilor Partner to Provide Free Eye Exams, Glasses to Underserved Children

Essilor Vision Foundation has partnered with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to host a one-day event that provides no-cost screenings and eyeglasses to patients in need. Up to 75 patients will receive a vision screening from an area doctor, followed by an eyeglass fitting by Optical Technology students. Changing Lives through Lenses® takes place Tuesday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Metropolitan Campus’ optical dispensary (MSHC 118). Eyeglasses will be... Read More

A Top Workplace Again: Tri-C Receives 16th NorthCoast 99 Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has once again been recognized as one of Northeast Ohio’s top places to work, winning its 16th NorthCoast 99 award. Tri-C also received the Award of Excellence as the highest scorer among companies with 500 or more employees. Presented by ERC, these annual awards recognize companies with HR practices that drive results, provide competitive advantages and allow businesses to innovate and grow. Applicants are evaluated... Read More

Tri-C, Norman Noble Inc. Partner to Provide On-Ramp Training for New Employees

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has partnered with Norman Noble Inc. (NNI), a medical device contract manufacturer, to create an on-ramp training program for new hires. Training begins in September at the College’s Eastern Campus in Highland Hills. The fast-track training opportunity prepares individuals for rewarding careers in medical device manufacturing. Trainees will learn how to operate laser, electropolishing and CNC Swiss-type machining in a clean environment... Read More

A Growing Emphasis on STEM

There is a growing emphasis on broadening pathways to academic and professional opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).   A recent Cleveland Magazine article highlighted ways in which local schools and colleges incorporate STEM learning into life outside the classroom.  Ormond Brathwaite, associate dean of STEM at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), shared information on two grant-based programs aimed at achieving both... Read More

Tri-C Cross Country Team Ready to Go the Distance

Last winter, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Ashleigh Duffy wanted to take up running. After a couple years cooped up due to a global pandemic, getting outside sounded good. So Dan Graber put together a training plan for her. “It was pretty cool because she was a new runner,” said Graber, head coach of Tri-C’s cross country and track teams. Graber and Duffy trained together, and before long, Duffy, of South Africa, was entering road races.... Read More

Tri-C Soccer Team Looks For Familiar Footing

Devan Anderson has plenty of experience coaching Tri-C’s soccer team. But as he returns for his 24th season after two years away, he is challenged with establishing familiarity among young players new to the program and to college soccer in general.  The goal for this season — the Triceratops’ first since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic — is straightforward and no different than any other: be the best team in the Ohio Community College... Read More

College Evolution: Tri-C Provost Discusses New Ways of Educating, Supporting Students

Ahead of the 2022-2023 academic year, higher education institutions like Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) are embracing new ways of educating and supporting students. The Summer/Fall 2022 issue of College 101 Magazine looks at how colleges are handling the return to traditional campus life following two years of pandemic-related adjustments. Tri-C Provost Karen Miller told College 101 that while the College previously offered flexibility, it is now more versatile than... Read More

Triceratops Volleyball Focused on Team Unity for 2022

New Triceratops head volleyball coach Tionne El-Amin is a former Tri-C player, having last played for the College in fall 2018.  A lot has changed in four years. Now, as head coach of the program, she has been tasked with restarting it after all Tri-C athletics were placed on hiatus for two years due to pandemic restrictions and department-wide restructuring.How do you rebuild a volleyball program from scratch? El-Amin said it comes down to knowing what type of players you want and... Read More

Mindful Leadership Certificate Program Offered at Corporate College

Corporate College®, a division of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), is launching a new online certificate program to help professionals lead their teams during uncertain times. The Mindful Leadership program runs Oct. 5 to Dec. 14. Classes meet virtually from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. The program will be offered again in spring 2023. “What worked yesterday is no longer working due to the volatility, complexity and ambiguity of our times,” said... Read More

Tri-C, CSU Presidents Discuss Lifting Women, People of Color in Higher Education

If Northeast Ohio is to build the diverse workforce needed for economic growth within the next decade, the region’s institutions of higher education will play a vital role in attracting and retaining minority and female talent.  Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President, Michael Baston, and Cleveland State University President, Laura Bloomberg, discussed regional workforce strategies, opportunities for the future, and challenges and solutions in their... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Robert Mattaline

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Robert Mattaline has been a recruitment specialist at Tri-C since 2014 — first at the Eastern Campus and now at Westshore. He serves as the “face” of the College, visiting local high schools and businesses and attending college fairs and community events to reach prospective students. He particularly enjoys... Read More

Todd Kitchen Named Aspen Rising Presidents Fellow

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Eastern Campus President, Todd Kitchen, is one of 31 college leaders selected for the 2022-2023 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship program. A collaboration between the Aspen Institute and the Stanford Educational Leadership Initiative, the Rising Presidents Fellowship prepares the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success. The Aspen Institute notes... Read More

Tri-C Campus Police Scheduled for CALEA Reaccreditation Visit

Campus Police and Security Services at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is scheduled for an on-site assessment to be reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). A national team of CALEA assessors will virtually assess Tri-C’s Campus Police in August to examine department policies, procedures, management operations and support services. A report will be submitted to the commission once the review is completed. As part of the... Read More

Michael Baston Talks Economic Development, Student Readiness in Media Interviews

From economic fragility to economic mobility. In recent media appearances, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) president Michael Baston has used that phrase to frame his vision for the College and how he aims to help students find their passion and success during his tenure. Baston said on The Landscape podcast that he wants students prepared to join the workforce by the time they leave Tri-C. He spoke about the College’s role as an economic engine for the region and its... Read More

Tri-C Receives Best in Class, Hall of Fame Award for Board Diversity

The Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) has recognized Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) for its commitment to diversity, as reflected in its Board of Trustees. Tri-C received GCP’s Best in Class award for board diversity, along with Hall of Fame honors in the category. Hall of Fame designation is achieved for winning the Best in Class award three consecutive years. Comprised of nine community leaders from a wide range of backgrounds, Tri-C’s Board of Trustees... Read More

Two Tri-C Students Receive PFLAG Scholarships

Two students with ties to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) recently received scholarship awards from PFLAG’s Cleveland chapter. Nick Giammarco and Paige Ray were honored at PFLAG Cleveland’s annual picnic on Aug. 14. Named for chapter co-founder Jes Sellers, these scholarships provide financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate, graduate and professional students enrolled in or admitted to any higher education institution. Ray, a 2022 Tri-C grad and... Read More

Tri-C President Aims to Help Students ‘Recognize Their Passion’

Just as Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael Baston is getting to know the regional community, the public is getting to know him. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, Baston appeared on WKSU’s “The Sound of Ideas” to discuss his focus while beginning his tenure and how his first month has progressed. Baston told host Gabriel Kramer that he seeks to inspire Tri-C students to achieve their goals while also providing them with the support to... Read More

Michael Baston to Participate in National Panel Discussion

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael Baston will participate in a breakout session Thursday, Aug. 11, as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s one-day summit, “Raising the B.A.R.: Bold + Action + Results in College Excellence and Equity.” The focus of the summit, which will take place at the Department of Education’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., is equitable student success. Baston will be part of a 10:30 a.m. panel... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Maureen Leonard

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Maureen Leonard has taught pastry and baking at Tri-C’s Hospitality Management Center on Public Square since 2013. In her years of industry experience as an executive pastry chef, she has cooked for celebrities like Robin Williams, Oprah Winfrey and President Barack Obama. She also appeared on Season 3 of Food... Read More

Tri-C Awards $65,000 in Scholarships to Hispanic Students

High-achieving Hispanic students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) have been awarded a total of $65,000 in scholarships to continue working toward associate degrees and workforce certificates.More than 85 honorees were celebrated during the College’s annual Hispanic Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, Aug. 5, at the Metropolitan Campus. The scholarship program is run in cooperation with Tri-C’s Hispanic Council, which formed in 1992 to introduce Hispanic students... Read More

Tri-C President Michael Baston Tours Vía Sana

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael Baston was among a group of local leaders to get a first look at Vía Sana, Cleveland’s newest affordable housing complex on Monday, Aug. 1. The new building brings 72 affordable, one-, two- and three bedroom rental residences and a community services hub to the Clark-Fulton neighborhood on the city’s near west side.Vía Sana — which means “healthy way” in Spanish... Read More

Tri-C Director of Veteran Services Shares Best Practices to Support Vets

While veterans pursuing higher education may be unfamiliar with what the experience entails, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) — a national leader in serving student veterans — has what it takes to support them and their families. Marjorie Morrison, director of veteran services at Tri-C, recently shared best practices for engaging and retaining first-generation college students and student veterans — both of whom enter college with little to no... Read More

Medical Imaging Career Fair Connects Employers With Health Career Students and Grads

In an effort to help meet the continuous need for quality-trained and skilled health care workers, more than 35 Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students and graduates explored in-demand medical imaging career opportunities with healthcare institutions across Northeast Ohio on Thursday, July 28.  Participants networked with representatives from the Cleveland Clinic, Concentra Urgent Care, Crystal Clinic, Mercy Health, MetroHealth, Southwest General, Steel Valley Portable... Read More

Alex Johnson Reflects on Career with Community College Daily

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Emeritus Alex Johnson was among seven retiring community college presidents who reflected on their careers in higher education. In an interview with Community College Daily, Johnson — who led two colleges through major catastrophes — talked about a leader’s role in crisis management. He was chancellor of Delgado Community College in New Orleans when the region was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and... Read More

Connecting Communities: Western Campus to Host Public Safety Community Event

Law enforcement agencies from across Northeast Ohio will gather at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to educate the community on what their agencies do and how they work together to serve the public.  The event, “Ohio Connecting Communities,” will take place Saturday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tri-C’s Western Campus (11000 Pleasant Valley Road in Parma). Ohio Connecting Communities is a statewide initiative that encourages... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Magda Gomez

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Magda Gómez, Ed.D., joined Tri-C in 2012 as a marketing manager and made an indelible mark on the institution when she became its first executive director of diversity and inclusion. In addition to leading equity and inclusion efforts at the College, she serves on several local boards and is an active member of United Way of... Read More

Dual Admissions Program at Tri-C Highlighted on NBC News

When it comes to easing transfer pathways for students from a community college to a four-year institution, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is a national leader. NBC News and The Hechinger Report recently featured Future Vikings, a guaranteed dual admission partnership between Tri-C and Cleveland State University, as a best-practice example for making the transfer process as smooth as possible. Future Vikings participants are simultaneously admitted to both institutions,... Read More

Metro Campus President Selected for 2023 Leadership Cleveland Cohort

Denise McCory, president of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Metropolitan Campus, is one of 65 individuals from various public, private and nonprofit organizations selected for Leadership Cleveland's Class of 2023. Participants were selected using a competitive application process. The intensive 10-month program, which begins in September, challenges members to analyze and act on important community issues impacting the Greater Cleveland area. Next spring, the cohort will... Read More