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Tri-C’s Women in Transition Program Offers Online Fall Session

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is launching a second fall session of online classes to empower women in their pursuit of education, training and a career.  The six-week program begins the first week of October. Interactive online sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to noon three days a week. One session runs Monday to Wednesday; the other runs Tuesday to Thursday. The noncredit program is free and open to the... Read More

Tri-C Building Projects Claim Awards of Excellence

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is reimagining its campuses in award-winning ways.  Two recent projects by the College — the rebuild of Metropolitan Campus Center and the construction of the Western Campus STEM Center — received a pair of 2020 Awards of Excellence from NAIOP Northern Ohio.  The annual awards program recognizes design and development successes across the region. NAIOP is also known as the Commercial Real Estate Development... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Sarah Baldwin

#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.  Sarah Baldwin is the recruitment specialist for Tri-C’s Hospitality Management Center of Excellence. As the self-described “Get-you-in-the-door Lady,” she speaks about the College’s hospitality programs to various audiences and guides prospective students through the enrollment... Read More

Tri-C Community Champion: Strassman Insurance Services

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) recently honored Strassman Insurance Services with a Community Champion Award for its support of Tri-C JazzFest and creative arts students pursuing their dreams.  The Richmond Heights company has been a benefactor of Tri-C JazzFest for more than a decade, including this year when the COVID-19 outbreak pushed the festival into a virtual format. Its donations have brought free music to the ears of tens of thousands of people over the... Read More

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

Dash through the fall colors while doing some good this October during the virtual Autumn Blaze 5K by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Proceeds from the virtual race benefit Greater Cleveland Community Shares, the United Negro College Fund and United Way of Greater Cleveland. Tri-C launched the event in 2015 as part of its annual giving campaign to benefit the community.  Last year’s race raised more than $9,000 for the nonprofit agencies while... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Metro Campus on Sept. 24

Drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Testing will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is available to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as community residents. Testing will rotate between Tri-C campuses every Thursday through Nov. 19.  The program offers testing to individuals regardless of their... Read More

Tri-C Community Champion: Gregory Jones

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) recently honored Gregory Jones with a Community Champion Award for his guidance of foster youth transitioning out of the system and into adult life.  Jones serves as a program officer with the Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services. He works on a daily basis to offer stability and support to young adults who have aged out of the foster system.  In this role, Jones built a partnership with Tri-C to help connect... Read More

Tri-C Community Champion: KeyBank

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) recently honored KeyBank with a Community Champion Award for its longstanding support preparing Tri-C students “for thriving futures.”  The financial services company and the KeyBank Foundation have contributed more than $5.6 million to the College since 1993. KeyBank has partnered with Tri-C on a variety of programs and initiatives benefiting students and the community.  Examples include: A $1.4 million... Read More

Tri-C Announces 2020 Alumni Award Recipients

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today awarded Alumni Awards to Harold Anderson, Jamal Julia Boudiab and Lawrence Heller for their contributions to the community after graduating from Tri-C.  Tri-C established the awards to recognize alumni for their professional accomplishments and service to Northeast Ohio and the College. Honorees were selected from community nominations.  Anderson received the Distinguished Alumni Award, designated for those who earned... Read More

Tri-C Grad Enters Spotlight With Wedding Gift

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) alumna Melanie Tapajna and her husband didn’t jet off on a honeymoon after saying “I do” during the COVID-19 outbreak, but the story of their wedding traveled the world.  Tapajna and her husband, Tyler, generated international headlines after donating food from their canceled wedding reception to a Cleveland crisis center. The couple even helped serve the meals while dressed in their wedding... Read More

Tri-C Distributes Care Kits to ‘Stomp Out COVID-19’

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) this week began distributing care kits to students and employees to help them safely return to campus in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak.  The “Stomp Out COVID-19” drawstring bags include a face mask featuring the College’s triceratops mascot, Stomp, as well as a bottle of hand sanitizer, a contactless key and daily health assessment cards.  The 20,000 care kits will primarily be distributed from... Read More

Online Workforce Training Course Offered Through Tri-C Access Centers

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is offering a free online Workforce Success course this fall to expand community access to education and job training during the COVID-19 outbreak.  The course is designed to sharpen skills necessary to succeed in the workplace while providing an introduction to the College and its resources. It is part of the ongoing Tri-C Access Center initiative. The session begins Oct. 19. Participants will: Earn college credit Identify and boost... Read More

Tri-C Hosts ‘Triceratops Tuesday’ Enrollment Event

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will extend hours during a special enrollment event Oct. 13 to help students register for an upcoming eight-week session of fall classes.  Triceratops Tuesday will take place from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. that day at five College sites. The sessions offer opportunities to meet with academic counselors and visit enrollment and financial aid offices to solidify a class schedule. Campus bookstores also will be open.  Fall... Read More

Reparations: A Necessary Step Toward Racial Reconciliation?

Consider how reparations could promote racial reconciliation, healing and justice in the United States during an upcoming virtual program hosted by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The free online program — “Reparations: A Political, Social and Moral Intervention” — begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. It is part of a celebration marking the 10th anniversary of Tri-C’s Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies... Read More

Director of Tri-C Court Reporting Program Selected for National Board

The inaugural board of directors for the Speech-to-Text Institute (STTI) includes Kelly Moranz, director of the Captioning and Court Reporting program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Moranz is one of 11 industry leaders selected to guide the emerging nonprofit organization, which seeks to unify and bring collaboration and increased standards to court reporting as new technology emerges.  The board brings together professionals “who have embraced... Read More

Community Colleges Could Be a “Perfect Option”

For many students, starting college is a daunting task — especially at a four-year school. Almost immediately, you are thrust into a new community with unfamiliar faces, new living arrangements, challenging classes and dozens of possible extracurricular activities, all while worrying about mounting tuition costs and the student loan debt that often comes with it.For those reasons and others, many students opt instead to begin their education at a community college, which offers many... Read More

Tri-C Opens Community Conversation Exploring Racial Justice

Stand for Racial Justice at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) debuts next week with a discussion featuring Tim Wise, one of America’s leading writers and educators on race and racism.  The conversation with Wise begins at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. He will be joined by a panel of local business leaders, who will discuss how their organizations promote equity in hiring, services and the community.  The free virtual event launches Tri-C’s... Read More

Author and Tri-C Grad Highlighted in “Pretty Women Hustle”

As a child, Denise Monique loved to read just about anything. It began a lifelong interest in the written word."I loved the places a writer's imagination could take me," she said in a recent interview with Pretty Women Hustle magazine.Monique is a licensed social worker who graduated in 2009 from Cuyahoga Community College, where she earned an associate degree in human services. She went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in social work from Cleveland State University and is in the... Read More

A Conversation With Honest Abe: Tri-C Brings History to Life

Take a virtual trip back in time for a conversation with U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in a “Learning for Life” online program presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) at Westshore Campus.  Tri-C history professor Rania Assily will interview Lincoln — played by historical actor John Cooper — to learn how he addressed the turbulent times of his era and apply those lessons to current events.  The free hourlong program... Read More

Proven Winner: Tri-C Horticulture Student Wins Another Scholarship

Scholarship dollars keep growing for Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) horticulture student Layla Lang.  The Proven Winners plant company awarded Lang a $2,000 scholarship to continue her studies in the College’s Plant Science and Landscape Technology program at Eastern Campus. Honorees included only three students from two-year programs in North America.  This is Lang’s second national scholarship this year. Earlier this summer, the Tree... Read More

The Illuminating Company Hires Graduates of Power Systems Institute at Tri-C

The Illuminating Company has hired 23 graduates of the company’s utility worker training program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance service reliability for Northeast Ohio customers.   The new line and substation workers represent the fourth graduating class since the company reinstituted the Power Systems Institute (PSI) training program at Tri-C in 2014. The program is a partnership between the College and... Read More

Top Scholars: Tri-C Awards Hispanic Students $75,000 in Scholarships

High-achieving Hispanic students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) have been awarded $75,000 in scholarships to continue working toward associate degrees and workforce certificates.  More than 100 names fill the list of recipients. The scholarship program is run in cooperation with Tri-C’s Hispanic Council, which formed in 1993 to introduce Hispanic students to the resources they need to succeed.  “This has been a challenging year due to... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Aaron Milenski

#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.  Aaron Milenski is a research analyst in the Office of Evidence and Inquiry at Tri-C’s District Office. For the past 19 years, he has provided College data for use by faculty, staff, students and various government agencies. But that’s just his day job. Discover Aaron’s true legacy and his idea of a... Read More

Cleveland Arts Prize Honors Tri-C President Emeritus Jerry Sue Thornton

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Emeritus Jerry Sue Thornton is being honored by the Cleveland Arts Prize for her efforts to advance the creative arts in Northeast Ohio. The organization announced Thornton as the 2020 recipient of it Barbara S. Robinson Prize. The award recognizes leaders who advance the arts through public policy, according to a story posted on cleveland.com.  Thornton served as Tri-C’s president from 1992 to 2013. Her legacy in... Read More

Tri-C: Innovating to Improve Access to Higher Education

The League for Innovation in the Community College is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to catalyzing the community college movement. To share best practices, it often asks community college leaders to offer examples from their institutions.  The organization recently published an essay from JaNice Marshall, vice president of access and community connections at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), about how Tri-C Access Centers are opening doors to... Read More

NorthCoast 99: Tri-C Recognized as a Top Workplace for 14th Time

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is proud to be recognized by ERC as one of Northeast Ohio’s 99 best places to work. This is the 14th time the College has received the NorthCoast 99 award.  The honor reflects the commitment and pride that Tri-C employees bring to their jobs, said Lillian Welch, the College’s vice president of human resources. Those strengths helped the College navigate the coronavirus crisis.  “Our employees met... Read More

Tri-C Honored with 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today received a 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.  The national honor recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is the seventh consecutive year Tri-C has been named a HEED Award recipient.  “The current... Read More

Tri-C, Cuyahoga County Partner on Countywide Police Training Course

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is partnering with Cuyahoga County to provide countywide police officer training with an emphasis on de-escalation techniques; understanding law enforcement’s role in mass gatherings and protests; mitigating bias in police work; and building trust within the community.  Cuyahoga County has committed $250,000 to Tri-C to provide five virtual and 25 in-person, scenario-based training sessions for 2,500 sworn police officers within... Read More

Tri-C Selected for Lead Role in National Student Voter Campaign

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has taken a national role in building and implementing voter registration programs at campuses to involve more students in the political process.  Tri-C is among 31 colleges and universities selected as codesigners for “Ask Every Student,” a project of the National Resource Consortium on Full Student Voter Participation. Tri-C is the only Ohio school — and one of two community colleges — on the... Read More

Tri-C’s COVID-19 Response Plan Featured by Ohio Gov. DeWine

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) was highlighted Aug. 27 as Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine talked with higher education leaders about efforts to continue teaching and training students while taking precautions due to COVID-19.  Tri-C President Alex Johnson shared the College’s fall semester reopening plans during the governor’s press briefing on the coronavirus and the state’s ongoing response to the pandemic. Classes at Tri-C began... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest: Virtually Unforgettable in 2020

On an improvisational stage, jazz musicians embrace the moment. The artistry that follows is unscripted, unpredictable and unlike anything an audience has previously experienced.  That’s probably the best way to describe the virtual edition of the 41st annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank.  Six hours of music, artist interviews and jazz talk flowed over online platforms Aug. 21-23 as the festival shifted from an in-person event to an... Read More

Community Colleges Essential to Ohio’s Economic Recovery

Six months ago, Ohio was helping to power a strong economy. Then the COVID-19 pandemic arrived on our doorstep in mid-March, and everything ground to a halt in a matter of weeks. Seemingly overnight, Ohio was thrust into the middle of an economic crisis. And education is going to be a key factor in finding our way out. Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is among the institutions that will continue to be on the front lines of the state’s economic rebound from COVID-19,... Read More

Oh Happy Day: Tri-C, Cleveland Orchestra Choral Groups Come Together

A community that sings together stays together. That simple belief inspired a project that unified choral groups from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and The Cleveland Orchestra this summer.  Students in Tri-C’s Vocal Arts Mastery program joined with members of The Cleveland Orchestra’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Chorus in a virtual performance of the gospel favorite “Oh Happy Day.” The resulting video unites more than 50... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Sonja Elekhtaby

Sonja Elekhtaby is the adjunct services manager at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus. She joined the College in 2010 as administrative secretary for the Creative Arts department, which — given her childhood stint as an aspiring violinist — seems perfectly appropriate. Read on to learn more about Sonja and her somewhat exotic taste in pets.  Tell us a funny story from your youth. Everybody was in the band or took some sort of music lessons in elementary school.... Read More

Tri-C Hosts ‘Triceratops Thursday’ Enrollment Event on Sept. 3

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will extend hours during a special enrollment event Sept. 3 to help students register for fall classes and apply for financial aid.  Triceratops Thursday will take place from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. that day at five College sites. The sessions offer opportunities to meet with academic counselors and visit enrollment and financial aid offices to solidify a class schedule for fall semester.  Participating locations... Read More

Tri-C Film Academy’s ‘The Simple Path’ Gains Laurels

A short film created by the Film Academy at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been screened by more than two dozen film festivals across the United States and beyond.  Twenty-six festival laurels now fill the poster for The Simple Path, which was shot as part of a five-week intensive film crew training program at Tri-C. The film also claimed a handful of festival awards and nominations.  The Simple Path follows the decision-making of Nevaeh, an elder care... Read More

Tri-C Awarded Federal Grant to Train Veterans for Truck-Driving Jobs

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is among 20 technical and community colleges across the country awarded federal dollars to train veterans or their spouses for jobs as commercial bus and truck drivers.  The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the grant this week. Tri-C is set to receive $96,815.  The funding is provided through FMCSA’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety... Read More

COVID-19 Testing Dates Set at Tri-C Campuses

Drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing will be offered more than a dozen times at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) campuses during fall semester through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Testing will take place every Thursday beginning Aug. 27 while rotating between the College’s four campuses. It is available to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as community residents.  The program offers testing to individuals regardless of... Read More

Saluting Police: Tri-C Student Honors North Royalton Officers

There’s a simple reason why North Royalton police needed to talk to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Leo Negomedzyanov: They wanted to say “thank you” for his recent gift.  Negomedzyanov gave the department a wooden wall hanging crafted to look like a “thin blue line” American flag that honors law enforcement officers. His creation now hangs in the department’s roll call room.  The computer... Read More

Tri-C Recognized for Supporting National Guard and Reserve Service Members

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is being honored for “providing extraordinary patriotic support and cooperation” to staff members serving in the U.S. National Guard and Reserve.  Tri-C has been selected to receive an Above and Beyond Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), according to a recent letter from Rufus J.Smith, chair of Ohio’s ESGR Committee.  The recognition followed a nomination from Peter... Read More

Using Sociology to Examine Issues Behind Today’s Social Tensions

Prejudice. Discrimination. White privilege. The terms come up frequently these days in what can easily turn into emotionally charged discussions revolving around the topic of social justice.  So how can one start a productive conversation on the issue? For ideas, We The People on WKYC/Channel 3 turned to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) sociology instructors Michael Flatt and Monica Starks.  The two spoke with WKYC’s Alexa Lee during the Aug. 14... Read More

Royalty: Tri-C Student Wins Music Video Award

An aspiring rapper and music producer studying at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) won the Best Music Video Award at the fifth annual Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival.  Dana Burtin — who performs under the name LyricalGenes — claimed the honor for the video created for his song “Royalty.” The video was filmed at Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland and includes an appearance from Tri-C’s triceratops mascot,... Read More

Starting a New School Year Amid COVID-19

This month marks the beginning of an academic year unlike any we’ve ever experienced.  From primary schools through colleges and universities, educators are weighing the risks and benefits of a wide variety of options as they consider the best way to proceed with instruction during the COVID-19 crisis.  Like many academic institutions, Cuyahoga Community College is planning to move to a hybrid of online and classroom learning for fall semester after operating... Read More

Tri-C, Lakeland, LCCC and Stark State: Here, Together, for You

Cuyahoga Community College, Lakeland Community College, Lorain County Community College and Stark State College frequently collaborate in Northeast Ohio, including occasionally partnering to promote community colleges as a whole. The following is an article the presidents of the four colleges submitted to media outlets to highlight the value of a community college education.  When times get tough, people look to community colleges to... Read More

Christian McBride, John Clayton Highlight Virtual Tri-C JazzFest

Two of the jazz world’s preeminent bassists — Christian McBride and John Clayton — will share stories via live chats during the virtual edition of the 41st annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank.  Each Grammy Award winner highlights a night of music during the three-day online event Friday, Aug. 21, to Sunday, Aug. 23. Listen for McBride on the festival’s first day; Clayton is set to call in Saturday, Aug. 22.  The... Read More

Record Number of Scholars Selected for Tri-C Honors Program Fellowships

Fifty-four top high school graduates have been selected for a Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Honors Program Fellowship, which offers scholarships to cover tuition, fees and books as the students work toward an associate degree.  The College’s seventh fellowship class features students with at least a 3.5 GPA and outstanding ACT/SAT scores. By entering the scholarship program, they commit to being full-time students, maintaining a high GPA and earning... Read More

Tri-C Partners With Care Alliance to Provide COVID-19 Testing

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Care Alliance Health Center are joining to bring COVID-19 testing to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as residents of the surrounding community.  The program offers testing to individuals regardless of their symptom status, insurance status or ability to pay. Individuals will not be charged for the test.  Drive-thru and walk-up testing dates will be offered at four Tri-C sites — Eastern Campus in... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Becky Wiggins

Becky Wiggins manages Tri-C’s new online Associate of Arts program. In her eight years at the College, she has worked for Finance and Business Services and the Eastern Campus President’s Office, as well as in curriculum development. A calm and orderly person on the outside, Becky’s taste for adventure might come as a surprise to some of her coworkers. Read on to learn about the trip that whet her appetite for exploration — both with and without her... Read More

Extra! Extra! Tri-C Students Win Journalism Awards

Two writers from The Voice student newspaper at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) recently received 2020 Excellence in Journalism Awards from The Press Club of Cleveland.  Diamond Hunt claimed second place for best print newspaper story by a student at a two-year school. Her article examined the topic of weapons on college campuses.  Justyn Spanski took third place for best print sports story by a student at a two-year school. He was honored for an article... Read More

Tri-C Leads Effort to Train Job Seekers for Employment at Hospitals

In Northeast Ohio, hospitals are looking for skilled workers and residents are seeking jobs. Addressing both of those needs is the mission of the new Workforce Connect Healthcare Sector Partnership.  Spectrum News 1 recently aired a segment focused on the partnership. Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will take a lead role as the health care sector intermediary.  The College recently named Susan Krejci as executive director of the partnership. She told Spectrum... Read More

Auto Dealerships Deliver for GM ASEP Program at Tri-C

Two Northeast Ohio auto dealerships helped deliver a big gift to students in the General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Chevrolet dealerships with Serpentini Auto Group and Ganley Auto Group covered a $900 towing bill to bring a 2018 Chevy Traverse to Tri-C’s Advanced Automotive Technology Center at Western Campus. The SUV — donated to the College by GM — was in... Read More

Spectrum News 1 Highlights ‘Super Saturday’ Enrollment Events at Tri-C

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has a “super” idea to help students enroll for fall semester, according to Spectrum News 1.  The College is hosting a series of Super Saturday enrollment events at five sites to help students register for classes and apply for financial aid. The events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 22 and Aug. 29.  Rodneya Ross of Spectrum News 1 recently reported on the sessions, where students can meet with... Read More

Tri-C Offers Safer, Less Expensive Education Option

August is an important month for many colleges and universities, as students decide how to proceed with their education during the COVID-19 pandemic.With weekly reports of new cases remaining relatively high in Cuyahoga County — 717 in the final week of July, according to the Board of Health — many students may turn to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).A Cleveland 19 News article posted Wednesday notes that, though Tri-C hasn’t yet seen a fall... Read More

Award-Winning Podcast Traces Roots to Tri-C

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) gave Debra Gipson the voice to share what can now be called her award-winning story.  Gipson recently received a 2020 Communicator Award of Distinction from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts for an episode of her “Dear Michelle” podcast. The international awards program is one of the largest in the communications profession.  Screenwriting courses from Tri-C powered the work that led to the honor,... Read More

Tri-C Boasts Innovative Response to Online Learning

No organization can be completely prepared for a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. But Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) acted as quickly as possible when the pandemic arrived in March, and the College’s actions have kept thousands of students on the path to graduation.In a recent article, Cleveland Magazine highlighted Tri-C’s efforts, including doubling the number of online classes in a matter of weeks, investing in IT infrastructure, and partnering with... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Adds Third Day to Virtual Festival

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has added a third day of music to the virtual edition of the 41st annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank.  Livestreamed performances will now flow online Friday, Aug. 21, through Sunday, Aug. 23. The free virtual festival will begin at 7 p.m. each night and run approximately 90 minutes on various online platforms.  The College has been pre-recording performances from some of Northeast Ohio’s top jazz... Read More

Tri-C Dual Enrollment Numbers Continue to Rise

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, dual enrollment programs had become increasingly popular among high school students looking to earn college credits prior to graduation. But the uncertainty brought on by the pandemic has turned dual enrollment into a safeguard.A recent article on Community College Daily notes that high school students are utilizing dual enrollment programs to continue advancing their education as some high schools debate whether or not to reopen for fall classes.Dual... Read More

Tri-C’s William Gary Reappointed to Workforce Development Board

The executive vice president of the Workforce, Community and Economic Development division of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been reappointed to The Cleveland/Cuyahoga County Workforce Development Board.  William Gary’s new three-year term will extend through June 30, 2023. The board advises the County’s Department of Workforce Development, which offers programs and services to help residents secure employment and financial... Read More

Board Student Scholar Embraces New Challenges

Five years ago, Aba Paintsil was working in furniture sales in South Africa. And she was good at it.“I was the first Black female to earn my company more than $1 million in sales revenue,” she said.The Ghanaian native had moved to South Africa in 2000, earned a degree from Durban University of Technology and was active in her church and community, on top of her successful sales career. Yet, in January 2017, she gave it all up to move to the United States, settle... Read More

Tri-C Names Executive Director to Guide Workforce Connect Healthcare Sector Partnership

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced that Susan Krejci will lead the Workforce Connect Healthcare Sector Partnership as executive director effective Aug. 3.  Krejci and Tri-C will work closely with hospital systems in Cuyahoga County to create a robust talent pipeline while also ensuring that job seekers have clearly defined career pathways with family-sustaining wages.  The initial group of hospitals includes Cleveland Clinic, The MetroHealth... Read More

Women in Transition Alum Encourages Others to 'Take the Leap' and Enroll

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) gave Traci Dickerson the courage to return to school more than two decades after she last set foot in a classroom.  After completing the program, she enrolled in Tri-C’s culinary program this year to explore a new career path. Spring semester ended with her name on the Dean’s List.  Dickerson recently shared her story with Spectrum News as Rodneya Ross reported on the... Read More

Help Tri-C Students and ‘Chase the Flavor’ With Chef Douglas Katz

Chef Douglas Katz wants to help you make Sunday dinner during the “Chase the Flavor” virtual cooking experience benefiting hospitality management students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Work along with one of Cleveland’s top culinary talents during the online event at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. The live demonstration will stream via Zoom.  Registered participants will receive an email with an ingredient list on Thursday, July... Read More

Tri-C’s David Mastny on Cyberattacks During COVID-19

By now, virtually everyone is aware of the threat posed by COVID-19. But along with it has come an increased threat from other types of viruses — ones that can destroy an organization’s entire IT system.Safe distancing measures have forced millions of employees across the country to work from home for more than four months. With face-to-face contact either strongly discouraged or impossible, thousands of companies are now entirely reliant on technology to continue... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Alan Gerding

Alan Gerding has been involved with the College in one way or another for most of his life. As a child, he attended preschool at Tri-C and often accompanied his mother, a biology professor, to her classroom at Western Campus. At age 15, he was hired as a lifeguard — a job he worked for five years while completing his own associate degree. Today, Alan is an assistant professor of psychology at Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus.  Tell us about one of your hobbies. My... Read More

Essential Alumni: Danielle Shook

The COVID-19 battle has sent thousands of Americans to the front lines armed with medicine, supplies and, above all, compassion.Known as “essential workers,” their importance extends far beyond any crisis. They are the people who form the foundation of our society, every day of every year.This is part of a series highlighting five Cuyahoga Community College alumni working in essential fields, looking at the ways in which they provide necessary services and support... Read More

Essential Alumni: Andrew McBride

The COVID-19 battle has sent thousands of Americans to the front lines armed with medicine, supplies and, above all, compassion.Known as “essential workers,” their importance extends far beyond any crisis. They are the people who form the foundation of our society, every day of every year.This is part of a series highlighting five Cuyahoga Community College alumni working in essential fields, looking at the ways in which they provide necessary services and support... Read More

Essential Alumni: Charles Hubbard

The COVID-19 battle has sent thousands of Americans to the front lines armed with medicine, supplies and, above all, compassion.Known as “essential workers,” their importance extends far beyond any crisis. They are the people who form the foundation of our society, every day of every year.This is part of a series highlighting five Cuyahoga Community College alumni working in essential fields, looking at the ways in which they provide necessary services and support... Read More

Essential Alumni: Cherelda Bell

The COVID-19 battle has sent thousands of Americans to the front lines armed with medicine, supplies and, above all, compassion.Known as “essential workers,” their importance extends far beyond any crisis. They are the people who form the foundation of our society, every day of every year.This is part of a series highlighting five Cuyahoga Community College alumni working in essential fields, looking at the ways in which they provide necessary services and support... Read More

Legal Eagles Learn to Fly at Tri-C

Pre-law. Law school.They’re terms that evoke images of old schools with venerable names. Libraries with tall windows and large wooden tables. Shelves with books full of precedent-setting cases and centuries of legal theory.But if that’s your sole view of a modern law education, you should take another look. Many students are discovering unconventional ways to pave their path to law school. The Paralegal Studies program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is one... Read More

Essential Alumni: Michael Conley

The COVID-19 battle has sent thousands of Americans to the front lines armed with medicine, supplies and, above all, compassion.Known as “essential workers,” their importance extends far beyond any crisis. They are the people who form the foundation of our society, every day of every year.This is part of a series highlighting five Cuyahoga Community College alumni working in essential fields, looking at the ways in which they provide necessary services and support... Read More

Choose Ohio First Scholarship Recipients ‘Motor’ Toward Degrees at Tri-C

The Choose Ohio First scholarship program put students on the road to success in the Automotive Technology program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Fifteen Choose Ohio First scholarship recipients graduated from Tri-C’s auto tech program in May, according to a story in the summer edition of ConnectED. The publication is produced by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.  The story highlighted Tri-C students who trained in either the General... Read More

Tri-C President Alex Johnson Selected for National Panel

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson has been selected to serve on an independent panel evaluating career and technical education (CTE) programs across the country.  The 16-member panel will advise the U.S. Secretary of Education and prepare a report to present to Congress in July 2023. The first meetings will take place this month.  Group members bring expertise in education and workforce development policy. The panel includes researchers,... Read More

Proposal Calls for Tri-C to Lead Countywide Police Training Program

A training proposal focused on de-escalation techniques, bias-free policing and building community trust could soon bring thousands of Cuyahoga County law enforcement officers to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Preliminary plans for the training were presented this week to the Cuyahoga County Council’s Public Safety Committee. County Councilman Michael Gallagher initiated conversations with Tri-C about the project.  The idea is for the county to... Read More

Eight Tri-C Track Team Members Honored for Academic Achievement

Eight members of the women’s indoor track team at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) earned Academic All-American honors from the NJCAA Track and Field Coaches Association for spring semester.  As a team, the Triceratops posted a 3.695 GPA — the fifth highest in the nation. This is the fourth time in the past five years that the team finished with a Top 5 academic ranking.  Classroom standouts included: Samantha Agresta of Middleburg... Read More

Tri-C Receives Additional CARES Act Funding for COVID-19 Response

Additional funding provided through the federal CARES Act will help Ohio colleges and universities — including Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) — cover increased costs linked to the COVID-19 response.  The Ohio Controlling Board voted July 13 to distribute roughly $200 million to higher education institutions, according to a story posted by ideastream that aired on WCPN 90.3 FM.  Funding headed to Tri-C will go toward expanding contact... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Ashley Speaker

Ashley Speaker is coordinator of open enrollment programs at Tri-C’s Corporate College®. Her responsibilities include supporting the Encore 55+ Learning program for older adults, for which she has also served as an instructor. One of her courses, “Victorian Troublemakers,” was about women reformers. Read on to find out what else this self-proclaimed “history nerd” is into.  What’s your favorite international... Read More

Tri-C Humanities Dean Voted Into Regional Leadership Role

Matthew Jordan of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been voted president-elect of the Mid-East Honors Association (MEHA), which represents honors programs at college and universities in a six-state region.  MEHA works to create an intellectual, programmatic and administrative network of resources aimed at helping the region’s honors programs grow and thrive. It is a subgroup of the National Collegiate Honors Council.  Jordan serves as dean and... Read More

Tri-C’s Corporate College: Leading Conversations on Diversity and Inclusion

There’s a racial awakening underway across America, and it is being felt in the workplace.  Recent events have prompted many companies to hold open discussions with employees on issues such as diversity and inclusion, according to Rafaela Reyes of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The phone has been “ringing off the hook” at Tri-C’s Corporate College® to schedule training sessions on the topics, Reyes said. She... Read More

Could Donors Fuel a ‘Golden Hour’ at Community Colleges?

Donors are showing growing interest in supporting the mission of community colleges ­— and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) serves as a prime example, according to Philanthropy magazine. A story in the magazine’s summer edition notes that donors see great value in the workforce training efforts of schools like Tri-C. These programs seem even more critical as the nation recovers from the economic disruption caused by COVID-19. “By rapidly... Read More

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

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is launching a fall session of online classes to empower women in their pursuit of education, training and a career.  The six-week program begins the first week of August. Interactive online sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to noon three days a week. One session runs Monday to Wednesday; the other runs Tuesday to Thursday. The noncredit program is free and open to the public.  Participants... Read More

Tri-C Hosting ‘Super Saturday’ Enrollment Events

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a series of Super Saturday enrollment events at five sites this summer to help students register for classes and apply for financial aid.  The Super Saturday events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on three dates — July 25, Aug. 22 and Aug. 29. The sessions offer opportunities to meet with academic counselors and visit enrollment and financial aid offices to solidify a class schedule for fall... Read More

The State of Higher Ed: Roadmap to Reopening

Difficult questions define the college experience. This fall, however, many of the toughest problems must be answered before classes start … and it’s not the students being tested.  The COVID-19 outbreak continues to challenge higher education leaders across the nation as they prepare to open campuses in August. It’s a complex matter rooted in health, safety, equity, access, affordability and logistics.  The Atlantic will host a webinar... Read More

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

Forty-eight student-athletes at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) received All-Academic recognition from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for their classroom success during spring semester.  To gain All-Academic status, students needed at least a 3.3 GPA. Tri-C led the conference in honorees. The following Triceratops, listed by team, were recognized (* indicates a 4.0 GPA):  Baseball: *Kimani Bailey of Ontario, Canada; *Jared Burick of Tallmadge;... Read More

Tri-C Encore 55+ Learning Opens Registration for New Set of Online Courses

Encore 55+ Learning at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is opening a new session of online courses as the College works to maintain community programs while adapting to challenges created by the COVID-19 outbreak.  Encore On-the-Go features virtual sessions twice a week to enrich the minds and lives of those aged 55 and older. Fall session begins Aug. 4, with a different set of four-week courses each month through November.  The 50-minute classes meet once a... Read More

Tri-C Offers Tuition Reduction to Former College Credit Plus Students

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has a message for recent high school graduates who attended Tri-C through College Credit Plus: Come back this fall and save.  Former College Credit Plus students can receive up to a 10% tuition waiver if they continue their studies at Tri-C. For a full-time student taking 15 credit hours this fall, the rollback would save $171.75 during the upcoming semester.  The discount reduces what is already the lowest tuition in the state... Read More

Tri-C Summer Camps Adjust to Virtual World

The safe distancing guidelines necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic created hurdles in some of the most unlikely places.For instance, how do you hold a ballet class in which the instructor and every student is in a separate location? It’s easy to visualize how you might hold an online lecture in math or English, but how do you accurately teach the movement and rhythm of dance via streaming video?Summer camps and programs at Cuyahoga Community College and other educational... Read More

Community Colleges: A Smart Financial Decision

In March, the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered colleges and universities across the nation, forcing millions of students to head home until further notice.Though many schools — including Cuyahoga Community College — are reopening for in-person classes on a limited basis this fall, online platforms will still serve as the primary delivery method for the rest of this year, and possibly into 2021.As homes continue to serve as temporary classrooms, many students are turning to... Read More

Tri-C Nursing Dean Profiled by ‘Phenomenal Woman Magazine’

A single purpose drove Wendy Batch-Wilson to enter the field of nursing: She wanted to help people when they needed it most. Now, as dean of nursing at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), she’s helping a new generation of nurses develop the skills needed to provide care for Northeast Ohio residents long into the future. Her journey from caregiver to educator of caregivers was highlighted by Phenomenal Woman Magazine. The publication featured Batch-Wilson in the cover... Read More

Remote Possibilities: The COVID Transition to Online Learning

It was March 3 when Tom Kemp first saw the storm clouds gathering. And they were gathering in a hurry."I was starting to see things about the COVID-19 pandemic in the communications I read daily,” said Kemp, executive director of Cuyahoga Community College’s Online Learning and Academic Technology (OLAT) department. “People I knew in the industry were starting to ask each other ‘What would you do if you had to move instruction online?'"On March 11, the... Read More

Bridging the Digital Divide

Aba Paintsil’s days typically revolved around the schedule at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). She arrived when Eastern Campus opened to get into the Technology Learning Center before classes. She’d stay and do homework until it shut down at night. So when the campus closed and courses shifted online due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Paintsil wondered how she’d manage without a computer at home. At first, she tried tackling assignments with her tablet.... Read More

Tri-C’s Lisa Williams Named to Cleveland Leadership Class

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Eastern Campus President Lisa Williams has been selected for the next Cleveland Leadership Center class working to guide Northeast Ohio toward future success. Williams is one of 68 members of the Leadership Cleveland Class of 2021. The group represents public and private companies, nonprofits and public-sector institutions. Members are selected through a competitive application process. The 10-month program explores the power of collaborative... Read More

Tri-C Student Among National LGBTQ Scholarship Recipients

Tristan Callahan of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is among 134 LGBTQ student leaders across the nation to be awarded a 2020 scholarship from the Point Foundation. The scholarships recognize scholars “with a proven track record of leading in their local and academic communities through their activism, advocacy and organizing,” according to the organization.  Callahan is studying physical therapy at Tri-C, where he began taking classes in... Read More

To the Rescue: Emergency Fund Helps Tri-C Students Overcome Hardship

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) offers a path to a better future. The Tri-C Foundation kept its focus on that truism as student needs grew during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Foundation worked to keep Tri-C students on track to graduation as the pandemic upended daily life. The goal was to provide assistance and stability in the present to help students find future success. A recent story by Cleveland Jewish News highlighted the Foundation’s efforts as an example of how... Read More

Tri-C Professor Honored by Outdoor Writers of Ohio

When it comes to writing about fishing, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) professor Andrew Pegman keeps landing awards for his work. His most recent catch is a third-place honor for magazine writing from the Outdoor Writers of Ohio. Pegman received the award for a story titled “Fishing from Stone.” The article on fly-fishing appeared in the spring 2019 edition of The Drake magazine. The essay brings readers along for one of Pegman’s visits to a Lake... Read More

‘Tri-C Times’ Profiles Alumni Who Keep the Community Running

As the COVID-19 outbreak upended daily life, communities turned to “essential workers” — many of whom trained at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) — for critical services and stability. The cover story for the Summer 2020 edition of Tri-C Times magazine spotlights five Tri-C graduates who worked on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis. The newest edition of the magazine also includes several stories on Tri-C’s response to the... Read More

Pandemic Spurring Dual Enrollment Boom

Four months into the COVID-19 crisis, educators are starting to see an interesting trend resulting from pandemic-related shutdowns.Nationwide, the number of high school students opting for dual enrollment programs — such as College Credit Plus (CCP) in Ohio — was already on the rise prior to the coronavirus. But in March, when the pandemic closed most primary and secondary schools across the country, those numbers started to skyrocket.Cuyahoga Community College... Read More

One and Done: Creating a New Model for Student Financial Aid

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) contributed to an award-winning report that envisions a simpler process for students submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). A research team from the Center for American Progress (CAP) developed a plan in which students would complete the FAFSA once and receive a financial aid package covering their entire higher education journey. Currently, students submit a FAFSA annually in a complicated... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Monica Starks

#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.  Monica Starks joined Tri-C as an assessment technician in 1995 before becoming an educator. Now a sociology lecturer based at Westshore Campus, her courses cover topics including death and dying, family, gender, and race and ethnicity. She’s taught at least one semester at each of Tri-C’s four... Read More

Community Colleges Working to Answer Calls for Police Reform

Demand for law enforcement reform continues to grow as cases of police brutality roil the nation. As communities re-examine policies and training, community colleges expect to play a prominent role. A story on the issue by Community College Daily included comments from Clayton Harris, dean of public safety at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Harris said concepts such as bias-free policing and de-escalation need to be emphasized to officers throughout their careers. He was one... Read More

Tri-C Mobile Training Unit Helps Manufacturers Regain Momentum

Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing sector is rolling again following disruptions created by the COVID-19 outbreak. The same can be said for the mobile training unit at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), a classroom-on-wheels that brings customized training directly to regional companies and schools. A column in this week’s edition of Crain’s Cleveland Business outlines how the mobile unit helps manufacturers keep pace with ever-evolving industry demands... Read More

Tri-C Announces Plans to Bring Students Back to Campuses for Fall Semester

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will resume in-person classes on a limited basis this fall, with most courses being offered online given ongoing uncertainties created by the COVID-19 outbreak. Up to 40% of Tri-C’s Fall 2020 courses will take place at its campuses and training locations. Most of these courses involve hands-on training that require face-to-face instruction and access to specialized equipment. The return will come with noticeable changes to campus life,... Read More

A Band Name That Everyone is Talking About

Everybody knows the name of the Harley Ganiere’s heavy metal band. The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student made sure of it. Ganiere filed the federal paperwork to trademark “Coronavirus” as the name of his ready-to-rock group. His marketing move was noted in a recent Washington Post Magazine story looking at branding trends related to the global pandemic. “As soon as I heard the term spreading like wildfire on the news, I knew I... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Announces Lineup for Virtual Festival

The best of Northeast Ohio’s jazz talent will be livestreamed over two summer nights in a virtual edition of the 41st annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. More than a dozen acts in a lineup announced today promise to keep the music pumping during this free event Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22. The performances will begin 7 p.m. each night and run approximately 90 minutes on various online platforms. The virtual festival will feature pre-recorded and live... Read More

Tri-C Among Schools Prioritizing Disability Services

For the thousands of Northeast Ohioans dealing with disabilities, the prospect of entering college can be daunting. Students with disabilities often worry about the various hurdles they may have to clear in order to begin and continue their education.However, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is taking steps to remove those obstacles.In a recent Cleveland Jewish News article, Tri-C Assistant Dean of Counseling Kate Vodicka spoke about the programs and support available to incoming... Read More

Roots of Success: Tri-C Horiculture Student Wins TREE Fund Scholarship

The Tree Research and Education Endowment (TREE) Fund is contributing to the academic growth of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) horticulture student Layla Lang. The TREE Fund recently awarded Lang a $5,000 scholarship to continue her studies in the College’s Plant Science and Landscape Technology program at Eastern Campus. She received the nonprofit organization’s Bonnie Appleton Memorial Scholarship. The Olmsted Township resident is in her second year at... Read More

Proposed Cleveland Scholar House Would Benefit Tri-C Students

A proposed apartment project near the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) aims to break the “cycle of poverty” by providing affordable housing and services to college students with young children. Tri-C is among a group of community partners working on Cleveland Scholar House, a first-of-its-kind project for Northeast Ohio. The concept is modeled after successful initiatives that launched in Kentucky before spreading north to Cincinnati and... Read More

Award-Winning Polaris Students Choose Tri-C

This fall’s freshman class at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) includes a pair of “outstanding” graduates from Polaris Career Center. Sarah Eifel and Lydia Rabne — who were named Outstanding Seniors for the Polaris Class of 2020 — have both decided to continue their education at Tri-C, according to a news release by the career center. Eifel intends to pursue a degree in business management from Tri-C before transferring to a... Read More

Making a Difference: Micki Byrnes Honored for Work With Tri-C Foundation

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation recently presented its Chairperson’s Award to Micki Byrnes for her dedicated service to the organization and its student-focused mission. The award honors individuals for significant and difference-making work with the Foundation. In recognizing Byrnes, Foundation leaders noted the impact of her strategic thinking and guidance in communications. "Her creative and thoughtful advice has helped the Foundation share heartfelt... Read More

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Displays Tri-C Tie

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and its mascot, Stomp, received some prime time exposure May 11 courtesy of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.  DeWine wore a teal tie featuring Tri-C’s beloved triceratops mascot during his daily press briefing. He has been wearing ties from different colleges and universities across Ohio while providing updates on the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.  The governor spoke briefly about the College in his... Read More

Consider a ‘Certainty Year’ at a Community College

The Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) today announced the “Year 1 at Home” campaign to remind students of the options available at the state’s community colleges as they contemplate higher education during the COVID-19 outbreak.  Jack Hershey, president and CEO of the OACC, explained the campaign in the following essay.  Behind life and health, COVID-19’s greatest casualty is probably certainty. How much longer will I... Read More

Tri-C Foundation Honors Gloria Moosmann for Distinguished Service

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation Board of Directors awarded its 2020 Heath Oliver Distinguished Director Award to Gloria J. Moosmann in appreciation of her exemplary service to the College and its students.  Moosmann led the Foundation for 16 years while serving as the College’s vice president of development, overseeing a period of unprecedented fundraising growth that continues to benefit Tri-C students.  During her tenure, she helped... Read More

Tri-C Foundation Announces 2020-2021 Leadership Team

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation announced its 2020-2021 leadership team during its annual meeting. Louis G. Joseph, president and CEO of The Brewer-Garrett Company, was appointed chairperson. He has served as a Foundation director since 2001 and received the Foundation’s Heath Oliver Distinguished Director Award in 2017 for his exemplary service to the College. Joseph succeeds John Skory, who led the Foundation over the past year and will continue to... Read More

Tri-C’s Dean of Public Safety Sees Policing at a Crossroads

Escalating numbers of protesters continue to fill streets across the nation, their chants demanding an end to police brutality and changes to community policing following the death of George Floyd. Clayton Harris, dean of public safety at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Tri-C’s police chief, hears the calls for action. The power of the message, he said, promises to spark reform. Harris spoke about the issue June 8 on The Sound of Ideas show on 90.3... Read More

Tri-C Culinary Grad Named an Instagram Must-Follow

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) culinary graduate Ramat Wiley deserves your attention, according to Cleveland Magazine. The publication included Wiley on a list of 20 black women to follow on Instagram after identifying her as one of Cleveland’s most interesting influencers. The story is rooted in the growing #AmplifyMelanatedVoices movement. “These 20 fantastic follows are just a few of the many local black women who take to Instagram to share their passion... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Holly Dufala

#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.  Holly Dufala works at the College’s District Administrative Services building. As supervisor of Hospitality Services and Retail Operations, one of her duties is managing Indians, Cavs and concert parking at the District Garage. Her husband, Marty, is a maintenance mechanic at Tri-C’s Metro... Read More

Tri-C Signs Declaration Addressing Racism

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is among a group of more than 20 Northeast Ohio organizations that have signed a declaration vowing to address racism as a public health crisis. The declaration followed nationwide protests and increased focus on race relations after the May 25 death of George Floyd, a black man whose final words — “I can’t breathe” — came as he was being  restrained by a white police officer in... Read More

Solutions to Social Injustice Must Begin With Civil Conversations

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson recently issued this message to the community about the death of George Floyd and how the College will work to bridge divides and eradicate intolerance, injustice and inequality. On May 25, George Floyd gasped his final words — “I can’t breathe” — while lying handcuffed on the street in Minneapolis with a knee pressed into his neck. This horrific incident adds to a sad... Read More

Tri-C Suspends Fall and Winter Athletics Due to COVID-19

Due to uncertainties created by the COVID-19 outbreak, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is suspending fall and winter athletics to safeguard student-athletes, coaches and the community. The risk of spreading COVID-19 during team activities is simply too great. It would be challenging — if not impossible — to implement the precautions and protocols needed to ensure a safe environment during competition, practices and other aspects of athletics. Tri-C is not... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest: Keeping the Beat

Jazz reveals its spirit and soul through improvisation. The same can be said for this year’s Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. Organizers of the annual festival — now in its 41st year — refused to let the COVID-19 outbreak silence the music that typically brings tens of thousands of people to Playhouse Square every summer. Tri-C JazzFest will make toes tap this year, just in a different way. The show, as they say, must go on. So a virtual... Read More

Tri-C Foundation Expands Student Emergency Fund

Cuyahoga Community College’s mid-March transition to all-online learning created unavoidable challenges for many students, both in school and at home.In the months since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in Ohio, the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation has expanded its funding and services to aid students in need, removing roadblocks so they can continue on the path to their educational goals.A recent Cleveland Jewish News article highlighted some of the steps the Foundation has taken... Read More

Major League Honor: Tri-C Pitcher Named Tribe's Best Hometown Draft Pick

The Cleveland Indians didn’t travel far to scout the player they drafted with the first overall pick in the January 1986 amateur baseball draft. The Tribe selected pitcher Jeff Shaw after watching him take the mound for Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Shaw made it to the big leagues with the Indians in 1990, launching a 12-year career in the majors. Armed with a nasty split-fingered fastball, the right-hander saved 203 games while pitching for five teams. He was... Read More

Creating the ‘College Experience’ in a COVID-19 World

At Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and colleges across the nation, the upcoming fall semester promises to be different than in years past given adjustments forced by the COVID-19 outbreak. What won’t change, though, is Tri-C’s work to make students feel at home in higher education. A recent story by Cleveland Jewish News focused on how classes will resume this fall as the world adapts to limit the spread of COVID-19. Reporter Becky Raspe spoke with... Read More

Tri-C Alumnus Ends Hall of Fame Journalism Career

After more than four decades of reporting in Northeast Ohio, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) alumnus Ken Robinson has ended a career that landed him a spot in the Press Club of Cleveland Hall of Fame. Robinson announced his retirement from WTAM/1100 AM last week. He spent 20 years with the radio news powerhouse, covering the major news of the region and — in his words — interviewing “many interesting and infamous people.” Prior to joining... Read More

Tri-C President Alex Johnson on Leadership During Pandemic

In a March Smart Business Cleveland column, Cuyahoga Community College President Alex Johnson wrote about the differences between change management systems and an integrated model of process improvement.Johnson noted that an ongoing process improvement model, integrated into an organization’s operations, strategies and procedures, is often more effective at sustaining improvement and efficiency than change management systems.In the two months since that column, the rapid change... Read More

Early Success at Tri-C Runs in the Bennett Family

A front page story in the May 28 edition of the Sun Messenger shares a truth from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®): The Bennett sisters are redefining what it means to be “college age.” The article – also found here on cleveland.com – introduces readers to Angel, Amber and Anita Bennett of Richmond Heights. All three enrolled at Tri-C well before being old enough to drive. As a way of introduction: Angel, now 18,... Read More

Bringing an Island Vibe to the North Coast

(Editor’s Note: After temporarily closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, both Irie Jamaican Kitchen locations were reopened as of Friday, May 22. For more information, visit the Irie Jamaican Kitchen website.)Food has been at the center of Omar McKay’s life for as long as he can remember."My father is a chef who now works in London, and even at home as a kid, I remember watching my mom cooking in the kitchen," McKay said. "That is how I developed my passion for food and... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Ormond Brathwaite

#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.  Ormond Brathwaite serves as associate dean of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the Western Campus. He holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the City University of New York. On weekends, you can often find him playing lawn tennis with his favorite opponent ― renowned psychologist Dr. Howard... Read More

The Power of the Tri-C Student Success Story

Donors change lives when they give to the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation — and that’s a fact they often learn about firsthand. Student scholarship recipients at Tri-C write letters thanking donors for their support, said Megan O’Bryan, the foundation’s president. The idea is to show the impact of dollars given to the College. Cleveland Jewish News recently talked with O’Bryan and others in Northeast Ohio about the... Read More

On the Front Lines of COVID-19: Tri-C Student Called an ‘Unsung Hero’

Stacy Howard suits up daily at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center to clean and sanitize rooms housing COVID-19 patients. She understands the dangers, too. That’s why she asked for the assignment. Howard — who’s working at the hospital while studying graphic design at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) — volunteered to clean the patient areas with coronavirus cases to protect one of her co-workers. That colleague, Nedjeljka... Read More

Online Workforce Training Offered Through Tri-C Access Centers

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is offering a free online Workforce Success Seminar this summer to expand community access to education and job training during the COVID-19 outbreak. The course is designed to sharpen skills necessary to succeed in the workplace while providing an introduction to the College and its resources. It is part of the ongoing Tri-C Access Center initiative. The online seminar begins June 8 and runs through the first week of August. Participants... Read More

Tri-C Creative Arts Academy: A Launching Pad for Talent

A dozen students with years of dance, jazz or orchestral training in the Creative Arts Academy at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will take their talents to colleges across the nation to continue their studies. Tri-C’s Creative Arts Academy serves as a preparatory program for pre-college students. It operates on the belief that a vibrant arts curriculum creates a clear pathway to higher education. Students start as young as age 3 and can continue through high... Read More

Tri-C Announces Plans to Address Financial Impact of COVID-19

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced plans to offset the financial impact of COVID-19 on its fiscal year 2021 budget. The College projects a $25 million shortfall over the next year due to the pandemic. This includes decreases in state funding, enrollment and other revenues, as well as approximately $1 million in additional operational expenses resulting from the coronavirus crisis. In response, the College is taking steps to preserve its long-term financial... Read More

Tri-C Student Featured in Online Art Exhibit Reflecting on COVID-19

An online exhibition that examines the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of artists features two works by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Duane L. Dickson. A drawing and painting by Dickson are among more than 100 works currently featured in the Florence O'Donnell Wasmer Virtual Gallery by Ursuline College. The online exhibit ― Self Portraits: Artists Respond to COVID-19 ― runs through May 22. Dickson’s contributions include a drawing... Read More

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

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is launching a session of online classes to empower women in their pursuit of education, training and a career. The five-week program begins the first week of June. Interactive online sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to noon three days a week. One session runs Monday to Wednesday; the other runs Tuesday to Thursday. The noncredit program is free and open to the public. Participants build confidence and... Read More

Tri-C Nursing Graduate Felt ‘A Calling’ to Enter Her New Career

Jill Collins spent 40 hours in labor before doctors performed an emergency C-section to deliver her daughter, Sylvia, in 2016. The baby struggled in the days after, too, leading to a nine-day stay in the NICU. Looking back, Collins calls the experience the most difficult of her life. She made it through, in part, thanks to the nurses at Fairview Hospital. Collins hopes to one day offer the same support to others. The 33-year-old is graduating from Cuyahoga Community College... Read More

Working It Out

Oktay Adatepe felt overwhelmed. A year into his studies at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), he watched as his bank account balance inched closer to zero. His path to a degree seemed to be vanishing. That all changed, however, with the scholarship he earned upon being accepted as a Mandel Scholar at Tri-C’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center. “I could not describe my excitement,” he said. “It gave me a chance to finish my... Read More

Tri-C to Honor Spring Graduates With Virtual Celebration on May 14

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will recognize the academic achievements and determination of nearly 2,500 petitioning graduates this week during a virtual celebration in their honor. Tri-C’s first online ceremony for graduates begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 14. The event will be streamed on the College’s Facebook page, YouTube channel and SmartTV cable broadcast stations. Restrictions on large gatherings due to the COVID-19 outbreak forced the College to... Read More

Learning to Play a Different Keyboard

Brittaney Byers’ skill with the stenotype machine began taking root in a very different place. For most of her life, she trained as a pianist. Lessons that began at age 4 built a momentum that eventually carried her to Cleveland State University to study music. She long envisioned a life centered on fingers dancing across black-and-white keys. But it was not to be. She left CSU after a short time as her life took on a different rhythm. That new beat led to Cuyahoga Community... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Chris Faciana

#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. Chris Faciana is the program manager for Sport and Exercise Studies at the Eastern Campus. He also serves as an advisor for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Alpha Epsilon Eta chapter. You may recognize him (and his toddler son) from a recent Fox 8 segment in which he demonstrated ideas for staying fit while staying... Read More

New Country, New Opportunities

In his native Ghana, Ibrahim Sackey was always the neighborhood IT fix-it guy. It’s how he began learning the tools of the technology trade. “Neighbors would always call me if they had a computer problem because they knew I was into that,” Sackey said. “I really enjoyed it and started educating myself along the way.” But opportunities to further his IT education were much more difficult to come by in his West African homeland. So in 2017, he... Read More

Thrown a Curveball

Ken Lugo saw diamonds in his future as a student at Brunswick High School. He expected to earn his diploma and head to either Bowling Green State University or Ball State University, schools that recruited him to play baseball. Fate had a different plan. Lugo injured his knee during his senior year, dashing his dreams of playing collegiate baseball. At that point, Lugo didn’t even see college in his future. Fast forward 10 years, and the 28-year old Brunswick resident will... Read More

The Sweet Sound of Graduation

Corinne Nicol always wanted to play music. She began tapping piano keys at the age of six. Three years later, while still in elementary school, she discovered her talent for the flute. “I picked it up and really took to it,” Nicol said. “I still played others, but flute was my main instrument.” Fast forward to today, and the 20-year-old is set to graduate from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) with an Associate of Arts degree focused on... Read More

Tri-C Launches Full Tuition Assistance Program

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced a Full Tuition Assistance program to offset academic and workforce training costs for Cuyahoga County residents facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The program will cover tuition for new or returning Tri-C students with financial needs that intensified during the pandemic response. Only Cuyahoga County residents are eligible. The funding can be used toward academic credit courses or workforce training programs.... Read More

Cadets Return to Tri-C Police Academy

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has resumed face-to-face training at its Police Academy seven weeks after suspending on-site instruction amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Cadets returned Monday to Tri-C’s KeyBank Public Safety Training Center at Western Campus. They are the first group to restart classes on campus since the College halted in-person instruction in March. As part of the reopening, Tri-C’s program adopted safe distancing measures and precautions... Read More

Going Green

Tai-Renee King enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in 2017 to complete prerequisites toward a library science degree. Three years later, she’s graduating from the College with an Associate of Applied Science in Plant Science and Landscaping Technology and a certificate in landscape contracting. What changed? “I was always interested in environmental issues, but I never thought to make a career out of it,” said King, 28, of Cleveland.... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Partners With Dominick Farinacci On Virtual Concert Series

Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland is partnering with acclaimed trumpeter Dominick Farinacci to present Songbook Watch Party, a virtual performance space that allows jazz artists around the globe to connect with new audiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The free virtual performances featuring Farinacci and musical guests will be streamed at 7 p.m.  Sundays on platforms such as Zoom, Facebook and YouTube. The next show is set for May 10. Farinacci’s path to becoming an... Read More

Staying the Course

Finish what you started. As Timothy Kelly’s life crumbled around him a few years ago, he reflected on those four words. He heard the message often while taking classes at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). It took on new significance after his mother passed away. “My three-year plan with Tri-C turned into a six-year plan,” Kelly said. “But that’s OK.” Because he did finish what he started. The 56-year-old U.S. Army... Read More

Tri-C and Hiram College Form New Pathway for Honors Students

A new partnership between Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Hiram College creates a seamless and sequential progression of courses for honors students building from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree. The pathway offers students direct acceptance into Hiram’s Eclectic Scholars program upon completion of the Tri-C honors program with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. “This new partnership will ensure that transfer students from Tri-C will... Read More

A Life-Changing Suggestion

Doubt gripped Sedi Rrustemaj as she finished her senior year at Rocky River High School. Despite posting a 4.0 GPA after emigrating from Albania, she didn’t feel ready to enroll at a four-year university. “I didn’t know a lot about how college works here,” she said. “I wasn’t sure what I wanted to study, either, or if I could afford it. So I thought I’d take a year off to figure things out.” That’s... Read More

Helping Students: Tri-C Receives $500,000 Gift From Petros Family

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced a $500,000 gift from Anne-Marie and Sam Petros to help students overcome financial hardships and continue their studies during the COVID-19 outbreak. The Petros Family Student Relief Fund will offer emergency aid and tuition assistance for students enrolled in academic and workforce training programs at Tri-C. It will fill a gap by providing support to students who do not qualify for federal funding. The program begins with the... Read More

Tri-C Partners With Nielsen Company on Wellness Webinars

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is partnering with the Nielsen Company, a global provider of market research and data analytics, on a series of wellness webinars featuring Tri-C Speakers Bureau members. The presentations begin May 6 and continue through the end of June. The College and Nielsen joined on the project given a shared commitment to workplace and community wellness. The company will make the webinars available to its 43,000 employees, but anyone interested in the... Read More

A Grandfather’s Guidance Leads to Graduation

Niyonkuru Ines never considered herself college material while taking classes at St. Martin de Porres High School, located a short walk from her home on Cleveland’s east side. Her grandfather, however, looked at Ines and saw a young woman destined for bigger things. He insisted that she continue her education. Then he paid her tuition at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to make it happen. That investment in the future matures this month, as Ines is set to graduate from... Read More

Tri-C’s James Banks: A Witness to History

Some moments can’t be forgotten. Fifty years after the Kent State University shootings, James Banks remembers watching as members of the Ohio National Guard turned, kneeled and pointed their rifles at students gathered near Taylor Hall. Four students died in the 13 seconds of gunfire that continue to echo through time. Nine were wounded. “I saw the muzzle flashes. ‘Oh, my god,’” Banks, a professor emeritus of history at Cuyahoga Community... Read More

Fitness Focus: Tri-C Recognized for Creating Culture of Wellness on Campuses

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has joined a select list of universities and colleges honored by Exercise is Medicine® for efforts to create a culture of wellness. Tri-C received a silver level designation from the organization for its work promoting a healthier lifestyle through fitness. It was one of 167 institutions honored from around the world. Health and wellness initiatives sponsored by the College’s Sport and Exercise Studies program include the... Read More

Removing Roadblocks to Success

Due to a rare genetic condition called Klinefelter syndrome, Connor House needs to work harder to achieve his goals. “The syndrome has various aspects, but the one that impacts me the most is an auditory processing disorder,” he said. “Basically, if I’m having a long conversation with someone or trying to listen in class for long periods, I might have a more difficult time processing the information.” At Cuyahoga Community College... Read More

A College Graduate at Age 14

Patience framed Amber Bennett’s pursuit of an Associate of Arts degree from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). She slowly picked away at graduation requirements over three years while taking classes fall, spring and summer. “I took my time,” Bennett said of her nine-semester journey. “I really didn’t want to rush things.” Few would share that belief. Bennett is set to become a college graduate at age 14, a few weeks... Read More

Rising to the Challenge

As a student at Strongsville High School, Shahzeb Malik was apprehensive about taking classes at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) — but not for the reasons that you might think. He was worried they would not be challenging enough. That attitude changed quickly, however, during an Introduction to Psychology course on his first day at Western Campus. “When I stepped into that first class, I immediately knew it was going to demand more of me,” Malik... Read More

Tri-C Student Artwork Selected for North American Competition

Five Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students will have their work showcased in 2019-2020 League for Innovation in the Community College Student Art Competition. The 34th annual competition by the League for Innovation highlights the best work by community college students from across North America. Honorees include these Tri-C students: Faith Cogar of Cleveland for her ceramic piece “Panic Room.” Duane L. Dickson of Cleveland Heights for his... Read More

Learning to Make a Difference

The classmate approached Jarusha Weeks, as many do while she’s out and about at Eastern Campus performing her duties as a Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student ambassador. This conversation, though, was different. The student just started talking about the emotional turmoil gripping her life and the difficulties of her day. The encounter spurred Weeks — an aspiring social worker — into action. She formulated a plan that led to the creation of E4,... Read More

Signs of Hope for College Graduates Entering the Job Market

A few months ago, the Class of 2020 expected to graduate and walk into one of the most vibrant job markets on record. Then came the COVID-19 outbreak, business closures and skyrocketing unemployment numbers. So what can college graduates expect? The Sound of Ideas show on 90.3 FM/WCPN examined the issue April 29 during a conversation with Claudia Motiu of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and other leaders from college career development centers. Motiu is the director of employer... Read More

A Healthy Prize: Tri-C Culinary Student Awarded Scholarship

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Gabrielle Shipta recently received the 2020 Culinary Scholarship sponsored by the Cleveland chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI). The chef-to-be plans to put the $2,000 prize toward her Tri-C tuition as she pursues an Associate of Applied Business degree in hospitality management with a focus on culinary arts. Shipta enrolled in Tri-C’s culinary program to build on a bachelor’s... Read More

Tri-C Grad on Arab Americans of Cleveland Leadership Board

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) graduate Jamal Julia “Lello” Boudiab is part of the leadership board of the newly created Arab Americans of Cleveland (AAC) – Young Professionals Network. The AAC recently profiled Boudiab as part of a series of Facebook posts highlighting board members. Boudiab studied graphic design at Tri-C and earned an Associate of Applied Business degree in 2013. She’s currently a licensed real estate agent and... Read More

Tri-C Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Campaign Helps the Homeless

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society members at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) hope to use the strength of their organization to boost COVID-19 relief efforts by the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless. Money earned through a T-shirt sale organized by the honor society’s Alpha Epsilon Eta chapter at Eastern Campus will benefit the nonprofit organization as it works to help Northeast Ohio’s homeless population. The shirts feature the message... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Jennifer Davis

#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 Davis has held various positions over her 20 years at Tri-C. Her cheerful personality and affinity for the adventurous make her the perfect person to serve as student activities director at the Metropolitan Campus. Tell us about the most daring thing you’ve ever done. I went on the trip of a lifetime in July 2019... Read More

Tri-C Students Share Tips to Stay Virtually Engaged

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students have spent the month of April growing acclimated to remote coursework, but that hasn’t suppressed their creativity or appetite for community. Members of the College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapters displayed their leadership by recording videos to share tips on how students can remain engaged in a virtual setting. The videos — which will be posted to the College’s Facebook page April 27... Read More

Tri-C’s Alex Johnson on ‘Cleveland After COVID-19’

What will Cleveland look like when the city emerges on the other side of the coronavirus outbreak? Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson offered his opinion in an essay published in The Plain Dealer and on cleveland.com. The publication launched its “Cleveland After COVID-19” series of essays April 26 to hear from thought leaders within the Greater Cleveland community. In his guest column, Johnson notes the uncertainties created by the... Read More

Tri-C to Students: Stay Focused on Future During Pandemic

“This too shall pass.”The well-known adage always sees renewed popularity in times of hardship. But for students in or soon to enter college, the phrase is truer than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic.Though a sense of uncertainty seems to have permeated every aspect of life over the past six weeks, the crisis will subside at some point — and students who continue to work toward their educational goals will be ahead of the game when it does.It’s... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Teams With Virtual Shows CLE to Support Local Musicians

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced a partnership between Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland and Virtual Shows CLE by Brite Winter to support a series of live online jazz concerts to benefit local musicians. The virtual performances will be streamed free on Facebook Live by Virtual Shows CLE, with the series kicking off with jazz guitarist Dan Wilson at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 26. The launch coincides with Jazz Appreciation Month. “We applaud Virtual Shows CLE and... Read More

Tri-C Professor Reels in Dream of Writing for Field & Stream

In the world of outdoor writers, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) professor Andrew Pegman landed a pretty big fish. Field & Stream recently posted a story written by Pegman about fly-fishing for Lake Erie walleye at night. He said seeing his byline under the renowned publication’s digital masthead fulfilled a lifelong goal. (Click here to read the story.) The associate professor of English is an award-winning outdoor writer whose work reflects his lifelong passion... Read More

Online Learning Program at Tri-C Ranked Among Nation’s Best

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been recognized as one of the nation’s Top 50 community colleges for online learning by College Consensus. Tri-C ranked 25th on the organization’s list of top online programs at two-year schools across the country. Evaluations were based on online degree offerings, user-friendliness of learning platforms and other factors. College Consensus noted that Tri-C’s flexible program allows students “to... Read More

2020 Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland Canceled

Uncertainties created by the COVID-19 outbreak have led to the cancellation of the 41st annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. The event had been scheduled for June 25-27 at Playhouse Square. Too many unknowns regarding the spread of the virus, and when it may subside enough for the state to lift restrictions on large-group activities, forced the decision. There’s hope, however, that the music won’t be completely silenced. Planning is underway to present... Read More

Tri-C Softball Players Reflect on Lost Season

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) softball players Cassandra Fendrick and Breanna Musick expected to be making a charge toward the NJCAA National Championship tournament right about now. Instead, the roommates often play catch while wondering what could have been. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of all NJCAA spring sports, ending what looked to be a promising season for the Triceratops. Tri-C opened with a 10-2 record during their spring break trip. The strong... Read More

Flow of Scholarships Continues from Irrigation Association

For the third consecutive year, a national scholarship program for those pursuing careers in the field of irrigation selected a Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student as one of its honorees. Tri-C’s Tai-Renee King was one of 22 Irrigation Association scholarship recipients from colleges and universities across the nation. The winners come from associate to graduate programs with a focus on irrigation. King, of Cleveland, is a 4.0 GPA student enrolled in... Read More

COVID-19 Response: Tri-C Foundation Committing Resources to Students

Over the past month, Cuyahoga Community College students, faculty and staff have had to make the unprecedented adjustment to a fully online learning format.But as the College has taken substantial safe distancing measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19, it has created an entirely new set of challenges ― many of which pose a threat to keeping students in school and on track to graduate.In a recent WKYC segment, Cuyahoga Community College Foundation President Megan... Read More

Feeding a Need: Tri-C Employees Raise $7,000 for Greater Cleveland Food Bank

Employees at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) have raised nearly $7,000 — and counting — to help the Greater Cleveland Food Bank meet the surge of demand created by the COVID-19 outbreak. The donation grew from the College’s annual Harvest for Hunger campaign, with dollars collected on campus and online. The money raised so far will provide nearly 27,000 meals for those in need. Click here to make a donation and partner with Tri-C to help those in... Read More

Tri-C Working Overtime to Reach Students During COVID-19 Outbreak

How do you keep college students connected to classes and campuses after they become distance learners during a pandemic? Two words: personalized attention. Lots of it, too. Faculty and staff at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) have made nearly 20,000 phone calls to students since the College shifted to remote delivery of classes to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Each call focused on ensuring students made a seamless transition to online learning and services.... Read More

Building Skills to be a Successful Remote Worker

Social distancing feels foreign to those of us who work daily outside the home. Sure, we send emails and talk on the phone regularly ― but there are many ways in which remote work differs from in-person interaction, beyond just physical presence. So what makes a successful remote worker? Corporate College® at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) offers several self-paced online courses that can help you answer that question while strengthening your skills to meet... Read More

Dressed for Success: Costumes Send Positive Messages for Online Class

What to wear to class today? That seemingly simple question brings some interesting answers for Holly Gast, a communications lecturer at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Gast has dug into the Halloween section of her household closets to add extra fun to Fundamentals of Speech Communication lectures since the College shifted to online classes due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Students logging in for their first virtual class found Gast dressed as Good Luck Bear, a fuzzy green Care... Read More

Tri-C Well-Prepared for Online Learning Conversion

Over the past month, the process of moving to an all-online class format been a major undertaking for Cuyahoga Community College.But in an effort to help protect students, faculty and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, the College moved quickly to successfully meet the challenge, working with education technology companies to rapidly expand the reach and capacity of its online learning platforms.In a Wednesday release, Mediasite noted that Tri-C has been “well-prepared to instantly... Read More

Tri-C Student Makes ‘Ear Guards’ for Mask-Wearing Workers

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Paul Blazek starts his 3D printer each morning with one goal in mind: Help those working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Blazek has been making “ear guards” that prevent chafing from the elastic straps that hold face masks in place. Workers in health care and other fields have had the backs of their ears rubbed raw after wearing masks for hours on end. The notched plastic strip made by Blazek wraps around... Read More

COVID-19 Response: Tri-C’s Encore On-the-Go Program Offers Online Classes

Encore 55+ Learning at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will begin offering online classes as the College works to maintain community programs while adapting to challenges created by the COVID-19 outbreak. Encore On-the-Go features virtual sessions three days a week to enrich the minds and lives of those aged 55 and older. Classes begin April 21 and take place every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday through May 29. The 90-minute sessions start at either 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Classes... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Beth Cieslik

Tri-C employees are all about helping students succeed. But have you ever wondered what they do when they’re not at work? Tri-C Famous is a new feature that introduces you to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. For the first installment, I decided to share a little bit about the Tri-C employee I know best: Me! Beth Cieslik is an editorial/SEO specialist in Tri-C’s Integrated Communications department.... Read More

COVID-19 Response: Tri-C Moves All Summer Classes Online

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced that all summer session classes will be held online this year to build upon efforts to halt the COVID-19 outbreak and safeguard the community. The summer shift to online courses reflects Tri-C’s ongoing efforts to adapt to challenges created by the COVID-19 situation while allowing students to continue progressing toward graduation. Summer session represents an opportunity to build momentum toward degrees or... Read More

COVID-19 Response: Tri-C Offers Students Pass/No Pass Grade Option

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has temporarily modified the Pass/No Pass grade option to assist students concerned about maintaining grades for the Spring 2020 semester and Summer 2020 session due to disruptions created by the COVID-19 outbreak. Once students receive their earned semester grade(s), they will have the option to petition for conversion to Pass/No Pass grades. Earned grades of C and higher will be converted to P (pass), while grades of D and lower will be... Read More

COVID-19 Response: CARES Act Provides $5 Million to Help Tri-C Students

The federal government has awarded $5 million to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to provide direct emergency grants to students whose lives and education have been disrupted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The funding is available through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act provides nearly $14 billion to support postsecondary students and institutions across the... Read More

COVID-19 Response: Tri-C Announces Changes to Spring Commencement

Given restrictions on large public gatherings due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will honor spring graduates May 14 with a virtual commencement ceremony. In addition, the College plans to gather spring graduates for a traditional commencement celebration in December so that they can experience the excitement and emotion of a formal cap-and-gown event. Tri-C President Alex Johnson announced the two-part plan in an email and video sent this afternoon to... Read More

Tri-C Loaning Ventilators to Hospitals to Aid COVID-19 Treatment

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will loan eight ventilators to Northeast Ohio hospitals to help treat the growing surge of COVID-19 patients struggling to breathe. The devices will be distributed for use in intensive care units at Cleveland Clinic, The MetroHealth System, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center and University Hospitals. The donation answers a statewide call for equipment issued by Gov. Mike DeWine. An additional six College-owned ventilators, which are older, may be... Read More

Jazz Journalists Association Honors Tri-C JazzFest Director

Terri Pontremoli stands among the nation’s “Jazz Heroes” for her tireless devotion to the musical genre and impactful work with Tri-C JazzFest at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The Jazz Journalists Association selected Pontremoli as one of 27 honorees for its 2020 Jazz Heroes class. The organization defines those recognized as “activists, advocates, altruists, aiders and abettors of jazz.” Each was nominated from within their... Read More

Tri-C’s Yudai Yamamoto Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Yudai Yamamoto of Woodmere was one of nine students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools. The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Sixty-eight students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding records. Tri-C had more students named... Read More

4/8 UPDATE: Tri-C Response to COVID-19

Communication is essential as Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) works to limit the spread of COVID-19. The following information was shared with Tri-C students, faculty and staff in an email Wednesday, April 8. Two more members of the Tri-C family ― an Eastern Campus student and a Western Campus security officer ― have tested positive for COVID-19. Both were last on-site on Tuesday, March 10, during spring break week when no classes were scheduled. The student... Read More

Tri-C Computer Distributions Connect Students to Online Classes

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) continues to help students across the digital divide following Tri-C’s shift to online instruction due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The College has distributed nearly 300 computers to students over the past two weeks to remove technological obstacles to online learning. That total will grow to more than 450 by the end of this week. Donations to the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation have made it possible to provide the computers at no... Read More

Tri-C’s Samantha Stauffer Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Samantha Stauffer of North Olmsted was one of nine students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools. The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Sixty-eight students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding records. Tri-C had more... Read More

Tri-C a Leader in “New Collar” Job Training

As technology continues to change the American business landscape, new career fields are developing. Along with that comes the creation of new job roles ― what some business experts refer to as “new collar” jobs.It’s created a wide range of opportunities for those looking to enter the workforce or change careers later in life. But with that comes a need for new training. Cuyahoga Community College is among the schools answering that need.Tri-C has... Read More

Tri-C Quarantine Tips: Working Out With Household Items

The simplest of household items can help you stay in shape while staying at home. A water-filled jug serves as the main piece of equipment in an online workout posted by Chris Faciana, manager of the Sport and Exercise Studies program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The weighted jug essentially serves as a convenient and low-cost substitute for a kettlebell in a series of exercises focused on strength, flexibility and cardiovascular training. Faciana emphasizes that you... Read More

Tri-C’s Andrea Searcy Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Andrea Searcy of Cleveland was one of nine students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools. The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Sixty-eight students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding records. Tri-C had more students named... Read More

Tri-C Director Discusses Transition to Online Learning

In early March, it became apparent to Tom Kemp that things were going to change in a hurry.The COVID-19 pandemic sweeping through Asia and Europe would soon arrive in the United States, and Cuyahoga Community College had to be prepared for a possible physical distancing scenario that could move many, if not all, classes to an online format.Kemp, Tri-C’s executive director of online learning and academic technology, assembled his team for a meeting on March 3 to discuss the... Read More

Work-From-Home Arrangement Is for the Birds

Mr. Giggles lives up to his name. Count that among the many lessons learned by Donna Imhoff — president of Western Campus at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) — after bringing her work home during the COVID-19 outbreak. With the campus off-limits as the College does its part to slow the spread of the virus, Imhoff is bird-sitting four ring-necked doves usually cared for by students in Tri-C’s Veterinary Technology program. Her houseguests include... Read More

Tri-C’s Matthew Phillips Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Matthew Phillips of North Ridgeville was one of nine students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools. The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Sixty-eight students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding records. Tri-C had more... Read More

4/3 UPDATE: Tri-C Response to COVID-19

Adjustments to programs and services are expected to continue as Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) evaluates new information while working to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Tri-C asks for understanding as guidelines shift. The following information was shared with Tri-C students, faculty and staff in an email Friday, April 3. Given expectations that the COVID-19 outbreak will not reach its peak in Ohio for several more weeks, College leadership has been... Read More

Metro Campus Empties Food Pantry to Help Community

Items on stocked shelves at the Metropolitan Campus food pantry found no takers with student services suspended at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) sites because of the COVID-19 outbreak. So the College took the food and supplies into the community to meet growing needs. Metro Campus delivered its food pantry items to the Friendly Inn Settlement, a social service agency a mile east of campus that focuses on the Central and Fairfax neighborhoods of Cleveland. “The need... Read More

Tri-C’s Jamillah Murdock Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Jamillah Murdock of University Heights was one of nine students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools. The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Sixty-eight students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding records. Tri-C had more... Read More

Tri-C’s Shahzeb Malik Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Shahzeb Malik of Strongsville was one of nine students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools. The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Sixty-eight students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding records. Tri-C had more students... Read More

Tri-C’s Macon Hoover Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Macon Hoover of Brunswick was one of nine students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools. The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Sixty-eight students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding records. Tri-C had more students named... Read More

Tri-C Police Academy Moves Forward With Online Training

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has moved a portion of its Police Academy training online after becoming the first Ohio program approved for remote instruction during the COVID-19 outbreak. Sixteen topics within the academy’s state-guided curriculum can be covered through online lectures, said Jamie Tavano, interim director of the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center at Tri-C. Online lectures began this week. The topics cover about 50 hours of instruction —... Read More

Tri-C’s Joseph Dzingeleski Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Joseph Dzingeleski of Lakewood was one of nine students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools. The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Sixty-eight students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding records. Tri-C had more students... Read More

4/1 UPDATE: Tri-C Response to COVID-19

Communication is essential as Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) works to limit the spread of COVID-19. The following information was shared with Tri-C students, faculty and staff in an email Wednesday, April 1. Despite our many precautions and preparations, it was inevitable that the coronavirus would eventually touch the Tri-C community. We recently learned that four Cuyahoga Community College students tested positive for COVID-19. These are the first confirmed cases directly... Read More

OCCAC All-Decade Baseball Team Includes Five Tri-C Players

A quintet of Cuyahoga Community College baseball players have been named among the OCCAC’s best of the 2010s.Tuesday, the conference released its All-Decade Baseball Team, studded with Tri-C players from throughout past 10 years. They are: Brock Begue (pitcher), a 2019 First-Team All-American and 2018 Third-Team All-American. Begue is the only two-time All-American on the team. As a freshman in 2018, Begue posted an 11-1 record with a 2.07 ERA and 94 strikeouts. As a... Read More

Tri-C’s Oktay Adatepe Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Oktay Adatepe of Woodmere was one of nine students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools. The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Sixty-eight students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding records. Tri-C had more students named... Read More

Nine Tri-C Students Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Nine students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) were named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools. The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Sixty-eight students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding records. Tri-C had more students named All-Ohio than any other... Read More

Positive Image: Tri-C Honored for Marketing and PR Work

The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations awarded Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) two 2019 Paragon Awards, which recognize excellence in communications at two-year colleges. The national honors for the College’s Integrated Communications department included: A Gold Award in novelty advertising for a “Hover to Discover” webcam cover and handout designed to raise awareness about cybersecurity. A Bronze Award in long-form writing for... Read More

Tri-C Culinary Program Serving Up Cooking Videos

There’s a meal hiding in your kitchen if you know where to look. Chef Ky-Wai Wong — a culinary professor at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) — recently posted an online video on making egg salad. (Click here to view or visit the Tri-C Hospitality Management Facebook page.) Working out of his home kitchen, Wong offers step-by-step instructions to create the perfect egg salad. “It’s so delicious, you can eat it out of the... Read More

Tri-C Grad Still Fighting to Reach the Olympics

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) graduate Morelle McCane knows how to take a punch — even when it’s delivered to her Olympic dreams by a pandemic sweeping the globe. The COVID-19 virus forced a one-year delay of the Summer Olympics originally scheduled to begin July 23 in Tokyo. McCane was headed to the games as an alternate for Team USA Boxing. She’s now back in Cleveland and training for next year. WOIO/19 News sports director Tony Zarrella talked... Read More

COVID-19 Response: A List of Community Resources for Those in Need

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has compiled an online list of community organizations offering support for students and others struggling to meet needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The growing list includes links to organizations providing assistance with lost wages, food, child care, internet service, medical issues and other needs. Click here to access the list. The resource guide is part of a College website — tri-c.edu/coronavirus — devoted to... Read More

Hearn Learning to Build a Better Company at 10KSB

If you’re in business for 74 years, you’re doing a lot of things right. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find new ways to improve.That’s one of the reasons Tom Hearn decided to enroll in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Cuyahoga Community College in 2015.Hearn is the third-generation owner and general manager of Hearn Plumbing, Heating & Air in Madison, Ohio. He runs the business along with his wife, Dennielle,... Read More

3/27 UPDATE: Tri-C Response to COVID-19

Adjustments to programs and services are expected to continue as Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) evaluates new information while working to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Tri-C asks for understanding as guidelines shift. Here is information for Friday, March 27. PROCESS UPON RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF EMPLOYEE CONTRACTING COVID-19 Employees should adhere to the following guidance upon learning that they have contracted the coronavirus or come in direct contact with... Read More

Tri-C Distributes Nearly 150 Computers to Students

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) distributed nearly 150 computers to students this week to help them continue their studies as Tri-C shifts to online instruction following the COVID-19 outbreak. The computers were handed out during a drive-up process at Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland and Western Campus in Parma. Students pre-registered for the computers and had to meet income guidelines to qualify. The Cuyahoga Community College Foundation covered the cost of the computers.... Read More

Tri-C Making an Impact in Clark-Fulton Neighborhood

Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood has become, in some ways, a forgotten part of the city’s west side. To the north are Tremont and Ohio City, neighborhoods that have succeeded in reshaping their image as a destination for restaurants, arts and shopping. To the south is Old Brooklyn and the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, a year-round regional tourist attraction. In the middle of it all, Clark-Fulton has been struggling to recover economically and develop a new identity of... Read More

How Will the COVID-19 Response Affect Community College Students?

Efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) upended classes at community colleges across the nation this month, stoking worries about the academic progress of millions of students. A recent story posted by EdSurge examined the issue while talking to educational experts such as Mary Hovanec of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The article focused on four areas of concern: possible disruptions to student academic progress delays in the training of health care... Read More

Tri-C's Linda Lanier Helps Students Cultivate Success

Linda Lanier loves people. It’s evident in her welcoming smile; in the way she talks about students she has counseled, even years later. Students whose names she never forgets, whose faces appear in graduation photos tacked proudly to her office wall. Her seemingly effortless ability to connect with others is what led Lanier, a former bank teller, to become a licensed social worker and counselor. What many don’t realize is that, like many of her students, she needed help... Read More

Tri-C Expands Student Emergency Fund Availability

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) created its Student Emergency Fund for times like these. Students can receive up to $450 from the fund in times of need. Typically, students are allowed one award per year from the Emergency Fund. But given financial distresses stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the College will allow a second award this academic year. Tri-C’s Student Emergency Fund helps students overcome unforeseen financial challenges with the... Read More

Tri-C President Alex Johnson on Organizational Development

Organizational development strategies are key to attaining and maintaining growth in any business — be it a college, public enterprise, private entity or nonprofit.In a recent Smart Business Cleveland column, Cuyahoga Community College President Alex Johnson outlined two approaches to development: change management and continuous improvement.In recent years, organizational leaders have preferred the structured approach of change management. It’s system-driven and heavily... Read More

Tri-C's Adam Smith: Answering a New Call of Duty

Standing atop a mountain outcrop in the Uruzgan province of Afghanistan, the unmistakable hiss of danger stabbed at U.S. Army Sgt. Adam Smith’s senses. He barely had time to move before the incoming warhead arrived. The concussive blast from the explosion launched Smith into the rocks below. He shredded both elbows and busted multiple body parts while slamming back to the ground. That day in 2014 ended his military career. It also made him realize what it means to need... Read More

Fighting COVID-19: Tri-C Donates Medical Supplies to Health Professionals

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today donated hundreds of boxes of respiratory masks, gloves and other protective equipment to health professionals working on the front lines of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The desperately needed supplies came from academic programs across the College. The protective gear was intended for use in hands-on instruction at Tri-C. Those classes, however, are not in session given a shift to remote instruction to limit the spread of... Read More

Tri-C Working With PCs for People to Provide Computers for Students

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is teaming with PCs for People to provide computers to students so they can continue their studies as Tri-C shifts to online delivery of many classes following the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. To be eligible, a student must live in a household with an income below the 200% poverty level or be enrolled in an income-based government assistance program. Federal Pell Grant recipients would qualify. Students can apply for a computer through PCs... Read More

3/23 UPDATE: Tri-C Response to COVID-19

Adjustments to programs and services are expected to continue as Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) evaluates new information while working to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Tri-C asks for understanding as guidelines shift. Here is information for Monday, March 23. Yesterday, Gov. Mike DeWine issued a statewide stay-at-home order to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). As part of our ongoing commitment to protect the well-being of our students, faculty... Read More

3/18 UPDATE: Tri-C Response to COVID-19

Adjustments to programs and services are expected to continue as Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) evaluates new information while working to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Tri-C asks for understanding as guidelines shift. Here is information for Wednesday, March 18. Beginning today and continuing through the end of April, only staff required to meet on-campus student needs and maintain critical areas of operation will be on-site. The remainder of employees... Read More

Tri-C Students Named National Coca-Cola Scholars

Two Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students have been named 2020 Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholars, joining a select group of academic high achievers from across the nation. Shahzeb Malik earned Silver Scholar honors, while Joey Dzingeleski was recognized as a Bronze Scholar. Both are members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapters at Tri-C campuses. Malik is a senior from Strongsville High School who attends Tri-C through the state’s College Credit Plus program, a... Read More

Tri-C Student Honored as National Coca-Cola Scholar

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Joey Dzingeleski has been named a 2020 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar, joining a select group of academic high achievers from across the nation. Dzingeleski, of Lakewood, graduated from Tri-C with honors in December while earning an Associate of Arts degree. His grades earned him membership in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50... Read More

Tri-C Student Named a National Coca-Cola Scholar

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Shahzeb Malik has been named a 2020 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar, joining a select group of students from across the nation. The senior from Strongsville High School attends Tri-C through the state’s College Credit Plus program, a dual enrollment system that allows teens to earn college credits while meeting high school graduation requirements. Malik is set to graduate from Tri-C in May with both an Associate of Arts... Read More

Dayvione Briggs: A Tri-C Track Record-Setter

Dayvione Briggs made the most of the season’s lone track meet for Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) before the NJCAA shut down competitions to slow the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The freshman from Cleveland Heights set a Tri-C record in the 400-meter hurdles while winning the event at the Coastal Carolina Invitational in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The meet took place March 13-14. Briggs ran a 1:06.13 to break the previous school mark of 1:07.58 set by Sara... Read More

3/16 UPDATE: Tri-C Response to COVID-19

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced another significant step to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) while continuing to deliver services to students and the community. Beginning Wednesday (March 18) through the end of April, only staff required to meet on-campus student needs and maintain critical areas of operation will be on-site. The remainder of employees will work remotely during that time. Precautions and safe distancing accommodations will be made... Read More

Ariane Kirkpatrick Builds Confidence Through 10KSB

Ariane Kirkpatrick started off the way a lot of small-business owners start off: She found her way into an industry — in this case, construction — she liked the work, and things progressed from there.Kirkpatrick, who founded The AKA Team in 2009, started off working in the business, performing the day-to-day tasks necessary for her company to function. But like so many others, she gradually realized she needed to work on the business.“When we first started, it... Read More

Tri-C Donates 60 Pounds of Unused Food to Stone Soup CLE

Like all large organizations in the area, Cuyahoga Community College is being proactive in preventing the spread of COVID-19 by canceling large gatherings and events. Among them was the Support Staff Conference, an annual two-day event for College employees.The event, scheduled for March 11-12, was canceled early last week. However, the cancellation meant nearly 60 pounds of food would go unused, including meat, fruit and vegetables.Tri-C is making sure the food finds a home through Stone... Read More

Information Bulletin: Tri-C Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The following message was sent from Tri-C President Alex Johnson to Tri-C students, faculty and staff. On March 9, public health officials confirmed three cases of COVID-19 in Cuyahoga County. In response, Gov. Mike DeWine declared a State of Emergency in Ohio, an action that allows state departments and agencies to better coordinate their responses and access federal resources. Yesterday, further recommendations were issued for higher education that include transitioning in-person... Read More

Scholarship Fundraiser Feeds a Need for Tri-C Culinary Students

The Small Bites, Big Dreams scholarship fundraiser at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) filled more than stomachs. It filled a major need for students. The March 5 event at the Metropolitan Campus Center raised more than $50,000 for Tri-C Hospitality Management students. The gathering was hosted by the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation. More than 50 culinary students worked side by side with some of the city’s top chefs at the event, preparing delectable dishes for... Read More

Emergency Alert: Newest ‘Tri-C Times’ Explores Simulated Scenario Village

Emergencies are a welcome part of daily life at Simulated Scenario Village at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The cover story for the Spring 2020 edition of Tri-C Times magazine focuses on the newest addition to the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center at Western Campus. The village offers the potential to stage simulations of real-life events that first responders may encounter. The facility — which drew inspiration from the FBI’s training complex in... Read More

Three Tri-C Women’s Basketball Players Earn OCCAC Awards

A trio of Triceratops women’s basketball players have garnered OCCAC honors for the just-completed 2019-2020 season.Freshman guard Kayla Young took home a pair of awards, named to the All-OCCAC Second Team and All-Freshman Team. Young led the Triceratops in scoring at 13.1 points per game and was second in rebounds at 7.1 per game.Sophomore guard Ja’Lynn Starks and freshman center Chy’rah Smith-Isom both earned All-OCCAC honorable mentions. Starks averaged 9.7... Read More

Triceratops Men’s Basketball Nets Pair of First-Team OCCAC Honors

The Tri-C Triceratops are well represented in the OCCAC men’s basketball awards for the 2019-2020 season.Sophomores James Graham and Dorian Crutcher were both named to the OCCAC First Team, with Graham taking home second runner-up honors for OCCAC Player of the Year.Graham and Crutcher were also named to the Division II All-District Team.Graham, a forward/center, led the team in scoring at 16.3 points per game and was second in rebounds at 7.3 per game. Crutcher, a wing, was the... Read More

Tri-C Examines Sustainable Development Practices in Coastal Communities

The concept of sustainable development that balances economic growth with environmental impact will be the focus of an upcoming program at the Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). This topic is the focus of the latest “Learning for Life” lecture series program at the campus. The free program takes place March 25. The discussion will be led by Joe Lucente, an associate professor and extension educator with Ohio Sea Grant. The group works with... Read More

Looking to Avoid Debt? Consider Community Colleges

Attending college is the first major financial decision most people face in their adult lives. It’s a decision with potentially tens of thousands of dollars hanging in the balance — money that they could still be paying off years after graduation in the form of student debt.With that in mind, parents of high school students are becoming more proactive about reducing or eliminating debt once their kids take off for college.Your Teen magazine recently offered tips on student... Read More

Tri-C Technology Student Earns National Honor

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Ibrahim Sackey has been named a Student Technology Champion by the League for Innovation in the Community College. Sackey recently received one of the League for Innovation’s three Terry O’Banion Student Technology Awards, which are given to community college students with a talent and passion for technology. The first-generation college student is set to graduate from Tri-C this spring with an Associate of Applied... Read More

The Winning Continues as Tri-C Basketball Player Claims Conference Honor

Another week of winning meant another week of awards for the men’s basketball team at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) as it closed out the regular season. Tyrek Battle-Holley earned Division II Player of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for games played Feb. 24-March 1 after leading the Triceratops to their 10th consecutive victory. The guard scored 23 points while hitting on seven of eight shot attempts, including 2-3 from the... Read More

Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland Selects Tri-C Student as 2020 Youth of the Year

Jayla VanHorn hopes to one day report the news. At the moment, though, the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student is making headlines. The 17-year-old from Cleveland was recently named the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland’s 2020 Youth of the Year. The senior at Cleveland’s Horizon Science Academy attends Tri-C through the state’s College Credit Plus dual enrollment program. As Youth of the Year, VanHorn will receive a $5,000 scholarship from... Read More

Tri-C Grad Delivers Keynote at Youth Symposium

Learning never ends.That was the prevailing message Cuyahoga Community College graduate Kevin Jones delivered to nearly 300 high school students attending the 2020 Northeast Ohio Conflict Resolution Youth Symposium, held at the College’s Metropolitan Campus in February.Jones spearheaded the event’s keynote address — a panel that included fellow Tri-C graduate Winchell Grant and local entrepreneur Dawud Hamzah.“I thought it would be more useful to do a... Read More

Tri-C Film Academy’s “The Simple Path” Selected for Cleveland International Film Festival

The Simple Path — a short film created by the Film Academy at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) — will be screened during the 44th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF). The film will be shown at 9:35 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Tower City Cinemas, located within Tower City Center at 230 W. Huron Road. The Simple Path follows the decision-making of Nevaeh, an elder care nurse who struggles emotionally when one of her long-term patients loses the ability... Read More

Tri-C, Karamu House Partnership Produces Program for Young Filmmakers

Aspiring young filmmakers can make movie magic during a new seven-week summer arts program offered through Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Karamu House. The course is part of the Karamu Arts Academy 2020 Summer Arts Intensive for students entering grades seven through 12. Sessions run June 1 to July 17 at Karamu House, located at 2355 E. 89th St. in Cleveland. Students will be introduced to various aspects of filmmaking, including film composition and storyboarding;... Read More

National Stage: Tri-C Indoor Track Athletes Head to NJCAA Championships

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) women’s track team qualified two individual student-athletes and a relay team to this week’s NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Virginia. Individuals representing the Triceratops will be: Dayvione Briggs: Triple jump The freshman from Cleveland Heights enters the championships ranked 11th in the nation in the triple jump. She won the Region XII title in the event in February. Claudia Mendek: 5,000-meter... Read More

Tri-C Awarded State Funding to Strengthen Manufacturing Program

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will be able to purchase high-tech training equipment for a smart manufacturing lab thanks to funding approved by the Ohio Controlling Board. The state awarded Tri-C nearly $265,000 to outfit a machining training center that will serve as the lab’s centerpiece. Planned equipment for the lab includes robotic machine-tending devices and hydraulic and pneumatic systems with solenoids and electronic controls. The funding will help College... Read More

‘Tri-C High School Rock Off’ Finalists Visit College’s Recording Studio

Performing in front of cheering crowds at the Tri-C High School Rock Off stands as a highlight for young musicians who take the stage after reaching the Final Exam portion of the annual competition. So does walking into a quiet recording studio at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Bands that reach the Tri-C High School Rock Off finals earn the opportunity to cut a track in the world-class studio housed at the Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts at Tri-C’s... Read More

Triceratops Basketball Player Claims Second ‘OCCAC Player of the Week’ Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) basketball player James Graham earned Division II Player of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for his performance Feb. 17-24. Graham put up a pair of dominating performances while lifting the Triceratops to a pair of conference victories. The wing player averaged 20.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, four blocks and four assists in the wins. This is Graham’s second Player of the Week award this season. He ranks... Read More

Tri-C Basketball All-Americans Earn OCCAC All-Decade Honors

Two basketball All-Americans from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) earned spots on the 2010s All-Decade Team announced by the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference. Tri-C’s Quintin Dove and James Anderson Jr. — both graduates of the College who earned scholarships to play and study at four-year schools — joined 19 other conference players on the team. Dove was named a first-team NJCAA All-American in 2018 after leading Tri-C to a 32-2 record... Read More

Positive Diagnosis: Tri-C Close to Hiring Health Care Leader

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) expects to choose an executive director by the end of March for a new initiative building workforce talent pipelines for the region’s hospitals and health care systems, Crain’s Cleveland Business reports. The upcoming hire follows Tri-C’s selection as intermediary for the Workforce Connect Healthcare Sector Partnership. Workforce Connect is a public-private partnership dedicated to addressing a regional skills gap in... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Seeks Volunteers for June Festival Weekend

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is looking for energetic and passionate music lovers to volunteer at the 41st annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. The College is accepting applications online at www.tri-c.edu/JazzVolunteer through Friday, March 27. The online form asks for basic information to align the skills of the individual with the tasks at hand. Volunteer responsibilities include everything from distributing materials and working backstage to assisting... Read More

Tri-C to Host Cleveland’s MC2 STEM High School

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will soon be home to the 10th grade class of Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s MC2 STEM High School, which offers students a rigorous education through an embedded campus model. Beginning in July, approximately 100 CMSD students will attend MC2 classes at Tri-C’s Manufacturing Technology Center, located along Woodland Avenue adjacent to the Metropolitan Campus. The College and district announced the partnership... Read More

Grant from Cleveland Foundation Expands Tri-C Arts Programs in Cleveland

The Cleveland Foundation has awarded a $200,000 grant to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to expand access to arts mastery education programs in the community. The recently announced grant builds on previous support for Tri-C’s Dance Mastery and Vocal Arts Mastery programs for the city’s youth. It also funds a dance gala — Soar — that brings more than 100 students onto the stage at Playhouse Square. Soar will take place at 7:30 p.m.... Read More

Better for Veterans: Tri-C Earns 11th Consecutive ‘Military Friendly’ Designation

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has earned its 11th consecutive Military Friendly® School designation in recognition of its commitment to serving veterans and active military students, as well as their families. Tri-C was designated as a Top 10 school for the third consecutive year. Institutions were evaluated using both public data sources and survey responses. More than 8,800 schools were eligible; only 625 received a Military Friendly designation. The full list of... Read More

Tri-C Wellness Week: Discover a Healthier You

Take a step toward a healthier lifestyle with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) by attending Wellness Week events March 2-5 at Metropolitan Campus. A variety of free activities for students and the community will take place daily. The schedule features events and workshops focused on mental health, physical health, nutrition and healthy eating, and overall personal wellness. Highlights of the week include: Fitness screenings, cooking demonstrations and other activities from 9... Read More

Tri-C Hosts ‘Women of Faith’ Panel Discussion

Join a discussion on the role of religion and faith in women’s lives during an upcoming program at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The free program will take place noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, in room 201 of the Metropolitan Campus Center, located along East 30th Street just south of Community College Avenue. The conversation will focus on diversity, gender and inclusion in religion in the 21st century. Panelists include the the Rev.... Read More

Tri-C’s Nuts and Bolts Academy: A Summer Camp ‘Hidden Gem’

Remember summer camp popsicle-stick projects? Well, let’s just say creative craft time has evolved a bit with the Nuts and Bolts Academy offered through Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Summer camp programs offered through the academy allow youth to use state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to design and create objects born in their imagination. Projects have included cornhole boards, vases and even guitars. A story in the February edition of Cleveland Magazine... Read More

Tri-C Claims Fifth Consecutive NJCAA Regional Indoor Track Championship

Dayvione Briggs won four individual titles and anchored a first-place relay team to power the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) women’s track team to its fifth consecutive indoor track regional championship. Briggs took top honors in the long jump and triple jump before moving to the track and winning the 60-meter hurdles and 400-meter dash. The Cleveland Heights native also ran the last leg of the winning 4x400-meter relay team. Other Triceratops climbing to the top of... Read More

Tri-C President Alex Johnson Co-Chairs Cleveland Heritage Medal Committee

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson is serving as co-chair of the 2020 Cleveland Heritage Medal Committee, which recognizes those who have made meritorious contributions to Cleveland and its citizens. The Cleveland Heritage Medal was established in 2016 as the highest civilian award in Greater Cleveland. Modeled after the Presidential Medal of Freedom, it honors individuals representing the core values of service to others, teamwork, courage, respect, and... Read More

‘Community College Daily’ Highlights Tri-C’s Work With Faith Institutions

Many two-year schools across the nation are building partnerships with faith institutions to connect with predominantly African American neighborhoods, according to a recent story by Community College Daily. The article highlighted outreach efforts at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), including the Tri-C Access Center opened last year in cooperation with Cleveland’s Olivet Institutional Baptist Church. The story also mentioned the College’s Interfaith... Read More

Tri-C Gallery East Exhibition Explores Social Justice

Using art to explore concepts of social justice is the focus of an exhibition on view Feb. 27-March 19 at the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The free exhibition — which features more than 100 pieces of artwork in various mediums — will take place at Gallery East in the Education Center. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The 20th annual Art and Healing Exhibition is presented by Tri-C’s Creative... Read More

Tri-C Scholarship Event Showcases Culinary Stars of Today and Tomorrow

More than a dozen of Cleveland’s top chefs will join together to feed the tuition needs of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) culinary students during the upcoming Small Bites, Big Dreams scholarship fundraiser. The bring-your-appetite event takes place 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus Center in Cleveland. The gathering is hosted by the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation. Attendees will dine on dishes prepared by the celebrated... Read More

Tri-C Program Offers Personal Finance Tips

Learn how to better manage your money during an upcoming dollars-and-cents discussion at the Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The topic is the focus of the latest “Learning for Life” lecture series event at the campus. The free program — titled Financial Literacy: A Guide to Personal Finance — takes place Wednesday, Feb. 26. The discussion will be led by Johnie L. Reed, an assistant professor of business at Tri-C who... Read More

Panel Explores Civility and Discourse on College Campuses

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson will be part of a discussion on civility and discourse on college campuses Feb. 26 at Tri-C’s Corporate College® East in Warrensville Heights. The event is hosted by the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Aside from Johnson, panelists will include Harlan Sands, president of Cleveland State University; and Barbara Snyder, president of Case Western Reserve University. Federation Board Chair J. David Heller... Read More

Where Futures Began: Gallery West Showcases Artists with Tri-C Roots

The talent of eight Northeast Ohio artists who built their skills at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will be highlighted during a monthlong exhibit at Western Campus. Where Futures Began opens Monday, Feb. 24, and will be on view through March 26 at Gallery West, located on the second floor of the campus library. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. An opening reception will take place 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Seeks Bands for Outdoor Stage Performances

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) wants to put Northeast Ohio musicians in the spotlight at this summer’s Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. An online application opened today for bands wanting to play the festival’s outdoor Strassman Insurance Stage. Sixteen acts will be selected to entertain JazzFest crowds between 3 p.m. and midnight June 26-27, the Friday and Saturday of festival weekend at Playhouse Square. Applications will be accepted at... Read More

Demand is Increasing for Biomedical Engineering Techs

Biomedical engineering technicians perform a critical role in health care, ensuring medical equipment is safe, operational and properly maintained. Yet, many people aren’t even aware the position exists – or that there is a large need for new biomedical engineering techs to enter the field. Dan Pack, an associate professor at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), recently spoke with Smart Business Cleveland about the integral role of biomedical engineering techs,... Read More

Cuyahoga Counts: Tri-C President Emeritus Co-Chairs 2020 Census Effort

Attention Cuyahoga County residents: Not being counted during the U.S. Census could really cost your community. That’s the message being delivered by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Emeritus Jerry Sue Thornton and County Executive Armond Budish, co-chairs of the 2020 Census Count in Cuyahoga. The Census takes place every 10 years to count every person in the United States. Among other things, the results help direct more than $675 billion in federal funding... Read More

A Rare Sighting at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus

An unexpected visitor at the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) caught the watchful eyes of local birders. A Greater White-fronted Goose with apparent navigational issues has been spotted mingling with Canada geese at the Highland Hills campus. The species is most commonly found west of the Mississippi River, with a range from northern Alaska to southern Mexico. A Plain Dealer story on oddball birds popping up in Northeast Ohio this winter highlighted the... Read More

Lineup Announced for 41st Annual Tri-C JazzFest

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced the lineup of ticketed concerts for the 41st annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, June 25-27 at Playhouse Square. The 2020 festival features nine ticketed concerts in Playhouse Square’s historic theaters, with a lineup that recognizes both the roots of jazz and the forward thinkers in music today. Festival highlights include a tribute to the late, great Charlie Parker; decades of soul from a cappella... Read More

Tri-C’s Andrew Pegman Recognized with National Faculty Award

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) will present one of its Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty awards to Andrew Pegman, an associate professor of English at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The honor recognizes individuals who make a difference in the classroom and go above and beyond what is required to ensure that students find academic achievement. Award winners will be recognized during a ceremony at the AACC’s 100th annual... Read More

Tri-C Cross Country Team Honored for Academic Accomplishments

Members of the women’s cross country team at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) aren’t just fast runners. They’re fast learners, too. As a team, Tri-C posted a 3.816 GPA — the third-highest in the nation among NJCAA Division I schools. Six Triceratops earned Scholar All-American honors from the NJCAA Cross Country Coaches Association for fall semester. The classroom standouts included Samantha Agresta of Middleburg Heights, Claudia Mendek of... Read More

Tri-C’s Online Learning Program Ranked Among Nation’s Best

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Best Online Community Colleges” by Intelligent.com, with special mention given to its Lean Six Sigma certification programs. Tri-C ranked 30th in Intelligent.com’s list of top online programs at two-year schools across the country. Evaluations were based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation and post-graduate employment. Nearly 300 programs were... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Panel Discussion on Cultural Identity

Do cultural identities matter? If so, why? The potential effect of bloodline, upbringing, gender and orientation on individual identities will be examined during an upcoming program at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) The discussion begins at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, in the Campus Center, located along East 30th Street just south of Community College Avenue. Panelists include Hervé Koubi, director and choreographer of the all-male French... Read More

Triceratops Basketball Player Selected as ‘OCCAC Player of the Week’

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) basketball player Tyrek Battle-Holley earned Division II Player of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for his performance Jan. 27-Feb. 2. Anderson led a lock-down Triceratops defense that held two conference rivals — Terra State and Clark State — to a combined 99 points. Tri-C won both games to climb to fifth in the OCCAC standings. The guard averaged 12.5 points in the two games. He also... Read More

Tri-C Program Examines Cultures Through Historical Objects

Examine objects representing different cultures through time in the latest “Learning for Life” lecture series program presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) at Westshore Campus. The hands-on presentation focuses on the original purposes of nine historical items and the meanings they may have held. It is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s “Art to Go” program. The interactive session will allow participants to handle... Read More

Tri-C to Host Campus Visits on Presidents Day

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a visitation day for prospective students on Presidents Day — Monday, Feb. 17 — at its four campuses plus the Brunswick University Center and the Hospitality Management Center. The day provides an opportunity to discuss academic programs with faculty and counselors; learn more about enrollment, financial aid and scholarships; discover the variety of student services available; and explore the buildings. Registration... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Presents Award-Winning Gold Company at Vocal Jazz Day

Western Michigan University’s award-winning Gold Company will perform in Cleveland later this month as part of Tri-C Vocal Jazz Day, hosted by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The free concert takes place at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 (Presidents Day) in the John P. Murphy Foundation Theatre at Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus. It is part of a series of events leading up to the 41st annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. Gold Company features students... Read More

A Focus on Poverty: Tri-C Simulations Offer a Glimpse Into Low-Income Life

Can you imagine worrying about where you’ll find your next meal? Or where you might sleep? For one out of three Clevelanders, those questions are a daily reality as they fight to escape poverty. Community Action Poverty Simulations offered by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) offer a chance to understand what it might be like to live on an income where month-to-month survival is the goal. The Sound of Ideas show on 90.3 FM/WCPN featured the program in a Jan. 30 segment.... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Announces 2020 Artist-in-Residence: Drummer Karriem Riggins

Some know Karriem Riggins as a jazz drummer rooted to masters of the genre. Others view him as one of the top producers and innovators driving today’s hip-hop. But when it comes to titles, there’s another one he’ll carry this year — artist-in-residence for the 41st annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. Riggins’ residency begins in February and will include performances, master classes and interviews. Most will take place at... Read More

Dogged Determination: K-9 Officers Train at Tri-C

All law enforcement officers benefit from additional training … and that includes those who work on four legs. Tail-wagging K-9 officers from around the region and state come to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to hone their skills at the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center at Western Campus. News 5 recently followed along as four K-9s went through drills in the burn building at the training complex. The segment showcased the skills that allow K-9s to solve and... Read More

Westshore Expansion Pushes Campus Enrollment to Nearly 2,200

Even before Cuyahoga Community College’s Westshore Campus opened in 2011, plans were already in motion to expand its size.Those plans were realized in September, when the Westshore Liberal Arts and Technology building opened its doors after nearly two years of construction. The new building added more than 90,000 square feet to the campus, including 30 classrooms and labs and numerous student support services.The Westshore Campus is the fourth, and newest, Tri-C campus.... Read More

News 5 Highlights Tri-C’s Women in Transition Program

Tierra Banks looked in the mirror in 2015 and saw a woman who needed a change. She was 25 years old, juggling responsibilities as a wife and mother and wondering how she could launch a new career. She felt like she needed guidance — and she found it through the Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Banks recently told her story to News 5 reporter Frank Wiley in a segment highlighting the free program, which is designed to empower women in... Read More

Discover a Healthier You During Tri-C Wellness Week at Westshore Campus

Take a step toward a healthier lifestyle with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) by attending Wellness Week events Feb. 3-7 at Westshore Campus. A variety of free activities for students and the community will take place daily. The schedule features events and workshops focused on mental health; physical health; nutrition and healthy eating; and overall personal wellness. Highlights of the week include: Bystander intervention training from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. The session will... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Lineup Announcement Party Features Israeli Saxophonist

One of the world’s top jazz artists will help Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) announce the lineup for this summer’s 41st annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. Israeli saxophonist Eli Degibri heads a quartet performing at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at Nighttown, located at 12383 Cedar Road in Cleveland. The JazzFest lineup announcement will take place at 7:30 p.m. when doors open to the public. Nine sizzling shows will make up this... Read More

Celebrating Beethoven: Tri-C Brings French Pianist Pierre Réach to Cleveland

Internationally acclaimed pianist Pierre Réach will pay tribute to Beethoven as part of the 2019-2020 Performing Arts Classical Piano Series presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). His free performance begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, in the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Gartner Auditorium, located at 11150 East Blvd. in University Circle. Seating is on a first-come basis the day of the recital. Réach’s program comes as the classical... Read More

Tri-C Program Examines Media Bias and the Information Ecosystem

Learn how to look past sensationalized headlines and determine the legitimacy of news sources during an upcoming discussion at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The free program — “The Media Bias Chart: The Importance of Rating News Sources for Reliability and Bias” — will take place from 12:30-1:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Tri-C’s Western Campus Theatre in Parma. Vanessa Otero, who created the Media Bias... Read More

Dogs and Cats Find a Friend in Tri-C’s Samantha Kaplan

Animals have always been part of the family for Samantha Kaplan of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Earlier this year, her “family” grew substantially. Kaplan was elected board president of the Parma Animal Shelter, where she has volunteered since 2013. She called her work at the shelter “a labor of love” in a story posted on cleveland.com. (Click here to read the story) Nearly 240 volunteers care for the stray and abandoned animals who... Read More

Tri-C Students Receive Scholarships at Dr. King Observance

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by awarding scholarships to eight students during the College’s 43rd annual birthday observance of the civil rights leader. The scholarships from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Scholarship Fund recognize academic excellence and community service by Tri-C students who graduated from the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. The 2020 scholarship recipients include: Sherrell Adams of... Read More

Two Plays on a Bench: Tri-C Stages ‘The Duck Variations’ and ‘The Zoo Story’

In their most basic form, one-act plays The Duck Variations and The Zoo Story can be summed up with just seven words: Two men meet on a park bench. The encounters — which examine life and death on vastly different levels — will unfold onstage during back-to-back student productions Feb. 6-9 at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The free performances will take place in the Fran and Jules Belkin Theatre at the Gill and Tommy LiPuma... Read More

Tri-C’s Youth Technology Academy Brings Robotics to Cleveland Eighth Graders

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is introducing eighth graders at Cleveland’s Nathan Hale School to the future … and it involves robots. The College’s award-winning Youth Technology Academy (YTA) brought its robotics program to the east side school this year. Twice a week during lunch, students meet with YTA instructor Lisa Suarez to learn the basics of building and coding a robot.   This pilot robotics program at Nathan Hale is... Read More

Top Scholars: Tri-C Student-Athletes Earn All-Academic Honors

Thirty-three 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 semester. To gain All-Academic status, students needed at least a 3.3 GPA while completing 12 or more credit hours during the semester. The following Tri-C students, listed by team, were recognized (* indicates a 4.0 GPA): Baseball: Kimani Bailey of Ontario, Canada; Jared Burick of... Read More

Tri-C Hosts 43rd Annual Dr. King Celebration on Jan. 19

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host its 43rd annual birthday observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from 2:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Connor Palace Theatre at Playhouse Square. The remembrance will feature 12-time Grammy winner CeCe Winans, gospel music’s best-selling and most-awarded female artist, as well as a side-by-side performance by Tri-C’s T.O.P. Orchestra and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra in residence at Metropolitan Campus. In... Read More

Tri-C Culinary Students Host Fundraising Dinner for Stone Soup CLE

Culinary students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will hold a fundraising dinner in February to benefit Stone Soup CLE, a nonprofit food rescue service dedicated to helping the hungry. The Year of the Rat Lunar New Year Celebration will take place from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the College’s Jerry Sue Thornton Center in Cleveland. Guests will enjoy an extravagant Chinese buffet served from stations around the center. All food will be prepared and served by... Read More

Tri-C Massage Therapy Clinic Now Accepting Spring Appointments

The Massage Therapy Student Clinic at the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is reopening for spring semester and scheduling appointments from Jan. 28 through May 1. Tri-C students studying to be massage therapists provide massages for a fee. The students work under the supervision of licensed massage therapists to gain professional experience in an educational setting. The cost for a 50-minute table massage is $30 for adults and $25 for seniors (age 60... Read More

Tri-C Preventative Care Center Reopens at Metro Campus for Spring Semester

The Preventative Care Center at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will reopen for spring semester on Jan. 21. The care center provides low-cost health care services to uninsured or underinsured adults while giving Tri-C health career students valuable learning and training opportunities in a clinical setting. The center will be open 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 21 through April 23. It is located in room 105 of the Health Careers and Sciences... Read More

Tri-C Program Puts Focus on Lake Erie’s Plastic Pollution Problem

The impact of plastic pollution on Lake Erie and the rest of the Great Lakes will be examined during an upcoming program at the Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). This topic is the focus of the latest “Learning for Life” lecture series program at the campus. The free program takes place Jan. 29. The discussion will be led by Jill Bartolotta, extension educator with Ohio Sea Grant. The group works with organizations and communities to solve... Read More

Glowing Praise for Tri-C’s Metro Campus Center

One of 2019’s architectural bright spots in Cleveland glows from the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), according to The Plain Dealer’s Steven Litt. The Metro Campus Center makeover earned praise in the reporter’s annual review of architecture and planning in the city. It stood out as one of the few highlights in what Litt called a “sour” year for design excellence. The revamped building stands along East... Read More

French Dance Company Cie Hervé Koubi Makes Ohio Debut with Tri-C

Experience acrobatic flips, stunning spins and elusive creativity as the all-male French dance company Cie Hervé Koubi makes its Ohio debut in a performance co-presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and DANCECleveland. The premiere is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in Cleveland at the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square. The program — which comes during the dance company’s U.S. tour — is part of the Tri-C Performing Arts... Read More

Through a Lens of Hope

When Daniel Levin first entered luthier Amnon Weinstein’s workshop in Tel Aviv, Israel, his response was visceral. From the pungent scent of varnish to the piles of spruce and maple shavings, everything in the room gave off a palpable energy. That energy is what Levin, a photography professor at Tri-C, set out to capture in his 2015 series of photographs documenting Weinstein’s mission to rescue and restore violins played by Jewish musicians during the... Read More

Tri-C Access Center Debuts at MetroHealth

Workforce training will begin at The MetroHealth System main campus through a partnership between Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and MetroHealth. The inaugural Tri-C Access Center session — a Workforce Success Seminar — launches Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the hospital campus, located at 2500 MetroHealth Drive in Cleveland. The free eight-week course will take place Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. through March 18. Participants will: Earn college credit Identify... Read More

Tri-C to Host Citizen’s Police Academy

Starting this month, Cuyahoga Community College will join forces with the Parma Heights Police Department to present the inaugural Citizen’s Police Academy.The academy, which will take place at the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center at Tri-C’s Western Campus, aims to educate participants in various aspects of law enforcement.“I think there’s a misconception sometimes of how police work is handled,” Police Chief Steve Scharschmidt said in a... Read More

Women in Transition Program Opens Spring Session Registration

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is launching a new session of classes to empower women in their pursuit of education, training and a career. The program begins the week of Jan. 13 at four locations: Eastern Campus in Highland Hills, Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland, Western Campus in Parma and Westshore Campus in Westlake. The eight-week, noncredit program is free and open to the public. Participants build confidence and skills through classes... Read More

Caring for the Community

Alan Davis took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He knew the next few minutes would be a struggle. Slowly, while lying on his right side, he began inching his left leg forward on a table pulled close to his bed. The 63-year-old Cleveland man clenched his teeth while straining to move the disagreeable limb and work his weakened hip flexors and extensors. Whenever he slowed down, Bryant Dela Cruz encouraged him to push harder. “Straighten that leg all the way,” said... Read More

Pipe Dreams

Anne Gallo has a great icebreaker. When she’s in a class for the first time, and the instructor asks her to tell the other students something about herself, her response turns heads. “I’m like, ‘I play bagpipes,’” said Gallo, who attends Cuyahoga Community College’s Western Campus As of this summer, she can make that opener even more interesting. Gallo can now say she is a world champion bagpiper. In August, she was... Read More

Tri-C Women’s Basketball Team a Surprise Success

The women’s basketball team at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) enters 2020 with a 10-1 record, a shiny new addition to the trophy case and a spot in the NJCAA Division II national rankings. Count head coach Derrick Williams among those surprised by those facts about his freshman-filled squad. “This team came together faster than I ever imagined,” said Williams, now in his ninth season coaching Tri-C. “It’s more than just talent.... Read More

Addressing the Need for Liberal Arts Education

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), like many community colleges across the nation, has built a strong reputation as a training center for high-demand fields including public safety, health care and STEM disciplines. But career training is only part of the equation. To provide a well-rounded education, community colleges must offer strong programs in the liberal arts, including languages, philosophy, fine arts and humanities. To help address the need for liberal arts education,... Read More

Tackling Technological Waste at the Western Campus

Dominique Myrick has never been one to sit around and wait for answers.“When it comes to research, I’ve always been the one who wants to go the extra mile,” said the 27-year-old Cuyahoga Community College student. “You might find out something no one else knew.”That willingness to go the extra mile is a big reason why old Tri-C computers are now being used by Northeast Ohio residents who might not have otherwise had the opportunity to own... Read More