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Home School Visitation Day at Tri-C Westshore Campus

The Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a visitation day for home-schooled children and their families from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 19. The open house will offer information on how to attend Tri-C through the state’s College Credit Plus program, which allows teens to earn college credit at no cost during their high school years. In addition, the day will include: tours of campus and its technology, science and nursing labs hands-on... Read More

Tri-C’s 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 Jan. 16 at four locations: Eastern Campus in Highland Hills, Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland, Western Campus in Parma and Corporate College® West in Westlake. The eight-week, noncredit program is free and open to the public. Participants build confidence and skills through... Read More

A Record Number of Graduates at Tri-C Fall Commencement

A record number of students petitioned to graduate from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) at the 2017 Fall Commencement, continuing an upward trend of academic achievement. The College has been asked to confer 1,929 associate degrees and certificates of completion at the upcoming graduation ceremony, which will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, in Cleveland. The total represents an 18 percent increase from last fall and more than doubles the number from five years ago. The... Read More

Tri-C’s Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Reaches 500 Graduates

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) reached a milestone this month with its 500th graduate since beginning in 2012. A celebration honoring the latest class took place Friday, Dec. 8. The 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) alumni list now stands at 520 entrepreneurs representing a variety of industries and businesses across the region. Previous graduates have seen their businesses outperform the broader economy while exceeding... Read More

Tri-C Soccer Player Earns All-American Honors

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) soccer player Rushoy Brown has been named a 2017 NJCAA Division I All-American, adding to his list of honors following a stellar season. The sophomore scored five goals and tallied two assists while playing defender for the Challengers. He was named a third-team All-American while being the lone honoree from an Ohio school. Brown will graduate this month with an Associate of Applied Science degree in criminal justice. His academic success... Read More

Doubling Up: Tri-C’s Devon Robinson Claims Second ‘OCCAC Player of the Week’ Award

Another week, another honor for a member of the men’s basketball team at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Sophomore forward Devon Robinson earned Division II Player of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for his performance Dec. 4-10. Tri-C players have claimed the award four times in the season’s first six weeks. Robinson averaged 8.3 points and 12 rebounds per game while leading the nationally ranked Challengers to three... Read More

Hot Shot: Quintin Dove Scorches Nets to Claim Weekly Conference Award

Winning seems to be contagious for the men’s basketball team at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Sophomore forward Quintin Dove earned Division II Player of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for his performance Nov. 27-Dec. 3. He is the third Challenger honored by the conference in the season’s first five weeks. Dove averaged 17 points per game last week while shooting a blistering 73 percent, making 19 of 26 shots.... Read More

Tri-C Scheduled for Regular Accreditation Review

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is seeking public comments about the College as part of the institution’s regular reaffirmation of accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. The Commission conducts comprehensive evaluations of member institutions to confirm that they continue to meet the Criteria for Accreditation, are pursuing institutional improvement and comply with requirements set by the U.S. Department of Education. Teams of peer reviewers conduct... Read More

Tri-C Dance Production Tells Story of Nativity

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will continue a holiday tradition with December performances of The Coming of the King in the Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre at the College’s Eastern Campus. The production tells the story of the Nativity using dance and narration to depict ideas of hope, faith and forgiveness. Dancers from the College’s Creative Arts Dance Academy and The GreeneWorks Project will perform. Shows will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16,... Read More

Serving Those Who Served: Tri-C Recognized as a Military Friendly School

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has earned its ninth consecutive Military Friendly® School designation in recognition of its commitment to serving veterans and active military students, as well as their families. Tri-C received the honor from Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs and other publications serving the military community. The College was designated as a Top 10 school for the second consecutive year. “Tri-C is and always will be dedicated to... Read More

Bienvenidos a Cleveland: Tri-C Assists Puerto Rican Families Relocating to Northeast Ohio

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today launched a website supporting Bienvenidos a Cleveland, a collaboration project designed to assist Puerto Rican families relocating to Cleveland following the devastation of Hurricane Maria. The website — www.tri-c.edu/bienvenidosacle — provides an online directory of agencies and organizations offering resources to arriving families. The goal is to ease their transition to Northeast Ohio. “Cleveland is a... Read More

Tri-C Selected as a Bellwether Award Finalist

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been named a Bellwether Award finalist in recognition of its Adult Diploma Program, which connects undereducated Ohio residents with the education and training needed to secure employment in growth industries. Tri-C was notified of the honor this week by the Community College Futures Assembly, which sponsors the Bellwether Awards. The award program recognizes innovative practices leading community colleges into the future. The College is a... Read More

Tri-C Basketball Player Scores Conference Honor

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) basketball player Ryann Greenfield earned Division II Player of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for her performance Nov. 6-12. Robinson averaged 19 points per game while leading the Challengers to a pair of victories. The freshman forward shot 70 percent from the field in the two games, including a flawless 8-for-8 performance during a win at Erie Community College. She also contributed 3 rebounds, 3 assists... Read More

Strong Finish: Tri-C Cross Country 19th at Nationals

The women’s cross country team at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) added to the program’s history of success with a Top 20 finish at this year’s NJCAA championship race. The Challengers finished 19th out of 42 teams at the Division I championship, held Saturday, Nov. 11, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Tri-C entered the finals ranked 23rd in the nation. Caroline Lapish led the Challengers by placing 50th in a field of more than 300 runners. She was followed by... Read More

Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Inducts Tri-C’s Rick DeChant

Rick DeChant took leadership of the Veterans Initiative at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) after serving more than two decades with the U.S. Coast Guard. Then he built a career that led to the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. The state will induct DeChant into its Veterans Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 9. He is one of 20 veterans being honored for making outstanding contributions to society after leaving active duty. DeChant became executive director of... Read More

Opening Honors: Tri-C Basketball Player Claims Season’s First ‘OCCAC Player of the Week’ Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) basketball player Devon Robinson earned Division II Player of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for his performance Oct. 30-Nov. 5. Robinson averaged 13 points while leading the nationally ranked Challengers to three victories in the opening week of the season. The sophomore wing player also contributed 8.7 rebounds and 2.7 rebounds per game. This is the second conference Player of the Week award for Robinson,... Read More

A Run of Success: Tri-C Cross Country Team Qualifies for Nationals for 17th Straight Year

The nationally ranked Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) women’s cross country team placed fourth at regionals while qualifying for the national championship race for the 17th consecutive year. Caroline Lapish and Taylor Badamo led Tri-C while earning all-regional honors at the NJCAA Region XII Championship. Lapish finished seventh and Badamo 13th at the meet, held Saturday, Oct. 28, in Lansing, Michigan. The pair was followed by a tight pack of teammates, including... Read More

The Trouble With My Name: Javier Avila Visits Tri-C To Shed Light on Being Latino in America

Examine issues of language, race and social justice during a performance of The Trouble With My Name, a one-man show by author Javier Avila that looks at being a Latino in America. The free program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will take place at noon Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre at Eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Road in Highland Hills. The autobiographical show shares Avila’s story of moving between cultures, providing a... Read More

'Modern Warrior Live' Debuts at Tri-C to Honor Veterans

Modern Warrior Live, a drama sharing a combat veteran’s experiences through words and music, will debut Nov. 8-9 at the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The performance tells the story of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jaymes Poling, who served in Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division. Poling’s narration is accompanied by a musical score written and performed by acclaimed jazz trumpeter Dominick Farinacci. The autobiographical... Read More

Carrying the Stokes Legacy Forward: Two-Day Conference Examines Key Community Issues

Be part of a community discussion on improving job creation, education, health care, public safety and housing during a two-day policy conference inspired by the leadership legacies of Carl and Louis Stokes. Carrying the Stokes Legacy Forward: Cleveland Then, Now and Next serves as a capstone to the yearlong commemoration marking the 50th anniversary of Carl Stokes’ historic election as mayor of Cleveland. The free conference will take place Nov. 3 at Cuyahoga Community College... Read More

Tuskegee Airman Lands at Tri-C for Veterans Day Program

Trailblazing fighter pilot Harold Brown flew 30 missions during World War II before the Nazis shot his P-51 Mustang out of the sky in May 1944. The Tuskegee Airman lived to tell his story. On Thursday, Nov. 9, he will share those memories during a Veterans Day observance at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Brown is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. in the Galleria at Western Campus, located at 11000 Pleasant Valley Road in Parma. His presentation will... Read More

Tri-C Hosts ‘Adult Student Visit Night’ in Westlake

No matter your age, it is never too late to return to the classroom. Learn about the academic and career training opportunities available at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) during an Adult Student Visit Night on Monday, Nov. 6, at Corporate College® West in Westlake. The free event offers a one-stop shop for nontraditional students interested in pursuing a degree or professional certification to improve their career outlook and future. “Continuing... Read More

Focus on Fitness at ‘Exercise is Medicine’ Event at Tri-C

Learn how fitness and lifestyle can improve your overall health during “Exercise is Medicine on Campus,” a free upcoming program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The event is open to the public and will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, in the Student Services building at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Road in Highland Hills. “Exercise is Medicine” is part of a national initiative by the... Read More

Tri-C Students Return to Playhouse Square Spotlight

Theater students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will present The Colored Museum during an encore appearance at the Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square.  Performances will take place Nov. 2-4 at the historic downtown theater. Students from multiple Tri-C campuses will perform and work behind the scenes to present the play on one of the nation’s grandest stages. The Colored Museum begins at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Tickets are $20 ($5 for students)... Read More

Tri-C Hosts ‘Viva Puerto Rico’ Benefit Dinner

Hurricane Maria punished the hometown of Magdalis Galarza, a graduate of the culinary program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), when it slammed into Puerto Rico last month. Her family lost virtually all of their possessions to the winds and water brought by the storm. Weeks later, they continue to live amidst destruction. “It’s a struggle for them every day,” Galarza said. “I’m so far away from them but I want to... Read More

Tri-C Culinary Students Host Benefit Feast for Felines

Culinary students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will hold an October fundraising lunch to benefit Tails from the City, a nonprofit cat rescue group in Cleveland. The “Tails or Treats Taco Bar Lunch” will be held 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the College’s Hospitality Management Center on Public Square. The build-your-own taco line will feature chicken and toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, guacamole, sour cream and... Read More

Award-Winning Actor Octavia Spencer Plays Lead Role at Tri-C Foundation Presidential Scholarship Luncheon

Academy Award-winning actor Octavia Spencer put the stars within reach for Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students by helping the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation raise $1.2 million for scholarships. The critically needed funds — the result of the Foundation’s 2017 Presidential Scholarship Luncheon — will help Tri-C students with financial need pursue higher education and achieve their academic goals. Spencer served as keynote speaker at the... Read More

Tri-C Program Focuses on Ohio Innocence Project

Raymond Towler spent nearly three decades in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. He’s free today because of the Ohio Innocence Project. The exonerated man will visit Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) this fall to discuss his long and winding journey to justice. Hear his story at noon Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Tri-C’s Corporate College® West. Towler will be joined by longtime attorney Alec Berezin, who will discuss the Ohio Innocence Project and... Read More

Tri-C Selected for Ohio College Apprenticeship Consortium

A unique partnership between ApprenticeOhio and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is making it easier for students to pursue careers in well-paying industries that need workers. The Ohio College Apprenticeship Consortium will provide tuition reimbursement to participating students for completing pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs in occupations identified by local businesses as needing workers. The programs combine classroom and on-the-job training... Read More

Tri-C Awarded Federal Grant for Upward Bound Math and Science Program

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been awarded a federal grant to build on the success of its Upward Bound Math and Science program benefiting Cleveland high school students. The program delivers year-round support to help students from low-income neighborhoods improve math and science scores in preparation for college. Services include tutoring, advising, job-shadowing experiences, college visits and other academic and career assistance. The U.S. Department of... Read More

Tri-C and Cuyahoga County Announce Partnership to Launch Workforce Development Alliance Program

Cuyahoga County and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced a Workforce Development Alliance partnership that provides residents free training for in-demand jobs. The Workforce Development Alliance will offer scholarships to income-eligible residents for enrollment in fast-track training programs at Tri-C.  The initiative also includes job-placement assistance for graduates. Tri-C will award 200 student scholarships during the project’s pilot phase,... Read More

Run for a Reason: Tri-C’s Autumn Blaze 5K

Dash through the fall colors while doing some good this October during the third annual Autumn Blaze 5K or new mile fun walk at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Proceeds from the run/walk will be divided evenly between 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... Read More

Tri-C Makes World’s Largest Pierogi

One-hundred-seventeen pounds of peeled potatoes. Fifteen pounds of grated cheddar cheese. Ninety-six pounds of dough made from flour, water, egg yolk, vegetable oil and salt. That is the recipe for a world record at the Hospitality Management Center of Excellence at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). More than 20 students and chef instructors made a record-breaking 215.5-pound pierogi for the opening night of Tri-C’s Cleveland Eats Culinary Festival, held Sept.... Read More

Record Enrollment at Tri-C Westshore Campus

The Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) posted record enrollment numbers this fall, leading the College to an overall increase in the student population. Enrollment at the Westlake campus climbed to nearly 2,200 at the start of this academic year, the seventh since Tri-C opened the academic center in 2011. This year’s headcount is an 11 percent jump from last fall. Overall, enrollment at the College reached 23,900, a slight increase from... Read More

Tri-C Opens Registration for Fall Session of Women in Transition Program

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 Oct. 23 at four locations: Eastern Campus in Highland Hills, Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland, Western Campus in Parma and Corporate College® West in Westlake. The eight-week, noncredit program is free and open to the public. Participants build confidence and... Read More

Tri-C Dedicates First Responders Memorial on 9/11

A memorial sculpture dedicated today by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) honors first responders and includes a steel beam salvaged from the World Trade Center after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The 11-foot-tall sculpture stands at Western Campus outside the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center, where Tri-C trains the police, firefighters and rescue workers of tomorrow. The College unveiled the memorial during a ceremony this morning. “This memorial... Read More

Table Is Set For Tri-C’s Cleveland Eats Culinary Festival

Two words of advice for anyone attending Cleveland Eats, a culinary festival organized by the Hospitality Management Center of Excellence at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®): Come hungry. Cleveland Eats will turn Mall B into a downtown dining room with food and drink from the region’s top chefs, restaurants and breweries. The inaugural festival takes place Sept. 15-16 on the Mall B outdoor event space above the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Organizers... Read More

‘Tri-C Presents’ Announces 2017-2018 Show Schedule

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced the lineup for its 2017-2018 “Tri-C Presents” season, which brings an exciting collection of performers to Northeast Ohio audiences. Tri-C Presents will showcase classical piano, jazz and dance performances between October and May on stages across the region. Five of the nine shows are free, making the artistic experience accessible to all. “With performers from Israel, Argentina, Brazil, Italy and... Read More

Healthy News: Tri-C Preventative Care Center Reopens at Metropolitan Campus for Fall Semester

The Preventative Care Center at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will reopen for fall semester on Sept. 5. 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, Sept. 5 through Nov. 16. It is located in room 105 of the Health Careers and Sciences... Read More

Tri-C Physician Assistant Program Retains Accreditation

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced that its Physician Assistant (PA) program will retain accreditation through December 2018 and the graduation of all current students. The program will hold a probationary accreditation from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) during this period. The timeframe allows two classes totaling 60 students to complete their studies. “This outcome offers our PA students the... Read More

Tri-C Encore 55+ Adult Education Program Offers Learning Opportunities

The Encore Campus Fridays program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) begins a new session of classes Sept. 22 to enrich the minds and lives of those aged 55 and older. The fall program runs every Friday for seven weeks at Eastern Campus in Highland Hills and Western Campus in Parma. Age-eligible students can enroll in one to six classes for one low fee of $99. The 50-minute classes take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Encore also debuts this fall at Tri-C’s Brunswick... Read More

Octavia Spencer to Speak at Tri-C Foundation Presidential Scholarship Luncheon

Octavia Spencer, Academy Award-winning actress and star of critically acclaimed films including The Help and Hidden Figures, will be the keynote speaker at the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation’s 2017 Presidential Scholarship Luncheon. The event to benefit student scholarships at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel on Public Square. Since its inception in 1992, the Presidential... Read More

The Road to Success: Tri-C Graduates New Class From Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program

Twenty-six entrepreneurs from Northeast Ohio recently took a step toward greater business success by completing the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Previous graduates have seen their businesses outperform the broader economy while exceeding national and local averages in revenue growth and job creation. The 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) alumni list at Tri-C is nearly 500 since the program debuted at the College in... Read More

Tri-C Showcases Economic Potential of 3D Printing

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) sees the future of manufacturing in 3D. The College will present the third annual Regional 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Conference on Sept. 21-22 to highlight the industry’s potential to drive economic growth. The event will be held at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. The conference — dubbed R3D@Tri-C — is designed for companies looking to enter the additive manufacturing field or enhance... Read More

Signing Day: Top Students Selected for Tri-C Honors Program Fellowships

Twenty-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 they work toward an associate degree. The College’s fourth 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 and earning a degree from Tri-C within two years. The... Read More

Tickets on Sale for Tri-C’s ‘Cleveland Eats’ Culinary Festival

Skip long lines at the gate and purchase advance tickets to Cleveland Eats, a culinary festival organized by the Hospitality Management Center of Excellence at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The food and entertainment festival will take place Sept. 15-16, a Friday and Saturday, on the Mall B outdoor event space above the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Adult admission is $5 to Saturday festivities, which will run from noon to 10 p.m. (Children age 12 and under get... Read More

Tri-C Track Team Named ‘Academic Team of the Year’ By NJCAA Coaches Association

The women’s track team at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) topped the nation in academic performance during the 2017 season. Tri-C’s student-athletes earned a 3.866 grade-point average during spring semester to earn Academic Team of the Year honors from the NJCAA Coaches Association. The team edged Hutchinson Community College of Kansas (3.762 GPA) for best marks in the country. Eleven members of Tri-C’s team claimed Academic All-American honors... Read More

A New Name at Tri-C Westshore Campus

The renaming of a Westshore Campus building will recognize Medical Mutual of Ohio for its longstanding support of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), its students and programs. The College will dedicate the Medical Mutual Health Careers and Sciences Building at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3. The building serves as the academic hub of Westshore Campus. “The new name reflects the enduring impact Medical Mutual has made on educational and workforce training programs at the... Read More

Tri-C Opens Registration for Women in Transition Program

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 Aug. 21 at four locations: Eastern Campus in Highland Hills, Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland, Western Campus in Parma and Corporate College® West in Westlake. The eight-week, noncredit program is free and open to the public. Participants build confidence and skills... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Veterans Experience Action Center

Veterans and their families can learn how to claim benefits and services during the Veterans Experience Action Center scheduled for Aug. 10-12 at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The free event brings together federal, state and county organizations dedicated to serving veterans. Specialists will be available to assist with filing or expediting benefit claims; health care enrollment and exams; issuing veteran identification cards; and more. The Veterans... Read More

Tri-C Hispanic Students to Receive $75,000 in Scholarships

CLEVELAND — Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will hold its 2017 Hispanic Scholarship Luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 28, at the Jerry Sue Thornton Center. More than 100 Hispanic students will receive $75,000 in scholarships during the luncheon at the center, located at 2500 E. 22nd St. in Cleveland. The event is sponsored by the College’s Hispanic Council and held in honor of Hispanic achievement in higher education. “These successful... Read More

Tri-C Board of Trustees Approves Bond Issue Request

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Board of Trustees voted today to place a 0.5-mill bond issue on the Nov. 7 ballot for the repair, improvement and construction of facilities vital for college completion and workforce education. The bond issue levy would raise funding for the College to address decades of wear and tear on buildings; keep pace with rapidly changing technology; and create new instructional space for growing programs. Collection of the bond issue would begin in... Read More

Top of Their Class: Tri-C Student-Athletes Receive Conference Academic Honors

Nearly three dozen student-athletes at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) earned All-Academic recognition from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for their classroom success during spring semester. Tri-C led all conference schools in honorees. 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: Baseball: Dylan Brister of Grafton;... Read More

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation Announces New Leadership Team

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation announced its 2017-2018 leadership team during its annual meeting. Trina Evans, executive vice president and director of Corporate Center for KeyCorp, was appointed chairperson. She has been a Foundation director since 2014. “The Cuyahoga Community College Foundation helps bring dreams to life for thousands of community members every year by securing funding for scholarships and programs,” Evans said.... Read More

Tri-C Outfielder Catches NJCAA All-American Accolade

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) baseball player Matt Starcovic has been named a 2017 NJCAA Division II All-American, adding to his list of honors following a stellar season. The outfielder batted .400 for the Challengers and ranked among the team’s top sluggers with 11 home runs and 18 doubles. He also scored 64 runs and added 54 RBI while reaching base in nearly half his at-bats. Starcovic was named a third-team All-American. He was the only Ohio player honored. In... Read More

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation Honors Louis G. Joseph for Distinguished Service

The Cuyahoga Community College Foundation Board of Directors awarded its 2017 Heath Oliver Distinguished Director Award to Louis G. Joseph in recognition of his exemplary service to the College and its students for more than a decade. Joseph, president and CEO of The Brewer-Garrett Company, joined the Foundation Board in 2001 and dedicated himself to making higher education accessible to residents of Northeast Ohio. The Westlake resident and his wife established a scholarship fund with the... Read More

Tri-C Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA Academic Honors

Seven student-athletes at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) earned All-Academic honors from the NJCAA for their classroom success in 2016-2017. Students needed to achieve at least a 3.6 GPA to gain All-Academic status. Honorees received either a first-team (4.0 GPA), second-team (3.80-3.99 GPA) or third-team (3.60-3.79) designation. The following Tri-C student-athletes were recognized: Soccer player Kevaughn Blake received second-team honors. The sophomore from Westmoreland,... Read More

FirstEnergy Hires Graduates from Power Systems Institute Training Program at Tri-C

FirstEnergy Corp. has hired 22 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 workers represent the first graduating class since FirstEnergy reinstituted the award-winning Power Systems Institute (PSI) training program at Tri-C in 2014. The program is a partnership between the College and The Illuminating Company, a... Read More

Tri-C to Dedicate Citizens Bank Mobile Training Unit

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has received $60,000 from Citizens Bank in year one of a multi-year commitment supporting the College’s new mobile manufacturing training unit. The Citizens Bank Mobile Training Unit will bring award-winning programs from Tri-C’s Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence to the doorsteps of Northeast Ohio companies and schools in nine counties. It houses a versatile lab area for hands-on training and a classroom space with... Read More

Summer with Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland

Eight power-packed performances in Playhouse Square’s historic theaters. Nearly 24 hours of live music under the sun and moon. Children’s activities. Cooking demonstrations. Shopping and good eats. That’s just a glimpse at what’s happening June 22-24 at Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. Downtown’s largest music festival promises to be bigger and better than ever in its 38th year. A full list of shows and scheduled events, plus... Read More

Tri-C Honors First Graduates of Adult Diploma Program

The inaugural class of Adult Diploma Program students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will graduate this month with high school diplomas and the workforce credentials needed to land in-demand jobs. Sixty-three students completed the Ohio Department of Education pilot program at Tri-C this year. They will be honored during a commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the College’s Eastern Campus in Highland Hills. Participants were adults age 22 or older... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Announces Outdoor Stage Lineup

Nearly 24 hours of live music showcasing the best of Northeast Ohio will take place at the summer’s hottest downtown music festival, the 38th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. The free performances will start at 2:30 p.m. and end at midnight Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, at Playhouse Square. Gifts from the George Gund Foundation and Strassman Insurance Services helped stage the shows. A jury of music industry professionals vetted more than 100 bands to... Read More

All-American Endings for Two Tri-C Record Setters

Rashida Harris and Amber Ruiz-Bueno capped record-setting track careers at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) with All-American performances at the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Harris placed second in the shot put and seventh in the hammer throw while Ruiz-Bueno finished fifth in the 800-meter run at the national finals, held May 18-20 in Kansas. “Rashida and Amber certainly left their mark on the Tri-C track program,” said Don Cox, the... Read More

Tri-C Outfielder Named Conference Player of the Year

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) baseball player Matt Starcovic has been named 2017 Player of the Year by the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference, which announced its postseason awards this week. Starcovic made life miserable for opposing pitchers this year, batting .411 with 11 home runs and 54 RBI. The outfielder also legged out 18 doubles and scored 64 runs while reaching base in more than half of his at-bats. He ranks among the national leaders in most batting... Read More

Serving Those Who Served: New Veterans Center Opening at Tri-C’s Western Campus

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate the opening of its Crile Veterans Center and Archives with a Memorial Day commemoration honoring those who served this nation. Events begin at 10 a.m. Friday, May 26 — the first day of service for the new veterans center at Western Campus in Parma. The College began working on the center last year to better meet the needs of veterans. “Cuyahoga Community College is dedicated to serving those who served this... Read More

Tri-C to Honor Graduates at 2017 Spring Commencement

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate the academic achievements of nearly 3,100 petitioning graduates during its Spring Commencement on Thursday, May 18. The College has been asked to confer 3,099 associate degrees and certificates of completion at the graduation ceremony, making this the second-largest class in Tri-C history. The total reflects the College’s commitment to student success. “Through their commitment and hard work, these graduates are... Read More

Tri-C Celebrates Academic Success of Minority Scholars

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) celebrated the academic achievements of dozens of minority students during a May 13 scholarship luncheon at Corporate College® East. The College awarded nearly $50,000 in scholarships during the 27th annual Frances M. Franklin Scholarship and Protégé Luncheon, an event sponsored by Tri-C’s Black American Council. Tri-C scholarship recipients, by category, included: Excellence Award (4.0-3.5 GPA): Ibrahim... Read More

National Championships Await Tri-C Track Athletes

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) women’s track team qualified three individual student-athletes and one relay team to compete in this week’s NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Kansas. Representing Tri-C will be: • Amber Ruiz-Bueno: 800-meter run The sophomore from Willowick holds the school record in the 800-meter run and clocked the nation’s fourth-fastest time in the event this season. Ruiz-Bueno is a two-time track... Read More

Tri-C Softball Fields Conference Honors

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) softball player Racquel Ward has been named 2017 Player and Pitcher of the Year by the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC), which announced its postseason awards this week. The OCCAC also honored Tri-C’s Bryan Komlos as Coach of the Year after he guided the Challengers (28-10) to a conference title. Komlos has been the team’s head coach since 2010. Ward dominated on the pitching mound for the Challengers this... Read More

Naleta Andrews Sprints to Tri-C Track Record

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) sprinter Naleta Andrews broke a 16-year-old school record to help the Challengers claim the NJCAA Region XII Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The freshman from Shaker Heights won the 200-meter dash with a time of 25.42, topping the previous Tri-C record of 25.63 set by Monnika Powell in 2001. The performance capped a dominating meet for Andrews and her teammates. Andrews also won the 100-meter dash and ran legs on Tri-C teams that took the... Read More

Achieving the Dream Selects Tri-C President Alex Johnson for National Board

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson has joined the board of directors at Achieving the Dream to help guide a national reform movement for student success in higher education. The nonprofit organization announced the appointment today while citing Johnson’s leadership and accomplishments, including the record number of graduates during his tenure at Tri-C. “Dr. Johnson’s extensive experience leading community colleges, his... Read More

Employment Opportunities Await at Tri-C Career and Job Fair

More than 80 companies with job openings will recruit new employees during a career and job fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, May 22, at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Employment opportunities are available in a variety of fields, including nursing and health care, manufacturing, information technology, private security and law enforcement, trucking, hospitality, project management and others. The Tri-C Workforce Career and Job Fair will be held at the Advanced Technology... Read More

Mandel Foundation Awards Tri-C and CSU $3.5 Million to Create Continuing Scholars Program

The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation has awarded nearly $3.5 million to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Cleveland State University to create a scholars program connecting high-achieving Tri-C students with CSU’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Honors College. The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Continuing Scholars Program forges a new partnership between the academic institutions in a collaboration that aims to be a national model for honors student... Read More

Mounds of Success for Tri-C Pitchers

Racquel Ward and Anthony Savarino earned Pitcher of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference following dominant performances for Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) April 24-30. Ward struck out 13 batters while allowing six hits and no earned runs over 12.1 innings in two games against conference rival Lakeland Community College. Her two victories raised her record to 18-5. This is the sixth OCCAC Softball Pitcher of the Week award for Ward this season,... Read More

Tri-C to Appeal Accreditation Decision on PA Program

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced it will appeal a review commission’s decision to withdraw accreditation from the College’s Physician Assistant (PA) program. The action follows a compliance notice from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The commission’s accreditation decision is pending the College’s appeal. The commission’s allegations primarily dealt with... Read More

Tri-C Builds Northeast Ohio Economy with New Graduates from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program

Thirty-six entrepreneurs from Northeast Ohio and beyond recently took a step toward greater business success by completing the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Previous small-business owners who graduated from the program have outperformed the broader economy while exceeding national and local averages in revenue growth and job creation. With the most recent graduating class, the 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) alumni list at... Read More

Tri-C Eastern Campus Hosts ‘Spring Into Fitness 5K’

Raise your heart rate while raising money for student scholarships this Saturday during the Spring Into Fitness 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk at the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The run/walk begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at the campus, located at 4250 Richmond Road in Highland Hills. The out-and-back course circles the campus grounds and extends to Tri-C’s Corporate College® East. Proceeds benefit student scholarships through the... Read More

Bicycle Safety Day Ready to Roll at Tri-C Western Campus

The Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host its annual Bicycle Safety Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, to promote and encourage safe riding habits. Bicycle helmets will be given to children ages 5 to 12 while supplies last. Studies show that helmets reduce the risk of head and brain injuries in the event of a crash. Children who attend Bicycle Safety Day will learn about safe riding habits and proper helmet fitting. Participants also will get the... Read More

Tri-C Court Reporting Professor Earns National Honor

The Journal of Court Reporting recently honored Jen Krueger, an associate professor of captioning and court reporting at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), with an award for innovative use of technology. The journal’s annual awards highlight forward-thinking practices of National Court Reporters Association members who are leading the profession. The JCR is the organization’s official publication. The award received by Krueger recognizes her use of technology... Read More

Awards Follow Victories for Tri-C Baseball and Softball

The wins keep coming for the baseball and softball teams at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). So do the weekly player awards from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference. Tri-C’s Matt Starcovic earned Baseball Player of the Week honors for the second time this season while Racquel Ward claimed her fifth Softball Pitcher of the Week award. Both awards were for performances April 10-16. The baseball team went 7-0 during the week while playing three different... Read More

Tri-C Open House Explores Captioning and Court Reporting

Learn about career opportunities in the growing field of captioning and court reporting during an open house at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The event – sponsored by Tri-C’s Captioning and Court Reporting program – will introduce potential students to the profession. The open house will include hands-on exercises using stenography machines and voice-writing technology. College faculty and... Read More

Lori Stokes Headlines Tri-C Scholarship Luncheon

Award-winning journalist Lori Stokes will serve as keynote speaker at a May scholarship luncheon benefiting minority students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Her presentation will be part of the annual Frances M. Franklin Scholarship and Protégé Luncheon, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at Tri-C’s Corporate College® East in Warrensville Heights. The event, which is sponsored by Tri-C’s Black... Read More

Tri-C Earns Top Honors at Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Annual Convention

Students leaders with the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapter at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) have been honored for their work with the international organization. The honor society selected the student officers from Tri-C’s Chi Omega Chapter for a Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award. The chapter at Western Campus in Parma was chosen based on its exceptional record of leadership, scholarship and service. Chi Omega also received a... Read More

Tri-C Softball Players Sweep Weekly OCCAC Awards

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) softball players Racquel Ward and Beth Wills earned Pitcher of the Week and Player of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for their performances April 3-9. Both played key roles in leading Tri-C to six victories during the week, including doubleheader sweeps of conference rivals Lakeland Community College and Sinclair Community College. Ward won four games during the week, logging 23.2 innings over three starts and... Read More

Tri-C’s Janice Campbell Advances to Finals Of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts ‘Ultimate Culinary Clash’

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) culinary student Janice Campbell seared, sauteed and whisked her way to the finals of the InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts Ultimate Culinary Clash in San Francisco. She will compete May 18 against other culinary students from across North America. Campbell qualified by winning a local competition that took place at Table 45 at InterContinental Hotel Cleveland, where she impressed guest judges and diners with her dishes. Her menu... Read More

Tri-C Baseball Players Catch Conference Awards

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) baseball players Matt Starcovic and Anthony Savarino earned Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for their performance March 27-April 2. Both played key roles in leading Tri-C to a four-game sweep of Monroe Community College. Starcovic slugged two home runs, scored five runs and added five RBI during the series, with seven hits in 13 at-bats. The sophomore outfielder from North... Read More

Cleveland Foundation Partners with Tri-C to Bring Free Mastery Dance Program to Three Low-Income Cleveland Neighborhoods

The Cleveland Foundation has awarded a $300,000 grant to the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation to support the grassroots expansion of the year-round dance program at the college’s Creative Arts Academy. The grant will help the Dance Academy serve an additional 200 students, ages 4-17, at three neighborhood-based locations, including: • CMHA Heritage View Community Center (7230 Kinsman Road), serving youth in the Central-Kinsman neighborhood through... Read More

Tri-C’s Corporate College Now Offers American Society for Quality Certification Courses

Registration is now open for American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification courses offered by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) at its Corporate College® locations in Warrensville Heights and Westlake. Course offerings include Certified Quality Technician (CQT); Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE); Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA); Certified Quality Engineer (CQE); and Certified Quality Auditor (CQA). Certification classes... Read More

Individual Concert Tickets Now on Sale for Tri-C JazzFest

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced that individual tickets are now on sale for the full lineup of shows at this year’s Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. The 38th annual festival will be held June 22-24 at Playhouse Square, with eight shows inside the theater district’s historic venues. The festival will showcase jazz icons with decades of hits, artists at the pinnacle of their craft and emerging talent just beginning to etch their... Read More

Tri-C Places Fifth at National Landscape Competition

A team of students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) placed first among community colleges and fifth overall at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition held March 15-18 at Brigham Young University in Utah. The 41st annual competition attracted 60 of the top horticulture and landscape schools in the country. The competition challenges students in 29 events that require the expertise needed to work in the industry. Anthony Angelici of Sagamore Hills led Tri-C by placing... Read More

Tri-C Manufacturing Program Unveils Mobile Training Unit

The Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has debuted a mobile training unit designed to bring workforce development programs to the doorsteps of Northeast Ohio companies and schools. The mobile unit houses a versatile lab area for hands-on training and a classroom space with 10 desk stations, a whiteboard and video system. The College retrofitted a 53-foot-long trailer to create the roving instructional space. The “training... Read More

Conference Awards Follow Championship Season For Tri-C Men’s Basketball

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) men’s basketball player Devon Robinson has been named Freshman of the Year by the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for the 2016-2017 season. The OCCAC also honored Tri-C’s Michael Duncan as Coach of the Year after he guided the Challengers (28-3) to a conference co-championship and into the Top 10 of the national rankings during his third season with the team. Robinson, a guard/forward, ranked second in the... Read More

Tri-C Women’s Basketball Players Named All-Conference

Three women’s basketball players at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) earned all-conference honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for the 2016-2017 season. The honorees were Darian Carter, Ebony Young and Daesia Avery. Carter made First Team All-OCCAC after scoring 20.4 points per game, which ranked second in the conference. The second-year guard also averaged 6.3 rebounds per game and was second on the team in assists. Carter, a graduate of... Read More

Activist Robyn Ochs Visits Tri-C to Discuss LGBTQ Issues

Award-winning activist and educator Robyn Ochs will lead a conversation exploring sexual orientation and identity during a March program at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The free program featuring Ochs will take place 12:30-1:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, in the Western Campus Theatre. The stop is part of her national speaking schedule advocating for people of all orientations and genders to live safely, openly and with full access and opportunity. Her... Read More

Tri-C Metro Campus Welcomes Civil Rights Advocate

What compels a person to fight for the rights of others? Marilyn Tobocman of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office will answer that question during a March program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Standing Up for Others: The Making of an Advocate begins at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 23, at Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland. The free program will take place in the Black Box Theatre in the  Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative... Read More

Tri-C Hosts ISO Compliance Seminar

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a breakfast seminar in March to help companies transition to the latest ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management standards. The free seminar will take place 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Tri-C’s Corporate College® East, located at 4400 Richmond Road in Warrensville Heights. Registration is required. The presentation will cover: • The new direction of the standards and how to navigate the clauses of... Read More

Tri-C Westshore Campus Examines Cultural Understanding Through Artistic Expression

The Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will explore how art can be used to share culture and promote unity during the next session of its Learning for Life lecture series. The free program begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, in room 112 of Westshore Campus. The program will be led by Hector Castellanos Lara, a community leader, artist and organizer. Lara works with diverse populations to show how art transcends borders through individual expression. He is the... Read More

Tri-C Basketball Player Nets Conference Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) basketball player Wade Lowman earned Division II Player of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for his performance Feb. 27-March 5. Lowman scored 34 points and grabbed 16 rebounds while leading the nationally ranked Challengers to a 104-60 win over conference rival Lakeland Community College. He also contributed three steals, two assists and a blocked shot. On the season, the freshman forward ranks third in the... Read More

Tri-C Students Compete to Represent Cleveland at Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts ‘Ultimate Culinary Clash’

Three top culinary students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will compete against each other in the coming weeks to advance in the InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts Ultimate Culinary Clash. One of the finalists – Janice Campbell, Vincent Delgross or Aaron Schroeder — will represent Cleveland in the Ultimate Culinary Clash in San Francisco on May 18 and compete against other culinary students from around North America. The local winner will... Read More

Tri-C Speaker Examines How Superheroes Reflect Society

Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s an example of modern mythology offering moral and sociological instruction to the community! Anthropologist Jamon Halvaksz will explore how superhero comic books reflect society and our understanding of the world during an upcoming discussion at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The free program — Superheroes and Supermyths: Towards an Anthropology of our Multiverse... Read More

An Evening of Reflection and Song: Cleveland Pastors Discuss Impact of Stokes Brothers on Civil Rights Movement

The Rev. E. Theophilus Caviness and the Rev. Otis Moss Jr. will discuss the impact of Carl and Louis Stokes on the civil rights movement during a March program titled An Evening of Reflection and Song. The free event will take place from 6-8:15 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at Antioch Baptist Church, 8869 Cedar Ave. in Cleveland. Sponsors include Antioch Baptist Church, Olivet Institutional Baptist Church and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The Grammy-nominated Winston-Salem State... Read More

Tri-C Announces ‘Cleveland Eats’ Culinary Festival

The region’s food culture, chef-driven restaurants, craft beer scene and farms will be celebrated in September during Cleveland Eats, a two-day culinary festival organized by the Hospitality Management Center of Excellence at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The food and entertainment festival will take place Sept. 15-16, a Friday and Saturday, on the Mall B outdoor event space above the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Organizers and some of the... Read More

Arab Americans and the American Dream

A Thousand and One Journeys: The Arab Americans, a documentary on the contributions of Middle Eastern immigrants to the United States, will be screened March 28 at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Filmmaker Abe Kasbo will attend showings at two Tri-C sites — Western Campus in Parma and Corporate College® West in Westlake — and participate in question-and-answer sessions with audiences. The movie, released in 2015, tells the stories of immigrants... Read More

Northeast Ohio Musicians Needed to Perform at Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland

Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, has opened an online application for local bands that want to play the festival’s outdoor Strassman Insurance Stage June 23-24 at Playhouse Square. Applications will be accepted through Friday, April 7. An online form accessible from the site asks for video links of performances and background information on bands. A committee of music industry experts will review the submissions and select which acts ultimately take the outdoor... Read More

Tri-C Offers College Credit Plus Information Nights

Learn how teens can earn college credit at no cost while in high school or middle school during College Credit Plus Information Nights at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in March. Sessions will be held at the following campus locations: • Eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Road in Highland Hills 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, in room 2410 of the Student Services building • Metropolitan Campus, 2900 Community College Ave. in Cleveland 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday,... Read More

Tri-C Indoor Track Athletes to Compete at Nationals

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) women’s track team qualified five individual student-athletes and two relay teams to this week’s NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Kansas. Individuals representing Tri-C will be: • Rashida Harris: Shot put and 20-pound weight throw The sophomore from Euclid holds the school record in both events. In the shot put, she has posted the third-longest throw in the nation this season. She ranks sixth in... Read More

Amber Ruiz-Bueno Runs Down Tri-C Track Record

Amber Ruiz-Bueno claimed another Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) indoor track and field record while winning the 800-meter run at the Region XII Indoor Championships. The sophomore from Willowick clocked a time of 2:19.42 in the 800-meter championship race, trimming almost a full second off the previous Tri-C record of 2:20.32. Earlier this season, she set the school indoor record in the 600-meter run. Ruiz-Bueno will compete in the 600-meter and 1,000-meter runs at the... Read More

Tri-C Basketball Player Scores Conference Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) basketball player Darian Carter earned Division II Player of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for her performance Feb. 6-12. Carter averaged 37 points a game and sank 12 of 13 3-point shots while leading the Challengers to conference wins over Hocking College and Clark State Community College. The sophomore guard also contributed 9.5 rebounds and a blocked shot per game. On the season, she leads the OCCAC in... Read More

Exhibition at Tri-C Gallery East Highlights Role of Art Therapy in Cultural Understanding

Using art to explore different cultures is the focus of “From Walls to Bridges: Celebrating Identity and Community,” an exhibition of hundreds of artworks on view Feb. 23 through March 21 on the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The free exhibition at Gallery East in the campus’s Education Center looks at how people share their culture through creativity. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The 17th... Read More

Tri-C Announces New Chief Academic Officer

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced that Karen Miller will become the College’s provost and chief academic officer after being named executive vice president of Access, Learning and Success. She had served in the role on an interim basis since August. “I am delighted that we have an internal candidate with Karen’s talent and experience to assume the duties permanently,” Tri-C President Alex Johnson said. “She has... Read More

Tri-C Culinary Students Compete in Soul Food Competition

Help crown the top soul food cook at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) by taste-testing dishes prepared by culinary students in the College’s Contemporary Soul Food Competition. The cooking challenge will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center on Tri-C’s Eastern Campus. Six student finalists will serve recipes they created for the event. Attendees will determine a winner by voting for their favorite dish after... Read More

Two Track Events = Two Tri-C Records for Rashida Harris

Rashida Harris shattered two Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) indoor track and field records while competing Saturday at the Jim Wuske Invitational. Harris topped her own school records in the shot put and weight throw while winning both events at the invitational, held at the Peterson Field House on the University of Mount Union campus in Alliance. She unleashed a heave of 49 feet, 8.75 inches in the shot put to set the College record for the third time in a month. Harris... Read More

Tri-C Wins Bellwether Award for Workforce Development

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) this week won its first national Bellwether Award for the workforce development programs in place at its Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence. The honor recognizes College job-training initiatives designed to produce graduates in high-demand fields. The programs provide the skilled workforce needed to build the regional economy. “Our goal at Tri-C is to be more than a training provider for industry,” said William... Read More

Tri-C Westshore Campus Explores Hispanic Customs

The Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will explore the vibrant Hispanic culture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, as part of its Learning for Life lecture series. The free program will examine Hispanic customs through dance, music, language and culinary traditions while addressing how cultural misconceptions can affect relationships and communities. The session will be led by Alia Almashni, who works with Northeast Ohio businesses and organizations to teach... Read More

Tri-C Student-Athletes Claim Academic Honors

More than three dozen student-athletes at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) earned All-Academic recognition from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for their classroom success during fall semester. Tri-C led all conference schools in honorees. 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: Baseball: Dylan Brister of Grafton;... Read More

Tri-C Indoor Track Records Fall

Amber Ruiz-Bueno and Rashida Harris turned in record-setting track and field performances while competing for Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) at the Findlay Classic & Elite Throws Competition. Ruiz-Bueno lowered the school record in the 600-meter run by more than a half-second, winning the race with a time of 1:37.46. She also qualified in the event for the NJCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships. In addition, the sophomore from Willowick qualified for nationals in the... Read More

Tri-C Offers Free Tax Preparation Services

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will again offer free personal income tax filing services to qualified taxpayers filing simple returns for 2016. The services will be offered at four locations this year. Assistance is available as follows by site: Metropolitan Campus, 2900 Community College Ave. in Cleveland. The free tax clinics will be held by appointment only on Saturdays from Feb. 4 through March 25 (closed March 18). To schedule a time, call the United Way of Greater... Read More

Lineup Announced for 38th Annual Tri-C JazzFest

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced the lineup of ticketed concerts for the 38th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, June 22-24 at Playhouse Square. This year’s JazzFest features eight shows inside Playhouse Square’s historic venues. The festival will showcase jazz icons with decades of hits, artists at the pinnacle of their craft and emerging talent just beginning to etch their names in the industry. “These world-class... Read More

In Their Footsteps: Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson Discusses Legacy of Carl and Louis Stokes

Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson will reflect on the legacies of Carl and Louis Stokes in a program launching a yearlong commemoration of the two historic civic leaders. The event – titled In Their Footsteps – will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center at the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The one-hour program is part of Stokes: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future, a yearlong... Read More

Tri-C Massage Therapy Clinic Taking 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. 24 through May 5. 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... Read More

Tri-C Students Awarded Scholarships Honoring Dr. King

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by awarding scholarships to 12 students during the College’s 40th 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 or other Cuyahoga County schools. The 2017 scholarship recipients... Read More

Tri-C Health, Wellness and Preventative Care Center Reopens at Metropolitan Campus for Spring Semester

The Community Health, Wellness and Preventative Care Center at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will reopen for spring semester on Jan. 24. The care center provides low-cost health care services to uninsured or underinsured adults while giving Tri-C health career students learning and training opportunities in a clinical setting. The center will be open 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 24 through April 27. It is located in Room 105 of the Health... Read More

Events Announced for 2017 Stokes Commemoration

Dozens of community events have already been scheduled for 2017 as part of a yearlong commemoration marking the 50th anniversary of Carl Stokes’ historic election as mayor of Cleveland. The initiative honors Mayor Stokes and his brother, Congressman Louis Stokes, and seeks to build on their legacy of advocacy and action by inspiring a new generation of Northeast Ohio leaders. The commemoration will address a wide spectrum of issues through various activities during the year. An... Read More

Tri-C Culinary Students Cook for a Cause in February

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 Lunar New Year Celebration will be held 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the College’s Hospitality Management Center on Public Square. Guests will enjoy an extravagant Chinese cuisine buffet served from stations around the center. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by visiting... Read More

Tri-C’s Women in Transition Program Now Open for Spring Session Registration

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is launching a new session of classes that use education and training to empower women at a life crossroads. The program begins Jan. 17 at four locations: Eastern Campus in Highland Hills, Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland, Western Campus in Parma and Corporate College® West in Westlake. The eight-week, non-credit program is free and open to the public. Participants build confidence and self-esteem... Read More

Tri-C Basketball Player Claims Conference Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) basketball player Devon Robinson earned Division II Player of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for his performance Dec.12-18. Robinson averaged 16 points while leading the nationally ranked Challengers to two conference wins. The freshman forward also contributed 13.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 2.5 assists and two steals per game. On the season, he leads the OCCAC in rebounding and steals and ranks 11th in... Read More

Tri-C Boosts Regional Economy with New Graduates From Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program

Thirty-five entrepreneurs from Northeast Ohio and beyond recently took a step toward greater business success by completing the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Previous small-business owners who graduated from the program have outperformed the broader economy while exceeding national and local averages in revenue growth and job creation. With the most recent graduating class, the 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) alumni list at... Read More

Tri-C Receives Two Grants From the National Endowment for the Arts

The National Endowment for the Arts today announced a pair of $20,000 grants to support music and dance projects by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in 2017. The Art Works grants to the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation were included in the NEA’s first major funding announcement for next year. The federal agency approved more than $30 million in grants for organizations across the nation. The Art Works grants to the College will go toward: • The 38th... Read More

Tri-C to Honor Graduates at Fall Commencement on Dec. 15

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate the academic achievements of more than 1,600 petitioning graduates during Fall Commencement at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. The College has been asked to confer 1,634 associate degrees and certificates of completion at the graduation ceremony. That’s an increase of more than 8 percent from last year’s Fall Commencement. “Our mission at Cuyahoga Community College revolves around student success and... Read More

Story of Nativity Told at Tri-C Dance Production

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and The Greene Works Project will co-present The Coming of the King at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16-17 in the Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre at the College’s Eastern Campus. The production will tell the story of the traditional Nativity where hope, faith and forgiveness are depicted through dance and narration. Dancers from the College’s Creative Arts Dance Academy and The Greene Works Project will perform. The program is conceived,... Read More

911 Dispatcher Training Program Begins at Tri-C

A new program developed by the Public Safety Center of Excellence at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will address a shortage of dispatchers needed to staff regional emergency call centers. The five-week training program mixes classroom and hands-on instruction to prepare dispatchers to handle police, fire and emergency medical calls. Graduates will receive two professional dispatching certifications. The first session of evening classes will begin Monday, Nov. 28, at the... Read More

Alumni Chefs Return to Tri-C for Fundraising Feast

Chefs who graduated from the Hospitality Management Center of Excellence at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will return to the school in December to prepare a five-course feast to benefit student scholarships. The Winter Festavous fundraising dinner will be held Thursday, Dec. 8, at the College’s Hospitality Management Center on Public Square. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6 p.m. with dinner seating beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tri-C students in... Read More

Stokes: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future of Cleveland

The 50th anniversary of Carl Stokes’ election as mayor of Cleveland will be commemorated in 2017 with a yearlong series of events designed to inspire a new generation of community leaders. The initiative will honor Mayor Stokes and his brother, Congressman Louis Stokes, and build on their legacy of leadership, advocacy and action. It seeks to use history as a guide for continued social and economic development in Greater Cleveland. The commemoration is being led by the Jack,... Read More

Tri-C Runner Finishes Season with All-American Honors

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) cross country runner Caroline Lapish earned All-American honors at the national championships while leading the Challengers toward the top of the team rankings. Lapish clocked a personal-best time of 18:41 to place 16th in the 5,000-meter national championship race, held Saturday in El Dorado, Kansas. The performance made the freshman from Madison just the fourth cross country All-American in school history. Her finish helped power the... Read More

Medical Mutual Awards $1 Million to Benefit Tri-C Nursing and Health Career Students

Medical Mutual of Ohio today announced a $1 million gift to increase the number of scholarships awarded to nursing and health career students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The donation expands the existing Medical Mutual Nursing and Health Careers Endowed Scholarship Fund, which was established at Tri-C in 2012 through the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation. Eighty scholarships have been awarded to Medical Mutual Scholars since the scholarship fund began. So far, 31 of... Read More

In the Running: Tri-C X-Country Team Qualifies for Nationals

The nationally ranked Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) women’s cross country team placed third at regionals while qualifying for the national championship race for the 16th consecutive year. Caroline Lapish led Tri-C while earning all-regional honors at the meet, held Saturday, Oct. 29. The first-year runner from Madison finished third with a time of 19:21 in the 5,000-meter race hosted by Lansing Community College in Michigan. Lapish was followed at the Region XII... Read More

Tri-C Puts Focus on Fitness at ‘Exercise is Medicine’ Event

Learn how fitness and lifestyle can improve your overall health during “Exercise is Medicine on Campus,” a free upcoming program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The event is open to the public and will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Student Services building at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus, 4250 Richmond Road in Highland Hills. “Exercise is Medicine” is part of a national initiative by the American... Read More

Journalist Ted Koppel Headlines Tri-C Foundation Presidential Scholarship Luncheon

Veteran journalist Ted Koppel is making news at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) by helping the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation raise more than $1.2 million for student scholarships. The critically needed funds are the result of the Foundation’s 2016 Presidential Scholarship Luncheon. Koppel is serving as keynote speaker at the event, scheduled for 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel on Public Square. “These dollars create the... Read More

Tri-C Students Take Stage at Playhouse Square

Theater students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will present To Kill a Mockingbird in the College’s first production staged in the Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square. Performances will take place Nov. 3-5 at the historic downtown theater. Students from multiple Tri-C campuses will perform and work behind the scenes to bring Harper Lee’s classic novel to life on one of the nation’s grandest stages. “Tri-C’s students and... Read More

Tri-C Volleyball Player Claims Conference Honor

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) volleyball player Payton Ciolek earned Player of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for her performance Oct. 10-16. Ciolek totaled 34 kills while leading the Challengers to two wins in three conference matches. The setter and right-side hitter also contributed 71 assists, 22 digs and four blocks, as well as 10 aces while serving. She is the second Tri-C volleyball player this season to win an OCCAC Player of the... Read More

Shirien Muntaser Named Tri-C Board Student Scholar

Words flooded Shirien Muntaser’s mind before flowing from pen to paper in poetic process. She wrote quickly, capturing the thoughts and ideas before they evaporated like the morning mist. The prose reflects the creative rebirth she experienced at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). It spoke of a new energy in her life. In a desert of intellectual isolation, I found an awakening sense of purpose; a supple rose of knowledge bloomed into cohesiveness of my mind, body and... Read More

Tri-C Focuses on Fitness Strategies for Seniors

The Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will examine fitness training strategies for seniors as part of its free “Learning for Life” lecture series at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19. The program — “Never Grow Old Fitness” — features Paul O’Donoghue, a personal trainer and certified Functional Aging Specialist. He and his wife, Mary, will discuss the Functional Aging Training model. The training... Read More

Drone Academy Takes Flight at Tri-C

A Drone Academy launched by the Public Safety Center of Excellence at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will introduce first responders to the high-flying technology and its potential uses. The inaugural academy will be held Oct. 10-14 at the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center at the College’s Western Campus in Parma. The week-long session will provide hands-on experience through simulations and practice drills. Drones are increasingly being deployed by public safety... Read More

Stop for a Visit! Tri-C Hosts Open House on Oct. 15

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host an open house on Saturday, Oct. 15, at its four campuses and the Brunswick University Center. The open house provides prospective students an opportunity to discuss academic programs with faculty and counselors; learn more about enrollment, financial aid and scholarships; explore student services; and tour the facilities. Open house hours extend from 10 a.m. to noon at the following locations: • Brunswick University Center,... Read More

Geralyn Presti Appointed to Tri-C Board of Trustees

Geralyn Presti has been appointed to the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Board of Trustees for a term ending June 22, 2021. Presti serves as general counsel, executive vice president and secretary for Forest City Realty Trust, a Cleveland-based real estate company with a portfolio of commercial and residential properties across the United States. Her legal expertise has led to numerous honors, including a “Legends in Law” award by The Burton Awards Program.... Read More

Run for a Reason at Tri-C’s Autumn Blaze 5K

Dash through the fall colors while doing some good this October during the second annual Autumn Blaze 5K at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Proceeds from the run/walk will be divided evenly between United Way of Greater Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Community Shares and United Negro College Fund. Tri-C launched the race in 2015 as part of its annual giving campaign to benefit the community. Last year’s race raised more than $7,000 for the... Read More

Tri-C’s Women in Transition Program Opens New Session for Registration

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is launching a new session of classes that use education and training to empower women at a life crossroads. The program begins the week of Oct. 24 at four locations: Eastern Campus in Highland Hills, Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland, Western Campus in Parma and Corporate College® West in Westlake. The non-credit program is free and open to the public. Participants build confidence and self-esteem... Read More

A Makeover at Tri-C Metropolitan Campus

Changes are coming to one of the oldest buildings at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). A two-year project beginning this fall promises to reshape the outdated Campus Center building into a dynamic hub of student activity. The renovation will launch with a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. “This will do much more than modernize Metro Campus,” said Michael Schoop, president of the campus since 2006. “It... Read More

Tri-C Volleyball Player Named Conference Player of the Week

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) volleyball player Holly Hoffman earned Player of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for her performance Sept. 12-18. The outside hitter and setter became the first Tri-C volleyball player to claim the conference award in at least five years. Hoffman totalled 36 kills while leading the Challengers to conference victories over Lakeland Community College and Edison Community College. She also contributed 29 assists... Read More

Tri-C Examines Ohio’s Role as a Bellwether State

What makes Ohio so critical for winning the White House? Election expert Kyle Kondik has the answer, and he’ll share it during an upcoming discussion at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The free program — “Ohio’s Role in Picking the President” — will take place at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, in Tri-C’s Western Campus Theatre in Parma. Kondik blends data-driven research and historical... Read More

The Food Dude Brings Healthy Conversation to Tri-C

Anybody can cook quick, healthy and tasty meals on a budget. Want to know how? Then come listen and learn when the “The Food Dude” visits Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in September. Chef and restaurateur Kevin Roberts — aka, The Food Dude — will share the secrets to kitchen success during a pair of free programs at Tri-C. The presentations and cooking demonstrations are open to the public and will take place at: • 11:30 a.m.... Read More

Tri-C Culinary Students Dishing Up Lunches On Cleveland’s Public Square

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) invites downtown diners to stop for lunch at Tri-C’s new Pop-Up Bistro on Public Square this fall to enjoy student-made culinary creations. The bistro will be open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on select Thursdays and Fridays at the College’s Hospitality Management Center, located at 180 Euclid Ave. Lunch will be served on the following dates: • Sept. 15-16, 22-23 and 30 • Oct. 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21 •... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Film Screenings for Hispanic Heritage Month

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by screening five films highlighting the best of contemporary Spanish and Latin American cinema. The following films will be shown between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 at Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland and Western Campus in Parma. Dates, times and locations are listed below the film descriptions. Who Is Dayani Cristal? In a sun-blistered desert beneath a cicada tree, Arizona police... Read More

Tri-C Health, Wellness and Preventative Care Center Reopens at Metropolitan Campus for Fall Semester

The Community Health, Wellness and Preventative Care Center at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will reopen for fall semester on Sept. 6. The care center provides low-cost health care services to uninsured or underinsured adults while giving Tri-C health career students learning and training opportunities in a clinical setting. The center will be open 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 6 through Nov. 17. It is located in Room 105 of the Health... Read More

‘Tri-C Presents’ Announces 2016-2017 Show Schedule

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced the lineup for its 2016-2017 “Tri-C Presents” season, which brings an exciting collection of performers to Northeast Ohio audiences. Tri-C Presents will showcase classical piano, jazz and dance acts between September and April on stages across the region. Five of the nine shows are free to make the artistic experience accessible to all. “Our season is diverse and exciting and Tri-C is proud to bring... Read More

Tri-C Hosting Conference to Showcase 3D Printing

The market for 3D printing grew almost 26 percent last year to $5.2 billion. Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) wants to help Northeast Ohio companies gain a piece of that business. The College will host the second annual Regional 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Conference on Sept. 8-9 to showcase the industry’s economic possibilities. The event will be held at Corporate College® East, located at 4400 Richmond Road in Warrensville Heights. The conference,... Read More

Tri-C Awarded Federal Grant to Help Cleveland Students Work Toward College

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will use a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide academic, career and financial counseling to Cleveland Metropolitan School District students who have the potential to succeed in college. The goal of the federal Educational Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and pursue college degrees. Tri-C will work with 1,300 students at seven Cleveland schools. The project... Read More

Tri-C Westshore Campus Now Offers Physical Education and Dance Classes for Credit

Beginning with the upcoming fall semester, the Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will offer physical education and dance classes for college credit. Courses will be offered in yoga; yoga and pilates; and dance fundamentals. Classes will be held at two Tri-C sites in Westlake — Corporate College® West and the Health Careers & Sciences building at Westshore Campus. Classes begin Sept. 12 and meet twice weekly for 14 weeks. Class times are... Read More

Tri-C Adopts 100 Percent Tobacco-Free Policy

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has adopted a tobacco-free policy that prohibits the use of any tobacco product on College grounds, effective Aug. 8. The Tri-C Board of Trustees unanimously approved the “100% Tobacco Free Campus” policy at today’s meeting. The board acted to support a healthy environment for students, staff and visitors at the College. The policy prohibits the use of any tobacco product, including cigarettes, cigars, cigarellos,... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Career and Job Fair in Cleveland

More than 60 companies with job openings will be recruiting new employees during a career and job fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, May 2, at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Employment opportunities are available in a variety of fields, including nursing and health care; manufacturing; information technology; private security and law enforcement; trucking; project management; and others. The Tri-C Workforce Career and Job Fair will be held at the Advanced Technology Training... Read More

Tri-C Celebrates Academic Success of Minority Students

Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court Judge Michael John Ryan will be the keynote speaker at a scholarship luncheon benefitting students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The annual Frances M. Franklin Scholarship and Protégé Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at Tri-C’s Corporate College® East in Warrensville Heights. Ryan will discuss how a commitment to education can change lives. He will share his story of... Read More

J. David Heller Appointed to Tri-C Board of Trustees

J. David Heller has been appointed to the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Board of Trustees for a term ending March 26, 2017. Heller is co-founder and principal of The NRP Group, a developer, general contractor and property manager that has constructed more than 23,000 residential units in 13 states since its founding in 1995. A certified public accountant, he also serves on the executive committee and is past chairman of the Housing Credit Group for the National Association of... Read More

Tri-C Begins New Speaker Series in Westlake Focused on Women in Science and Technology

“Women in Science and Technology” will be the focus of a new speaker series debuting in April at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in Westlake. The series includes four free Thursday night programs at Tri-C’s Corporate College West, located at 25425 Center Ridge Road in Westlake. The programs will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. in Room 305. At each presentation, speakers from the College and community will share information and perspectives on women... Read More

Tri-C Program Examines Ways to Build Wealth

The Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will examine investment strategies as part of its free “Learning for Life” lecture series at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23. The program — “How to Invest Wisely” — features Paul Fleming, director of research and investment solutions with Mirador Family Wealth Advisors. He will discuss how to build an investment strategy, multiply your wealth and take safer financial... Read More

Tri-C Offers Summer Internships to Students

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) knows the dedication, talent and commitment of its students. That’s why it plans to hire more than 100 of them as part of a new Summer Internship Program. The program offers Tri-C students paid internships at the College that will provide valuable hands-on experience within their field of study. Nearly 500 students applied within weeks of the program’s launch. To be eligible, students must enroll in summer classes —... Read More

Tri-C Track Athletes Earn All-American Honors

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) distance runner Karen Barrientos and shot putter Rashida Harris registered All-American performances at the 2016 NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Barrientos finished fourth in the 5,000-meter run while Harris placed fifth in the shot put at the championships, held Friday and Saturday (March 4-5) at the JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem, N.C. Both student-athletes set Tri-C records while earning All-American status. “Karen and... Read More

Tri-C Speaker Examines Presidential Campaigns And the Politics of Manhood

Have American presidential campaigns turned into a referendum on manhood? Author Jackson Katz believes so, and he’ll discuss that theory in an upcoming discussion at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The free program — “Leading Men: Presidential Campaigns and the Politics of Manhood” — will take place from 12:30-1:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in Tri-C’s Western Campus Theatre in Parma. Katz will... Read More

Grant from Westfield Insurance Foundation Benefits Women in Transition Program at Tri-C

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will use a grant from the Westfield Insurance Foundation to enhance its Women in Transition program and help families achieve greater stability. The grant will help create program pathways linking Women in Transition participants and their children with the College’s Saturday Family Academy. The academy emphasizes families working together to reach academic, employment and life goals. The grant reflects Westfield’s focus on... Read More

Tri-C Women’s Basketball Team Advances in Tournament

The women’s basketball team at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) made the most of its first home NJCAA tournament game, beating Clark State Community College 83-56 on Tuesday night at Eastern Campus. Freshman forward Darian Carter led the Challengers with 22 points and seven rebounds, while sophomore center Keri Hill added 19 points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots to keep the team’s season alive. Tri-C (17-11) has won more games this year than the... Read More

Tri-C Men’s Basketball Team Wins Tournament Opener

The men’s basketball team at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) advanced in the NJCAA tournament with a 73-53 win Tuesday night at Owens Community College. Freshman guard Rico Jones Jr. scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Challengers. Sophomores Kash Blackwell and Isaiah McQueen each added 14 points in the victory. Tri-C (18-13) beat Owens (18-13) for the third time this season. The victory advances the Challengers to the semifinals of the... Read More

New Session of Tri-C’s Women in Transition Program Open for Registration

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is launching a new session of classes that use education and training to empower women at a life crossroads. The program begins the week of March 21 at four locations: Eastern Campus in Highland Hills, Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland, Western Campus in Parma and Corporate College® West in Westlake. The eight-week, non-credit program is free and open to the public. Participants build confidence and... Read More

Tri-C Indoor Track Athletes Heading to Nationals

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) women’s track team qualified six student-athletes to compete in this week’s NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in North Carolina. Representing Tri-C will be: Karen Barrientos: 5,000-meter, 3,000-meter and mile runs The sophomore from Ashtabula holds the school record in the 5K and clocked the nation’s fourth-fastest time in the event this indoor season. She is ranked sixth nationally in the 3K and 21st... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Campus Visitation Day Feb. 15

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a Campus Visitation Day on Presidents Day — Monday, Feb. 15 — at its four campuses and the Brunswick University Center. The open house provides prospective students with an opportunity to discover Tri-C’s academic programs; learn more about enrollment, financial aid and scholarships; explore student services; and tour the facilities. Visitation Day hours extend from 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. at the... Read More

2016 Tri-C JazzFest to Open With ‘Big Birthday Bash’ Honoring Tommy LiPuma

Say “Happy Birthday!” to legendary music producer Tommy LiPuma as he and some of his best and most accomplished musical friends kick off the 37th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland. Tommy LiPuma’s Big Birthday Bash will feature performances by Diana Krall, Al Jarreau, Dr. John and Leon Russell. The special concert – which celebrates LiPuma’s 80th birthday – begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23, in the Connor Palace at Playhouse... Read More

Tri-C to Add High-Tech Manufacturing Training Equipment Using $75,000 Grant from Alcoa Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will use a $75,000 grant from Alcoa Foundation to upgrade its manufacturing lab with computer-controlled machines, robotic arms and other technological tools vital to training tomorrow’s workforce. The new equipment will make Tri-C students more proficient with smart manufacturing methods, better preparing them for in-demand industrial jobs requiring increased technical skills. “Today’s manufacturing jobs require... Read More

Chairman of National Endowment for the Humanities To Serve as Keynote Speaker at Tri-C Forum

The chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities will serve as keynote speaker at the first community forum hosted by the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). NEH Chairman William Adams will headline the May 5-6 event at the Mandel Humanities Center, located at the College’s Eastern Campus in Highland Hills. Tri-C announced his visit in conjunction with the start of classes at the center. “The National... Read More

Tri-C Awards Honorary Degree to Betty Rosskamm

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to Betty Rosskamm to recognize her commitment to Tri-C, its students and the community. Rosskamm — one of Northeast Ohio’s most esteemed civic and business leaders — received the honorary degree during the College’s Fall Commencement on Thursday, Dec. 17. A generous philanthropist, Rosskamm and her family have changed countless lives though their support of... Read More

Tri-C Awarded State Grant to Aid ‘College Credit Plus’ Effort

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been awarded a state grant to expand the reach of College Credit Plus by readying high school teachers to teach college-level courses. Tri-C will lead a consortium of community groups and Cuyahoga County school districts working on the project. The initiative is designed to grow College Credit Plus and provide additional opportunities for college-ready high school students. The Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Department of Higher... Read More

Tri-C Student Named a Coca-Cola Leader of Promise Scholar

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Enzo Zaccardelli has been named a 2015 Coca-Cola Leader of Promise Scholar in recognition of his academic achievement and leadership. He is one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members from across the country selected for the award, which includes a $1,000 scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. A panel of judges considered more than 1,100 candidates. “It was exciting to hear I won,” said Zaccardelli,... Read More

Tri-C and The Illuminating Company Partner on Training Program for Future Utility Workers

Take a step toward enrolling in FirstEnergy Corp.’s Power Systems Institute — an award-winning program that trains future utility line workers — by attending an information session Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The session will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Metro Campus Theater, 2900 Community College Ave. in Cleveland. The training program is seeking applicants for the fall 2016 class. The... Read More

Tri-C Brings Violinist Gabriel Bolkosky to Cleveland Stage

Virtuoso violinist Gabriel Bolkosky will bring Spanish-infused jazz and tango to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) for an evening of musical exploration on Friday, Nov. 13. The performance featuring Bolkosky and his quartet begins at 7 p.m. at Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus Mainstage Theatre, 2809 Woodland Ave. in Cleveland. “I am excited to present Gabe — not only because of his passionate playing, but because of the unique programs that he puts... Read More

Author Drew Magary to Visit Tri-C to Discuss The Postmortal

The author of The Postmortal — a darkly funny, dystopian novel selected for the inaugural common reading project at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) — will be on campuses later this month to discuss his book. The public can meet author Drew Magary during a free presentation and book signing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts on Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland. The free event will occur during... Read More

Tri-C Soccer Players Receive Conference Awards

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) soccer players Jacob Marianut and John Paul Duff earned offensive and defensive Player of the Week honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for their performances Sept. 28-Oct. 4. The duo led the Challengers to a 3-1 victory over nationally ranked Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. Marianut scored two goals and assisted on another in the upset, while Duff recorded 13 saves in goal. Marianut, a forward, now has a... Read More

Women in Transition Program at Tri-C Begins New Session Fall 2015

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is launching a new session of classes that use education and training to empower women at a life crossroads. The program begins the week of Oct. 26 at four locations: Eastern Campus in Highland Hills, Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland, Western Campus in Parma and Corporate College® West in Westlake. The eight-week, non-credit program is free and open to the public. Participants build confidence and... Read More

Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson to Speak Oct. 8 at Tri-C Foundation Presidential Scholarship Luncheon

Give basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson credit for another assist, this time for the benefit of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students. Johnson has helped the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation raise more than $1.3 million for student scholarships by serving as the keynote speaker at the Foundation’s annual Presidential Scholarship Luncheon. The sold-out event begins at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel on... Read More

Tri-C Classical Piano Series Brings International Performers to the Cleveland Stage

The echo of international applause follows five dynamic performers to the 2015-2016 Tri-C Classical Piano Series, a lineup of free concerts at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Gartner Auditorium. The series — now in its ninth year — will introduce Northeast Ohio audiences to artists who have traveled the globe bringing a fresh approach to classical repertoire. Pianists taking the stage this season include the South African duo of Nina Schumann and Luis... Read More

Stop in for a visit! Tri-C Hosts Open House on Oct. 17

Five locations open to prospective students Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host an open house on Saturday, Oct. 17, at its four campuses and the Brunswick University Center. The open house provides prospective students an opportunity to discuss academic programs with faculty and counselors; learn more about enrollment, financial aid and scholarships; explore student services; and tour the facilities. Open house hours extend from 10 a.m. to noon at the following... Read More

Photography Exhibit by Tri-C Professor Tells the Powerful Story Behind ‘Violins of Hope’

Images are on view at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland BEACHWOOD — An exhibit of photographs by Daniel Levin, an associate professor at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), documents an Israeli man’s lifelong mission to preserve violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. The exhibition — titled “Amnon’s Workshop” — features 75 large-scale prints and is on display through Nov. 8 at the Jewish... Read More

A New Era in Humanities Education Begins at Tri-C

Dedication scheduled for the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center HIGHLAND HILLS — Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will usher in a new era in humanities education with the dedication of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The ceremony launches a center created to offer a unique liberal arts learning environment with programming designed to cultivate civically responsible citizens who will lead Northeast Ohio toward a... Read More

Run for a Reason at the Autumn Blaze 5K at Tri-C

Dash through the fall colors while doing some good this October during the Autumn Blaze 5K at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Proceeds from the run/walk will be divided evenly between United Way of Greater Cleveland, Greater Cleveland Community Shares and United Negro College Fund. Tri-C launched the race as part of its annual giving campaign to benefit the community. The Autumn Blaze 5K begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Tri-C’s Western... Read More

Michael Culp Named Board Student Scholar at Tri-C

The summer of 2012 brought little warmth for Michael Culp. His father died that June following a grueling battle with lung cancer that Culp witnessed from a bedside seat. Weeks after the funeral, Culp lost the job he held for more than a decade. The events staggered the U.S. Air Force veteran. He felt emotionally overwhelmed, mentally drained and lost. “I didn’t know what to do,” he said. “I didn’t know where to go.” So he turned... Read More

Tri-C Makes Education a Family Experience

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) makes learning a family activity through its Saturday Family Academy, which launches a new six-week session Sept. 19 at Metropolitan Campus. The free program for parents and school-aged children offers a game plan for success in the classroom and life. The objective is to better involve parents in the educational process to help them and their children achieve goals. Discussion topics will include college readiness; career exploration and... Read More

Grant Allows Tri-C to Expand Japanese Language Program

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will expand its Japanese language course offerings this academic year after being awarded a grant from the Japan Foundation of Los Angeles. The $30,000 grant will go toward creating a one-year lectureship position to teach Japanese at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus in Highland Hills and Western Campus in Parma. Eleven courses will be offered this fall and spring, up from eight in 2014-2015. The classes provide Tri-C students an opportunity to... Read More

Tri-C Health, Wellness and Preventative Care Center Reopens for Fall Semester at Metro Campus

The Community Health, Wellness and Preventative Care Center at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will reopen for fall semester on Sept. 1. The care center provides low-cost health care services to uninsured or underinsured adults while giving Tri-C health career students learning and training opportunities in a clinical setting. The center will be open 2-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 1 through Nov. 19. It is located in Room 105 of the Health... Read More

Tri-C Celebrates Ninth Graduating Class From Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program

Thirty-seven Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs took a step toward greater business success by completing the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Previous small-business owners who graduated from the program have outperformed the broader economy while exceeding national and local averages in revenue growth and job creation. The 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) alumni list at Tri-C now exceeds 300. The newest graduates will be honored at 3... Read More

Food and Fitness Fun Days at Tri-C Metro Campus

The Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will teach families how to lead healthier lives during “Food and Fitness Fun Day” on two Saturdays this fall. The free events will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12 and Oct. 17 at the Metro Campus Recreation Center, located at the corner of East 30th Street and Community College Avenue in Cleveland. Dietitians from Tri-C will teach attendees how to make healthy choices at the grocery store to... Read More

Lauren Onkey Named Inaugural Dean for Humanities at Tri-C

Lauren Onkey has been named the inaugural Dean for Humanities at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Onkey will provide the leadership and guidance to shape the center into a national model for engagement in the humanities. She currently serves as vice president of education and public programs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. She called her new position an extraordinary opportunity to create a... Read More

Nadine Feighan Honored for Dedicated Service to Tri-C

The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has recognized Nadine Feighan for her exemplary service to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) during her 25 years as a trustee. The ACCT recently announced Feighan as the Central Region recipient of its 2015 Trustee Leadership Award. The annual ACCT Awards recognize the tremendous contributions made by trustees and other community college leaders. “ACCT's regional awards represent the very best our colleges have to... Read More

Tri-C Awarded Grant to Help Former Foster Youth

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been awarded a grant to improve retention and graduation rates for students who arrived on campus after aging out of the state’s foster care system. Studies show that former foster youth — who lack the safety net of family support — often struggle to complete college. Only 9 percent earn a bachelor’s degree by age 26, a success rate less than half that of the general population. “For too long... Read More

Tri-C’s Western Campus Hosts Bicycle Safety Day

PARMA — The Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host its annual Bicycle Safety Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, to promote and encourage safe riding habits. Bicycle helmets will be given to children ages 5 to 12 while supplies last. Studies show that helmets reduce the risk of head and brain injuries in the event of a crash. Children who attend Bicycle Safety Day also will have the chance to pedal bikes while testing their steering,... Read More

Women in Transition Program at Tri-C Begins New Fall Session

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is launching a new session of classes that use education and training to empower women at a life crossroads. The program begins the week of Aug. 24 at four locations: Eastern Campus in Highland Hills, Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland, Western Campus in Parma and Corporate College® West in Westlake. The eight-week, non-credit program is free and open to the public. Participants build confidence and... Read More

Tri-C Eastern Campus Hosts Cleveland Browns Blood Drive

HIGHLAND HILLS — The Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host the annual Cleveland Browns Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, to benefit the American Red Cross. The blood drive will feature visits from Browns legends Hanford Dixon (9-11 a.m.) and Kevin Mack (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), who will be available for autographs and photos. Team mascot Chomps also will stop in to woof with fans between 9 and 11 a.m. Blood donors will receive a... Read More

Tri-C Names New Chief Academic Officer

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced that Craig Foltin will become the College’s provost and chief academic officer after being named executive vice president of Access, Learning and Success. Foltin had served in the role on an interim basis since December. During that time, he has overseen the College’s efforts to increase student success and completion rates and led the development of a new strategic plan for the institution. He brokered early... Read More

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program at Tri-C Spurs Revenue Growth and Job Creation

CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio entrepreneurs who completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) outperformed the broader economy while exceeding national averages in revenue growth and job creation. Nearly two of three participants in the 10,000 Small Businesses program at Tri-C reported increased revenue at their companies in the first six months after graduation, and more than 40 percent hired more employees. By... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Takes It to the Street

CLEVELAND — Playhouse Square is the place to be in Cleveland this week, as the 36th annual Tri-C JazzFest brings live music, great food and kid-friendly fun to the theater district. In addition to nine indoor concerts July 9 - 11, Tri-C JazzFest presents two long days of free outdoor concerts to the Scene Stage on Euclid Avenue between East 13th and East 14th. streets.  Neighborhood restaurants will have a wide variety of grab-and-go meals at tents along Huron Avenue, and... Read More

Magnus International Group Completes ‘Bike for a Tyke’ Program with Tri-C

Employees at Magnus International Group built and donated bicycles to four local children after completing the “Bike for a Tyke” team-building exercise offered through Corporate College® at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Fifteen Magnus employees recently gathered at the company’s Hardy Industrial Technologies plant in Lake County to spend an afternoon building and customizing the bikes. The event was the finale to a recent leadership... Read More

Tri-C Campus Police Scheduled for Accreditation Visit

Campus Police and Security Services at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is scheduled for an on-site assessment to be reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). A national team of CALEA assessors will arrive at Tri-C on Monday, July 13, to examine department policies, procedures, management operations and support services. A report will be submitted to the commission once the review is completed. A public hearing for accreditation will... Read More

Morton L. Mandel Honored for Contributions to Tri-C

CLEVELAND — The Ohio Association of Community Colleges recently honored Morton L. Mandel with its Terry M. Thomas Friend of Community Colleges Award in recognition of his support of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and its students. The award is presented each year to an individual who has made a major impact on community colleges in Ohio. The state association announced the award during its annual meeting held in June at Tri-C. Cuyahoga Community College nominated... Read More

Tri-C Police Chief Appointed to State Commission

CLEVELAND — Police Chief Clayton Harris of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been appointed to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission for a term ending Sept. 20. Ohio Gov. John Kasich announced the appointment last week. Harris is filling the remainder of a three-year term previously held by Chief Paul Denton of The Ohio State University Police Department. The nine-member commission works to improve the professional capabilities of Ohio peace officers through... Read More

Earvin “Magic” Johnson Named Keynote Speaker for Tri-C Foundation Presidential Scholarship Luncheon

CLEVELAND — Earvin “Magic” Johnson, a basketball legend who built a business empire by focusing on underserved urban communities, will be the keynote speaker at the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation’s 2015 Presidential Scholarship Luncheon. The event to benefit student scholarships at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel on Public Square. Since its inception in... Read More

Tri-C Student-Athletes Shine at Track Nationals

Distance runners from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) won two medals, shattered a school record and earned All-American status during the NJCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Tri-C’s Karen Barrientos and Allison Hainer claimed spots on the medal stand during the national championship meet, adding to a list of honors that place them among the College’s most decorated student-athletes. Barrientos finished seventh in the 5,000-meter run with a... Read More

Tri-C Baseball Players Earn All-Conference Honors

Four Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) baseball players earned all-conference honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for their performance during the 2015 season. The following Tri-C student-athletes were recognized: Left-handed pitcher Connor Ryan, who posted a 6-3 record with 45 strikeouts and a 3.19 ERA. The second-year player from Strongsville threw three complete games in his 10 starts. Right fielder Ben Szymczak, who batted .335 with five home runs... Read More

Tri-C Softball Players Earn All-Conference Honors

Four Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) softball players earned all-conference honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for their performance during the 2015 season. The following Tri-C student-athletes were recognized: Right-handed pitcher Meredith Chopka, who posted a 10-8 record with 136 strikeouts and a conference-leading 2.23 ERA. The first-year player from Cuyahoga Heights threw 15 complete games in her 20 starts. Ciara Gorman, who batted .300 with a... Read More

Tri-C Outdoor Track Athletes to Compete at Nationals

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) women’s track team qualified five student-athletes to the upcoming NJCAA National Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Kansas. Representing Tri-C will be: Karen Barrientos in the 5,000-meter run Barrientos qualified at the Baldwin Wallace Sparky Adams Meet after setting a new school record in the 5K with a time of 18:46.5, breaking the previous mark by more than 20 seconds. Cheyenne Emery in the 10,000-meter run Emery... Read More

Tri-C Eastern Campus Hosts 43rd Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit

HIGHLAND HILLS — The Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host its 43rd annual Juried Student Art Exhibit in April to showcase outstanding works of art created by students. The exhibit will run April 9 – 30 at Gallery East in the Liberal Arts building on campus, located at 4250 Richmond Road in Highland Hills. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. An opening reception will be held from 6 – 9 p.m.... Read More

Tri-C Student Named Ohio’s 2015 New Century Scholar

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Hannah Kiraly has been named Ohio’s 2015 New Century Scholar after posting the state’s top application score among nominees to the All-USA Community College Academic Team. The Lakewood resident is one of only 50 New Century Scholars from across the United States and American Samoa. More than 1,700 students from more than 1,000 community colleges were nominated for the honor. Judges with the Phi Theta Kappa Honor... Read More

Tri-C Students Compete in 2015 Ultimate Culinary Clash

Three top culinary students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will compete against each other in March to advance in the 2015 Ultimate Culinary Clash by InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts. One of the finalists – Brian Bendlak, Magdalis Galarza and Jeffrey Johnson – will represent Cleveland in the Ultimate Culinary Clash in San Francisco on May 6 and compete against other culinary students from around the world. The local winner will emerge... Read More

Tri-C Students to Compete in Olympics of Landscaping

Sixteen students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will compete March 12-15 at PLANET Student Career Days, a national collegiate landscaping competition taking place at North Carolina State University. More than 850 college students from 65 of the nation’s top horticulture and landscape programs are expected to attend the three-day competition. They will test their skills in 28 events at the Olympics of Landscaping. Students will compete in 3-D landscape design,... Read More

Tri-C Indoor Track Athletes Compete at Nationals

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) women’s track team qualified three individual runners and one relay team to this week’s NJCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in New Mexico. Representing Tri-C in individual events will be: Allison Hainer in the 3,000-meter run Atiyyah Herron in the 800-meter run Sara Leamer in the 800-meter run Hainer, Herron and Leamer will be joined by Karen Barrientos on the College’s distance medley relay team.... Read More

Fresh Produce in Winter? Tri-C Makes it Possible

HIGHLAND HILLS — Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has turned winter’s coldest months into a time to harvest fresh produce. The College added a hydroponics unit to plant production classes this semester to show the potential for year-round agriculture in Northeast Ohio. Done in a greenhouse, hydroponics is a water-based growing process that uses no soil. “We want our students to rethink what is possible,” said Greg Malone, manager of the... Read More

Tri-C Enters Partnership Agreement with Library Systems

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today signed an agreement with Cleveland Public Library and Cuyahoga County Public Library to share resources, exchange services and coordinate programming. The collaboration provides opportunities for the institutions to work together to better serve the community. Staff at the College and libraries will be trained on each other’s programs and services. The agreement also will: Build an internship program for Tri-C students with the... Read More

Tri-C Celebrates Seventh Graduating Class From Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will honor 32 Greater Cleveland small-business owners graduating from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Advanced Technology Training Center, 3409 Woodland Ave. in Cleveland. 10,000 Small Businesses is a $500 million initiative to unlock the growth and job creation potential of small businesses across the United States by providing greater access to business education, financial capital and... Read More

Tri-C Women in Transition Program Begins New Session

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is launching a new session of classes that use education and training to empower women. The program begins the week of Jan. 12 at three locations: Eastern Campus in Highland Hills, Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland and Western Campus in Parma. The eight-week, non-credit program is free and open to the public. Participants build confidence and self-esteem through classes on personal development, career exploration... Read More

Tri-C’s Board of Trustees Approves Levy Request For November Ballot

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Board of Trustees voted today to place a 1.2-mill renewal levy with a 0.9-mill increase on the Nov. 4 ballot. Collection of the levy would begin in 2015 and run 10 years. The proposed levy is meant to sustain Tri-C’s vital educational and economic impact in Northeast Ohio. The request asks Cuyahoga County property owners for an additional investment of $2.63 per month on a $100,000 home. “Every day, more good jobs require... Read More