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Tri-C Classical Piano Series Announces New Lineup and Venue for 2024-2025 Concert Season

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) announced today the lineup for the 2024-2025 season of the Classical Piano Series. This season, the Metropolitan Campus Auditorium will host all three concerts, while the Cleveland Museum of Art's Gartner Auditorium, the venue for several concerts last year, is undergoing renovations. Now in its 18th season, the concert series continues to introduce emerging and established pianists from all over the world to the Greater Cleveland community.... Read More

Corporate College Helps Nonprofit Find Success With its Hallmark Event

When the Milestones Autism Resources needed a venue to host its premier event, Milestones National Autism Conference, Corporate College® was up to the challenge. With 42 exhibitors and 60 breakout sessions featuring over 48 speakers, the conference needed a venue that could meet the diverse needs of its attendees. Corporate College, a division of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), rose to the occasion, providing not only comprehensive facilities but also a welcoming and... Read More

Tri-C Dental Hygiene Program Receives Grant From Delta Dental Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will receive a grant from the Delta Dental Foundation for $54,358 to support the expansion of the Dental Hygiene program, helping to fill a vital workforce need in Northeast Ohio. "We're grateful for the support from the Delta Dental Foundation, which will empower our Dental Hygiene program to continue providing high-quality, accessible education to the next generation of health care professionals," said Anne Myatt, RDH, the director of the Tri-C... Read More

Tri-C and KeyBank Unveil New Name for Advanced Technology Training Center at Metro Campus

One of the largest technology training complexes in Ohio, located at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), bears a new name: The KeyBank Advanced Technology Training Center (ATTC). This recognition acknowledges KeyBank's long-standing partnership with Tri-C, including a recent grant from the KeyBank Foundation to the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation to help fill critical workforce needs in Northeast Ohio. "KeyBank's purpose is to help our clients,... Read More

Tri-C In The News: September 2024

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

Tri-C Eastern Campus To Host Trunk or Treat

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Eastern Campus will host its inaugural Trunk or Treat event to welcome trick-or-treaters during the Halloween season. The College and its community partners will hand out candy for this sweet and spooky evening on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6 - 8 p.m. This event is free for all ages. There will be a Touch-a-Truck, and prizes will be given for the best-decorated car. The Eastern Campus is located at 4250 Richmond Road in Highland Hills. The... Read More

Tri-C Names MetroHealth as Official Health Care Provider for Athletics Programs

To support the physical health of Triceratops athletes, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has partnered with the MetroHealth System to provide health care for the College's eight athletic programs.  As the official health care partner for Tri-C athletics, MetroHealth's sports medicine specialists will be on-site at all Tri-C practices and events to assist with training and any injuries. MetroHealth's experts will also conduct preseason physicals and concussion testing for... Read More

Youngest Participant Wins First Pitch Competition at Tri-C

When he was just 13, London Mitchell officially launched his own clothing line. Now 18, the Cleveland entrepreneur was the youngest participant in the first Center for Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition — and he took home the grand prize. Held on Aug. 22 at Corporate College® East at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), the competition gave emerging entrepreneurs a platform to present their innovative business ideas while competing for prize money from the Burton D.... Read More

Tri-C School of Creative Arts Invites Public to Grand Opening of New Art Space

The School of Creative Arts at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will debut a new workspace at the Eastern Campus. "This multimillion-dollar renovation enhances the student experience with brand new labs for sculpting, painting, illustration, 3D modeling and so much more," said Todd Kitchen, Ed.D., the president of the Eastern Campus. "The design is thoughtful and thorough, and the spaces are state of the art." The event is Thursday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Eastern... Read More

Tri-C Westshore Holds Third Annual Bark Walk

Westside residents looking for paw-some fall fun can wag down to the third annual Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Bark Walk on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Westshore Campus in Westlake. Last year, about 100 dogs and their humans celebrated their love of all things fall and pups. Attendees can join a 1-mile guided walk around the Westshore Campus' natural preserve. They can also sit for a caricature of themselves and their dogs, enter themselves and a furry friend in the Halloween... Read More

Tri-C Receives 12th Consecutive HEED Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has received a 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This is Tri-C's 12th consecutive year receiving the award, which recognizes U.S. colleges and universities demonstrating an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. "We are very proud to receive the HEED Award for the 12th consecutive... Read More

Tri-C To Celebrate Manufacturing Month in October

In recognition of Ohio's vital role in the manufacturing sector and the future of high-tech industries, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will join in a statewide celebration of Manufacturing Month this October. Through visits and outreach to students, high school counselors, employers and the community, the College will showcase degree and certificate training programs in the industry and the bright future for advanced manufacturing in Northeast Ohio. Manufacturing Month... Read More

Former Tri-C Student Named to Crain’s '20 in Their 20s' List

Kyra Wells never thought about becoming a graphic designer until she came to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). A professor suggested that career path after seeing Wells' drawings. The next semester, she took a design class and "really fell in love with it." Wells, 26, was recently named to the Crain's Cleveland Business "20 in Their 20s" list for 2024. The annual series highlights young leaders in Northeast Ohio who have established themselves in their industry and have a... Read More

Never Forgotten: College Dedicates 'Chair of Honor' To Remember POW/MIA Military Members

As a solemn tribute to prisoners of war and service members who are missing in action, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will remember those U.S. servicemen and women who have not returned home with a "Chair of Honor" at the Eastern Campus. The College's POW/MIA Chair of Honor Dedication took place on Sept. 20, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, at the Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre. Tri-C partnered with Rolling Thunder Ohio Chapter 1 to place the black Chair of Honor on its... Read More

From Research to Retail: The Impact of 10KSB's Entrepreneurial Librarian

During each cohort of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), Karen MacDonald introduces the scholars to her work as an entrepreneurial librarian, educating and supporting business owners as they grow their companies. 10KSB is a $750 million investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunities by providing them with greater access to education, financial capital and business support services. As part of the... Read More

Tri-C In The News: August 2024

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

Forecasting the 2024 Presidential Election at Tri-C

Who is more likely to win the 2024 presidential election? Election expert Kyle Kondik uses political analysis to peer through Sabato's Crystal Ball during an upcoming discussion at the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Western Campus. The event — "Forecasting the 2024 Presidential Election" — will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, at Tri-C's Western Campus Theatre in Parma. There is no cost to attend. Kondik blends data-driven research and historical... Read More

Theatrical Performance of ‘Everything That Rises Must Converge’ To Debut in Cleveland

HIGHLAND HILLS — Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host two performances of Everything That Rises Must Converge by Compagnia de' Colombari in Cleveland as part of a U.S. tour. Written by Southern American author Flannery O'Connor and created for the stage by Karin Coonrod, Everything That Rises Must Converge is a tragi-comic interracial seat-shifting dance between Blacks and whites on a bus in America's deep south, performed verbatim as written in... Read More

Tri-C Foundation Presidential Scholarship Luncheon Raises $1 Million

Entrepreneur, investor, author and CEO Daymond John wowed the crowd as he shared success stories and helped the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation raise funds for students during its Presidential Scholarship Luncheon. The Foundation's 2024 Presidential Scholarship Luncheon raised more than $1 million in critical funds to help Tri-C students in need achieve their academic goals. The luncheon, presented by PNC Bank, took place Sept. 5 at the Hotel Cleveland on... Read More

Tri-C Performing Arts Announces 2024-2025 Performances

The upcoming Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Performing Arts season will include a diverse array of jazz and dance shows. The 2024-2025 lineup dates and times are as follows: Amina Figarova Sextet and the Matsiko World Orphan ChoirWednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Tri-C Metropolitan Campus Auditorium, 2809 Woodland Ave.Tickets: $35 Azerbaijani pianist and composer Amina Figarova was inspired to write "Suite for Africa" while meeting students in South Africa. When a... Read More

A Top Workplace Again: Tri-C Receives 18th NorthCoast 99 Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has once again been recognized as a top workplace in Northeast Ohio, winning its 18th NorthCoast 99 award. Each year, the award honors the 99 best workplaces for top talent across 22 counties. The College won first place in the Employee Well-Being category, recognizing its robust Health and Well-Being program. The Tri-C Health and Well-Being program encourages employees and their families to engage in healthy lifestyle habits, increasing awareness... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Jacqueline Zkiab

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Exploring the Ethics of AI in Higher Education Tri-C instructor leads course at SUNY Jacqueline Zkiab is asking the tough questions about the relationship between artificial intelligence and higher education. In fact, the instructional technologist at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) recently led a course on the... Read More

Self-Defense Training for Women This Fall at Tri-C Eastern and Western Campuses

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

Get Fired Up for 10th Anniversary of Tri-C's Autumn Blaze 5K and Festival

PARMA — Competitors will feel the burn again at the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Autumn Blaze 5K, running on a course on the Western Campus. Proceeds from the race benefit the United Negro College Fund and the United Way of Greater Cleveland. The race — part of the College's annual giving campaign — began in 2015. Last year's race raised more than $4,000 for the nonprofit agencies, with 120 runners competing. The 10th annual Autumn Blaze 5K... Read More

Tri-C Launches First Bachelor’s Degree

CLEVELAND — Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will launch its first bachelor's degree this fall, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Integrated Digital Manufacturing Engineering Technology (IDMET), often referred to as "smart manufacturing." This milestone underscores the College's commitment to delivering high-quality education that aligns with industry demand for a multidimensional workforce. Smart manufacturing is revolutionizing productivity, quality, safety and... Read More

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

The Women in Transition (WIT) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is hosting fall sessions of online and in-person classes to empower women pursuing education, training and careers. Participants build confidence and skills through courses on personal development, career exploration and computer literacy. The courses are designed to help women through transitional periods, such as career changes or returning to the workforce. Six-week sessions are available on the... Read More

Tri-C President Discusses Strategies for Long-Term Business Survival

Businesses must listen, adapt and evolve to achieve growth and success. The same is true in higher education, where recently, a number of Northeast Ohio institutions have faced enrollment declines and resulting economic hardships, with two closing their doors. In his latest column for Smart Business Magazine, Michael A. Baston, J.D., Ed.D., the president of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), uses Blockbuster Video as a cautionary tale for what could happen in higher... Read More

Tri-C Evolves To Address Changes in the World of Work and How Students Consume and Receive Education

What does a next-level college look like, and what kind of experience should it provide to students? Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has answered that question with a new approach that will allow students to break free from the traditional higher-education model. The College's new approach gives students options that better align with their lives. Simplified and streamlined processes make it easier for students to navigate and control their destiny.  "We are evolving... Read More

Corporate College President Selected for Leadership Cleveland Class of 2025

Renee Richard, the president of Corporate College®, a division of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), was one of 62 civic leaders chosen for the Leadership Cleveland Class of 2025, which includes individuals from diverse backgrounds in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Beginning this fall, the cohort will begin an intensive 10-month program that challenges members to collaborate for action on important community issues impacting the Greater Cleveland area. ... Read More

Tri-C In The News: June 2024

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

Five Tri-C Plant Science and Landscape Tech Students Awarded Scholarships

Five students in the nationally renowned Plant Science and Landscape Technology program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) have received scholarships to continue their education as they prepare for careers in the green industry. Four students received Green Industry Scholarships from the Ohio Landscape Association: Jessi Deveney received a $1,000 scholarship. Kaitlyn Torres was awarded a $1,500 scholarship. Emily Henschel received a $2,500 scholarship. Joshua Hackbarth... Read More

Tri-C General Counsel Featured in ‘Community College Journal’

At community colleges throughout the nation, in-house legal experts help navigate the maze of state and federal laws that surround student rights, accessibility, financial aid, free speech and intellectual property. Jason Carter, the general counsel and vice president of Legal Services and Risk Management at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), spoke to the Community College Journal about the role of legal officers at community colleges. Acting as strategists and legal advisors,... Read More

Tri-C Trustee Honored by Cleveland Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Trustee Victor Ruiz was honored as the 2024 winner of the Homer C. Wadsworth Award during the Cleveland Foundation's annual meeting this week. The award recognizes Cleveland-area nonprofit and public leaders who demonstrate ingenuity, vision and creativity in their roles, unifying and improving their communities. Ruiz served as president and CEO of Esperanza Inc. for 15 years before announcing he would step down in June. Esperanza is a... Read More

Summer 2024 Tri-C Times Explores College's New Educational Approach

The newest issue of Tri-C Times looks at how Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is evolving to address changes in the world of work and meet the needs of students through its new educational approach. Tri-C's new student-centric academic structure aligns credit and noncredit programs into five academic schools, creates support communities for students and streamlines the path to a degree or credential. See profiles of five graduates from Spring 2024 Commencement and discover... Read More

Tri-C Announces New Executive Director of Athletics

On Wednesday, July 17, Anthony Franklin assumed the role of Executive Director of Athletics, Wellness and Recreation at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Franklin, most recently the manager of Athletics, Wellness and Recreation at Tri-C's Metropolitan Campus, succeeds Anthony Cipollone, who left the College in June. Lisa Horvath had served as the interim Collegewide director since Cipollone's departure. Franklin, who was selected from a highly competitive pool of both internal... Read More

10KSB Helps Local Lawyer Collaborate With Fellow Business Leaders

No matter the industry, when business owners come together, they often discover that they face similar issues. That connection is one of the most valuable resources that they can share. For Rachel Reight, the co-owner and managing partner attorney at Baasten, McKinley & Co. LPA in Canton, that connection came through the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Reight has been practicing law since 2004, currently focusing on... Read More

Tri-C Launches Utility Technician Program To Address Statewide Need for Broadband Expansion

To meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in utility industries that will help strengthen Ohio’s broadband access, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is launching a utility technician program this fall. Ohio is investing $500 million in state and federal funding to modernize its utility infrastructure. As part of that investment, Tri-C will receive a $658,000 grant from the Ohio Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation and the Ohio Department of... Read More

Tri-C Police Academy To Host Job Fair and Open House on July 27

The Law Enforcement Division at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host an open house this month for its Basic Police Academy and Dispatch Training programs. The job fair and open house is Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center (7029 Homewood Ave., Parma Heights) at the Tri-C Western Campus. "With this event, our goal is to bring awareness to prospective students that there is an affordable, short-term career pathway to... Read More

Executive VP Showcased on Cover of ‘Phenomenal Woman Magazine’

India Pierce Lee brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to community empowerment as the executive vice president and chief strategy officer at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Her journey to the College is rooted in her upbringing in Cleveland's Glenville neighborhood, where she learned early the importance of community and resilience. Pierce Lee sat down with Phenomenal Woman Magazine to discuss her life and career journeys, which are rooted in supporting underserved... Read More

Networking Event To Empower and Support Women on July 13

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is hosting an interactive event to empower and support women in pursuing educational and personal goals. “Designing HER-Story: Continuing the Momentum Through Education” takes place from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, at Corporate College® East, located at 4400 Richmond Road in Warrensville Heights. There is no cost to attend. Participants can network with other women to... Read More

Tri-C Foundation Honors Matt Reville for Distinguished Service

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation presented its 2024 Chairperson’s Award to Matt Reville for his dedicated service to the organization and its student-focused mission. This award recognizes someone who has made a significant difference to the Tri-C Foundation through engagement and passion for the College’s work. Established in 2019, the Chairperson’s Award gives the Tri-C Foundation board chair and the College president an opportunity... Read More

Tri-C Foundation Honors David Whitehead and Lorna Wisham for Distinguished Service

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation board of directors awarded its 2024 Heath Oliver Distinguished Director Award to two recipients for the first time. David Whitehead and Lorna Wisham received the award during the nonprofit organization’s annual meeting in June. "Both David and Lorna exhibit passion for access to education and exert extraordinary effort to ensure the continued support of the Tri-C Foundation, the College and our students," said Pat... Read More

Self-Defense Training for Women in August at Tri-C

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

Tri-C, CSU Recruit 90 New College Now Mentors

In April, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Cleveland State University agreed to assist the College Now Mentoring Program with a friendly wager. It's a wager that Tri-C can now proudly say it won. By the May 31 deadline, Tri-C recruited 53 employees to become College Now mentors, while Cleveland State recruited 37. The victory for Tri-C means Cleveland State President Dr. Laura Bloomberg will wear a Tri-C T-shirt for a day, and Cleveland State will donate to a charity of... Read More

Pat Pastore Returns for Second Term as Tri-C Foundation Chairperson

CLEVELAND — The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation announced its 2024-2025 leadership team during its annual meeting. Patrick M. Pastore, the regional president of PNC Bank’s Cleveland market, will add another year to his term as the chairperson. He has served as a Foundation director since 2019 and became the chairperson in June 2022. Other Foundation board officer appointments include: Vice chairpersons: James B. Aronoff, partner, Thompson Hine... Read More

Tri-C President on Adapting to Fill Workforce Needs

The Northeast Ohio business community has much potential. It has companies looking to grow. It has a strong work ethic. But the region’s businesses also face challenges, and many of them are related to skill and manpower. Businesses are facing a widening skills gap as they continuously search for the talent and training needed to grow their companies and add momentum to the region’s economy. On top of that, the nature of training is always changing as technology... Read More

Entrepreneur, Investor Daymond John To Speak at Tri-C Presidential Scholarship Luncheon

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation will welcome entrepreneur, investor, author and CEO Daymond John as the keynote speaker for its Presidential Scholarship Luncheon. The luncheon, presented by PNC Bank, will take place Sept. 5 at the Hotel Cleveland on Public Square. Since its inception in 1992, the Presidential Scholarship Luncheon has raised more than $24 million to help students with financial needs pursue higher education. “The Presidential... Read More

Tri-C Respiratory Care Program Wins National Award

For the third time in the last four years, the Respiratory Care program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has won the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialing Success Award. The national award – the highest offered by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) – is given annually to respiratory therapy programs at which more than 90% of graduates pass their board exams. The award is considered one of the primary... Read More

Advanced Technology Academy To Host Open House

The Advanced Technology Academy (ATA) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will hold an open house on Friday, June 28, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Advanced Technology Training Center at the Metropolitan Campus.  During the open house, participants can get help completing their applications and speak to multiple community resources and partners. There will also be games and prizes.   The ATA is a no-cost, short-term training program... Read More

Tri-C Manager Discusses the Power of Music in Fitness

Xtreme Compound Fitness in Mayfield Heights draws fitness enthusiasts from all over with its unique fusion of step aerobics with hip-hop music. In an interview with Ideastream’s The Sound of Ideas program, Chris Faciana, the program manager of the Sport and Exercise Studies program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), explains why music plays such a significant role in fitness. "There are multiple studies indicating that the right type of music can boost muscle... Read More

Fifteen Triceratops To Continue Athletic Careers at Next Level

After strong seasons for Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) sports teams, 15 student-athletes are moving on to the next chapters of their careers. These baseball, softball, women's and men's basketball players have committed to play at four-year colleges and universities next season. Four athletes each signed to Division I and Division II college programs, and two more signed to Division III programs. Four will compete in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics... Read More

Tri-C Graduate Is Heading to the Olympics

Morelle McCane, a boxer and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) graduate, is heading to Paris for the Summer Olympics. McCane is the first female boxer from Cleveland to compete in the Olympic Games. “I wouldn’t be here without my community,” she said at a City Club of Cleveland event, Morelle McCane vs. The World, on May 30. McCane started boxing when she was 17 at the Bob Davis Boxing Club in Glenville. She left boxing behind when she moved to... Read More

Tri-C Wins Its First OCCAC All-Sports Award

Less than two years after its athletic teams returned to competition, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) won its first-ever Ohio Community College Athletics Conference (OCCAC) All-Sports Award. The Triceratops won league titles in women's basketball and baseball, with two other top-three finishes during the year. The softball team finished second (11-5 record in OCCAC games), and men's basketball finished third (12-4 OCCAC). "We are proud to accept the All-Sports Award for the... Read More

Outdoor Stage Lineup Announced for Tri-C JazzFest

Fourteen acts featuring hundreds of Northeast Ohio’s best musicians will provide two days of live entertainment during the 45th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. The exciting and varied acts promise to keep the music pumping from the SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage at Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street. The free outdoor performances will run from 3 p.m. to midnight on June 21-22, when Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland overtakes Playhouse... Read More

New Tri-C Tuition Rate Takes Effect This Month

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Board of Trustees has approved an increase in tuition and fees, raising the cost by $5 per credit hour. The increase goes into effect on Friday, May 24. The new cost per credit hour — $129.54 for Cuyahoga County residents — remains the lowest in Ohio for the upcoming academic year, with students paying just 18% of the cost of their education. The tuition increase is necessary to ensure the College’s ability to... Read More

Tri-C In The News: April 2024

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

Making the Humanities Come Alive at Tri-C

This summer, a new cohort of rising high school juniors and seniors will arrive at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to broaden their understanding of the humanities and get a peek at college-level academics. The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Youth Humanities Academy is a nine-week summer program that prepares high school students for college. The academy was highlighted in a Cleveland Magazine article that illustrated the importance of studying the humanities — even... Read More

Tri-C Student Receives Art Award in International Competition

A Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student was honored during the 38th annual League for Innovation International Student Art Awards, which highlights the best artwork by community college students in North America. Zoe Hunter of Lakewood won a Juror's Choice award for her ceramic work, “Living Room.” Hunter created this piece for Professor Andrea LeBlond’s ceramics class at the Metropolitan Campus. The League for Innovation in the Community College... Read More

Tri-C Spring Commencement Celebrates Nearly 1,700 Graduates

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate the academic achievements of nearly 1,700 petitioning graduates during its Spring Commencement on Friday, May 17, at 3 p.m. The College will confer more than 1,900 degrees and certificates of completion this spring. The graduate total reflects the ongoing impact of College programs and initiatives designed to keep students on the path to completion. The ceremony will be available for viewing on Tri-C's Commencement... Read More

Spring 2024 Commencement: Student Speaker Ayodele Onoyungbo’s Journey to Advocate for Global Change

Student Speaker Ayodele Onoyungbo left her home in Nigeria in 2019 to immigrate to the United States and create a fresh start. That fresh start included enrolling in Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in 2022.  After her time in the United States and at Tri-C, Onoyungbo said she feels fearless and like she can take on any challenge.   “Tri-C taught me humility and the value of starting small,” she said. “Because of Tri-C, I... Read More

Spring 2024 Commencement: Amani Kasigwa Pursues Path to Health Care Advocacy

Foreign students in higher education often face language barriers. But for Amani Kasigwa, that language barrier motivated her to help others facing the same challenges. Immigrating from Tanzania in 2019, Kasigwa said her family had a hard time accessing medical care due to the language divide. The difficulties her family faced inspired Kasigwa to pursue a degree in health care management to help others in similar situations. She enrolled in the English as a Second Language program at... Read More

Spring 2024 Commencement: Michelle Miller's Transition From Homemaker to Interior Designer

After dedicating her time to her family and being a stay-at-home mom, Michelle Miller has found the inspiration and drive to earn a degree and start a new career.   Miller enrolled in the Women in Transition (WIT) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in Fall 2021 before gaining the courage to enroll as a student in Spring 2022. As a student, she was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the Interior Design Club. "I have always had a strong interest in interior... Read More

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

The Women in Transition (WIT) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is hosting summer sessions of online and in-person classes to empower women pursuing education, training and careers. Participants build confidence and skills through courses on personal development, career exploration and computer literacy. The courses are designed to help women through transitional periods, such as career changes or returning to the workforce. Six-week sessions begin on the following... Read More

Spring 2024 Commencement: Rodney Smith Has Dual Triumph

Rodney Smith will end the semester with not one but two degrees: his high school diploma from Euclid High School and an Associate of Applied Science from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).   Smith, who is passionate about technology, wanted to challenge himself, so he enrolled in Tri-C’s College Credit Plus program when he was 14.    He plans to transfer to Cleveland State University as a Mandel Honors College Scholar and... Read More

Spring 2024 Commencement: Jasmin Lucas Goes From Struggle to Strength

After spending years navigating her mental health struggles, Jasmin Lucas developed a passion for helping others overcome their own mental health challenges. The social workers Lucas worked with inspired her to be a pillar of strength and someone others can lean on for support.   Lucas enrolled in Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) after dropping out of Cleveland State University. Her social workers encouraged her to tour Tri-C, and she fell in love with the... Read More

Spring 2024 Commencement: Tri-C Helps Monaie Farmer Find Her Dream

Some students may attend Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) before attending a four-year college. Others may attend the College to receive a certification. But Monaie Farmer, a Kent State University graduate, came to Tri-C to continue her education.   Farmer, who always knew she wanted to work with animals, enrolled in the College’s Veterinary Technology program after graduating from KSU with a bachelor’s degree in zoology.  After... Read More

Spring 2024 Commencement: Desiree Lankford Turns From Homemaker to Graduate at 67

After raising three generations of children, Desiree Lankford, 67, knew it was time to focus on herself. She also knew she wanted to finish the degree she had started previously.   “My goal has always been to complete my degree, but my life circumstances prohibited me from doing so,” Lankford said. “My circumstances led me to Tri-C.”  She enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in Spring... Read More

Corporate College® CEO Celebrated as a Top Female Achiever by ‘Code M Magazine’

Renee Tramble Richard, J.D., has been named one of Code M Magazine’s 16 Female Achievers for her leadership as an executive and attorney. This recognition celebrates women who make a difference in their professions, communities and families. Richard is the president and CEO of Corporate College®, a division of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), which offers professional training and development along with corporate meeting and conference space. Prior to her... Read More

Spring 2024 Commencement: Destiny Griffiths Cultivates a Passion for Arboriculture at Tri-C

After graduating from high school in 2020, Destiny Griffiths knew she wanted to attend Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), but she wasn’t sure what field to pursue.  Griffiths enjoyed being outside, and after researching, she discovered arboriculture. Without any prior knowledge of the field, Griffiths decided to enroll in the Plant Science and Landscape Technology program at Tri-C.  What she found within the program was a new passion for preserving... Read More

Spring 2024 Commencement: Kiya Browning’s Journey of Resilience and Achievement

Kiya Browning is no stranger to overcoming challenges. A Navy veteran, Browning’s time in the military was cut short due to a lupus diagnosis. She decided to chart a new path for herself, driven by a desire to showcase Black excellence and empower future generations.   Her new path included enrolling at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in Fall 2022 to pursue a degree in accounting. Browning, 34, said she chose Tri-C because it felt the most personable... Read More

Tri-C President Discusses Strategic Approach To Supporting Gig Workers

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael A. Baston, J.D., Ed.D., recognizes the workforce has changed over the years. Gig work has gained traction, and now, more people are working for themselves. In a column for the Community College Daily, Baston said it’s important to understand the nuances of gig work and its implications for higher education institutions — especially community colleges. To identify those nuances, Tri-C collaborated with Team... Read More

Triceratops Baseball Team Wins OCCAC Championship

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) baseball team is riding high into the postseason after winning the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) championship for the first time in eight seasons. The Triceratops (31-15) beat Bryant & Stratton College 15-7 in the championship game on May 2 in Sandusky, scoring 14 runs in the final four innings in the decisive win. Trailing 5-1 in the bottom of the third inning, Tri-C’s offense took off, scoring six runs in... Read More

Roland Pianos Donated to CMSD After '101 Pianists' Concert at Tri-C

The Lang Lang International Music Foundation will donate the 50 Roland pianos used for the "101 Pianists" concert at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) as part of the Keys of Inspiration to support music education within the community. The concert on May 3 featured international piano legend Lang Lang, playing alongside 100 students between the ages of 6 and 18 from the region. The performance took place at Tri-C's Metropolitan... Read More

Tri-C President: Podcasts Are a Powerful Medium for Audience Engagement

In the evolving landscape of media consumption, podcasts have emerged as a potent tool for reaching and engaging with audiences worldwide. In the May edition of his quarterly Smart Business Magazine column, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael A. Baston, J.D., Ed.D. explores how podcasts are a gateway to a vast audience — when used properly. "Podcasts can help you amplify your message in a big way, spreading awareness about specific topics to a targeted... Read More

E-Commerce Business Owner Makes Connections Through 10KSB

Zhao Liu is fluent in Mandarin and has worked in engineering, research and development, and marketing. These experiences gave him the tools to establish a successful e-commerce business, hunting down niches in every corner of the market. Liu founded the online retail and wholesale company Flynn Ming in Richmond Heights in 2014. He was invited to apply to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) by SCORE, a nonprofit... Read More

Tri-C To Host Workforce Training Events During ‘In-Demand Jobs Week’

As part of a statewide celebration of in-demand jobs and industries, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a series of events during “In-Demand Jobs Week” highlighting its Workforce Training programs. "In-Demand Jobs Week” aims to empower job seekers to acquire the skills necessary to thrive in Ohio’s high-demand industries. Tri-C's Workforce Training programs include a variety of courses and certifications, spanning Advanced... Read More

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

Eight Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students — the most of any two-year college in the state — were named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which recognizes the top students in academics, leadership and community service. Fifty-six students from across Ohio were chosen for this year's team. One of those scholars, Ayodele Onoyungbo, was also recognized nationally as a New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar and received a $2,250 scholarship. The... Read More

With Nearly $3 Million Grant, Mellon Foundation Extends Support for Humanities Students

When it launched in 2015, the Cleveland Humanities Collaborative sought to build on the academic work of high-performing humanities students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) by providing them with support services and learning opportunities as they transitioned into — and completed — bachelor's degree programs at Case Western Reserve University. Nine years later, the Mellon Foundation is providing nearly $3 million in additional support to CWRU and... Read More

Tri-C In The News: February/March 2024

The newest edition of Tri-C In The News, a video highlighting media coverage of the exciting stories that took place across Tri-C last month, is available on the College's YouTube channel. New episodes will appear regularly on YouTube and the Tri-C website. Read More

Individual Concert Tickets for Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland on Sale

Individual tickets are on sale for the 2024 Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. The festival will feature nine ticketed concerts in Playhouse Square’s historic theaters. Festival highlights will include performances from Charles Lloyd to Cuban pianist Harold López-Nussa to vocal queens Cécile McLorin Salvant and Ledisi, and more. Tickets are available online at playhousesquare.org. The concert lineup for the 45th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, with... Read More

Tri-C To Host Nursing and Health Professions Showcase

Current and prospective Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students are invited to the 2024 Nursing and Health Professions Showcase to learn about in-demand health care   The event will be held on April 25 from 3 – 7 p.m. at the  MetroHealth Science and Health Careers building on Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus. Students can speak with program staff, faculty and current students, academic counselors and other student services staff about... Read More

Tri-C Hosting Online Community Input Session April 23

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Capital, Construction and Facilities department and DLR Group are hosting a virtual Community Input Session to gather public feedback on the College's proposed 10-year Integrated Facilities Plan. The session is 7  ̶  8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, via Zoom or by phone at 305-224-1968 or 855-880-1246 (enter the meeting ID: 976 0209 8855). The Integrated Facilities Plan envisions improvements to each of Tri-C's campuses by... Read More

Tri-C Student Film To Play April 5 at CIFF

The Cleveland International Film Festival will screen a short film produced by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Film Academy students.The film, Minutes to Go, will play on April 5 at the Allen Theatre. The film was produced by students in the Tri-C Film Academy’s Film Crew Intensive Training. Producer James Madio led the six-week course, which trains and mentors the next generation of film professionals. Olivia Villaseñor, the manager of the Tri-C Film Academy... Read More

Tri-C To Host North Coast Rotary Club and Foundation’s Sip & Support

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is set to host Sip & Support, presented by the North Coast Rotary and Foundation on April 13 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Westshore Campus. The fundraiser promises an evening of fine wines, delectable cuisine and live entertainment. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door and include unlimited samplings of 30 wines, gourmet appetizers and desserts. The event will have live music, and attendees can participate in a 50/50 raffle and... Read More

Eric Gordon Appointed to ERS Board of Directors

Eric Gordon, the senior vice president of Student Development and Education Pipeline at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), was appointed to the Education Resource Strategies (ERS) board of directors to help the organization empower school districts across the country. "Having worked directly with ERS in multiple ways over many years, I know the team is deeply committed to transformational change for K-12 education," Gordon said. "It's an honor to join such outstanding peers on the... Read More

Tri-C 10KSB Executive Director Joins Regional Resource Series' Podcast

Erika Hill, executive director of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), recently discussed the program with Woodmere Mayor Ben Holbert on the Regional Resource Series video podcast. Hill spoke about 10SKB in-depth, including: The history of 10SKB at Tri-C and how the program has evolved over the last 11 years Requirements of businesses and how to apply for 10SKB How 10SKB is set up, including the number of sessions a... Read More

Metro Campus to Host Fresh Check Day

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Metropolitan Campus leaders want to check in with students and highlight the importance of mental health. The Black American Council at Tri-C is hosting Fresh Check Day to bring the campus community together to “check in" on the mental health and wellness of college students. The free event will be April 11 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Alex B. Johnson Campus Center food court. Fresh Check Day was created by the Jordan Porco... Read More

Tri-C Graduate to Receive National Alumni Award From American Associate of Community Colleges

Dr. Carl Allamby's connection to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is a reminder of where his career started and, later in life, changed course. Before he became a doctor, Allamby owned and operated an auto repair business for 25 years. The Tri-C graduate and attending physician at the Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital will receive the American Association of Community College's (AACC) 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award. "It's an honor to represent community colleges with this... Read More

Tri-C Earns 15th Consecutive Military Friendly Designation

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has earned its 15th consecutive Military Friendly® School designation in recognition of its commitment to serving veteran and active military students and their families. Tri-C attained Gold status in the ratings. Institutions were evaluated in categories such as graduation rates, student retention and job placement success. "Each year, we support hundreds of student veterans and their families throughout the transition from military... Read More

Tri-C Receives $360K Grant for Mental Health Services

More than half of community college students nationwide have an identifiable mental health condition — but less than half of those students say they know how to access mental health resources. The same holds true at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), where an informal student survey showed that only half of the students knew how and where to find the College’s many resources to support mental and behavioral health. Tri-C will use a $359,462 grant from the Ohio... Read More

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

Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, is accepting online applications for local and regional bands to play the SeibertKeck Insurance Partners Stage as part of the festival’s 45th season. A committee of music industry experts will select the groups for the stage lineup. A variety of musical genres — jazz, blues, R&B, funk, gospel, jam band and reggae — will be considered. Fourteen acts will take the stage on Friday and Saturday of the festival... Read More

Tri-C Places Second Nationally at 2024 NCLC

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) triumphed once again at the 2024 National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC). Tri-C's Plant Science and Landscape Technology program took second place overall, and student Caleb Kautz scored top individual honors among the 595 competing students. Organized by the National Association of Landscape Professionals, the annual competition challenges students in 30 individual or group events that require the expertise needed to work in the... Read More

Tri-C and MetroHealth Announce Bold Commitment to Advance Health Equity

The MetroHealth System on Wednesday, March 20, outlined a bold, community-centered agenda to advance health equity and ultimately eliminate the glaring gap in life expectancies in Greater Cleveland and beyond. Under the leadership of President & CEO Airica Steed, Ed.D, RN, MBA, FACHE, MetroHealth has developed a comprehensive and innovative approach to advancing health equity and improving access to care for all people. This is essential in a community where heart and kidney disease,... Read More

New Online Program at Tri-C To Train Electric Vehicle Technicians

The rise of electric vehicle (EV) sales has led to a demand for technicians to repair and service EVs and install and maintain residential and commercial charging stations. Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is launching an EV technician program with flexible learning options to address the growing need for skilled technicians. "In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles, this new program will offer adult learners an entry into 21st-century automotive... Read More

Tri-C Westshore Campus President Receives Phi Theta Kappa Honors Award

Scott Latiolais, Ed.D., president of the Westshore Campus at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), has received the Paragon Award for New Presidents, given by the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. The award recognizes college presidents who have shown support for student success initiatives — leading to stronger pathways to completion, transfer and employment — as well as supporting high-achieving students and developing student leaders on campus. "It is... Read More

Tri-C Trustee Chair Honored as Woman of Distinction

The chair of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Board of Trustees will be recognized as a Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Woman of Distinction. Helen Forbes Fields, J.D., a dedicated trustee, will be honored during the upcoming 13th annual Women of Distinction Awards Event on May 16. This award is presented to an individual who goes above and beyond to make the community a better place. "I am both proud and humbled to receive this recognition," Forbes Fields said. "My parents... Read More

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

The Women in Transition (WIT) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is hosting spring sessions of online and in-person classes to empower women pursuing education, training and careers. Participants build confidence and skills through courses on personal development, career exploration and computer literacy. The courses are designed to help women through transitional periods, such as career changes or returning to the workforce. Six-week sessions begin on the following... Read More

Lineup Announced for 45th Annual Tri-C JazzFest

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) announced the lineup for the 45th annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, from June 20  ̶  22 at Playhouse Square. This year’s festival features 12 acts performing nine concerts inside Playhouse Square’s historic venues and highlights an eclectic series, from Charles Lloyd to Cuban pianist Harold López-Nussa to vocal queens Cécile McLorin Salvant and Ledisi. "The... Read More

Tri-C In The News: January 2024

The January edition of Tri-C In The News, a video highlighting media coverage of the exciting stories that took place across Tri-C last month, is available on the College’s YouTube channel. New episodes will appear regularly on YouTube and the Tri-C website. Read More

Tri-C Graduate Is Pioneering Voice Writing in Iowa Courts

Kaycee Kruger, a 2023 Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) graduate, is leading the charge as one of the first certified verbatim reporters in Iowa courts. Traditionally, court reporters use steno machines, but a new method — known as certified verbatim reporting or voice writing — is gaining popularity. This method involves speaking into a microphone, silenced by a mask, with real-time transcription converting speech to text. New methods like voice writing are... Read More

Tri-C Gallery East Explores Healing Through Art and Music

An exhibit at the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) focuses on the use of art and music to explore the concepts of healing and inspiration through the creative process. The 23rd annual Art and Healing Exhibition, featuring artwork across a variety of mediums, will run from Feb. 29 – March 28 at Gallery East. This free exhibit — titled In Harmony: Vibing With Art and Music Therapies — is presented by Tri-C’s Creative Arts... Read More

Cleveland Mayor, Tri-C President To Discuss Economic Development on Feb. 26

Cleveland is primed to become the Career Capital of Ohio. With its viable lakefront development initiative, robust higher education system, and strong and diverse job market with opportunities for entrepreneurship, Cleveland is a city where people can come to begin, upscale or advance their careers. Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael A. Baston will record the first podcast in the Podcast Studio of the new Center for Entrepreneurs... Read More

Westshore Campus Hosting Presentation on India’s Caste System

To explore India's 3,000-year-old caste system and its societal effects on the 1.4 billion people living there, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will welcome Sugra Bibi, Ph.D., to the Westshore Campus. Bibi's presentation, "Caste, Labor and the Plantation Economies of India," takes place Thursday, Feb. 22, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in SLT 133. The presentation will explore the impact of caste laborers in India, discussing various labor systems, including cher, indenture... Read More

Pianist Lang Lang To Perform Alongside Cleveland Students for ‘101 Pianists’

This spring, international piano legend Lang Lang will present his music education program, 101 Pianists, in the Classical Piano Series, presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The concert begins at noon on Friday, May 3, at Tri-C's Metropolitan Campus Auditorium in Cleveland. This community-centered event will showcase 100 young pianists selected from Northeast Ohio schools, joining Lang Lang for a unique master class and public performance that celebrates the beauty and... Read More

From Auto Mechanic to Medicine: Tri-C Graduate Receives Outstanding Alumni Award

Dr. Carl Allamby is the embodiment of a nontraditional student achieving a lifelong dream. Before he became a doctor, Allamby owned and operated an auto repair business for 25 years. Now, the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) graduate is an attending physician at the Cleveland Clinic's Hillcrest Hospital — and a recipient of the American Association of Community College's (AACC) 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award. "It's an honor to represent community colleges with this... Read More

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

To maximize federal and state income refunds for low-income earners, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a series of tax preparation clinics to help eligible taxpayers claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Many eligible taxpayers are unaware of the benefit — approximately 24% of eligible filers didn’t claim the EITC for their 2020 taxes, according to the IRS. The first clinic is Feb. 24 at the Metropolitan Campus with two more in March. Times for... Read More

Ohio’s Career Capital: Tri-C President Believes Cleveland Has More To Offer

Sometimes, an outside perspective is needed, and after moving here from the New York City area in 2022, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Michael A. Baston brings that perspective to the city of Cleveland. “Cleveland and the broader Northeast Ohio region have so much to offer,” he writes in Smart Business Magazine. While Columbus holds the title of Ohio’s capital, Baston wants to make Cleveland the state’s “Career... Read More

Winter 2024 Tri-C Times Outlines the Many Roads to College

The Winter 2024 issue of Tri-C Times is a map of the many roads that lead from the cities and neighborhoods throughout the region to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Learn about Tri-C’s Access Centers (educational hubs created to engage residents in underserved areas of the community), workforce partnerships that provide training for employees at partner organizations, community programs and partnerships, and outreach initiatives for middle and high school... Read More

Self-Defense Training for Women in March and April at Tri-C

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

Tri-C Releases Community Impact Report

The impact of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is not confined to its campuses. It reverberates throughout the region, shaping the future of the community one student, one program and one partnership at a time. Tri-C released its 2022-2023 Community Impact Report on Wednesday, detailing how the College's many programs and events benefit the community socially, culturally and economically. "This community's belief in the transformative power of education is what fuels our mission... Read More

Tri-C Dean Addresses Nursing Shortage on Ideastream

Wendy Batch-Wilson, DNP, dean of the Nursing Center of Excellence at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), recently discussed the trend of nurses leaving the field on Ideastream’s The Sound of Ideas. In 2023, the Ohio Nurses Association declared a “code red” due to the ongoing nursing shortage in the state. The shortage is largely blamed on the pandemic and the burnout nurses felt from the long hours and an overwhelming number of patients. Batch-Wilson... Read More

Tri-C Sings to Celebrate Gospel Music at Feb. 15 Performance

As part of its celebration of Black History Month, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is gathering voices to join in a musical performance. Members of the Tri-C community will meet to lift their voices and celebrate the rich history of gospel music. Tri-C Sings: A Celebration of Gospel Music takes place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the Metro Campus Auditorium. The event will include a special performance by the Cleveland Chorale and the Tri-C Joe Clark... Read More

Tri-C To Host "Half American" Author Matthew F. Delmont

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will welcome Matthew F. Delmont, author of Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad, to the College Feb. 13  ̶  14. Half American was selected as the Common Reading book choice for 2023-2024. Winner of the 2023 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award in Nonfiction, 2022 Book of the Year from TIME, Publishers Weekly, Booklist and a New York Times Notable book, Half American tells the... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Receives MLK Service in the Arts Award From Cleveland Orchestra

In recognition of its impact on music and the arts, Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, received the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Service in the Arts Awards from the Cleveland Orchestra. The annual award recognizes individuals and organizations that reflect the spirit, teachings and example of King. Terri Pontremoli, Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland director, accepted the award at the orchestra’s 44th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Concert at Severance Concert... Read More

Tri-C In The News Highlights: November/December 2023

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

Police Academy Fundraiser Honors Memory of Former Associate Commander

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Police Academy will be hosting a fundraiser with Jack Frost’s Donuts to support the Erwin Eberhardt Scholarship in honor of the late associate commander’s continuing influence on cadets. A 2018 Police Academy graduate, Taylor Ingraham, launched the fundraising drive in 2021 that created scholarships in memory of Eberhardt. The Erwin Eberhardt Scholarship has helped 55 cadets with their tuition and mandatory equipment... Read More

Two Tri-C Executives Included on Crain’s Cleveland List

Two Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) executives have been included on the Crain's Cleveland list of 100 New Faces in New Places 2023. The feature profiles local leaders who transitioned into new roles in 2023 and will contribute to the development and growth of Northeast Ohio. India Pierce Lee began her role as executive vice president and chief strategy officer of Tri-C in March 2023. Before coming to Tri-C, she had worked with the Cleveland Foundation since 2006 as a senior... Read More

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

Thirty student-athletes at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) received All-Academic recognition from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for their classroom success during Fall 2023. To gain All-Academic status, students need at least a 3.3 GPA while completing 12 or more credits during the semester. Six Triceratops students carried a 4.0 GPA. The following Tri-C students, listed by team, were recognized (* indicates a 4.0 GPA): Baseball: Jackson Campbell (Australia);... Read More

Artisan Chocolatier Finds Choc-Full of Resources Through 10KSB

Kristin Barnes has a knack for finding the sweet side of life. Just look at her hobby-turned-business, the artisanal chocolate store Sweet Bean. Barnes found her passion in a chocolate-making class — offered by a local shop through Groupon — while living and working in Boston. Growing bored with her corporate marketing job, she found joy in her new hobby, which quickly grew into the beginnings of a side business.  After the Willowick native moved back to the... Read More

Grammy Winner Christian McBride’s Epic Composition Celebrates the Civil Rights Movement

Eight-time Grammy Award-winning bassist, bandleader and host of NPR's Jazz Night in America Christian McBride presents his acclaimed opus, The Movement Revisited, in a concert honoring five Civil Rights icons and celebrating Black history. Part of the 2023-2024 Performing Arts Series at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), the event begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Maltz Performing Arts Center (1855 Ansel Road). Doors open at 7 p.m. "Christian is a dynamic and... Read More

Tri-C President: Cleveland Should Be Ohio’s Career Capital

With a strong and diverse job market, a robust higher education system, a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem and desirable cost of living, Cleveland has the resources to become the Career Capital of Ohio — where people come to begin or advance their careers. All that's missing is alignment from business and civic leaders, says President Michael A. Baston in an op-ed published in Crain's Cleveland Business. "If Cleveland's institutions — whether they are public or... Read More

Creative Arts Welcomes GroundWorks DanceTheater to Metro Campus

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Creative Arts Center of Excellence welcomes GroundWorks DanceTheater as a professional company-in-residence at its Metropolitan Campus. The company will use the dance studios in the Gill and Tommy LiPuma Center for Creative Arts for its rehearsal space. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, GroundWorks is nationally recognized for its contribution to dance and the enrichment of human experiences in collaboration with some of the most innovative... Read More

Tri-C To Host Dr. King Day Celebration Jan. 14 at Playhouse Square

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a celebration of the annual birthday observance of Martin Luther King Jr., continuing a tradition that began in 1977, six years before the federal government designated a day to honor King. This year's event returns to Playhouse Square for the first time since 2020. The 47th annual celebration takes place from 2:30  ̶  4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14, at the KeyBank State Theatre (1519 Euclid... Read More

College Leaders Highlighted as Faces of Cleveland

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) recently garnered recognition in Cleveland Magazine's Faces of Cleveland 2024 feature, highlighting its enduring impact on Northeast Ohio for the last six decades. Tri-C president Michael A. Baston and campus presidents Todd Kitchen, Scott Latiolais, Lisa Williams and Denise McCory are pictured as the Faces of Community College in the December issue. "Our impact is not confined to our campuses," the profile reads. "It reverberates throughout... Read More

Tri-C Partners With OAPSE on Higher Education Program

To help public school employees and their families add new skills to grow their careers, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is partnering with the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE — AFSCME) to provide its members with affordable and quality education options. All 30,000 members and their children, grandchildren and dependents can take credit and noncredit courses in person and online. Tri-C will offer OAPSE members and their families an exclusive... Read More

Fall 2023 Commencement: Ahmie Yeung Wants To Make the World Better

Ahmie Yeung wants to do everything she can to make the world a better place for as many people as possible. To achieve that goal, Yeung believes we must learn through life's discomforts and struggles. "Always take advantage of learning opportunities and not just the ones that come in formal academic settings,” Yeung said. “Every struggle is a chance to learn how to do better for yourself and those around you." Yeung already holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and... Read More

Tri-C Fall Commencement Celebrates Nearly 2,200 Graduates

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate the academic achievements of nearly 2,200 petitioning graduates during its Fall 2023 Commencement on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. The College will confer 2,700 degrees and certificates of completion this fall. The graduate total reflects the ongoing impact of the College’s programs and initiatives designed to keep students on the path to completion. The ceremony will be available for viewing on... Read More

Fall 2023 Commencement: Quentin Hudson Earns Two Associate Degrees

Quentin Hudson strives to improve himself each year. The 21-year-old Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student has done just that by earning two associate degrees since coming to Tri-C in 2020. "I’m hardworking, and I like to get out of my comfort zone," Hudson said. "I strive to be a better version of myself than the year before." He credits his family and the Say Yes staff for supporting him along his journey. Say Yes to Education Cleveland is a scholarship for... Read More

Fall 2023 Commencement: Pete Schmitt Turns Lifelong Experiences Into Educational Success

Pete Schmitt believes that his background drove him to succeed as a student. While he wasn’t serious about education when he was younger, his life experiences have helped shape his journey and his educational accomplishments. Schmitt, 48, already graduated from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) summa cum laude with an Associate of Arts degree in 2021 and was named the Tri-C student Veteran of the Year in November 2023. “Tri-C has helped me grow into my role... Read More

Tri-C EMT Student Honored for Life-Saving Actions

At the first sign of trouble, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Polaris Career Center student Dominic Miller sprang into action. Miller encountered an individual experiencing an overdose and immediately provided aid by administering Narcan and using his rescue breathing mask. His immediate response and life-saving efforts were key to ensuring the individual's survival. In recognition of his heroic efforts, Miller was recognized by Tri-C, the Polaris Career Center and the... Read More

Fall 2023 Commencement: John Loas Fulfills a Lifelong Dream at 78

At age 78, John Loas is celebrating a significant achievement — graduating from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). An unwavering passion drove Loas to realize his lifetime goal of earning a college degree, no matter how long it took. The now-retired Strongsville resident first arrived at Tri-C when the College opened its doors in 1963. "I was there on the first day of classes," Loas said. "My educational journey was interrupted when I served in the Army before working... Read More

Fall 2023 Commencement: Sadara Wagner Overcomes Obstacles To Succeed at Tri-C

Sadara Wagner thought she had lost her motivation after her first semester at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The first-generation student had completely failed her courses and was ready to give up when she found the support she needed to turn her journey into a story of second chances, resilience and determination. "I wasn’t going to go to college at first because I didn’t want to pay loans, but then I learned more about the Say Yes scholarship program, and... Read More

Registration for the Fall Session of Tri-C Encore 55+ Learning Opens Dec. 13

Registration for a new session of Encore 55+ Learning at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) opens Dec. 13. The Winter/Spring 2024 session offers virtual and in-person options. Encore On-the-Go begins Jan. 25, with classes taking place on Thursdays and Fridays via Webex. Assistance is available for those unfamiliar with Webex, and practice sessions are offered to familiarize users with the platform. The cost is $30 per course. Encore Campus Fridays begin Jan. 26, with classes... Read More

Tri-C Launches Customized Triceratops Gear Shop

Family, friends, and fans of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) can show their support in style with the opening of a permanent athletics team shop. The shop offers a range of Triceratops gear, featuring renowned clothing brands such as Under Armour, The North Face, New Era, Champion and more. The newly opened store boasts an impressive selection of merchandise, including short- and long-sleeved shirts, crewneck and hooded sweatshirts, shorts, pants, jackets, vests, hats, blankets... Read More

‘Unidos por la Educación’ Seeks To Increase Educational Access For Hispanics in Northeast Ohio

As the Hispanic population in Cuyahoga County continues to grow, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is looking to help the region’s Spanish-speaking individuals overcome barriers to education and employment. Tri-C and more than two dozen community partners are kicking off an initiative this month to increase awareness in the Hispanic community of the College’s offerings and services. Twenty-six community agencies have pledged their support for Unidos por la... Read More

Pete Schmitt Named 2023 Tri-C Student Veteran of the Year

After a long and decorated military career and a distinguished academic career at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), Peter “Pete” Schmitt will receive the 2023 Tri-C Student Veteran of the Year award in a Veterans Day ceremony on Friday at Cleveland City Hall. Schmitt, 48, graduated from Tri-C summa cum laude with an Associate of Arts degree in 2021 and is now working toward a bachelor’s degree online in Global Logistics Management from Arizona State... Read More

Honoring Those Who Served: 2023 Veterans Day Observance Features Ceremony, Service Project

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will honor U.S. military veterans from across the College and community with reflections and a service project at its Western Campus in observance of Veterans Day. The program will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at the Western Campus, with speeches from Lisa Williams, Western Campus president; Eric Gordon, senior vice president of Student Development and Education Pipeline; and Matthew Miller, manager of Veteran and Military Connected... Read More

Men’s Soccer Team Earns First Postseason Berth Since 2017

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Triceratops men’s soccer team enters the NJCAA Region 12 tournament this Saturday as the No. 4 seed, facing Schoolcraft College. The Tri-C men’s soccer team last qualified for tournament play in 2017, when the team was seeded third. The Triceratops have a 12-3 record this fall and are averaging 4.2 goals per game after winning one game last season. Schoolcraft, located in Marysville, Michigan, is ranked No. 6 in the NCAA... Read More

Tri-C and Team NEO Release Talent Reports

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Team NEO released complementary reports providing insights on the current state of the talent workforce and potential solutions to help the Northeast Ohio Region be more competitive. Tri-C released its report, The Gig Workforce isn’t just Delivering Dinner, which examines the rise and potential of the gig workforce, while Team NEO Released its 7th edition of Aligning Opportunities, a resource to aid in addressing the demand and supply... Read More

Tri-C Eastern Campus President Joins Regional Resource Series Podcast

Todd Kitchen, president of the Eastern Campus at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), joined Woodmere Mayor Ben Holbert on a recent episode of the Regional Resource Series video podcast to share how the Eastern Campus is thriving in a post-pandemic world. Kitchen spoke with Holbert about his areas of focus since becoming campus president in 2021, which include:  Strengthening relationships in the community post-pandemic Educating students and faculty about... Read More

Study Finds Effective Faculty Training Improves Student Outcomes

Professors trained in effective teaching methods for in-person and online instruction reported their mindsets improved, leading to better learning outcomes for their students, according to research published by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) was among the 10 higher education institutions that participated in the research from Spring 2022 to Spring 2023. The study found significant differences in faculty... Read More

Mandel Scholars Academy Highlighted in ‘Chronicle of Higher Education’

The perception that community colleges are primarily geared toward workforce training rather than liberal arts is a common — but outdated — belief, according to a column in the Chronicle of Higher Education. The article highlights several examples of community college programs helping shape the future of liberal education, including the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Matthew Jordan, dean of the Mandel... Read More

Tri-C Hospitality Students and Alumni Host Masquerade Party for Student Scholarships

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Hospitality Management Center of Excellence will host a masquerade party to benefit student scholarships. Students are partnering with Hospitality Center of Excellence alumni, who are curating a full menu of specialty foods and drinks. The party takes place Thursday, Oct. 19, from 6  ̶  9 p.m. at the Hospitality Management Center at Public Square (180 Euclid Ave., Cleveland). Tickets are $30 at the door, which... Read More

Artist and Humanitarian Mahani Teave To Perform in Tri-C’s Classical Piano Series

Award-winning pianist Mahani Teave, known for bridging the creative world with educational and environmental activism, will perform in the Classical Piano Series, presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The concert is Sunday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. in the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Gartner Auditorium (11150 East Blvd.) in University Circle. The performance is free, but tickets are required. As the only classical musician on her native Easter Island (also known as Rapa... Read More

New Parma Heights Police Chief Was Tri-C Student

Lifelong Parma Heights resident Tanya Czack was set on a career in law enforcement. She started down that path at age 19 when she became a police dispatcher to earn money as a student at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). After 34 years of rising through the ranks of the Parma Heights Police Department, Czack became the city’s first female police chief in September. She was sworn in by Marie Gallo — the city’s first female mayor — and will... Read More

Tri-C Receives 11th Consecutive HEED Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has received a 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This is Tri-C’s 11th consecutive year receiving the award, which recognizes U.S. colleges and universities demonstrating an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. "We are very proud to be a HEED Award recipient for the 11th... Read More

Tri-C President Highlights Need for Evolution in Business

Throughout its 60-year history, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has evolved to meet the changing needs of the region and workforce. Business owners must also adapt amid changing conditions or risk falling behind. Tri-C President Michael A. Baston writes in Smart Business Magazine that business leaders must continuously gauge the needs of their customers and commit resources to meet those needs. “That trap leads to a loss of relevance and, eventually, the decline and... Read More

Tri-C Westshore Holds Second Annual Bark Walk

If you’re looking for some paw-some fall fun, wag on down to the second annual Bark Walk at the Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) on Saturday, Oct. 28. Nearly 100 dogs and their humans celebrated their love of all things fall and pups at last year’s inaugural Bark Walk. Participants can register on Eventbrite. The walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. with an accessible, guided 1-mile hike through Westshore’s natural preserve and campus... Read More

Pianist Maxim Lando to Replace Jan Bartoš in Tri-C’s Classical Piano Series

Rising American pianist Maxim Lando will make his Cleveland debut in the Classical Piano Series, presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Lando replaces Czech pianist Jan Bartoš, who is unable to perform due to an illness. Lando’s performance will showcase his internationally acclaimed artistry. He was lauded in The New York Times as displaying “brilliance and infectious exuberance” combined with “impressive... Read More

A Beloved Cleveland Character: Stomp Named Best College Mascot

The Triceratops roams Northeast Ohio as one of the Best of Cleveland picks for 2023 by Cleveland Magazine. Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) mascot Stomp was recognized as the Best College Mascot by Cleveland Magazine. The publication’s October “Best Of” issue features reader and editor picks on the best places in Northeast Ohio for food, drink, entertainment, shopping and more. “We at Cleveland Magazine appreciate a good pun, so when... Read More

Fall 2023 Tri-C Times Celebrates College’s 60th Anniversary

The newest issue of Tri-C Times was six decades in the making as the magazine celebrates the 60th anniversary of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Learn about Tri-C’s first 60 years, from its first day of class in a converted schoolhouse to its present-day standing as the largest community college in Ohio. Read about the College’s past and present through the eyes of the current president, Michael A. Baston, Ed.D., and the College’s four former... Read More

2023 Year-End Report Available Online

Michael A. Baston’s first year as Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) president celebrated the College’s past and aligned its resources to ensure a brighter and more purposeful future. Tri-C launched an initiative to streamline its enrollment processes, strengthened the leadership team with new hires and changes, and developed a plan that puts all students on a pathway to a credential of value that supports their personal, career and economic aspirations. The... Read More

Tri-C Foundation Presidential Scholarship Luncheon Raises $1.1 Million

Baseball legend, World Series champion and CEO Alex Rodriguez shared stories of perseverance as he helped the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation raise funds for students during its Presidential Scholarship Luncheon. The Foundation’s 2023 Presidential Scholarship Luncheon raised $1.1 million in critical funds to help Tri-C students in need achieve their academic goals. The luncheon, presented by PNC Bank, took place Sept. 27 at the Renaissance... Read More

Tri-C to Host Community Conversation Between Cleveland Native Rich Paul and Mayor Justin Bibb

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a community conversation between iconic sports agent Rich Paul and Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb. The event, HOMECOMING: Overcoming Struggle, Finding Success and Taking Pride in Cleveland, will take place in Tri-C’s Metro Campus Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Paul and Bibb will discuss the challenges of growing up in Cleveland and the steps today’s youth can take to ensure future career success. The event takes... Read More

Michael Baston Selected for Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship

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

Tri-C Performing Arts Announces 2023-2024 Performances

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

S&P Upgrades Tri-C Bond Ratings

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

Tri-C to Reopen Swimming Pools Beginning This Week

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

Tri-C Faculty Highlight Work for College Trustees

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

Combating the Skepticism of Higher Education’s Value

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

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

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

VP Discusses Enrollment Trends in Higher Education

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

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

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

Standish Stewart Named Top 10 Education CIO for 2023

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

Tri-C Gallery West to Feature Abstract Works

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

Tri-C In The News Highlights: August 2023

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

CBE Courses in Cybersecurity Launch at Tri-C

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Joins National Cohort on Workforce Transformation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sound Therapy Provides Healing for Tri-C Employees

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

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

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

Tri-C In The News Highlights: July 2023

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

Tri-C Foundation Honors Dan Saltzman for Distinguished Service

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C President Says Gig Economy is Here to Stay

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

Tri-C Board Approves Levy for November Ballot

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

Two Tri-C Students Receive Art Awards in International Competition

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

Opioid Overdose Cabinets Installed Outside Campus Police Offices

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C In The News Highlights: June 2023

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

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

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

Local Shows Highlight Upcoming Tri-C JazzFest

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

School Safety Special Features Modern Training at Public Safety Training Center

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

Director of Government Relations to Share College Successes on Voter Engagement

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

Professor to Share Tales of Inspiration and Adventure

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

College Leaders Discuss Engaging Adjuncts to Promote Student Success

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

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

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

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

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

College Leaders Share Skills to Succeed Campaign Impact With Ideastream

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

Michael Baston Featured as Voice of Unity

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

'We Will Rock You’ to Showcase Music of Queen

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

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

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

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

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

Spring 2023 Commencement: Evelyn Buchanan Finds Her Purpose

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

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

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

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

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

Spring 2023 Commencement: Mentor Points Khailand Kirkland Toward Academic Success

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

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

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

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

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

Spring 2023 Commencement: Devin Short Turns Dreams Into Reality

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

Spring 2023 Commencement: Nariel Rahmon Fulfills Childhood Passion for Science

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Outdoor Stage Lineup Announced for Tri-C JazzFest

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: HerBrina Shepherd

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Students Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

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

Tri-C to Host Financial Literacy Workshops For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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

Tri-C Famous: Katie Ponsart

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Three Triceratops Recognized as OCCAC’s Top Weekly Performers

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C, CSU Transfer Efforts Touted as Economic Possibility

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

Newest ‘Tri-C Times’ Celebrates Innovation and Inauguration

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

The Benefits of Summer Technology Camps

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

Tri-C Famous: Teresa Taggart

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

Tri-C President discusses transportation shortage

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

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

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

A Discussion With Tri-C's Past Presidents

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

Limon Dance Company Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Cleveland Performance

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

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

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

Two Triceratops Named OCCAC Players of the Week

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

Tri-C JazzFest Seeks Volunteers for Festival Weekend

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

Free Workouts for Community at Tri-C in April

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Clarence Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Places First Nationally at 2023 NCLC

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

Tri-C Foundation Announces $2 Million Gift From KeyBank

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

Tri-C Staff to Receive SIGUCCS Hall Of Fame Award

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

Tri-C In The News Highlights: March 2023

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

Tri-C Famous: Karen Goulandris

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

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

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

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

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

Sewer District and Tri-C Spruce Up Neighborhoods

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

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

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

Feeling Isolated? Learn How to Build Trust with Neighbors

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Meegan McKenna

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

Encore 55+ Class Welcomes ‘Mystery Guest’

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

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

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

Student Artwork Displayed at Metro Auditorium Honors Fallen Ukrainian Soldiers

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

Tri-C President on Redesigning the Community College Experience

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

Tri-C Enrollment Up for Spring 2023

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

Lineup Announced for 44th Annual Tri-C JazzFest

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

Alonzo King LINES Ballet Celebrates 40th Anniversary in Cleveland

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

Tri-C In The News Highlights: February 2023

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

New Directors Announced for Tri-C Police and Fire Academies

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

Tri-C Famous: John Rasel

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

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

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

Tri-C to Host Third Annual Women’s Summit

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

A Passion for Plant Science

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

Highlighting Cleveland’s Hispanic Community

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Appoints New Executive VP, Chief Strategy Officer

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Valerie Smart

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

Tri-C, CSU Presidents Forging Strong Relationship

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

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

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

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

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

Safe Zone Ally Training Now Available to Community Members

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

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

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

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

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

Digital Marketing Owner Continues Company Growth

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

Campus Police Receive Two Recertifications

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

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

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

Latest Tri-C Times Highlights New Leadership

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

Workforce Training Courses Offered Through Tri-C Access Centers

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C President Outlines Plans to Implement His Vision

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

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

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

Ohio Colleges and Universities Collaborate To Support Transfer Students

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Honored by National Coalition for Student Voter Engagement

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

Former Tri-C President Honored With Cleveland Heritage Medal

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Faculty Member No Stranger to Landscaping Limelight

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

Tri-C In The News Highlights: January 2023

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

Tri-C In The News Highlights: November 2022

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

Fundraiser Honors Memory of Former Police Academy Associate Commander

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

Tri-C Plant Science Student Wins OGIA Scholarship

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Carrie Harviel

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

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

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

Tri-C Awarded State Funding To Strengthen Cybersecurity Programs

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

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

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

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

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

Scholar House Highlighted as Model To Help Meet Basic Student Needs

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

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

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

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

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

Corporate College Helps Workforce Adjust to New Normal

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

Julieann Chambers Named Student Veteran of the Year

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

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

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

Corporate College Presenting Sponsor for 2022 Smart 50 Awards

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

Tri-C Famous: Christopher Hawkins

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

Health Industry Solutions Receives Grant for Community Health Worker Program

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

Gallery East Exhibit Explores Cleveland Printmaking

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

College Leaders Collaborate Around Recruiting and Retention Strategies

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

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

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

Tri-C To Receive Delta Alpha Lambda Humanitarian Achievement Award

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

Tri-C Women’s Basketball Has Family Feel

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

Think You Know Tri-C? Check Out This Video

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

Tri-C Receives 2022 Stefanski Award From University Settlement

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

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

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

Tri-C Joins Ohio Cyber Range Institute

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

Tri-C Launches Project Promoting Health Care Careers

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

Tri-C Joins Entrepreneurship Education Consortium

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

Standish Stewart Named CIO of the Year

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

Actor, Bay Village Native Patricia Heaton Headlines Presidential Scholarship Luncheon

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

Recording Arts and Technology Program Highlighted in Cleveland Magazine

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

Autumn Blaze Virtual 5K Kicks Off October 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Jennifer Kubala

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

Tri-C Hosts Quarterly Gatherings for Regional Business Leaders

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

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

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

Tri-C VP Selected for 2022 Executive Leadership Institute

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

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

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

RTA Motorcoach Donation Helps Tri-C Train CDL Operators

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

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

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

Workforce Training Course Offered Through Tri-C Access Centers

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

Tri-C Famous: Amy Payne

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Receives 10th Consecutive HEED Award

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Cheryl Kovach

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Growing Emphasis on STEM

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

Tri-C Cross Country Team Ready to Go the Distance

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

Tri-C Soccer Team Looks For Familiar Footing

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

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

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

Triceratops Volleyball Focused on Team Unity for 2022

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

Mindful Leadership Certificate Program Offered at Corporate College

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Robert Mattaline

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

Todd Kitchen Named Aspen Rising Presidents Fellow

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

Tri-C Campus Police Scheduled for CALEA Reaccreditation Visit

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

Michael Baston Talks Economic Development, Student Readiness in Media Interviews

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

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

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

Two Tri-C Students Receive PFLAG Scholarships

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

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

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

Michael Baston to Participate in National Panel Discussion

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

Tri-C Famous: Maureen Leonard

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

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

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

Tri-C President Michael Baston Tours Vía Sana

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

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

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

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

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

Alex Johnson Reflects on Career with Community College Daily

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

Connecting Communities: Western Campus to Host Public Safety Community Event

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

Tri-C Famous: Magda Gomez

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

Dual Admissions Program at Tri-C Highlighted on NBC News

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

Metro Campus President Selected for 2023 Leadership Cleveland Cohort

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

Tri-C VP to Study Community College Trends With AACC

JaNice Marshall, vice president of Access and Community Connections at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), has been appointed to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on Research and Community College Trends and Issues. Marshall will serve a three-year term spanning July 2022 to June 2025. She is one of about two dozen individuals selected to serve on the commission. The commission focuses on research that impacts community colleges by identifying... Read More

Advanced Technology Academy Hosting Open House July 29

The Advanced Technology Academy (ATA) at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is hosting an open house to introduce no-cost training programs to high school graduates or GED recipients ages 17 to 24 who live in Cuyahoga County. The event will take place Friday, July 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Advanced Technology Training Center (3409 Woodland Ave.) on the Metropolitan Campus. Attendees can learn about no-cost training programs in 911 dispatch, automotive technology, logistics,... Read More

Tri-C General Counsel Graces Cover of The Black Professional Magazine

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) general counsel, Renee Tramble Richard, garnered the cover of The Black Professional Magazine's Summer 2022 issue ­— in recognition of the honor she received in March. Richard was named the 2022 Black Professional of the Year, by the Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation, and was featured in the organization's magazine, The Black Professional. The award recognizes distinguished African Americans in Northeast Ohio... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Katie Evans

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Tri-C alumna Katie Evans (Class of 1986) joined the College 23 years ago as a Campus Police dispatcher. Today, she answers incoming calls, emails and chat messages as a customer service representative with the College’s Information and Enrollment Support Center and helps new students acclimate to Tri-C as a First-Year Success... Read More

PNC Regional President Pat Pastore To Chair Tri-C Foundation

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation announced its 2022-2023 leadership team during its annual meeting, with Pat Pastore, PNC regional president for Cleveland, becoming chairperson. Pastore succeeds Louis G. Joseph, president and CEO of the Brewer-Garrett Company, who concludes his two-year term. Other Foundation board officer appointments include:  Vice chairpersons: James B. Aronoff, partner, Thompson Hine LLP; Jeneen Marziani, president, Bank of America... Read More

Cuyahoga County to Provide Employees With Tuition Reimbursement at Tri-C

Cuyahoga County employees can begin enrolling for classes at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) for the Fall 2022 semester and receive tuition reimbursement as part of a new employee benefit program. The program aims to help county employees reach their goals, enhance their professional skills and develop their careers. Employees can be reimbursed up to $3,600 per year for undergraduate and graduate-level courses or credited seminars. To help county employees get started with this... Read More

Tri-C Foundation Honors Fred Koury For Distinguished Service

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation Board of Directors awarded its 2022 Heath Oliver Distinguished Director Award to Fred L. Koury in appreciation of his exemplary service to the College and its students. Koury joined the Foundation Board in 2012 and has served on its Executive Committee since 2014. During his six years as Development Committee chair (2014-2020), the Tri-C Foundation secured more than $123 million in grants and gifts.  In 2013, he... Read More

Making a Difference: Greg Skoda Honored for Work With Tri-C Foundation

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation recently presented its 2022 Chairperson's Award to Gregory J. Skoda for his dedicated service to the organization and its student-focused mission. "We are so grateful for his tremendous work," Louis G. Joseph, outgoing Tri-C Foundation board chair, said. "Greg's leadership as Finance Committee chair has been instrumental in raising the Foundation's profile to national recognition. We are all grateful to him for his service and... Read More

Carnegie Hall’s NYO Jazz Ensemble Led by Sean Jones Makes Cleveland Debut on First-Ever U.S. Tour

Carnegie Hall's NYO Jazz ensemble will kick off its first-ever U.S. tour at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The concert is made possible by Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland. The performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Metropolitan Campus Auditorium in Cleveland. Students from the Tri-C JazzFest Academy, under the direction of Dominick Farinacci, will open the concert. "We're excited to present this evening of explosive young talent," said Terri Pontremoli,... Read More

Tri-C Creates Central Office for College Credit Plus

As its College Credit Plus (CCP) program continues to expand, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is creating a central office to manage outreach, logistics and strategic activities to ensure the highest level of service to CCP students and the community while enhancing the potential for enrollment growth at the College. In support of this effort, Janice Taylor Heard, Ph.D., will serve as Tri-C’s first associate vice president of College Credit Plus. In this role, she will... Read More

College Unveils Plaque Commemorating Class of 1965

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) pulled back the banner to commemorate the College's first graduating class, unveiling a special plaque in their honor on Wednesday, June 29. Ten members of the Class of 1965 attended the reception and ceremony along with a handful of graduates from the classes of 1966 and 1967. The names of all eighty-four 1965 graduates are engraved on the plaque, installed in the lobby of Tri-C's District Administrative Services building on Carnegie Avenue in... Read More

Tri-C to Rename Metro Campus Center In Honor of Alex Johnson

In recognition of outgoing president Alex Johnson's achievements, service and impact on Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), a building on the College's Metro Campus has been renamed in his honor. Tri-C's Board of Trustees approved a resolution June 30 to rename the recently renovated building the Alex B. Johnson Campus Center and to grant Johnson the title of President Emeritus. The College reserves that title for retiring presidents who have provided significant service that... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Cory Molner

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Cory Molner joined Tri-C's Eastern Campus in 2014. As Learning Commons supervisor, he oversees media services and academic technology support for the campus. Recently elected president of Tri-C's Sexual Orientation and Gender Equality (SOGE) Council, he begins his two-year term July 1. Learn more about Cory — including his side... Read More

Tri-C Selects Scott Latiolais as Westshore Campus President

Following a nationwide search, Scott Latiolais, Ed.D., has been named president of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Westshore Campus. He will officially join Tri-C in August. "I am pleased join an institution and campus that is student-focused, continually improving and equity-minded. I look forward to championing student success and supporting student learning both in and out of the classroom," he said. Latiolais' two decades of innovative and student-focused experience in... Read More

A Message from Tri-C President-Elect Dr. Michael Baston

A new Cuyahoga Community College era starts this week. Michael A. Baston, Ed.D., will be sworn in as Tri-C's fifth president during Thursday's Board of Trustees meeting. He will officially take over leadership of the College Friday, following the retirement of Alex Johnson, Ph.D. In the video, Baston shares how excited he is to become a part of the Tri-C family, and for he and his wife Tasha to join the Northeast Ohio community. WATCH THE VIDEO Read More

2022 Outstanding Advisory Committee and Community Champion Award Recipients Announced

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) announced its 2022 Outstanding Advisory Committee and Community Champion award recipients during a virtual ceremony on June 21. Outstanding advisory committees provide exemplary service and include Northeast Ohioans from a wide range of professions who utilize their expertise to aid the College’s mission. This year’s Outstanding Advisory Committee winner is Tri-C’s Automotive Technology Ford ASSET Committee, led by... Read More

Donors Celebrate Leadership, Legacy of Alex Johnson

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation celebrated the leadership of President Alex Johnson at a gala in his honor June 23. The program applauded Johnson's leadership of the Tri-C Foundation, which provides resources for student success. During his tenure, scholarship awards increased more than $3 million. The event, co-chaired by Richard A. Chiricosta, Darrell L. McNair, Beth E. Mooney, and Margaret W. Wong, launched an endowment bearing... Read More

Tri-C Announces 2022 Alumni Award Recipients

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has presented Alumni Awards to Erin Huber, Olena Firman and Agustin Torres for their achievements and contributions to the College and community since attending Tri-C. The awards were announced Tuesday during a virtual Advisory Committee and Community Champions event. Tri-C Alumni Awards recognize alumni for their professional accomplishments and service to Northeast Ohio and the College. Honorees were selected from community nominations. Huber... Read More

College to Debut ‘University Connection’ Beginning Fall 2022

As it solidifies its commitment to making higher education accessible, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is making the transfer process simpler and more concise for new and continuing students. Students who come to Tri-C intending to pursue a four-year degree will benefit from a streamlined transfer process through University Connection, an enrollment initiative that helps students plot their academic and career path upon enrollment. Debuting in fall 2022, University Connection... Read More

Cleveland Scholar House Project Underway

The Cleveland Scholar House, a 40-unit service-enriched apartment complex for single college-student parents and their minor children, is one step closer to completion following its groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, June 15.The complex, to be located across Community College Ave. from Cuyahoga Community College’s (Tri-C®) Metropolitan Campus, will bear the honorary name of Louise C. Stokes, the mother of former Cleveland Mayor Carl Stokes and Ohio Congressman Louis... Read More

Michael Baston Eyes Collaboration With CSU, CWRU Counterparts

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President-Elect Michael Baston will play a key role in collaborating with Cleveland's largest higher-education institutions to expand the region's workforce and strengthen its economy. Baston, who begins his tenure as Tri-C president July 1, joins Case Western Reserve University's Eric W. Kaler and Cleveland State University's Laura Bloomberg as presidents who took office within the past 12 months. Baston, Bloomberg and Kaler told cleveland.com... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Jennifer McCall

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Jennifer McCall joined Tri-C's Corporate College® team in 2019 as contract training coordinator, supporting the delivery and development of training for organizations and individuals. She was recently tapped to serve as co-chair for the College's 2023 Women's Summit. Outside of Tri-C, she serves as a business coach for The... Read More

Tri-C’s RTA U-Pass Program to Continue for Two More Years

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Board of Trustees has agreed to continue the College’s U-Pass program — administered in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority — for two more years. Students who have registered and paid for at least one credit hour are eligible to receive U-Passes, which allow Tri-C students to ride free of charge on all RTA buses and rapid trains during specific academic semesters. This now includes... Read More

Tri-C, Citizens Bank Announce Workforce Partnership

In a market filled with fierce competition for talent, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) plays a vital role in training qualified workers to fill jobs throughout Northeast Ohio. And nowhere is that need for skilled workers more pronounced than in the manufacturing sector.To help advance Tri-C’s ongoing workforce mission, Citizens Bank recently invested $45,000 to help the College expand its training capabilities – including those involving the Mobile Training... Read More

Tri-C Earns Purple Star Award for Veteran Support

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is one of Ohio’s first institutions of higher education to achieve Collegiate Purple Star campus designation for supporting student veterans. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor Randy Gardner announced the inaugural group of 33 Collegiate Purple Star campuses on May 26. "Tri-C is deeply committed to serving veterans and supporting them throughout their educational journey," said... Read More

Alan Rosskamm, Ted Tywang Named to Tri-C Board of Trustees

Alan Rosskamm and Ted Tywang have been appointed to the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Board of Trustees. Rosskamm was CEO of Breakthrough Public Schools, a nonprofit organization supporting a network of charter schools serving more than 3,600 Cleveland students, from 2009 until his retirement in 2021. A national study by Stanford University’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes named Breakthrough the top-performing charter network in Ohio. As... Read More

Alex Johnson Reflects on 40-year Career in Radio Interview

Outgoing Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) president, Alex Johnson, leaves behind a legacy of expansion in the College's physical footprint as well as in career opportunities. He concludes his nearly decade-long tenure as Tri-C's fourth president on June 30. Johnson spoke with ideastream Public Media host Rick Jackson about his career and the foundation of his commitment to access and equity that inspired his work in higher education. "I've been at the institution more than 20... Read More

A Bucket-List Achievement

Linda Joyce Dove started at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in 1968, when the College was just five years old. After completing a partnership program between Tri-C and St. Vincent Charity Hospital's School of Nursing, she embarked upon a successful 50-year career as a residential nurse. But one important item remained on her bucket list: Earn an associate degree. Dove can finally cross that item off, as she prepares to graduate June 2 with an Associate of Arts. Her family is... Read More

Going Beyond

John Rodriguez owes most of his success to the lessons of his failures. In summer 2021, after an unsuccessful attempt to establish himself in the performing arts, Rodriguez enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to forge a new path. "Instead of getting dejected, I realized that I had learned a lot about myself in the pursuit of my goals," he said. "I applied that hard-earned wisdom at Tri-C." Today, after four straight semesters with full course loads of 15-20 credit... Read More

Tri-C Spring Commencement Celebrates 2,200 Graduates

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate the academic achievement of more than 2,200 petitioning graduates during its Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony Thursday, June 2, at Progressive Field. The College will confer nearly 2,300 degrees and certificates this spring. The graduate total reflects the ongoing impact of College programs and initiatives designed to keep students on the path to associate degrees and other credentials. This year's graduates never lost sight of... Read More

Reviving the Family Business

Lexus Rentschler realized her passion had been under her nose all along. As an aspiring engineer, she knew she wanted to work with her hands. After taking general courses at the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Brunswick University Center, she decided to pursue a culinary arts career at the Hospitality Management Center in downtown Cleveland. "I found myself surrounded by renowned chefs and just tried to soak it all in like a sponge," said Rentschler, who has begun selling... Read More

Never Too Late

It took Jonathan Keith Rush two decades to achieve a lifelong dream. After putting his education on hold for a variety of reasons, Rush returned to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in fall 2020 and is now poised to earn his first college degree. Rush, 40, of University Heights, will graduate June 2 with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Plant Science and Landscape Technology during the College's Spring Commencement at Progressive Field. Encouragement from his daughters,... Read More

Trustee Cory Jenkins a Force for Good in Cleveland

A member of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Board of Trustees is "a voice to be noticed," according to a recent news story about his leadership in the Cleveland community. The Rev. Cory C. Jenkins, associate partner at Security Equity Group and co-founder of Team Jenkins Ministries, also serves on the board of Notre Dame College of Ohio. He spoke to Reel Urban News about joining the Tri-C board in 2016, its importance in his life and how proud his late father would have... Read More

New Tri-C Tuition Rate Takes Effect This Month

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Board of Trustees has approved an increase in tuition and fees, raising the cost by $5 per credit hour. The increase goes into effect Friday, May 27. The new cost per credit hour — $124.54 for Cuyahoga County residents — remains the lowest in Ohio for the upcoming academic year, with students paying just 18% of the full cost of their education. "While this tuition increase is necessary to ensure the College’s... Read More

A Fresh Start

It all started with a Hershey’s Kiss. Edith Cabrera had just earned her GED and enrolled in English as a Second Language courses at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) when she met associate professor Susan Lohwater. Cabrera, 43, calls Lohwater "the lady who made magic with Hershey’s Kisses." It was Lohwater who casually slipped her a piece of chocolate and told her to apply for the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Scholars Academy, citing her tireless work ethic... Read More

Seeing Possibilities

Sierra Brown will soon earn her second degree from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). One day, she hopes to teach at the College to pay forward what she received. Brown, who enrolled at Tri-C in fall 2019, earned an Associate of Arts in December 2021. She will graduate with an Associate of Applied Science in Optical Technology during the College's Spring Commencement ceremony on June 2 at Progressive Field. Her proudest accomplishment as a student was managing the optical... Read More

Tri-C Vice President Named Woman of Achievement

A Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) vice president will be recognized as a YWCA Woman of Achievement during a live event Thursday evening. YWCA Greater Cleveland is honoring Tri-C vice president and general counsel Renee Richard as part of its 46th annual Women of Achievement Awards Celebration. Richard, who joined Tri-C in 2012, provides legal counsel and advice to every College department. She is a supporter of student scholarships, an adjunct faculty member and a... Read More

The Hard-Fought Journey

When Malik Amir Shabazz returned to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to resume his education, he had no idea where to begin. But he was certain of one thing: He wanted to earn an associate degree. "I was 27 years old and didn't have a degree yet," he said. "So I started the hard-fought journey." This journey goes back to 2012, when Shabazz briefly attended Tri-C before moving to play college basketball in Chicago. He later joined the Army National Guard before... Read More

Improvising a Future

For Omar Bahr, music isn't a traditional career choice, but it's a very elastic one. "When I say that, I mean it's really dependent on you as an individual to make your life work with music being your career," he said. Twenty-year-old Bahr started playing drums as a member of the Avon Middle School band. He was just playing for fun and almost quit. But eventually, he began to discover why music is so important. "It's the universal thing that connects us all," he said. "It's a reminder in a... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Marisa Cargill

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Marisa Cargill joined Tri-C’s Western Campus as a counselor in 2015. After leaving the department to become a transfer specialist for two years, she returned to counseling in fall 2020. In addition to providing academic, career, personal and crisis counseling, she serves on a Stand for Racial Justice task force that aims to... Read More

Taking a Stand

As Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Mia Ostrovska sat on her bed watching it all unfold. "It brought me so much sadness," she said. "I knew I had to do something." Nineteen-year-old Ostrovska will graduate from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in June with an Associate of Arts degree. She says Tri-C helped hone her social media and marketing skills, which she’s used to help the people of her home country. "I’m from Ukraine. I was born there," she... Read More

Outdoor Stage Lineup Announced for Tri-C JazzFest

Nearly 24 hours of live music showcasing the best of Northeast Ohio will take place at this summer's hottest downtown music festival — the 43rd annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. Fourteen exciting and varied acts promise to keep the music pumping from the Strassman Insurance Stage on Euclid Avenue at East 14th Street. The free outdoor performances run 3 p.m. to midnight June 24 and 25 when Tri-C JazzFest overtakes Playhouse Square. A jury of music... Read More

Veterinary Tech Program Maintains High Standards

The Veterinary Technology program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) continues its march toward academic excellence. Building a bright career path for an emerging generation of veterinary technicians, the program is among the leading veterinary institutes in the state. The College’s new facility had just opened when Carrie Harviel became program manager near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. But Harviel hit the ground running, helping expand Tri-C’s... Read More

Tri-C President Receives Honorary Degree From Alma Mater

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson was recognized with an honorary doctorate of humane letters from his alma mater, Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), at its commencement ceremony on Friday, May 13. WSSU awards honorary doctorates for achievements of extraordinary and lasting distinction, based on an individual's scholarship, creativity, leadership, humanitarian service or public service. Johnson was selected for the honorary degree in recognition of his... Read More

Tri-C’s Alicia Booker Garners ‘Cleveland Women of Distinction’ Honors

Alicia Booker, vice president of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Manufacturing Center of Excellence, has earned a place as one of Cleveland Magazine's nine Women of Distinction for 2022. Booker heads a team of more than 50 people tasked with the development and implementation of advanced manufacturing programs at the College, helping to attract and train new talent to fill a growing regional need for skilled manufacturing employees. In her interview with Cleveland Magazine,... Read More

Alex Johnson Looks at Milestones and Culture Shift With Business Leaders

As he prepares to conclude nearly a decade of leadership at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), President Alex Johnson continues to share insights on leadership and organizational advancement with Northeast Ohio business leaders. Johnson is focusing his final three columns for Smart Business Magazine Cleveland on lessons of leadership to propel a new generation of leaders in the years to come. In the March 2022 issue, Johnson explores building a future for Tri-C students, the... Read More

A Dozen Tri-C Students Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

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

Tri-C Famous: Alexandria Romanovich

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Alexandria Romanovich joined Tri-C in 2011 as an intern in the Western Campus Counseling office. Aside from a couple of years at the University of South Florida, she’s been here ever since. These days she serves as program manager for the Cleveland Humanities Collaborative, managing the transfer pathway between Tri-C... Read More

Sec. of Transportation, Rep. Shontel Brown Tour Tri-C Training Facility in Euclid

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg got a firsthand look at how Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is training the workforce of the future when he and Rep. Shontel Brown visited the College’s Transportation Innovation Center in Euclid on Thursday, May 5. During a tour of the facility, they saw classrooms with transit technology, tested the truck driving simulator and hosted a "fireside chat" with community leaders about the need to train workers for the... Read More

Advancing Diversity: Tri-C Honored as National Leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has received the Advancing Diversity Award from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) in recognition of the College’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education and the Cleveland community. The award was presented at the AACC Awards of Excellence Gala in New York City on May 1 as part of the AACC Annual Conference. It recognizes high achievement and advancement of best practices among community... Read More

Tri-C Selects Michael A. Baston as College President

Michael A. Baston, Ed.D., has accepted an offer from the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Board of Trustees to become the College’s fifth president. Baston has been president of Rockland Community College (RCC), Suffern, NY, since 2017. He will succeed Alex Johnson, Ph.D., who will step down June 30. At a special board meeting on Monday, May 9, the Board of Trustees is scheduled to approve Baston’s appointment. He will be formally sworn in at the June 30 board... Read More

Tri-C to Reopen Recreation Centers to Public

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will welcome the public back to its campus recreation centers beginning May 31. The Community Recreation Program offers access to Tri-C fitness centers and recreation classes including yoga, spinning, Pilates, strength training and more. The grand reopening will take place May 31. Facilities will initially be open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Open gym hours will vary at each location. Community members will be invited to register... Read More

Tri-C, Medical Mutual Unveil Expanded Food Bank

Students in need of food assistance and other basic necessities have a new resource at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), thanks to continued support from Medical Mutual. A ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 29 marked the expansion of The Pantry: A Tri-C Connect Initiative at the Parma campus. Located on the lower level of the Student Services Building, it will provide eligible students with up to 15 pounds of food, toiletries and other basic necessities each... Read More

Tri-C Black American Council Celebrates Achievement of Minority Scholars

Celebrate the academic achievement of minority scholars at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) during the 32nd annual Frances M. Franklin Scholarship and Protégé Luncheon on Friday, May 6. The virtual program will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nearly $50,000 in scholarships will be awarded during the event, sponsored by Tri-C’s Black American Council. Education advocate and author Jowan Smith headlines the event as keynote speaker. Smith is... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Yvette Wilson

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Yvette Wilson joined Tri-C's Information Technology Services team in 2015. As administrative assistant to the VP/CIO, she provides Level II Help Desk support, manages the department budget and facilitates the College's Technology Governance Committee. Learn more about Yvette — including what she does when no one's... Read More

Cyber Skills for All: Grant Will Help Tri-C Educate Clevelanders for Digital Economy

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is among a group of higher education institutions that will work alongside Microsoft and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) to prepare Cleveland residents for the digital economy. As a Cyber Skills for All grant recipient, Tri-C will build upon existing cybersecurity programming to help develop cyber skills — the protection of digital assets and intelligence — throughout Cleveland. Data from the latest census... Read More

Curtains Up: Tri-C Theater Productions Return from Pandemic Hiatus

Enjoy an evening of short comedic plays that touch the heart as theater students and others from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) take the stage later this month in a production of Laws of Affection.  Four performances will take place April 28 – May 1 at the John P. Murphy Foundation Theatre, located on the Metropolitan Campus at 2900 Community College Ave. in Cleveland. Written and directed by Greg Vovos, Laws of Affection is an evening of six short plays... Read More

According to Plan: Tri-C Trustee Speaks About President Search as Process Nears End

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is at the doorstep of change. One of three diverse and highly qualified candidates will be chosen as its next president in early May, concluding a search process that formally launched in late January. Trustee Victor Ruiz, who chairs the presidential search advisory committee, spoke with Crain’s Cleveland Business about the search process and the challenges and priorities for Tri-C’s next leader. Three finalists... Read More

‘Tri-C Classical Piano Series’ Presents Local Pianist Daniel Shapiro

Acclaimed pianist and Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) instructor Daniel Shapiro will perform various works by Schubert in an upcoming recital at the Cleveland Museum of Art as part of the Classical Piano Series at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The free performance begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1, in the museum's Gartner Auditorium (11150 East Blvd.) in University Circle. Seating is on a first-come basis. "Daniel has a fascinating way of inspiring and engaging the... Read More

Optimism for Intel investment abounds at Tri-C, other higher ed institutions

Count Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) among the institutions that are optimistic about the potential impact of Intel’s investment in Ohio. The tech giant plans to build two semiconductor chip factories as part of its $20 billion investment, and Northeast Ohio’s higher education leaders are excited about their possible role in boosting talent pipelines. According to Crain’s Cleveland Business, this investment is expected to generate about 10,000... Read More

Tri-C Grads May Be Eligible for Federal Loan Waivers

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) alumni working as public servants may be eligible for help repaying or deferring their student loans. The U.S. Department of Education announced it will temporarily extend its Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program to Oct. 31, 2022. Qualified borrowers must be enrolled in the correct type of repayment plan for certain types of federal student loans and employed full time in qualifying public-sector jobs. An expansion will also allow... Read More

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

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced individual tickets are now on sale for the full lineup of shows at this year’s Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank. The homecoming festival features eight ticketed concerts in Playhouse Square’s historic theatres, with a special opening night concert — dedicated to retiring Tri-C President Alex Johnson — featuring Anthony Hamilton at Cleveland Public Auditorium’s Music... Read More

State of Ohio to Partner With Tri-C to Train Students For Commercial Truck Driving

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is among 30 community colleges and technical schools that will receive state funding to train individuals for jobs as commercial truck drivers. The Commercial Truck Driver Student Aid Program will provide financial aid to in-state students who complete a CDL program and agree to reside and be employed in Ohio for a minimum of one year upon completion. Tri-C is set to receive $79,940. "Partnerships like this are critical in providing support and... Read More

Student Art Show on Display at Eastern Campus

Artwork created by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students will be on display during the 48th Annual Student Art Show at the Eastern Campus. The free exhibition — which features artwork across a variety of mediums — will be on view at Gallery East April 14 to May 5. An opening reception will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14. Gallery hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.  Contact Gallery East Director, Blake Cook, at... Read More

Tri-C’s Second Virtual Black and Brown Male Summit To Explore Academic Success

The second virtual Black and Brown Male Summit at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) aims to address lagging academic success rates for African American and Latino men. The free event will take place 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13. The session will introduce participants to role models and programs geared toward helping men of color succeed in high school and college. Visit tri-c.edu/virtualmalesummit to participate in the event, "All About HIM: Healing and Inspiring Men of... Read More

Mandel Humanities Center Launches Podcast on Human Experience

What does it mean to be human? How does race impact art? How can a person grow their appreciation of music? How can literature help people see the human experience from different viewpoints? Those questions are the basis of discussions on More Human, the new podcast from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Humanities Center at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Inspired by the Socrates quote "The unexamined life is not worth living," the podcast is a vehicle for... Read More

Tri-C to Co-Host Mid-East Honors Association Conference

Fifteen Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students will connect with honors students, faculty and staff throughout the region at the Mid-East Honors Association (MEHA) conference on April 7, 8 and 9 in Cleveland. MEHA represents honors programs at colleges and universities in a six-state region (Ohio, Indiana, Eastern Illinois, Northern Kentucky, Southern Michigan and West Virginia). The organization aims to create an intellectual, programmatic and administrative network of... Read More

Corporate College Launches Online Training for Real Estate Licensure Prep

Corporate College®, a division of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), is launching an online training program with optional mentoring support to help individuals advance their real estate careers. Registration is now open for the self-paced, self-study course, which prepares students for the Ohio real estate licensure exam through 120 hours of required training in real estate practice; real estate law, including civil rights law on housing discrimination; and real estate... Read More

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Law Enforcement

An upcoming discussion hosted by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will explore the intersections of race, culture and gender in law enforcement while sharing best practices for diversity, equity and inclusion among U.S. police departments. The virtual event, "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Law Enforcement," takes place at 1 p.m. (EST) Monday, April 18. As communities call for police accountability and greater diversity within police departments, some departments have faced... Read More

Tri-C Selects Three Finalists for College President

Following a series of virtual interviews, the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Presidential Search Advisory Committee has identified three finalists for consideration as the College's new president. "The Presidential Search Advisory Committee has done an incredible job over the past six months, selecting seven candidates from a diverse pool of 29 applicants, then arriving at three highly qualified finalists," said Tri-C Trustee Victor Ruiz, who also serves as committee chair. "We... Read More

Tri-C General Counsel Named 2022 Black Professional of the Year

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) general counsel, Renee Tramble Richard, was named the 2022 Black Professional of the Year, by the Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation. The award recognizes distinguished African Americans in Northeast Ohio who have demonstrated excellence in leadership and made significant contributions to the community. Vice president of legal services and risk management at Tri-C since 2012, Richard will receive the award at a gala on Nov.... Read More

Tri-C leader discusses future of higher education in Northeast Ohio

Angela Johnson, vice president of Access and Completion at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), is among Northeast Ohio's college leaders who are optimistic — albeit still cautious — about the future of higher education. Johnson was one of three panelists in a virtual roundtable on the most important challenges facing Northeast Ohio colleges, students and families two years after the COVID-19 pandemic began. The one-hour conversation, What's Ahead for Higher Ed... Read More

Tri-C Performing Arts Brings Organ Trio to Cleveland

An acclaimed organ trio featuring Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart will perform live at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) as part of the Tri-C Performing Arts season. The performance takes place at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at the Metropolitan Campus Auditorium in Cleveland. In the mid-1990s, The New York Times described Goldings, Bernstein and Stewart as "the best organ trio of the last decade." Together for more than 30 years, the trio has been recognized for... Read More

Tri-C Places Second in Nation at NCLC

Always a powerful presence at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC), Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) had its best showing ever in 2022.Tri-C’s Plant Science and Landscape Technology program brought home second place in the team competition — its highest finish ever — and Peyton Musgrave earned top individual honors among the competition’s 510 students. She is the third Tri-C student to take top honors since 2014.Musgrave, a... Read More

Tri-C to Offer Medical Coding Exam Prep Course

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will offer a course next month to prepare current medical coding professionals and former medical coding students for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) exam. Registration is now open for the CPC Exam Prep course, which begins April 2. In addition to hands-on interactive lectures, exercises and practical exams, participants receive an official study guide, handouts and a one-year AAPC... Read More

Culinary Gathering at Eastern Campus to Explore ‘Culinary Medicine’

Science shows that a healthy diet can add years to our lifespan and help us look younger and feel better. Still, some individuals don’t incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives. The Hospitality Management Center of Excellence at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) wants to help change that. "Most of us know and understand that a healthy diet consists of vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains while limiting sugar, sodium and fats," said Michael Huff, dean of... Read More

Lineup Announced for 43rd Annual Tri-C JazzFest

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced the lineup for the 43rd annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, June 23-25 at Playhouse Square. The homecoming festival features eight ticketed concerts in Playhouse Square's historic theatres, with a special opening night concert — dedicated to retiring Tri-C President Alex Johnson — featuring Anthony Hamilton at Cleveland Public Auditorium's Music Hall. Festival highlights include homecoming... Read More

Spring Session of Tri-C Encore 55+ Begins March 22

A new seven-week session of Encore 55+ Learning at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) begins March 22. The Spring 2022 session offers virtual and in-person options. Encore On-the-Go begins March 22, with classes taking place Tuesdays via Webex. Assistance is available for those unfamiliar with Webex, and practice sessions are offered to familiarize users with the platform. The cost is $49.95 for up to three courses. Encore Campus Fridays begins March 25, with classes taking place... Read More

Father and son from Tri-C Police Academy team up for first time

A pair of Cleveland police officers with ties to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) spent a shift patrolling the city’s streets together. Tri-C Police Academy graduate Anthony Estremera and his father, academy instructor Max Estremera, recently worked together when the department was short-staffed for an evening shift. "Seemed like we had a pretty good connection, and we were pretty in sync with what we were doing," Anthony said. "Looking at my... Read More

Tri-C President Alex Johnson Wins Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson is the Ohio Region winner of the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award. He will be recognized at the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society's annual convention in early April. PTK is the national honor society for two-year institutions. "I am humbled and proud to receive this recognition on behalf of Tri-C students," Johnson said. "Engaging and supporting our students is vital to their academic success and a core component... Read More

Tri-C to Host Virtual Women’s Summit

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will culminate Women’s History Month with a free virtual summit designed to inspire, motivate and empower women in their daily lives. The Tri-C Women’s Summit will take place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 1. Registration is required at tri-c.edu/WomensSummit. Links to the online sessions will be emailed to registrants the week of the event. Conference sessions will address a variety of topics like balancing... Read More

Tri-C Professor Shares ADHD Journey on Today Show

Sara Fuller, an English professor at the Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), was recently featured in a Today Show segment about adult ADHD diagnoses in women, where she spoke about the techniques she uses to manage and live with the condition. "Sometimes people don't realize you can have something like ADHD and still be successful in an academic realm," she said. Diagnosed at age 33, Fuller was interviewed as part of Carson Daly’s Mind Matters... Read More

Better for Veterans: Tri-C Earns 13th Consecutive ‘Military Friendly’ Designation

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has earned its 13th consecutive Military Friendly® School designation in recognition of its commitment to serving veteran and active military students and their families. Tri-C attained Silver status in the ratings. Institutions were evaluated in categories such as graduation rates, student retention and job placement success. More than 1,800 schools were eligible; only 665 received Military Friendly designation. The full list of schools... Read More

‘Tri-C Classical Piano Series’ Makes Grand Return to the Cleveland Museum of Art

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) announced today that its Classical Piano Series will return to the Cleveland Museum of Art later this month, kicking off with pianist Bryan Wallick. The free performance begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 27, in the Cleveland Museum of Art's Gartner Auditorium (11150 East Blvd.) in University Circle. Seating is on a first-come basis. "After canceling in 2020 and going virtual the year after, we are thrilled to be back in person at the CMA," said... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Meagan Fowler

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Meagan Fowler was a Tri-C student before joining the College in 2010 as a part-time customer service assistant in the Eastern Campus Library. She later became a part-time librarian, and in 2019 she accepted an assistant professor/librarian position at the Metropolitan Campus. Meagan was nominated by a student, who called her "a smart... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Local Small Business Owners Discussion on Workforce Challenges

Cleveland-area small business owners came together for a roundtable discussion at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) on Friday, March 3. The event, which featured Congresswoman Shontel Brown, was part of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices "Road to Recovery," a cross-country series of bipartisan events connecting elected officials with small business owners.    Tri-C is one four cities for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) Fellows... Read More

TIAA Institute Honors Tri-C President Alex Johnson With 2022 Hesburgh Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson has won the 2022 TIAA Institute Theodore M. Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence in Higher Education. The annual award — presented by the TIAA Institute and the American Council on Education (ACE) — recognizes a college or university president or chancellor whose outstanding leadership has made a major contribution to higher education and society at large. "I am honored and humbled to receive this... Read More

‘Tri-C Performing Arts’ Presents Live World Premiere of Award-Winning FEAST: a ballet

A performance combining FEAST: a ballet and Vivarta-Transformations – titled Worlds Allied – will debut live and in person at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus as part of the Tri-C Performing Arts season presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Worlds Allied takes place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 25 at the Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre on Tri-C's Eastern Campus. "We are so excited to be presenting the live world premiere of FEAST at Tri-C," said... Read More

Horticulture Student Peyton Musgrave Wins Scholarship From ISA

Peyton Musgrave made the most of her time at home during the pandemic, and she's about to reap what she's sown. Musgrave, a student in the Plant Science and Landscape Technology program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), is the recent recipient of a horticulture scholarship to continue her studies at a four-year university. The Lakewood resident was one of three college students in the state awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Ohio Chapter International Society of... Read More

Tri-C Partners With Amazon to Upskill Employees as Part of Career Choice Program

Through a new Career Choice partnership, Amazon employees can learn new skills and advance their careers by earning certificates or degrees from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) — at no cost. Established in 2012, Amazon’s Career Choice program has covered tuition and fees for thousands of employees around the world to pursue education and upskilling opportunities including industry certifications designed to lead to in-demand jobs and foundational skills such... Read More

Mandel Scholars Open Exhibit on NAACP Cleveland Branch’s Legacy

The legacy and accolades of the NAACP Cleveland Branch are on display at the Cleveland History Center in University Circle, thanks to the hard work of students from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Scholars Academy at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). "The NAACP: A Legacy of Justice and Hope" is part of a collaboration between the academy and the Western Reserve Historical Society. The exhibit — which opened Feb. 28 and is on display through August — was... Read More

President Alex Johnson Statement on Ukraine

Our hearts are with the people of Ukraine and with our students and employees who belong to the local Ukrainian-American community. Parma, where our Western Campus is located, is home to more than 4,000 individuals of Ukrainian heritage. Thousands more live throughout Cuyahoga County and across the state. In their honor, I join our fellow Americans in condemning the senseless invasion of Ukraine. The unprovoked attack by Russian forces is troubling, and the images of destruction that ensued,... Read More

Leading Beyond the Badge: Women in Law Enforcement

Women leaders in law enforcement will discuss their career opportunities and challenges during a roundtable discussion at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The event, "Leading Beyond the Badge: Women in Law Enforcement," will take place both in person and virtually on March 8, 10-11:30 a.m., at Tri-C's Western Campus Theatre (11000 Pleasant Valley Road in Parma). Five panelists from law enforcement agencies across Northeast Ohio will speak about their experiences in law... Read More

Tri-C to partner with Cleveland’s major hospitals on health care training initiative

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is partnering with Cleveland’s three largest health care systems to train workers for entry-level positions that provide opportunities for advancement while addressing a growing need for health care workers. Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth and University Hospitals are working with Tri-C and other community partners on the Workforce Connect Healthcare Sector Partnership (HSP), which is based at Tri-C.... Read More

Tri-C Announces Spring Commencement at Progressive Field

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will honor its Spring 2022 graduates at Progressive Field on Thursday, June 2 — marking the College’s first commencement celebration at the venue. The ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. With more than 35,000 seats, the stadium provides enough space to safely gather while maintaining physical distancing guidelines. Eight guests may accompany each graduate to witness their cap-and-gown moment. This is the second consecutive... Read More

How Tri-C Is Recovering Students Affected by COVID-19

The League for Innovation in the Community College is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating innovation in the community college environment. The League often asks community college leaders to offer examples of best practices from their institutions. The organization recently published an essay by Jenny Febbo, vice president of Integrated Communications at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), about the College’s recent... Read More

Tri-C Garners Five Finalist Nods in 2022 AACC Awards of Excellence

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has earned five finalist selections in the 2022 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Awards of Excellence. These national awards recognize high achievement and advancement of best practices among community colleges and their administrators, trustees and faculty. Tri-C received finalist nods in five of seven categories: Student Success (Collegewide) Advancing Diversity (Collegewide) Faculty Innovation (Michele Hampton, business... Read More

Tri-C Director of Government Relations Joins National Cohort on Student Voting Program

Katie Montgomery, director of government relations at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will join the 2022 Codesigner Cohort for Ask Every Student, a nationwide collaboration between campus leaders and nonprofit partners that aims to achieve full student voter registration. Montgomery is one of 24 faculty, staff and students from 20 colleges that make up the 2022 cohort, which includes five community colleges and seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority... Read More

Hospitality Management Students Team With Charles Oakley to Address Area Hunger

As part of the NBA All-Star Game festivities this past weekend, culinary students from Tri-C's Hospitality Management program teamed with retired NBA all-star Charles Oakley for several events benefiting his foundation, which assists area residents in need. One event was Oakley's annual "Oak Out Hunger" campaign, which assists residents of Cleveland's Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry. Oakley leads the campaign, which helps those in Cleveland and other cities, through the Charles Oakley... Read More

Tri-C Awarded Accreditation for IT Programs

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has earned accreditation for its information technology programs from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Tri-C embarked on a two-year journey to receive accreditation from ACBSP, which certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the degree and certificate programs offered through the College's Information Technology Center of Excellence meet the rigorous educational standards established by... Read More

Tri-C Gallery East Explores Art of Pandemic Survival

Using art to explore concepts of healing and inspiration during the COVID-19 pandemic is the focus of an exhibition on view Feb. 24–March 25 at the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The 21st annual Art and Healing Exhibition is presented by Tri-C's Creative Arts and Art Therapy departments and Ursuline College's Counseling and Art Therapy department. This year's exhibit is titled "Emerging Transformed: Images and Stories of Surviving the... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Antwain Tyus

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Antwain Tyus joined Tri-C as a desktop support technician in June 2013, working his way up to network technician and user services manager before being promoted to user services director during the pandemic. He’s known throughout the College for his affable personality and impressive stature. Learn more about Antwain... Read More

Jazz Gallery All-Stars Cleveland Debut Performance Rescheduled for March 6

The Jazz Gallery All-Stars — a special ensemble featuring many of the leading creative voices in jazz, who all cut their teeth on New York City's Jazz Gallery stage — will make their Cleveland debut at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) as part of the Tri-C Performing Arts season. The performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6, in the auditorium at Tri-C's Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland. The event was rescheduled because of inclement weather. The... Read More

Study Highlights Tri-C Strategies to Create Equity in Digital Learning

Equity is a core component in the ongoing effort to level the playing field for student success at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Now, the College’s efforts to develop high-quality digital learning platforms are being shared across the higher education landscape as a model for closing equity gaps ­— particularly among low-income students and students of color. A recent study from Every Learner Everywhere highlights best practices and... Read More

Classroom Excellence: Tri-C Professor Mike Boyko Recognized With National Faculty Award

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) will present a 2022 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award to Mike Boyko, a professor of criminal justice at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The honor recognizes individuals who make a difference in the classroom and go beyond what is required to ensure that students find academic achievement. Boyko is one of 29 recipients from college classrooms across the nation. Award winners will be recognized on May 1 in New York... Read More

Tri-C Rounds Out Coaching Hires with Three More Additions

In preparation for the return of its athletics programs this fall, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced the hiring of three coaches to lead its men's basketball, baseball and men's soccer teams.First-year athletics director Anthony Cipollone is excited to see the Triceratops return to competition after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The department recently announced the hires of four coaches to lead its women's teams.Devan Anderson (Men's Soccer)... Read More

Tri-C Captioning and Court Reporting Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Graduates of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Captioning and Court Reporting program can be found in courtrooms, boardrooms, conference rooms, classrooms, sports complexes and more. The profession has become more popular — and more accessible — than ever. This academic year marks the program’s 50th anniversary. One of the most recognized and sought-after two-year degree and certificate programs in the country, it offers specialty tracks in steno... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland Returns to Playhouse Square in 2022

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced that Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, will return to Playhouse Square's historic theatres for its 43rd annual festival June 23-25. "This is like a homecoming," said festival director Terri Pontremoli. "We're grateful to be working with our partners at Playhouse Square and looking forward to firing up Euclid Avenue again with music, food and dancing. Summer in downtown Cleveland officially begins with... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Diana Kovacic

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Diana Kovacic joined Tri-C in 2013 as an associate professor of nursing at the Metro Campus, where she teaches obstetrics and pediatrics. She also serves as chair of the nursing faculty development committee. A registered nurse since 2005, she holds a doctorate in nursing from Case Western Reserve University. Learn more about Diana... Read More

Tri-C Creative Arts Academy Students Recognized by Ohio Music Education Association

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students Andrew Hoschar and Eli Leder have been selected to perform with the 2022 Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) All-State Jazz Ensemble. Drummer Hoschar, of Hudson, and bassist Leder, of Avon, auditioned alongside top high school musicians from across the state. Both are enrolled in Tri-C's Creative Arts Academy. The 2022 All-State Jazz Ensemble will perform at the OMEA Convention, taking place Feb. 3-5 in Cleveland. Grammy-winning... Read More

Tri-C Joins National Study Funded by $1.5 Million Grant From Gates Foundation

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is partnering with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) on a new national study made possible through a $1.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Tri-C faculty will join more than 1,500 educators nationwide in a study that examines the relationship between evidence-based teaching practices, faculty mindset and student outcomes. In addition, up to 30 Tri-C faculty will have the opportunity to... Read More

The Color of Education: Students of Color Advocate for Their Needs

Students of color attending colleges and universities in Northeast and Central Ohio will share their experiences navigating higher education amid the COVID-19 pandemic during a discussion sponsored by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and The Ohio State University. The free virtual program, The Color of Education: Students of Color Advocate for Their Needs, will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22. The pandemic — which has disproportionately affected... Read More

Tri-C Hires Head Coaches to Prepare for Return of Athletics Programs This Fall

In preparation for the return of its athletics programs this fall, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced the hiring of four coaches to lead its volleyball, women's track and field/cross-country, softball and women's basketball teams. Athletics director Anthony Cipollone is excited to see the Triceratops return to competition after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tionne El-Amin (Volleyball) A former All-Ohio Community College Athletic Conference... Read More

Tri-C Corporate College Launches New Courses On Event Planning

Individuals seeking to turn their passion for event planning into a career can learn industry practices and insights through a new three-course series at Corporate College®, a division of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Taught by industry professionals, the courses guide participants through the event planning process from beginning to end. Students learn high-value skills and techniques while gaining a comprehensive understanding of small- and large-scale event... Read More

Horticulture Student Aunna Torres Turns Love of Plants Into Practice

Aunna Torres can't wait to put her passion for sustainability into action — and a recent scholarship award will help her on her way. The Solon resident is one of five community college students chosen to receive $2,000 scholarships from the Proven Winners plant company. She is on track to earn an associate degree in Plant Science and Landscape Technology from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) this spring and plans to ultimately pursue a master's degree in... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Dwayne Keeney

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Dwayne Keeney is the associate dean of liberal arts at Tri-C's Eastern Campus. Hired in 2002, he served as senior research and planning analyst in the College's institutional research department for more than a decade before assuming the first in a string of academic leadership roles. Learn more about Dwayne (though not enough to be able... Read More

‘The Cleveland 500’ Recognizes Tri-C Leaders As City Influencers

For the second consecutive year, two Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) leaders are among The Cleveland 500 — a collection of civic leaders, doers, visionaries and idea generators helping to shape the city's future. College president Alex Johnson and Tri-C Foundation president Megan O'Bryan were named to the list of forward-thinking influencers highlighted by Cleveland Magazine in the February issue of Community Leader. Johnson was recognized among education leaders;... Read More

After Pandemic Hiatus, Film Crew Intensive Training Relaunches in February

After coming to a halt in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Film Academy's six-week Film Crew Intensive Training course will relaunch Feb. 28 at the Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland. The course prepares future film and media technicians and crew members for entry-level positions by providing a unique opportunity to learn directly from professionals working on Cleveland feature films and commercial sets. No prior experience is... Read More

African American Read-In to Highlight Black Authors At Eastern Campus

The African American Read-In at the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will showcase Black authors and stories as a way for young people of color to see themselves represented in the books they read. Founded in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English, the African American Read-In is the first and longest-running national event dedicated to diversity in literature. The Read-In has been part of Black History Month programming at the... Read More

‘The Cleveland 500’ Recognizes Tri-C President As City Influencer

For the second consecutive year, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) president Alex Johnson is one of The Cleveland 500 — a collection of civic leaders, doers, visionaries and idea generators helping to shape the city’s future. Johnson was among the list of forward-thinking influencers highlighted by Cleveland Magazine in the February issue of Community Leader. Johnson was recognized among education leaders. (The full list includes individual profiles.) Serving... Read More

Dancer-Illusionist Group MOMIX Returns to Cleveland Feb. 5

MOMIX returns to Cleveland next month for VIVA MOMIX, a compilation of company favorites taken from all six of their world-famous shows. The performance is co-presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and DANCECleveland. The dance troupe takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, in the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square. The program is part of the 2021-2022 Tri-C Performing Arts season and DANCECleveland’s 65th anniversary season. MOMIX, a company of... Read More

Finding Opportunity for Business Growth at 10KSB

Nyema Bedell was proud of how his family-owned mental health practice was serving client needs, but he continually felt that something was missing. He found the answer in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). By networking with his peers in the program, Bedell discovered a need for mental health conversations in group settings beyond a therapist's office. "Unfortunately, many people do not realize they... Read More

Tri-C Ranked Among Nation’s Best Community Colleges for 2022

For the second consecutive year, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been recognized as one of the nation's “Best Community Colleges” by Intelligent.com. Tri-C ranked fifth in Intelligent.com's 2022 list of top two-year schools across the country and earned the top spot in the northeast region. The College was also in the Top 25 nationally in two other key categories: Most Affordable Online Community Colleges (No. 13) and Best Online Community Colleges and... Read More

10KSB Helps Rachel Robison Build a Better Business

Learning never stops for business leaders — even when your company has been around for 76 years. It's why Rachel Robison, co-owner of Robison Equipment Company Inc., attended the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) last year. Robison and her husband, P.J., operate the business, founded by P.J.'s grandfather in 1945. Based in Geauga County's Thompson Township, Robison Equipment sells farming, landscaping and lawn... Read More

Tri-C President, other Cleveland college leaders look forward to working with Bibb administration

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson and two local counterparts are already collaborating with Cleveland’s new mayoral administration. Johnson, along with Cleveland State University president Harlan Sands and Case Western Reserve University president Eric Kaler, met with Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb in late November to brainstorm ideas on how the city’s three higher education institutions can contribute to economic growth and workforce... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Sandra Fleming

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Sandra Fleming has been an environmental services contractor at Tri-C for nearly two decades. She moved to the Jerry Sue Thornton Center (JSTC) in 2018 after 15 years at the Unified Technologies Center (now the Manufacturing Technology Center). She's known throughout the building for her humor and upbeat personality. Learn more about... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Virtual Dr. King Celebration Jan. 16

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a virtual celebration for its annual birthday observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., continuing a tradition that began in the late 1970s. The College will also partner with Cleveland State University on a breakfast event to commemorate King's legacy. The 45th annual celebration begins at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, and can be viewed online. The virtual remembrance will feature an assortment of musical performances as well as... Read More

Tri-C President Shares Lessons of Leadership With Business Community

As he prepares to conclude nearly a decade of leadership at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), president Alex Johnson will share insights on leadership and organizational advancement with Northeast Ohio business leaders. Johnson is writing his final three columns for Smart Business Magazine on lessons of leadership to propel a new generation of leaders in the years to come. In the December 2021 issue, Johnson explores aligning the entire College around increasing graduation rates... Read More

Tri-C’s Upcoming Officer Training Focuses on Wellness

This winter, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will launch a training course to teach police cadets the warning signs of mental stress, trauma and suicide — and how to ask for help. Intense stress can lead to a decline in mental and physical health over time. Between 2016 and 2019, suicide was the leading cause of death among police officers. "It's OK not to be OK. It's not a sign of weakness to have someone help you out," Greg Truhan told WEWS-5 Cleveland. Truhan is an... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Debbie Benz

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Debbie Benz has been a full-time visual design specialist at Tri-C for the past 8 years. She recently added “project manager” to her title, taking responsibility for assigning projects to a team of four graphic designers and two copy editors. She is also a Fall 2021 graduate, having earned an Associate of Arts in... Read More

Tri-C Grad Finds Success Through Workforce Training

Despite growing up in poverty and facing the death of her mother at just 14 years old, Shilaah Patterson has always been a top student. In fact, her high marks allowed her to skip third grade and eventually graduate from Euclid High School at just 16. But being younger than most high school graduates made it difficult for Patterson to find full-time employment — that is, until she landed a job as a packer at King Nut Co. in Solon. There, Patterson’s fascination with the... Read More

Success is Baked Into 10KSB

Amy Mucha, owner of Daisy Cakes in Kent, Ohio, went all in for her very first business class, applying to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program (10KSB) at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). "It has been a breath of fresh air to learn from instructors involved in their own businesses," she said. "The program is challenging me to think of different ways to grow my business and imparting skills and knowledge that I can implement when it’s time to... Read More

Tri-C Fall Commencement Celebrates 1,100 Graduates

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate the academic achievements of more than 1,100 petitioning graduates during its Fall Commencement ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 16. The ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at Cleveland State University's Wolstein Center. The College will confer nearly 1,300 associate degrees and certificates of completion this fall. The graduate total reflects the ongoing impact of College programs and initiatives designed to keep students on the path to... Read More

Tri-C Fall Commencement Celebrates 1,100 Graduates

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate the academic achievements of more than 1,100 petitioning graduates during its Fall Commencement ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 16. The ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center. The College will confer nearly 1,300 associate degrees and certificates of completion this fall. The graduate total reflects the ongoing impact of College programs and initiatives designed to keep students on... Read More

Creating a Better Future

Empowered by her education at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), Carla Carraway will take the stage at Cleveland State University's Wolstein Center tomorrow evening, ready to speak up for herself and others. That's when Carraway, selected as student speaker for Tri-C's Fall 2021 Commencement ceremony, will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in criminal justice. She will also draw from personal experience to share a message of compassion and empathy with her fellow... Read More

A Family Affair

It's not every day you hear about a grandmother and her three granddaughters graduating college together— but that's exactly what Wanda Williams, Ashley Little, Briona Little and Tishshaneil "Tish" Steele will do this month. All four are graduating from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) with associate degrees. "I feel like we're making history walking across the stage together," Tish said. "It feels amazing! I think it's pretty cool." Tish, 22, moved to Cleveland from... Read More

Worth the Journey

Darko Marinkovic jokes that he's been at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) for so long that he's earned tenure. But the journey has been worth it. Marinkovic, 42, graduates during Tri-C's Fall 2021 Commencement on Thursday, Dec. 16, with an Associate of Arts, marking a milestone in a decades-long career path — one that he intends to continue traveling. "My wife jokes I could be in school the rest of my life and be happy," he said. "I don't plan on stopping... Read More

A Path to Follow

Lizandra Eusebio wants to set an example for her two younger siblings — a vision that will become reality when she graduates from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) this month. Eusebio will receive an Associate of Arts in business at Tri-C’s Fall 2021 Commencement ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 16, making her the first in her family to earn a college degree. “My mom didn’t finish school, and I’m the oldest sister,” she said.... Read More

From Athletics to Artistry

Have you ever seen one of those live action sports shows where the riders perform stunts on bikes, scooters and skates? For a long time, that was Ryan Geier’s life. Throughout his high school years, he traveled all over the country competing and performing in showcases as a freestyle scooter rider.“I did a lot of showcases in Richmond, Virginia, for Cedar Fair Entertainment,” Geier said. “I traveled so much that I didn’t even graduate. I got... Read More

Tri-C to broaden settling student debt and releasing stranded credits

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will be part of a regional pilot program to address stranded credits and student debt, potentially putting more students back on the path to graduating and joining Ohio’s workforce. Other colleges and universities participating in the pilot include Cleveland State University, Kent State University, Lakeland Community College, Lorain County Community College, Stark State College, The University of Akron and Youngstown State... Read More

Presidential Search Committee Gathers for First Meeting

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) trustee Victor A. Ruiz, who chairs the College’s Presidential Search Committee, shared an update on the progress of Tri-C’s presidential search. AGB Search was selected as the search firm to help find a successor for Tri-C President Alex B. Johnson, whose tenure concludes on June 30, 2022, after nearly a decade of leadership. As an affiliate of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, AGB Search... Read More

Creative Exploration

Jul Kundrat began taking classes at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in 2017. Having grown up in Parma, they were already familiar with the College’s Western Campus.“Tri-C was affordable and right in my area,” they said. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do, so I figured I could experiment there.”While Kundrat was trying out different classes, they stumbled upon a career exploration course that seemed interesting. It helped... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Anthony Moujaes

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Anthony Moujaes joined Tri-C in November 2021 as public relations manager in the Integrated Communications department. He previously oversaw communications and marketing for several local organizations including Menlo Park Academy, Adoption Network Cleveland and the United Church of Christ. Anthony began his career as a reporter with the... Read More

Tri-C Promotes Benefits to Recruit Staff Talent

There’s no better time for a career in higher education. Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) continues to seek the best available talent to help provide high-quality, affordable and accessible education.Tri-C’s efforts to recruit top-tier talent were highlighted in a News 5 Cleveland story about staffing shortages faced by colleges and universities during the COVID-19 pandemic.To that end, the College provides employees with flexible work options, among other... Read More

Latest Tri-C Times Explores State of the College

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will emerge from the pandemic as a stronger, more creative and nimble institution. Tri-C President Alex Johnson wrote that amid the ambiguity and hardship of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the College remained steadfast in its commitment to helping Northeast Ohioans attain their educational and career goals.The Winter 2021 issue of Tri-C Times highlights the strategies that will guide the College toward a new normal — and, as of... Read More

Tri-C President Alex Johnson to Participate in Dialogue During NACTC Webinar

CLEVELAND — Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson and National Alliance of Community and Technical Colleges (NACTC) President Michael McCall will participate in a facilitated dialogue during the NACTC fall 2021 quarterly webinar. The webinar will take place Monday, Dec. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Johnson will share lessons on effective leadership and organizational transformation from his latest book, Capturing Change: Creating Systems of... Read More

Tri-C Alum Publishes Children’s Book to Help Kids Understand ASD

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) alum Declan Sarlson wrote and published his first children’s book to illustrate some of the differences shared by kids on the autism spectrum.Now You See Me is Sarlson’s illustrated story about David, a 10-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a complex developmental condition that can cause social, communication and behavioral challenges.Sarlson, a senior at Ursuline College, previously earned an associate degree in... Read More

Tri-C Alum Honors Faculty With a Scholarship and a Surprise

A history professor’s investment in a Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student decades ago is being paid forward to future learners. Cleveland business owner and 1990 Tri-C graduate Ariane Kirkpatrick established the Kathy Baka Inspiration Scholarship in a ceremony Nov. 17 among family, friends and College representatives. The scholarship honors history professor Kathy Baka, whose passion for education has supported countless students. Kirkpatrick created the... Read More

Tri-C Partnership With RTA Paying Dividends for Worker Training and Retention

An innovative partnership with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is helping the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) upskill its employees in an effort to recruit and retain workers. The Tri-C-RTA Job Hub partnership was the focus of a recent news segment on News 5 Cleveland. "With the state of our economy right now, we need to partner with employers to enable individuals to take the next step in their career," said Andrew Cox, Tri-C’s director of access... Read More

Veterans Day 2021: Tri-C Reflects

Veterans Day is an opportunity for our nation’s citizens to reflect on the service of the men and women in the military. For those who have served or have loved ones who have served, it is also a deeply personal holiday. A recorded ceremony, available Nov. 10 through Nov. 30, features several Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students and employees sharing their thoughts and reflections on the significance of Veterans Day.The program also includes performances of... Read More

Frank Jackson Honored With Courtyard Naming, Scholarship

Throughout his career, Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson has been a proud supporter of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). As Jackson prepares to step down after 16 years as mayor, Tri-C is showing its appreciation for his many years of support with a courtyard dedication and new scholarship fund.Jackson, who earned his first degree at Tri-C, has championed many initiatives involving the College, including Cleveland Promise, which provided Cleveland Metropolitan School District... Read More

Tri-C Workforce Hiring Fair Takes Place Nov. 18

Job seekers and employers alike will find opportunities at the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Workforce Hiring Fair, Nov. 18 at the Transportation Innovation Center in Euclid.The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., is free and open to the public.Job seekers can learn about in-demand opportunities in industries including supply chain, logistics technology, warehousing, truck driving and manufacturing and more. On-site interviews will be available with more than 20 regional... Read More

Tri-C Receives Second Aspen Prize Honor

For the second straight time, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been recognized as a member of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence Top 150 list.The biennial Aspen Prize Top 150 — awarded by the Aspen Institute — is considered the signature recognition for high achievement and performance among American community colleges. Tri-C was the only Ohio school named to the newly released Top 150 list.This distinction makes the College eligible to... Read More

Environmental Health Panel Discussion Comes to Tri-C

Environmental health is the branch of public health focused on how people interact with the environment around them, the development of healthy and safe communities, and overall health and well-being within those communities. Over the past two years, as the national dialogue around social and economic inequality has intensified, environmental health has become a central topic.A panel of experts will bring that discussion to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) next month with The... Read More

10KSB Fellows Program Accepting Applications Nov. 1

Beginning Nov. 1, eligible students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) can apply to enter the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) Fellows program to gain valuable paid work experience at a Northeast Ohio business run by a 10KSB graduate.The 10KSB program provides learning and networking opportunities to small business owners looking to increase their leadership skills and grow their businesses. 10KSB fellows will be matched with a 10KSB graduate, receiving paid work... Read More

Corporate College Presents 2021 Smart 50 Awards

For the eighth year, Corporate College®, a division of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), will serve as presenting sponsor for the Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Awards.The awards will be presented during a virtual program Thursday, Nov. 4, at 9 a.m.Hosted by Smart Business, the Smart 50 Awards recognize top executives at 50 companies throughout the region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations.This year’s honorees include William Gary,... Read More

Chris Coles Brings Nine Lives Project to Tri-C

Saxophonist, composer and educator Chris Coles will perform his Nine Lives Project — a meditation on the 2015 Charleston church shooting — at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) on Sunday, Nov. 14. The free performance takes place at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland. The event is co-presented by Tri-C Performing Arts and the Local 4 Music Fund.Nine Lives tells the story of the 2015 shooting in Charleston, South... Read More

Tri-C Receives $750,000 Gift From PNC

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has received $750,000 from PNC Bank and the PNC Foundation to help fund comprehensive educational and job preparedness programs designed to help low- to moderate-income students achieve better results in the classroom and the workplace. The funding will help strengthen and support three key student initiatives over three years.Student Resources for Economic Recovery: PNC’s funding will help to establish critical wraparound services for... Read More

Tri-C Hires Todd Kitchen as Eastern Campus President

After completing a nationwide search, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced the hiring of Todd Kitchen, Ed.D, as the new president of its Eastern Campus.He comes to Tri-C with more than 20 years of experience in higher education, the last 10 spent as vice president of student services at Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), a college serving more than 15,000 students in and around the city of Bentonville.Kitchen, who met Tri-C students, faculty and staff in a... Read More

Tri-C President Alex Johnson Announces Upcoming Retirement

After nearly a decade of leadership, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson is announcing his retirement, effective June 30, 2022. Tri-C students, faculty and staff were informed of Johnson’s decision in a virtual town hall meeting Oct.13.“This is a difficult decision because I love Tri-C, believe wholeheartedly in its mission and have had the privilege of working alongside so many amazing people in the eight years I’ve led the... Read More

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham Returns to Northeast Ohio

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham returns to Northeast Ohio next month, performing An Untitled Love, Abraham's newest work co-presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and DANCECleveland.The New York City-based dance troupe takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 in the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square. The program is part of the 2021-2022 Tri-C Performing Arts season and DANCECleveland’s 65th anniversary season.Comprising the catalog of Grammy Award-winning R&B... Read More

Tri-C Hires Collegewide Athletics Director

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced that Anthony (Tony) Cipollone will join the College as executive director, Athletics, Wellness and Recreation on Oct. 18. He will reestablish the College’s athletics program, which has been suspended since fall 2020 due to the pandemic. His immediate focus will be on student-athlete recruitment for the 2022-2023 academic year, when athletics will resume at the College. Tri-C is part of the Ohio Community College Athletic... Read More

Mike DeWine Visits Tri-C for MTC Tour

During a Tuesday stop in Cleveland, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine toured the Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) on the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).The MTC served as a setting to emphasize the need for more training opportunities that connect residents of distressed communities with industries seeking to fill talent gaps.“Something Tri-C does very, very well is working with the private business sector to allow people at different points in their... Read More

Tri-C Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Ron Mottl Field

Since its opening in 1991, Ron Mottl Field has been the home stadium for the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) baseball team. Located in the northeast corner of the College’s Western Campus in Parma, the field has seen many wins and memories over the years.A group of College and community leaders gathered at the field Sept. 28 to commemorate its 30th anniversary and celebrate its importance — not only to Triceratops baseball, but to Parma, surrounding... Read More

Ohio To Work Expands Statewide

After its Cleveland launch a year ago, the Ohio To Work Campaign is expanding throughout the state, with regional launches in Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo and the Mahoning Valley.The initiative has steadily grown over the past year, with the addition of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) as a training partner in July. Led by JobsOhio in partnership with MAGNET, Ohio To Work helps residents in each region with career resources and support.Participants can access career... Read More

YTA Highlighted As Successful Pathway Model

STEM fields — those with a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics — remain some of the most talent-hungry industries in the job market, with a consistently high need for qualified workers.For nearly 20 years, the Youth Technology Academy (YTA) at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has worked to address that talent gap by introducing students in several area school districts — most notably, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District... Read More

COVID-19 Vaccines Available to Tri-C Students

Students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) are encouraged to “get the shot” during a series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics in September. The vaccines, offered through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center, are available on a walk-in basis. Students receiving their first shot will have $10 added to their Stomp Card, valid for food and other purchases at Tri-C’s food service and bookstore sites. Upon receiving their second shot,... Read More

Autumn Blaze 5K Returns Virtually for 2021

For the second year in a row, the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Autumn Blaze 5K will take place virtually, with participants having eight days to complete the race on their own at any location.Runners and walkers can hit the road, track or treadmill any time between Oct. 24 and 31.Proceeds from the seventh annual Autumn Blaze will benefit Greater Cleveland Community Shares, the United Negro College Fund and United Way of Greater Cleveland. Tri-C launched the event in 2015 as... Read More

Tri-C Receives Ninth Consecutive HEED Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has received a 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.This is Tri-C’s ninth consecutive year receiving the award, which recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.“We are very proud to be a HEED Award recipient again,”... Read More

Tri-C’s Participation in 10KSB Pilot Program Receives Coverage

On Monday, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) became one of a select group of colleges and universities around the country to participate in the pilot for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) Fellows program.The program aims to facilitate hands-on internship opportunities that create career pathways for community college students while addressing the growing skills gap facing small businesses. As one of five schools leading the way, Tri-C has caught the attention of... Read More

“Future Vikings” Partnership Increases Bachelor’s Degree Access

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Cleveland State University have teamed up to create an even more streamlined process to earning a bachelor’s degree.The Future Vikings program brings the institutions’ transfer partnerships together under a single umbrella program, allowing for a smoother transition from earning an associate degree at Tri-C to earning a bachelor’s degree at Cleveland State.A CSU release this week notes the program’s... Read More

Tri-C Among 2021 ‘Great Colleges to Work For’

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been named one of the top workplaces among higher education institutions nationwide, as one of 76 two-year institutions named a “Great College to Work For” by ModernThink LLC. Tri-C went above and beyond, as one of 12 two-year schools to achieve “honor roll” status, and one of just a pair of two-year schools to receive high marks in all 10 award categories: Job satisfaction and support Compensation... Read More

Mandel Foundation Grant Establishes Youth Humanities Academy

The board of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation has approved a five-year grant of up to $1,440,577 to establish and initially support the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Youth Humanities Academy at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).The academy will offer high schoolers entering their junior and senior years an opportunity to broaden their humanities education during a nine-week summer session. Students will explore material in subjects including art, religion, literature... Read More

Tri-C Named Finalist for 2021 Best of Tech Awards

Cuyahoga Community College’s (Tri-C®) Information Technology Services (ITS) department has been hard at work throughout the pandemic. Operating largely behind the scenes, ITS has been essential to the College’s ability to transition to an all-remote work and school environment last year and back to on-site work and classes this summer and fall.Now, the department gets to take a long-deserved turn in the spotlight as a finalist for Tech Team of the Year in the... Read More

Tri-C Receives 15th NorthCoast 99 Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has once again been recognized as one of Northeast Ohio’s top places to work, winning its 15th NorthCoast 99 award.Tri-C also won a special category award for employee engagement and talent development. This is the second time in three years the College has won a special category award.The annual awards, presented by ERC, recognize companies with HR practices that drive results, provide competitive advantages and allow businesses to... Read More

COVID-19 Vaccines Available Sept. 7-8 at Tri-C Campuses

Tri-C students are encouraged to “get the shot” during a series of vaccination clinics in September, when two-dose COVID-19 vaccines will be administered at Tri-C’s campuses. The vaccines, offered through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center, are available on a walk-in basis.Students receiving their first shot will have $10 added to their Stomp Card (student ID), valid for food and other purchases at Tri-C’s food service and bookstore sites.... Read More

Tri-C Debt Forgiveness Programs Aim to Re-enroll Students

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced the debut of the Tri-C College Comeback program, a new initiative with the goal of forgiving student debt and encouraging students to return to Tri-C and complete their degrees and certificates.This program pairs with the College’s existing Student Debt Forgiveness program to provide two debt forgiveness options: one for students who stopped attending Tri-C prior to the COVID-19 outbreak last March and another for those who... Read More

Tri-C Provides Training for One of “Hottest Careers”

With an estimated shortage of 80,000 drivers, commercial driver’s license industries — including long-haul truckers, local truck drivers and bus drivers — represent one of the country’s most in-demand career fields.The Transportation Innovation Center at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is among the institutions training the next generation of drivers to take the wheel on all kinds of large vehicles. A recent Fox 8 segment focused on the... Read More

Tri-C Taking Steps to Support Mental Health

The worldview on mental health is changing. Previously dismissed or stigmatized, the importance of mental health and wellness has been brought to the forefront in recent years.Celebrity athletes such as tennis player Naomi Osaka, gymnast Simone Biles and Cleveland Cavaliers basketball player Kevin Love have opened up about their own struggles with mental and emotional health, advancing the discussion further.That discussion has spread to include colleges and universities, where students often... Read More

Jazz Talk Tent Schedule Announced for JazzFest

Each year, Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland hosts enlightening conversations and interviews with artists on topics relevant to the jazz world. The dialogue will continue at the 42nd annual festival, presented by KeyBank Sept. 11-12 at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights.Conversations will take place throughout the festival in the Jazz Talk Tent, featuring artists, radio hosts, a producer, a writer and a historian.“Because we take our educational mission seriously, these offerings are important... Read More

New Alex Johnson Book Examines Transformation

The past year has served as a stark reminder that organizational leaders will face change and must adapt to it. However, the need to lead effectively in a time of change is not limited to major crises like a global pandemic. It is a constant for all leaders.In his new book, Capturing Change: Creating Systems of Transformation Through Continuous Improvement, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson looks at commonly held beliefs regarding change management, exposing... Read More

Tri-C Receives $600,000 Grant from Bank of America

Bank of America has announced a four-year, $600,000 partnership with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to help scale and support the college’s Adult Diploma Program, which focuses on career exploration, essential workplace skills and job placement. The Adult Diploma Program prepares graduates for in-demand careers such as administration, health care, food services and more. This grant is also part of the bank’s newly expanded $1.25 billion, five-year commitment... Read More

Western Campus President Discusses New Role

For nearly 30 years, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been part of Lisa Williams’ life.The new Western Campus president is a 1994 graduate who began working for Tri-C a year later, serving in a variety of roles until leaving for Terra State Community College in Fremont, Ohio, in 2009.She returned to the College in 2014 and became Eastern Campus president in 2019. Her move back to Parma’s Western Campus — where she previously served as assistant... Read More

Tri-C Court Reporting Instructor Receives National Honor

Laurie Moniz, an instructor in the Captioning and Court Reporting program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), has been recognized by her peers as an exceptional educator.Moniz, of Aurora, was named 2021 Educator of the Year by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), receiving the organization's CASE Award of Excellence during its annual conference and expo, held July 29 to Aug. 1 in Las Vegas.The award honors educators who demonstrate achievement, leadership and... Read More

Mandel Scholars Partner With Habitat for Humanity

In the coming years, when you see a Habitat for Humanity project in the works around Cleveland, there is a good chance that students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will have had a hand in it. Not hammering nails or sawing boards, but planning the project. Last year, Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity partnered with students from Tri-C’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Scholars Academy to identify Cleveland neighborhoods most in need of their services. For six... Read More

Tri-C President on Making Greater Cleveland Even Greater

As we continue to battle back from the COVID-19 pandemic, Greater Cleveland and the larger Northeast Ohio community face a recovery effort closely tied to issues already facing the region pre-pandemic: expanding the economy, addressing poverty and inequality, and improving access to education.Cleveland Magazine recently interviewed a cross-section of local leaders, including Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) president Alex Johnson, to get potential solutions to many of the issues... Read More

JazzFest Announces Lineup Change for Sept. 12

Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, has announced a lineup change for its 42nd annual festival, Sept. 11-12 at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights.Due to travel restrictions between the U.S. and Europe caused by the COVID-19 Delta variant, Banda Magda’s performance has been canceled. Jazz vocalist Catherine Russell will move to the 8 p.m. time slot Sunday, Sept. 12, while Sunday’s 6:30 p.m. concert will now feature Harp vs Harp: Edmar Castaneda and Grégoire... Read More

Advisory Committee and Community Champion Awards Announced

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced its 2021 Advisory Committee and Community Champion award recipients.Two Tri-C advisory committees were honored for their service over the past year. Each includes members from a wide range of professions throughout Northeast Ohio who utilize their expertise to aid the College’s mission. These include:The Business Advisory Committee led by Robin Williams, Business Administration program manager, and Pam Grant, associate dean... Read More

Tri-C’s Mobile Unit an Example of Innovative Manufacturing Training

The manufacturing talent gap has been an ongoing nationwide issue for more than a decade, holding the entire sector back from reaching its full potential.In a recent Industry Week column, co-authors Ethan Karp and Jessica Borza note that half a million factory jobs remain unfilled despite U.S. manufacturing activity hitting a 37-year high this spring. In Northeast Ohio, 8,000 manufacturing jobs remain open — a deficit that, if filled, could add $5 billion annually to the local... Read More

Tri-C Announces 2021 Alumni Award Recipients

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has presented Alumni Awards to Terri S. Pope, Ariane Kirkpatrick and Harry Quiñones for their contributions to the College and community since attending Tri-C.The awards were announced Thursday during an Advisory Committee and Community Champions event.Tri-C Alumni Awards recognize alumni for their professional accomplishments and service to Northeast Ohio and the College. Honorees were selected from community nominations.Pope and... Read More

Tri-C Receives Funding from American Rescue Plan

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced it has received $41,645,625 in stimulus money from the higher education fund of the American Rescue Plan Act.The money is part of an estimated $1.1 billion in funding earmarked for Ohio colleges and universities, about a quarter of which will go to schools in Northeast Ohio. In the region, Tri-C is receiving the second-highest amount of money, behind Kent State University.A little more than half of the money – about $21.5... Read More

Tri-C, Esperanza Helping to Rebuild Lives

Cuyahoga Community College’s (Tri-C®) Access Centers, launched in partnership with community organizations several years ago, aim to bring life-changing educational opportunities to residents of Northeast Ohio who might not otherwise have them. One of them is located at Esperanza Inc., at the corner of W. 25th St. and Clark Ave. in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood. Esperanza seeks to improve the lives of people in Cleveland’s Hispanic population... Read More

Westshore Student Named Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

Benjamin Mitchell, a student at the Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), has been selected as a 2021 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. The honor, which is accompanied by a $1,000 scholarship, helps new members of Phi Theta Kappa defray educational expenses. Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars are selected based on scholastic achievement, community service and leadership potential. Mitchell, 19, of Lakewood, was one of 207 scholars selected from a pool of... Read More

JazzFest All-Stars Featured on ‘Applause Performances’

With Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland less than two months away, regional attention is starting to return to local jazz music.Four local jazz musicians with longtime ties to JazzFest performed together and chatted about their experiences in the music world during a recent edition of WCPN/ideastream’s Applause Performances.Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci, drummer Jerome Jennings, guitarist Dan Wilson and bassist Christian McBride participated in the hourlong livestream, recorded at the Idea... Read More

Tri-C Announces Leadership Changes and Promotions

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced a variety of leadership changes affecting Collegewide positions as well as positions at the Eastern, Western and Westshore campuses.The following changes will take effect Aug. 2:Western Campus: Lisa Williams will assume the role of campus president following the retirement of current president Donna Imhoff. Williams has served as president of Tri-C’s Eastern Campus since 2019. She has been employed by the College in a... Read More

Tri-C Taking Steps to Reconnect With Students

The pandemic story of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is similar to that of many colleges across the country, with double-digit enrollment declines over the past year as many students opted to suspend their education due to personal hardship.A recent article in The Guardian looks at the widespread impact of the pandemic on community colleges and the steps Tri-C and others are taking to reverse the trend of students stopping their educational pursuits.Karen Miller,... Read More

Explore Career Training Opportunities at Tri-C

Learn more about how Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) can help you train for in-demand careers during Career Exploration Week, a virtual open house taking place July 19-22. Each hourlong presentation will highlight a different career field: Monday at 6 p.m.: Information Technology Tuesday at noon: Public Safety Tuesday at 6 p.m.: STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Wednesday at 6 p.m.: Hospitality Thursday at noon: Health Careers Thursday at noon:... Read More

Tri-C Joins Liberal Arts Transfer Pathway Consortium

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is one of 24 Ohio colleges and universities participating in the new Ohio Consortium for Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts.Established by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC), the project will provide transfer pathways to baccalaureate degrees in English, psychology and biology for community college students. The consortium consists of 14 four-year colleges and universities and 10... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Accepting Vendor Applications

The 42nd annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank, is accepting applications from artists, restaurants and food purveyors, local businesses, churches, civic and service groups and other nonprofits to participate as vendors in the popular festival.Applications will be accepted online at tri-c.edu/jazzfestvendorregistration through Monday, Aug. 16. Vendor quantity is limited this year due to space restrictions.All beverage sales are handled exclusively by the venue’s... Read More

Tri-C Joins Ohio To Work Initiative

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has joined the Ohio To Work initiative to provide skill development opportunities for Ohio’s workforce.Led by JobsOhio in partnership with MAGNET, Ohio To Work helps Cuyahoga County residents impacted by the pandemic, connecting them to career resources and support. Participants can access career coaching and support services, skills assessments and training programs in health care, manufacturing and IT.“Ohio To Work focuses on... Read More

Megan O’Bryan Featured on Cover of ‘Phenomenal Woman’

Megan O’Bryan has never lost sight of her mission to serve the Northeast Ohio community.Currently serving as president of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation and as vice president of development for the College, O’Bryan has maintained a careerlong focus on assisting organizations that better the lives of community members — whether they are in need, going through a personal crisis or seeking education as a path to a better life.Her life... Read More

Workforce Connect Partnership Meets Growing Demand

To meet the growing demand for skilled workers in the health care field, many small and midsized colleges are working to form partnerships with regional health care providers.The Workforce Connect Healthcare Sector Partnership, led by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), is one such collaboration.In a recent Higher Ed Dive article examining the trend of collaborative efforts to train and place new health care workers, the publication spoke with Sue Krejci, executive director of the... Read More

New Metro Food Pantry is Feeding Bodies and Minds

For many, the path to success in the classroom starts at the kitchen table.Students who deal with hunger and food insecurity are less likely to perform well in their studies, complete a degree and attain employment in their chosen career.But over the past year, the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation has teamed with Char and Chuck Fowler to combat this problem. The result is The Pantry: A Tri-C Connect Initiative. The new facility is located at the Metropolitan Campus.The... Read More

Tri-C Foundation Retains Leadership Team

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation announced its 2021-2022 leadership team during its annual meeting.Louis G. Joseph, president and CEO of The Brewer-Garrett Company, was reappointed chairperson. He has served as a Foundation director since 2001 and received the Foundation’s Heath Oliver Distinguished Director Award in 2017 for exemplary service to the College. He became chairperson in June 2020. Other Foundation board officer appointments include vice... Read More

Tri-C VP Selected for 2022 Leadership Cleveland Class

JaNice Marshall, vice president of access and community connections at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), is one of 66 local leaders selected for Leadership Cleveland’s Class of 2022.The cohort will participate in the intensive 10-month program, beginning this fall, which challenges members to analyze and act on important community issues impacting the Greater Cleveland area.Participants were selected through a competitive application process. The program will begin in... Read More

Tri-C Students Win Seven All-Ohio Journalism Awards

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students brought home seven All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards during this year’s virtual awards ceremony, held June 24.The awards, presented by the Press Club of Cleveland, honor both college and professional journalists for achievement in a wide range of disciplines, including print and broadcast reporting, photography and illustration.This year’s Tri-C award winners are:Jazmin Johnson, who won four awards. Johnson swept... Read More

Jim Funai is Seeding the Future at Tri-C

Jim Funai has a confession to make.“I’m afraid of humans,” he said. “I’m much more comfortable talking to plants.”This isn’t surprising, given Funai’s extensive background in the green industry. It all started at 15, when he worked at an apple orchard owned by his high school track coach. After earning a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from The Ohio State University, he began working as a landscape... Read More

COVID-19 Vaccines Available at Eastern Campus

CLEVELAND — The two-dose Pfizer vaccine will be offered Tuesday, June 29, to those age 12 and up at the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with CVS Pharmacy. Appointments are available between noon and 4 p.m. Walk-ins are also welcome. No vaccines will be administered after 3:45 p.m. Individuals should arrive early, as walk-ins are first-come, first-served. Those 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Vaccines are... Read More

Making a Difference: Howard Lewis Honored for Work With Tri-C Foundation

CLEVELAND — The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation recently presented its 2021 Chairperson’s Award to Howard L. Lewis for his dedicated service to the organization and its student-focused mission. The award honors individuals for significant and difference-making work with the Foundation. “Howard has enthusiastically stepped into the Development Committee Chair role this year and continues to grow as a persuasive voice in our... Read More

Tri-C Recognizes Juneteenth as a National Holiday

On June 18, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson recognized the creation of Juneteenth National Independence Day as a federal holiday.The holiday, signed into law by U.S. President Joe Biden June 17, was the culmination of a bipartisan effort. The first official observance is Saturday.“We applaud the bipartisan effort from our elected leaders, giving Juneteenth the recognition it deserves,” Johnson said Friday. “It marks a crucial... Read More

New Tri-C Times Highlights 2021 Grads

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Class of 2021 has completed a year unlike any other. Despite pandemic restrictions, several thousand dedicated students remained focused on their goals and earned their degrees.The Summer 2021 issue of Tri-C Times magazine takes a look a few of their stories. You’ll read about an aspiring actress who learned a new way to perform at Tri-C; a nursing student who was inspired to join the medical field by his grandmother; a... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Seeking Festival Volunteers

Help Cleveland’s hottest music festival hit all the right notes by volunteering this summer during the 42nd annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank.Applications will be accepted online at tri-c.edu/jazzfest/get-involved through Monday, July 26. The online form asks for basic information to align the skills of the individual with the tasks at hand.Volunteer responsibilities include everything from distributing materials and working backstage to assisting with guest... Read More

Dameyonna Willis Empowers Girls Through QUEENIAM

Sometimes, our greatest inspiration comes from our toughest trials.It was August 2016 when Dameyonna Willis brought her 5-month-old daughter, Kylee, to Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. Over the preceding months, the infant had begun experiencing a series of worsening symptoms, including heavy breathing and an inability to feed properly.Doctors quickly determined the cause — congestive heart failure — and scheduled Kylee for surgery.“Her chest was... Read More

Tri-C Foundation Honors Kathy O’Neill

The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation Board of Directors awarded its 2021 Heath Oliver Distinguished Director Award to Katherine T. O’Neill in appreciation of her exemplary service to the College and its students.O’Neill has been a director since July 2001 and has served in leadership roles as a member of the Executive Committee since 2002 and Foundation Secretary since 2010. She joined the Committee on Directors in 2003 and has served as Chair of the... Read More

Tri-C Students Are "Gaming the System"

As an undergrad, Bill Whetsel was a web developer who never turned down a job. Even if he had no idea what he would be doing, the journey was part of the challenge and fun.Now Whetsel, an assistant professor in Visual Communication and Design at Cuyahoga Community College, brings that same sense of curiosity and enthusiasm to the College’s Game Design certificate program. For students pursuing this credential, curiosity is a must.“In our program, a successful student is... Read More

New Food Pantry Opens at Metro Campus

CLEVELAND — Students in need of food assistance and other basic necessities have a new destination at the Metropolitan Campus of Tri-C.The Pantry: A Tri-C Connect Initiative was dedicated June 10 in a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Tri-C and community leaders.Made possible by a $1,020,000 gift from Char and Chuck Fowler, The Pantry — located in the south concourse adjacent to the Metro Campus Center — will provide eligible students with up to 15 pounds of... Read More

Tri-C to Host Ohio Adaptive Learning Summit

Learn more about the use of adaptive learning technology at the 2021 Ohio Adaptive Learning Summit, June 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.The virtual summit is hosted by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) on behalf of Achieving the Dream, the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, and Every Learner Everywhere, a network of 12 partner organizations that collaborate with higher education institutions to improve student outcomes through innovative teaching strategies, including... Read More

10KSB Salutes Graduates at Outdoor Ceremony

This spring, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has returned to honoring its graduates with much-deserved in-person ceremonies, after a year of virtual observances. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program is no exception.In a June 7 ceremony, the College celebrated the achievements of 46 members of the 10KSB Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 cohorts.As with the College’s main commencement ceremonies June 9, the 10KSB ceremony was held outdoors. The Aut-O-Rama... Read More

Festival Passes on Sale for Tri-C JazzFest

Passes are now on sale for the full lineup of shows at this year’s 42nd annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank.Passes, sold by day, are available through ticketmaster.com or by calling 216-371-3000. Reserved passes are tiered, available for $50, $65, $75 and $100. Lawn seating is $35.The two-day outdoor festival features 10 acts in Cain Park’s covered Evans Amphitheater, with a lineup that celebrates the roots of jazz and the forward-thinkers in the genre... Read More

The Art of the Matter

Julie Marie Wetzel of Westfield Township will graduate summa cum laude from Cuyahoga Community College this month with an Associate of Arts degree focused in art therapy. The 20-year-old, who will be the student speaker at commencement June 9, began attending Tri-C in fall 2019 after graduating from high school and the Medina County Career Center the previous spring.Although Wetzel started out in criminal justice, after one semester she began to feel it wasn’t the right field for... Read More

Tri-C Commencement Celebrates Nearly 2,200 Spring Graduates

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate the academic achievements of nearly 2,200 petitioning graduates during its Spring Commencement on Wednesday, June 9.After holding all commencement ceremonies virtually in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this spring’s ceremonies will be held in person at Byers Field at Robert M. Boulton Stadium in Parma. Graduates will be honored at a pair of ceremonies scheduled for noon and 4 p.m. A virtual recognition ceremony will... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Sara Fuller

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus.Sara Fuller joined Tri-C in spring 2014 as an adjunct instructor and later became an assistant professor of English at the College’s Westshore Campus. She also serves as faculty development coordinator for the campus. Learn more about Sara — including why you might occasionally hear her scream during a virtual meeting... Read More

Returning to College After Time Off

College enrollment took a nationwide hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some students were deterred by financial hardship, while others were unable to take classes in an all-online format. Many were from low-income households.But as the nation begins to recover, many students who declined to continue college over the past year are starting to return. Colleges and universities, including Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), anticipate climbing enrollment numbers in the second half of... Read More

A Life Reimagined

Ludmila “Lucy” Zaharieva moved to the United States from Bulgaria in 2005 alongside her husband and teenage daughter. Unemployed and unable to speak English, Zaharieva focused on reimagining life in her new country.Times change. The 51-year-old will graduate from Tri-C this spring with an Associate of Applied Business degree in interior design. But this non-traditional student didn’t always know she wanted to be a designer.“I started classes at Tri-C... Read More

Cleveland Scholar House Receives National Coverage

A recent Inside Higher Ed article highlighted the forthcoming Cleveland Scholar House as an example of how colleges and universities are reinvigorating their efforts to address housing insecurity among their students.The apartment complex, to be built across Community College Avenue from the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), will provide housing for single Tri-C and Cleveland State University students with minor children.In addition to housing within walking... Read More

The Right Move

Calling himself a “lateral career-move student,” Benedek “Bence” Toth, 29, admitted, “I would’ve never in a billion years pictured myself working in medicine. It never really interested me throughout college the first time.”That first time resulted in a bachelor’s degree in marketing from John Carroll University in 2014, which led to work at a window installation company, as a beer specialist for... Read More

A Promise Kept

Mechelee Torres’ life changed forever when Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico in September 2017. With no electricity on the island, she was unable to continue working or taking classes at her university. A month later, she moved to Cleveland so she could continue her education.“When I came to the United States, my English was not very good, so I enrolled in English as a Second Language classes at Tri-C,” Torres said.Shortly after the start of her first... Read More

Unexpected Outcomes

Coming to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) was a triage decision for Amya “Mya” McCain. She didn’t plan to attend Tri-C, but she needed to improve her GPA before going to a four-year school.So, Tri-C it was — but her journey took her to unexpected places.“I ended up being happily surprised with my Tri-C experience, especially being a Mandel Scholar. I had a really, really good experience at Tri-C,” she said.Now with... Read More

Finding Her Voice

Laura Stasik, who turned 59 in April, has always had jobs — secretary, data entry, restaurant work — but she’s never had what she would call a career.“I spent most of my life saying I don’t know what I what to be when I grow up,” she said.Now a soon-to-be graduate of the Captioning and Court Reporting program at Cuyahoga Community College’s Western Campus, Stasik is ready to change that. She recently accepted a job at... Read More

A Family Calling

Growing up listening to his grandma recount her experiences as an ICU and travel nurse working in Florida, Alabama and other states inclined Anthony Pugh toward medicine, but it was only upon her death in 2016 that he realized nursing was truly his calling.“I kind of wanted to be a nurse while she was alive, but then when she died I was like, ‘Oh, now I really want to be a nurse,’” recalled the 22-year-old from East Sparta in Stark County.Pugh... Read More

Access Centers to Hold Health Careers Information Sessions

Learn more about health careers programs and services offered by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Access Centers during a series of virtual information sessions this summer. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with Access Center team members who can answer questions regarding health careers education, job training and other opportunities available through the centers. Free virtual sessions will take place at noon on the following dates: Wednesday, July... Read More

Tri-C, Notre Dame College Partner for Police Training

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Notre Dame College in South Euclid have announced a partnership that will allow students to pursue a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice alongside Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC) certification.The partnership, formally announced June 1, combines the resources of both schools, providing the most comprehensive education in Ohio for those looking to enter the law enforcement field.Notre Dame College has an established... Read More

Grit and Faith Pay Off for Tri-C Grad

Eva Kelley has tackled a lot of things, including motherhood, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification and stints in both the Army and the Air Force. Soon, she’ll add an associate degree from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®)to the list.The Euclid resident and mother of four will graduate with honors this spring.Kelley joined the U.S. Army in 1987 and the U.S. Air Force in 2001. She speaks highly of her experiences in each branch, which afforded her the opportunity to... Read More

Changing Course

Jameelah Johnson’s calendar is full.During the day, the 48-year-old works full time at Lorain County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services. She also runs her own insurance and financial services company. On top of that, she’s the executive director of Multi-Generational Youth Outreach, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit she founded in 2013 that works to alleviate poverty among homeless and neglected kids and young adults ages 12 to 21. She even manages to work out four days a week.But that... Read More

Lineup Announced for Tri-C JazzFest

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has announced an eclectic lineup of artists performing at the 42nd annual Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, presented by KeyBank.The two-day outdoor festival features 10 acts in Cain Park’s covered Evans Amphitheater, with a lineup that celebrates both the roots of jazz and the forward-thinkers in the genre today.“We wanted to celebrate the fact that we all made it through a difficult year by presenting a fun and diverse... Read More

Setting the Stage

“I want to be an actress.” That’s not typically the response you get when you ask someone what they want to do for a living. For Kaleny Balfour, the answer was a no-brainer. “I always really enjoyed performing,” Balfour said. “My first performance was in eighth grade.” Born and raised in Cleveland, Balfour was no stranger to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). She graduated from high school in 2018, took a year... Read More

Tri-C at Forefront of Reimagining Access

Though society is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, its impacts are still far-reaching and have caused leaders in many fields to reassess their processes and policies. Education is one such area.In a recent Inside Higher Ed column, Karen A. Stout takes a look a number of colleges around the country — including Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) — that have started rethinking how they approach educational access in light of the pandemic and the economic... Read More

Tri-C Vice Presidents Named Women of Excellence

Two Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) vice presidents were named YWCA Women of Professional Excellence during a livestream event Thursday evening.The YWCA Greater Cleveland honored Tri-C’s vice president of communications, Jenny Febbo, and vice president and general counsel, Renee Richard, as part of its 45th annual Women of Achievement Awards Celebration.The hourlong event, broadcast by WKYC, can be viewed here.Febbo, who joined Tri-C in 2018, oversees the Integrated... Read More

President Biden Visits Tri-C, Tours Metro Campus MTC

U.S. President Joe Biden traveled to Cleveland May 27 to visit Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), where he was scheduled to make his last campaign stop in March 2020 before COVID-19 shut down the nation.During his approximately three-hour visit to the Metropolitan Campus, Biden toured the Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC), where Tri-C and local representatives including College President Alex Johnson, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, and U.S. Representatives Marcy Kaptur and Tim... Read More

Kyra Wells ‘Greeting’ a Bright Future

For as long as she can remember, Kyra Wells has been interested in design.“When I was 10, I created flyers for my dad’s job,” she said. “I was fascinated with drawing and painting. I just didn’t think you could make a career out of it.”Years later, she did exactly that. In January 2021, Wells, a graduate of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) became the new creative marketing designer at American Greetings, beating out more... Read More

Cleveland Scholar House Planned Near Metro Campus

CHN Housing Partners and the United Way of Greater Cleveland have jointly announced a plan to build the Cleveland Scholar House, a service-enriched apartment building for single college-student parents and their minor children.Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been a core partner in the Cleveland Scholar House effort, along with the Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority, Cleveland State University and Step Forward. The project will be funded through the Low-Income Housing... Read More

Access Centers Offer Online Workforce Training

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is offering an online Workforce Success course this summer to expand community access to education and job training.The course is designed to sharpen skills necessary to succeed in the workplace while introducing participants to the College and its resources. It is part of the ongoing Tri-C Access Centers initiative. The session begins June 16.Participants will earn college credit; identify and boost employable skills; get help with career... Read More

Tri-C, Cuyahoga County Public Library Announce Partnership

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students have Cuyahoga County Public Library resources at their fingertips through a new partnership between the institutions.The new program allows Tri-C students to opt in for a library card, providing access to CCPL’s sizeable collection of books, magazines, movies, music and more. The card can be used digitally or at the system’s 27 branches.The collaboration will connect Tri-C students to free educational materials to... Read More

Irie Jamaican Kitchen Opens Third Location

Omar McKay is bringing the specialties of his native Jamaica to another part of Northeast Ohio.The 2011 graduate of the Culinary Arts program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) opened a third Irie Jamaican Kitchen location Tuesday — this time in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood at 837 W. Market St.McKay opened his first restaurant, Irie Patties, at Richmond Town Square in 2013. After a few menu tweaks, he moved, opening the first Irie Jamaican Kitchen... Read More

Tri-C Foundation Holds 2021 Presidential Scholarship Luncheon

The Right Honourable Theresa May, former prime minister of the United Kingdom, reflected on the challenges and rewards of leadership, as she helped the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation raise scholarship funds for students during its Presidential Scholarship Luncheon.The Foundation’s 2021 Presidential Scholarship Luncheon raised critical funds to help Tri-C students with financial needs pursue higher education and achieve their academic goals.May served as... Read More

Tri-C Alum Ben Wallace a Hall of Famer

From Cleveland’s Community College Avenue to Springfield, Massachusetts, Ben Wallace is one of sports’ greatest underdog stories.This September, the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) basketball alum will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, following an announcement May 16.He is part of a 2021 class that also includes NBA greats Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh, Toni Kukoc and Chris Webber; longtime NBA coach Rick Adelman;... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest 2021 Live From Cain Park

Music enthusiasts can once again experience Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland live and in-person this year. The 42nd annual festival, presented by KeyBank and in partnership with Cain Park, will return Sept. 11 and 12 at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights.The 2020 edition of JazzFest took place online due to COVID-19 restrictions.This year’s two-day outdoor festival will feature a variety of national acts performing under the covered Evans Amphitheater.“We wanted to ensure the safest... Read More

Tri-C Announces $1 Million Gift from Medical Mutual

Medical Mutual has pledged a $1 million gift to the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation to address the immediate needs of Tri-C students.The gift, announced May 13 during the Foundation’s virtual 2021 Presidential Scholarship Luncheon, will help support a three-part initiative. The funding will be used to establish the Medical Mutual Workforce Training Endowed Scholarship, the Medical Mutual Student Response Endowment Fund and support the expansion of the Western... Read More

Completing a Tri-C Degree Overseas

Andrew Pavell is proof that when you are determined enough, even thousands of miles can’t stand in the way of your goals.The Brunswick Hills firefighter and U.S. Air Force reservist is now also a registered nurse, having completed his Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) degree while deployed in Afghanistan this spring.It was Pavell’s second deployment. He began in Tri-C’s nursing program after coming back from his first deployment. When the second came... Read More

Tri-C Celebrates Minority Scholar Achievements

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) celebrated the academic achievements of dozens of minority students during the 31st annual Frances M. Franklin Scholarship and Protégé Luncheon on May 7.The College awarded nearly $50,000 in scholarships during the virtual event, which was sponsored by Tri-C’s Black American Council.Tri-C scholarship recipients, by category, included:Excellence Award (4.0-3.5 GPA): Ajhasia Dumas, Terrie Jackson, Tyriq Murray, Judith... Read More

Reflecting With the Family of George Floyd

Through his death last spring, George Floyd became an international symbol of the human cost of systemic racism and violence against Black people and other minority groups.But Floyd was more than that. To his aunt, Angela Harrelson, and uncle, Selwyn Jones, he was Perry (his middle name) — a “fun-loving kid who smiled all the time.”Harrelson and Jones took part in a May 6 virtual discussion sponsored by the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Stand for... Read More

Tri-C Named Among Best Online Community Colleges

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has garnered another award for its online learning programs.The College has been listed among Intelligent’s best online community colleges for 2021.Placing 14th overall in a lineup of 59 ranked colleges, Tri-C was also named the most affordable college on the list. Tri-C continues to offer the lowest tuition rate in Ohio while offering more than 1,000 credit courses each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs that lead to... Read More

Access Centers to Hold Information Sessions

Learn more about programs and services offered by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Access Centers during a series of virtual information sessions in May and June. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with Access Center team members, who can answer questions regarding education, job training and other opportunities available through the centers. Free virtual sessions will take place: Tuesday, May 18, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at 11... Read More

Tri-C Postpones Athletics Until Fall 2022

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is postponing all Triceratops interscholastic athletic programs until fall 2022.The decision was reached after careful consideration of the estimated timeline for achieving widespread immunity to COVID-19, as athletic programs require student-athletes and coaches to remain in close proximity to one another for extended periods of time Tri-C is among several Ohio Community College Athletic Conference schools to suspend its athletic programs... Read More

Teal and Green: Tri-C’s Commitment to Sustainable Construction

Teal is the top color at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), but green is quickly making its own presence felt.Tri-C’s recent wave of new construction highlights its commitment to “green” building — a commitment that has shaped campus planning for well over a decade. The College now has eight structures with LEED certifications, a globally recognized symbol for sustainability achievement. Another is in the review process.The new buildings... Read More

Stomp Card Wins National Award

Whenever Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students whip out their Stomp Cards, they will be displaying the best-designed ID card in the nation.That’s according to the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU), the members of which recently awarded Tri-C’s student ID card the top prize in the organization’s card design competition, held during the annual NACCU conference in April.Tri-C was among three Ohio schools in the competition. Bowling... Read More

Tri-C’s Janice Willier Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

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

Tri-C’s Isabel Ruiz-Flint Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

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

Parma Police Restarting Citizens Academy

The Parma Police Department plans to restart its Citizens Police Academy this spring, with sessions beginning May 11. Some classes will take place at the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center, located at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).Two of Parma’s citizen academies were canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The spring session begins May 11 and lasts for 10 weeks, with sessions taking place each Tuesday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at either... Read More

COVID-19 Vaccines at Metro, Eastern Campus

The two-dose Moderna vaccine (age 18+) will be offered Tuesday, May 4, at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Thursday, May 6 at the Eastern Campus, through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.Appointments are required between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome from 2 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. No vaccines will be administered after 3:45 p.m. Individuals should arrive early, as walk-ins are first-come, first-served.Vaccines are available to area... Read More

Tri-C’s Tavia Pearson Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

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

Tri-C’s Catherine Parchem Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

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

Tri-C Nursing Student Working to Persevere

Though she is enduring an ongoing series of challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) nursing student Miranda Webb is still eyeing a May graduation date.Kent State University’s Black Squirrel Radio recently featured Webb’s pandemic story. Already balancing work, school and raising her young daughter, her family was dealt a major blow when her husband was let go from his job.While the couple fought to receive her... Read More

Tri-C’s Stellah Ottichilo Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

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

Tri-C’s Nicole Kaib Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Nicole Kaib of North Royalton was one of a dozen students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools.  The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Seventy-three students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding... Read More

Tri-C’s Jameelah Johnson Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

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

Tri-C’s Charese Harrison Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Charese Harrison of Maple Heights was one of a dozen students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools.  The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Seventy-three students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding... Read More

Tri-C Saluted as a Military Spouse Friendly School

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has again been named a Military Spouse Friendly® School for its commitment to serving those married to active duty service members and veterans.  Tri-C received the honor for the fourth consecutive year from VIQTORY, a veteran-owned organization that connects the military community to education and employment opportunities in civilian life.  Nearly 200 schools across the nation earned the designation. They were... Read More

Tri-C’s Lindsay Gunn Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Lindsay Gunn of Bay Village was one of a dozen students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools.  The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Seventy-three students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding... Read More

Celebration Time: Tri-C Schedules Spring Commencement

Times have been set for a pair of in-person Spring 2021 Commencement ceremonies honoring the latest graduates from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The 90-minute outdoor celebrations will begin at noon and 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, at Byers Field at Robert. M Boulton Stadium in Parma. These will be the College’s first in-person commencement ceremonies since December 2019 and the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Two ceremonies will take place, each... Read More

Tri-C Selected for National Project Building Job Pipelines

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is one of four institutions selected for an Achieving the Dream project aimed at strengthening the crucial role community colleges play as connectors between education and employment.  The two-year initiative will establish Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that bring together community college faculty, workforce development professionals, community-based organizations, high school educators and employers.  This effort... Read More

Tri-C’s Kylie Cianciolo Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

Kylie Cianciolo of Fairview Park was one of a dozen students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools.  The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Seventy-three students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding... Read More

Tri-C’s Geri Bakushi Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

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

State Scholarship Dollars Aim to Expand STEM Workforce

State higher education leaders are applauding a Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) proposal tied to an initiative to boost Ohio’s workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).  Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner told Crain’s Cleveland Business that he was excited about Tri-C’s plans for the latest allocation of Choose Ohio First dollars. The program seeks to build collaborations between higher... Read More

A Dozen Tri-C Students Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

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

Tri-C’s Sara Alnaasan Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

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

How Leadership Guided Tri-C Through Uncertain Times

The League for Innovation in the Community College is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to catalyzing the community college movement. To share best practices, it often asks community college leaders to offer examples from their institutions.  The organization recently published an essay from Lindsay English, vice president of learning and engagement at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), about how strong leadership principles guided Tri-C during... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Metro Campus on April 19

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered Monday, April 19, at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  The free testing begins at 11 a.m. No testing will be done after 2 p.m. It is recommended that individuals arrive at least an hour before the site closes. Testing is completed on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. The testing service is available to area residents... Read More

Scientific Discovery: Program Helps Tri-C Students Launch STEM Careers

Kevin Jaworski spends his days poring over lab work and analyzing data as he completes his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. Hours disappear writing up research and preparing presentations. It’s the life of someone building a future in the sciences — and it couldn’t be further from where the 43-year-old stood just a few years ago. At that time, he was trying to make it as a musician. His talents on the guitar brought concert... Read More

Empowering Words: Tri-C Student Earns ‘Poet Laureate’ Title

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Ella Hanley utilizes words as an art form — and she has the title to prove it.  Achievement Centers for Children (ACC) recently honored Hanley with a poet laureate designation in recognition of her skills. The 18-year-old, who has Down syndrome, has been visiting the center for speech therapy for most of her life.  Hanley began writing poetry after a speech language pathologist at the ACC recommended it as an... Read More

Tri-C’s Hip-Hop Homecoming Goes Virtual

Relive past high-energy performances and learn from a music industry innovator during a virtual edition of the annual Hip-Hop Homecoming presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Hip-hop producer and jazz drummer Karriem Riggins headlines the free online event, which begins at 7 p.m. Friday, April 23. Hip-Hop Homecoming: KARRIEM of the Crop will stream through Tri-C’s Facebook and YouTube channels.  Riggins will share stories about his career,... Read More

Tri-C to Host Conversation With Members of George Floyd’s Family

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a conversation with members of George Floyd’s family that examines his legacy and the racial justice movement that grew from his death.  The free virtual program — “The Legacy of George Floyd” — will take place via livestream from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 6. Visit tri-c.edu/georgefloyd to register for the program.  Angela Harrelson and Selwyn Jones, aunt and uncle... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Metro Campus on April 12

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered Monday, April 12, at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  The free testing begins at 11 a.m. No testing will be done after 2 p.m. It is recommended that individuals arrive at least an hour before the site closes. Testing is completed on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. The testing service is available to area residents... Read More

Daughter of Tri-C Administrator Remembers Her Roots

What do you do when the Oprah Winfrey Network says it’s interested in your life story?Monti Becker Kelly is one of the few people who has needed an answer to that question.A high-ranking professional in the technology and customer experience industry, Becker Kelly is one of the most successful Black women in Charlotte, North Carolina. The senior vice president at [24]7.ai — an artificial intelligence software and service provider for businesses — is passionate... Read More

10KSB Helps Pietra Foster Grow Child Care Business

Pietra Foster always knew she had a good business model. But the owner of Wickliffe Academy and Collinwood Academy day care centers knew if she wanted to take her business to another level, she needed to sharpen her leadership skills.That’s why she enrolled in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).“I have a friend who went through 10KSB, and she recommended it to me,” said Foster, the... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest Hosts Panel Discussion on Film Showcased at CIFF

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will premiere a video discussion focused on the Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland-supported TOPOWA! Never Give Up at the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF).  The post-film discussion panel includes American jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and others involved in TOPOWA! Never Give Up. The documentary shares the life-changing work of Brass for Africa, a nonprofit that brings brass music to disadvantaged African children.  The... Read More

‘Tri-C Classical Piano Series’ Presents Variations of Bach

French-American jazz pianist Dan Tepfer will perform his interpretation of Johann Sebastian Bach’s renowned Goldberg Variations during the Tri-C Performing Arts Classical Piano Series presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The free virtual concert begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18. Visit tri-c.edu/performingarts on April 18 to view the recital, which was prerecorded in the auditorium at Tri-C Metropolitan Campus.  Tepfer earned global acclaim... Read More

Brain Power: Tri-C Biology Professor Beth Vaidya

A neural computer operates within our skulls, accumulating information that drives daily decision-making. The brain powers success and achievement — but it can also open doors to darker places. The workings of this complex command center have captivated Beth Vaidya since childhood. It led her into the field of neuroscience, spurred research projects and resulted in a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Today, that desire to search inside the brain for... Read More

Alex Johnson on Messaging and Cultural Literacy

In his latest column for Smart Business Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson examines the impact of consistent messaging from leadership and how an organization can mold its culture around that messaging.Johnson calls consistent messaging “one of the most powerful tools a leader can possess,” allowing the leader to present, in just a few words, what the organization is striving for, how it can be accomplished and how each person is... Read More

L.A. Gallery Features Work of Tri-C Photography Instructor

The latest exhibit at a California gallery that showcases boundary-pushing artists features the unconventional work of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) photography instructor Joseph Minek.  Chemistry and Light brings together the work of Minek and another artist, Chuck Kelton, who practice versions of camera-free photography. The show runs through May 8 at the Von Lintel Gallery in Los Angeles.  The artists eschewed the fundamental conventions of both... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Metro Campus on April 5

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered Monday, April 5, at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  The free testing begins at 11 a.m. No testing will be done after 2 p.m. It is recommended that individuals arrive at least an hour before the site closes. Testing is completed on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. The testing service is available to area residents... Read More

Tri-C Hospitality Students Host ‘From Earth to Table’ Virtual Cooking Class

Celebrate Earth Day by cooking a locally focused farm-to-table dinner through a virtual class organized by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) culinary and event planning students.  The online event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22. Work along with students as they prepare an appetizer and entrée that pair perfectly with wine varietals selected by the event planning and banquet management classes.  Cost is $20, which will go toward a... Read More

Tri-C Announces In-Person Spring Commencement

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will honor its Spring 2021 graduates on Wednesday, June 9, with in-person commencement ceremonies at Byers Field at Robert. M Boulton Stadium in Parma.  Tri-C President Alex Johnson shared the news with the campus community today. The outdoor celebration will be the College’s first in-person commencement since December 2019 and the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Two ceremonies will take place, with each limited to... Read More

A Healthy Job Market

Health care is hiring in Northeast Ohio … and we’re not talking a few jobs here and there. Tens of thousands of positions need to be filled over the next few years, according to employment studies.  So where will hospitals and medical centers find these workers? That’s a question being answered by the Workforce Connect Healthcare Sector Partnership and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The partnership brings together the... Read More

Tri-C Graduate’s Store Opens for Business

At first, Harry Quiñones thought he wanted to run his own architectural company. Then he thought he wanted to run his own construction business.But the 2019 Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) graduate soon discovered the core appeal wasn’t construction or architecture — it was entrepreneurship.His dream of becoming a business owner recently became reality with the opening of 787 Market & Café at 6105 Memphis Ave. in Cleveland’s Old... Read More

Hacking for Good: Tri-C Student Unlocks Plan Focused on Cybersecurity Careers

Samuel Paredes is fascinated by what humans can do with technology. It’s why the native of Ipiales, a city in southern Colombia, moved to the United States to study computers and IT systems.  “I’ve always been interested in every aspect of technology,” Paredes said. “Building it, repairing it, finding flaws and problems in systems and fixing them.”  Paredes, a 19-year-old resident of Cleveland’s Old... Read More

Tri-C Students Shine at National Landscape Competition

The 2021 National Collegiate Landscape Competition proved once again that some of the industry’s top rising talent attends Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Tri-C’s Andrew White finished second overall in the virtual competition, which attracted hundreds of students from 34 horticulture and landscape programs at two- and four-year schools across the country.  The competition challenged students in 21 events that require the expertise needed... Read More

Lemons and Lemonade: Finding Opportunity at Tri-C During the Pandemic

The Petros Family Student Relief Fund debuted at Cuyahoga Community College        (Tri-C®) last summer to help students overcome financial hardships and continue their studies during the COVID-19 outbreak.  It has provided emergency aid and tuition assistance to nearly 150 students, including Rawle G. Cummings. In the following essay, which was published in the Spring 2021 issue of Tri-C... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Metro Campus on March 29

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered Monday, March 29, at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  The free testing begins at 11 a.m. No testing will be done after 2 p.m. It is recommended that individuals arrive at least an hour before the site closes. Testing is completed on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. The testing service is available to area residents... Read More

Drone Use by Law Enforcement Continues to Fly High

One of the newest tools in law enforcement works from above on a flight path drawn up with guidance from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Clayton Harris, who oversees the College’s Public Safety Center of Excellence, chaired an Ohio advisory group that developed a model policy and best practices for the use of drones by first responders.  The 2016 group recommended using drones for tasks such as search and rescue missions,... Read More

Outdoor Writing Resume Continues to Grow for Tri-C Professor

Readers flocked to the first National Geographic story written by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) professor Andrew Pegman.  His online article about introducing children to migratory bird watching landed tens of thousands of social media likes over the past few weeks. The story offers tips on getting kids outside and engaged with nature. (Click here to read the story.)  Pegman is an English professor at Tri-C and an award-winning outdoor writer whose stories... Read More

Fox 8's Wayne Dawson Built His Career From a Tri-C Experience

Cleveland is Wayne Dawson’s world.  For 42 years — all at WJW Fox 8 — Dawson has covered events that have shaped our lives and dictated our region’s future. His career has spanned five Cleveland mayors, eight Ohio governors and eight U.S. Presidents.  Dawson was there for the highest of highs, perched above the Cavaliers’ championship parade in 2016, and the lowest of lows, reporting on the Browns’ move to... Read More

Tri-C Film Student Takes Second in Online Festival

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) film student Marissa Roesch made an award-winning directorial debut at The Exposure Film Fest.  Her five-minute film, “My Body is My Home,” took second place in the inaugural online film festival. Roesch wrote and directed the film in the fall as her final project in a class exploring the short film genre and techniques.  “My Body is My Home” offers an emotional glimpse into a transgender... Read More

Newest Edition of ‘Tri-C Times’ Focuses on STEM

Future job outlooks illustrate the importance of STEM. Employment in occupations related to STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — are projected to increase by 8% by 2029.  That’s why STEM, in many ways, is regarded as the focus of our nation’s economic future.  The Spring 2021 issue of Tri-C Times magazine highlights how Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is working to stay at the forefront of... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Steve Leidich

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus.  Steve Leidich has been a biology professor at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus since 2001. With so many years in the classroom, you expect him to know a thing or two about science — but it turns out he knows a thing or two about many different subjects. You might even call him a Renaissance man. Learn more about Steve... Read More

Tri-C’s Corporate College Helps Bay Village Schools Launch Diversity Program

Bay Village School District recently celebrated its first group of graduates from a diversity and inclusion training program developed by Corporate College®, a division of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Fifteen teachers and district staff members — including Superintendent Jodie Hausmann — earned Diversity Champion certificates after completing the district’s inaugural program session. They were recognized at a school board... Read More

Downtown Cleveland Alliance Elects Tri-C President to Board

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson has joined Downtown Cleveland Alliance in its work to create a vibrant city center and position Cleveland for success.  The nonprofit organization recently elected Johnson as an ex officio member of its board of directors. His appointment bolsters the College’s partnership with the economic development group. Johnson has served as Tri-C president since 2013.  “Downtown Cleveland... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Metro Campus on March 22

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered Monday, March 22, at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  The free testing begins at 11 a.m. No testing will be done after 2 p.m. It is recommended that individuals arrive at least an hour before the site closes. Testing is completed on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. The testing service is available to area residents... Read More

Tri-C’s Black and Brown Male Summit Explores Academic Success Rates

The inaugural Black and Brown Male Summit at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) aims to address lagging academic success rates for African American and Latino men.  The free virtual event will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 8. The session will introduce participants to role models and programs geared toward helping men of color achieve in high school and college.  Visit tri-c.edu/virtualmalesummit to be part of the summit, titled “All... Read More

Positive Image: Tri-C Honored for Magazine, Photography Work

The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations awarded Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) two 2020 Paragon Awards, which recognize excellence in communications at two-year colleges.  The national honors for the College’s Integrated Communications department included: A Silver Award in the magazine category for the Summer 2020 edition of Tri-C Times, which focused on efforts by the College, its students and alumni to help Northeast Ohio during the... Read More

Tri-C Student Named Ohio’s 2021 New Century Transfer Scholar

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Geri Bakushi has been named Ohio’s 2021 New Century Transfer Scholar, joining a select group of academic achievers and leaders from across the nation.  More than 2,000 community college students were nominated for the scholarship award, with one honoree named per state. Judges considered grades, leadership, activities and how students extend their intellectual talents beyond the classroom.  New Century Transfer... Read More

Tri-C’s Isabel Ruiz-Flint Honored as National Coca-Cola Scholar

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Isabel Ruiz-Flint has been named a 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar, joining a select group of academic high achievers from across the nation.  Ruiz-Flint, a senior at Solon High School, graduated from Tri-C in December with a flawless 4.0 GPA and an Associate of Arts degree. She attended Tri-C through the state’s College Credit Plus dual enrollment program.  Her grades earned her membership in Phi... Read More

Tri-C’s Kylie Cianciolo Named a National Coca-Cola Scholar

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Kylie Cianciolo has been named a 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar, joining a select group of students from across the nation.  Cianciolo is set to graduate from Tri-C in May with two degrees — an Associate of Arts and an Associate of Science. She was named Westshore Campus Student of the Year in 2020.  She also served as a student ambassador at the campus, worked as an intern and completed the... Read More

Tri-C’s Charese Harrison Named a National Coca-Cola Scholar

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Charese Harrison has been named a 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar, joining a select group of students from across the nation.  Harrison has been studying recording arts at Tri-C and is set to graduate in May with an Associate of Arts degree. She is part of the College’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Scholars Academy.  Her grades earned her membership in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and she has... Read More

Triple Success: Three Tri-C Students Named National Coca-Cola Scholars

Three Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students have been named 2021 Coca-Cola Academic Team Scholars, joining a select group of academic high achievers from across the nation.  Kylie Cianciolo and Charese Harrison earned Silver Scholar honors, while Isabel Ruiz-Flint was recognized as a Bronze Scholar. All are members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapters at Tri-C campuses.  The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Academic Team program by... Read More

Tri-C Holds Inaugural Women’s Summit

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate Women’s History Month with a free virtual summit designed to inspire, motivate and empower women in their daily lives.  The inaugural Tri-C Women’s Summit will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 26. Registration is required at tri-c.edu/WomensSummit. Links to the online sessions will be emailed to registrants the week of the event.  Conference sessions will focus on a variety of... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Metro Campus on March 15

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered Monday, March 15, at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  The free testing begins at 11 a.m. No testing will be done after 2 p.m. It is recommended that individuals arrive at least an hour before the site closes. Testing is completed on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. The testing service is available to area residents... Read More

Tri-C’s Western Campus STEM Center Earns LEED Gold Certification

More than 4,500 plants grow on “living walls” inside the Western Campus STEM Center at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), establishing roots for yet another honor from the U.S. Green Building Council.  The STEM Center recently received LEED® Gold certification from the organization. This is Tri-C’s eighth building with a LEED designation, a nationally recognized benchmark for green design, construction and... Read More

A Cut Above: Tri-C Horticulture Student Wins STIHL Scholarship

Winning the national STIHL Inc. Landscape Industry Scholarship will allow horticulture student Beth Whipple to cut into her tuition payments at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Foundation recently announced Whipple as the recipient of the $2,500 scholarship. She will be recognized later this month during a virtual conference.  Whipple, of Mentor, began taking classes at Tri-C in 2016. She is working... Read More

Tri-C Alum Is Cleveland Heights’ Featured Artist

Though it’s been 27 years, Cynde Hujarski is still building on what she learned while earning an associate degree in interior design and business from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in 1994.After a decade working in commercial and residential spaces, the Cleveland-area artist turned her focus to jewelry in 2006. She now owns and operates Cynde H. Designs, creating earrings, necklaces and other adornments, often using recycled materials in the process. She is... Read More

New Tri-C Tuition Rate Begins in Summer 2021

The tuition rate at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will increase by $5 per credit hour beginning with the Summer 2021 session.  The College’s new cost per credit hour — $119.54 for Cuyahoga County residents — remains the lowest in Ohio. This is only the College’s second tuition modification since 2014. The most recent adjustment came in 2018.  The College’s Board of Trustees approved the adjustment in 2020 but... Read More

Tri-C Repeats on National ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ Award

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) again earned national status as a “Voter Friendly Campus” in recognition of its efforts to help students participate in the political process.  Overall, 231 campuses in 37 states and Washington, D.C. were recognized for their work to develop a culture of democratic engagement. Tri-C also received the two-year honor in 2019.  The program asks campuses to promote voter registration and voting to students as an... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Brigitte Matchett

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus.  Brigitte Matchett is administrative assistant to the Tri-C Western Campus president. She joined the College’s Health Careers department in 2018 before assuming her current role where, among other duties, she has the important task of managing the campus budget. But Brigitte is not only good with numbers —... Read More

‘Tri-C Classical Piano Series’ Explores New Aspects of Classic Works

Savor the “crystalline playing and charismatic persona” of German concert pianist Caroline Oltmanns during the Tri-C Performing Arts Classical Piano Series presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  A free virtual concert featuring Oltmanns begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21. The acclaimed musician will explore new aspects of works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Claude Debussy, Friedrich Gulda and James Wilding.  Visit tri-c.edu/performingarts... Read More

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

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is launching spring sessions of online classes to empower women in their pursuit of education, training and a career.  The six-week program begins the last week of March, with online classes held three days a week. One course option runs 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Wednesday; two others run Tuesday through Thursday, with morning (10 a.m. – noon) and evening (6-8 p.m.) classes... Read More

Tri-C Student Named to All-USA Academic Team

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Geri Bakushi is among 20 students named to the All-USA Academic Team for achievement in the classroom and leadership on campus.  More than 2,000 students across the country were nominated for the award, regarded as one of the top honors available for community college scholars.  Bakushi, of Lakewood, expects to graduate from Tri-C this summer with an Associate of Science degree. The international student from Albania has... Read More

Cleveland Band’s Rock Album Trilogy Offers Tri-C Connections

Two graduates from the Recording Arts and Technology (RAT) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) power the sound of Rusted Hearts, a Cleveland band that just released the final album in a planned musical trilogy.  Singer-guitarist Patrick Farmer and drummer Nate Gliebe earned Associate of Applied Science degrees from the College before coming together in Rusted Hearts. The band’s growing discography reflects their recording and music production training... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Metro Campus on March 8

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered Monday, March 8, at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  The free testing begins at 11 a.m. No testing will be done after 2 p.m. It is recommended that individuals arrive at least an hour before the site closes. Testing is completed on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. The testing service is available to area residents... Read More

Honors Grow for Tri-C Horticulture Student

Scholarship awards keep sprouting on the resume of horticulture student Layla Lang of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association recently awarded Lang a $2,000 scholarship to continue her studies in soil science. The Olmsted Township resident expects to graduate from Tri-C in May and transfer to Purdue University.  She was among seven 2021 honorees from the association’s Phil Kozel Memorial Scholarship Program.... Read More

Tri-C Dean to Chair Urban League of Greater Cleveland Board

The Urban League of Greater Cleveland will continue building a more equitable community with leadership from Janice Taylor-Heard, dean of academic affairs at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Taylor-Heard has been selected to chair the organization’s board of trustees, according to a story posted by The Real Deal Press. She was appointed during the Urban League’s Feb. 25 meeting.  The Urban League works to... Read More

In Memory: Scholarship Drive Honors Police Academy Associate Commander

Erwin Eberhardt’s guiding influence on Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Police Academy cadets will continue even after the associate commander’s sudden death last month.  A 2018 Police Academy graduate ­Taylor Kozlowski launched a fundraising drive to create scholarships in memory of Eberhardt. As of March 1, nearly $5,000 has been raised via donations and T-shirt sales.  Money raised will go to the Cuyahoga Community College... Read More

Better for Veterans: Tri-C Earns 12th Consecutive ‘Military Friendly’ Designation

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has earned its 12th consecutive Military Friendly® School designation in recognition of its commitment to serving veterans and active military students, as well as their families.  Tri-C was designated as a Top 10 school in the large community college category for the fourth consecutive year in the ratings. Institutions were evaluated in areas such as student retention, graduation rates and job placement.  More than... Read More

Tri-C Students Named Semifinalists for National Scholarship Program

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation selected a pair of Tri-C students as semifinalists in a highly competitive scholarship program designed to help community college scholars continue their education at top institutions.  Kylie Cianciolo of Fairview Park and Mayle Sobieski of Lakewood are among more than 400 students from across the nation recognized as 2021 Cooke Transfer Scholar semifinalists. The honorees emerged from a pool of more than 1,500 applicants from nearly 400... Read More

Tri-C’s William Gary Named to National Industry Recovery Panel

A national panel shaping economic recovery initiatives in the health care industry includes William Gary, executive vice president of the Workforce Community and Economic Development division at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Gary is among 15 workforce leaders across the country named to the Health Care Industry Recovery Panel, which was seated to advise U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration and Congressional leaders.  The health care panel is... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Three Days of COVID-19 Testing Week of March 1

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered three days next week at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) campuses through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Free testing will take place at Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland on Monday, March 1, and Wednesday, March 3. Testing will also be offered at Westshore Campus in Westlake on Thursday, March 4.  Testing begins at 11 a.m. each day. No testing will be done after 2 p.m. It is recommended that... Read More

Tri-C Professor Named President of Ohio Landscape Association Board

Connections between Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and the Ohio Landscape Association grew this year.  The organization’s 2021 board president is Jim Funai, an assistant professor in Tri-C’s Plant Science and Landscape Technology program. Funai is a licensed arborist who began teaching at the College in 2009 after 15 years in the green industry.  The timing of his term seems perfect: The association is in the midst of launching a workforce... Read More

Panelists at Tri-C Event Explore Racism’s Influence on Health Care

The connection between racism and health care is a daily — and sometimes deadly —  reality for people of color in America.  That was the sentiment shared during a Feb. 24 panel discussion hosted by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and its Stand for Racial Justice alliance. More than 600 viewers logged in to the virtual program.  “The Color of Health: Examining Racism as a Public Health Crisis” explored how... Read More

Tri-C Student Lands at U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Eva Pate keeps her talent on ice.  Pate and her ice dance partner, Logan Bye, finished seventh at the 2021 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The national competition recently took place at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The 20-year-old is studying small business management at the College and balancing classes with her training with Team USA.  Pate started skating at age 5 while attending a Girl Scout... Read More

Tri-C’s Jeffrey Tuma Recognized with National Faculty Award

The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) will present one of its 2021 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty awards to the late Jeffrey Tuma, an assistant professor of philosophy at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The honor recognizes individuals who make a difference in the classroom and go beyond what is required to ensure that students find academic achievement. Tuma is among 23 recipients from classrooms across the... Read More

Tri-C Training Programs Offer Entry Into In-Demand Health Care Field

Employment opportunities in the health care industry brought Reham Shoman to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Shoman enrolled in the College’s one-year Sterile Processing and Distribution Technology program last fall to enter the field. Sterile processing technicians are in demand by Northeast Ohio hospitals and medical centers. A recent report by Jade Jarvis of News 5 Cleveland highlighted job openings in the region’s health care sector. The... Read More

Spectrum News Highlights Tri-C, RTA Job Training Partnership

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) helped put Patricia Myles in the driver’s seat for a new career with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority.  An expanded job training partnership between Tri-C and RTA allowed Myles to transition into the transportation field after working in banking and insurance. The new program began this month.  Myles recently shared her story with Spectrum News 1 reporter Rodneya Ross. She said the promise of an RTA job... Read More

Tri-C President Alex Johnson to Chair Achieving the Dream Board

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson is taking a lead role in national efforts to close equity gaps and accelerate student success as the new chair of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) board of directors.  ATD leads a network of more than 300 community colleges committed to helping students — particularly low-income students and students of color — meet their academic, career and personal goals.  The nonprofit organization... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Three Days of COVID-19 Testing Week of Feb. 22

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered three days next week at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) campuses through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Free testing will take place at Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland on Monday, Feb. 22, and Wednesday, Feb. 24. Testing will also be offered at Western Campus in Parma on Thursday, Feb. 25.  Testing begins at 11 a.m. each day. No testing will be done after 2 p.m. It is recommended that individuals... Read More

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Recognizes Tri-C Chapters

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapters at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) campuses have earned recognition for their efforts to bring the life-changing benefits and opportunities of membership to students.  Each has been designated by PTK as a 2021 REACH Rewards Chapter. The designation means that at least 15% of students academically eligible to join PTK become members.  The organization announced the honored chapters Feb. 17.  “We... Read More

National Honor Flows to Tri-C Horticulture Student

Peyton Musgrave often wandered through her wooded backyard to the banks of the Olentangy River while growing up in Columbus. She loved the sights, the sounds and the connection to nature.  Today, that same landscape is vastly different than the one she remembers — and that reality now powers her studies at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Musgrave enrolled in Tri-C’s Plant Science and Landscape Technology program last summer. The National... Read More

Citizens Police Academy: Learning About Law Enforcement at Tri-C

The Parma Heights Police Department is offering its residents a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement and the work of police officers with help from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The city’s second Citizens Police Academy begins March 24 at the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center on Tri-C’s Western Campus. Classes will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday for 11 weeks.  The program covers topics such as patrol... Read More

Road to Success Bring Guatemalan Immigrant to Tri-C

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) provided automotive technician Williams Hernandez with the tools to succeed in the United States after he left Guatemala three years ago in search of new opportunities. Hernandez spent a year advancing through Tri-C’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program after moving to Cleveland. He found support along the way from the College’s Hispanic Council. After polishing his English speaking skills, Hernandez enrolled in the... Read More

Cuban Hip-Hop Artist Finds Sound Through Tri-C Connections

A new song from Cuban hip-hop artist Elkarnal Decuba found its groove with musical and recording talent at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Tri-C’s Jackie Warren and David Kennedy teamed to add piano to the tracks that Decuba rapped over for “Que Bonito Es el Amor.” The Havana-based artist released the song via music video on Feb. 14.  The Cuban-Cleveland connection grew from cultural exchange visits Warren took to the island... Read More

Fox 8 Features Tri-C Students During Black History Month Celebration

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students responded when Fox 8 asked local scholars to honor Black History Month by sharing stories of inspirational figures in their lives.  The station has been airing and posting short student videos in February as part of its Black History Month celebration. Two Tri-C students have been featured during the series. They are: Nicholas Johnson of Cleveland, who is nearing an Associate of Science degree at the College. Click here to... Read More

The Cost of Living Under a ‘Great’ President

Living during the time of a “great” American president isn’t an optimal situation, according to Christopher E. Kinsella, a history professor at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Presidents celebrated as great leaders earned their accolades by guiding the nation through some of its darkest hours, Kinsella wrote in an op-ed essay posted by the Akron Beacon Journal.  In the essay, which was posted on Presidents Day, he outlined the... Read More

Tri-C Student Named to National Advisory Board Focused on Student Voting

A Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student will continue his nationally recognized work on election participation with the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition.  Sebastian Canales has been selected to serve on the 2021 Advisory Board for the coalition, a nonpartisan network dedicated to increasing college student voter participation in the United States.  The 15-member board includes students and faculty members from campuses across the country. They will... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Three Days of COVID-19 Testing Week of Feb. 15

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered three days next week at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) campuses through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Free testing will take place at Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland on Monday, Feb. 15, and Wednesday, Feb. 17. Testing will also be offered at Corporate College® East in Warrensville Heights on Thursday, Feb. 18.  Testing begins at 11 a.m. each day. No testing will be done after 2 p.m. It... Read More

‘A Little Bit of Love’ for Tri-C Students

The music video for “A Little Bit of Love” proves that creativity hasn’t gone into quarantine at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) during the COVID-19 pandemic.  As classes shifted online to slow the spread of the virus, professors like Miriam Bennett discovered innovative ways to educate students from a distance while providing a rich experience.  The film and media arts instructor connected her cinematography class with Nashville... Read More

Former Tri-C Student Leads Super Bowl Flyover

The pilot leading last weekend’s Super Bowl bomber flyover began her career ascent at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  U.S. Air Force Capt. Sarah Kociuba attended Tri-C full time during her senior year at North Royalton High School. She later transferred to the University of Dayton, where she took classes through the Air Force ROTC program and graduated in 2012.  On Sunday, as the last note of the national anthem reverberated through Raymond James... Read More

Encore Providing Online Education for Seniors

It’s no secret that most education has moved online in the past year.  Though online learning poses its own set of challenges relative to classroom learning, it also vastly expands access to lessons and material in a wide range of subjects, allowing students to learn from the comfort of their homes.  That includes seniors.  Encore 55+ at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is one of the programs that has adapted to the new world of online... Read More

Tri-C President Alex Johnson Encourages COVID-19 Vaccination

The process took only seconds, but that was enough time for Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson to protect his family, friends and community — as well as himself — from COVID-19.  Johnson recently received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Care Alliance Health Center in Cleveland. He became eligible Feb. 1.  A video posted to the College’s YouTube channel shares Johnson’s quick and painless... Read More

Tri-C Educator Honored for Work in Central Neighborhood

Tatiana Wells arrived at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) knowing how to make a difference in the lives of those around her.  The Cleveland Central Promise Neighborhood recently honored Wells with its Servant Leadership Award. The accolade recognizes her work as the Promise Early Learning Navigator for families in the east side neighborhood.  Wells joined Tri-C in December as director of the College’s Teacher Education program. Before that, she spent... Read More

New Scholarship Fund Honors Life of Professor Jeffrey Tuma

A new scholarship fund at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) honors the legacy of the late Jeffrey Tuma, an assistant professor of philosophy who brightened the lives of Tri-C students for nearly three decades.  Tuma’s work to help students will continue through the newly created Jeffrey Tuma Student Emergency Fund. The Cuyahoga Community College Foundation established the fund after his death in January.  The College has also dedicated its campus... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Marquita Rockamore

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus.  Marquita Rockamore is the director of Health Industry Solutions at Tri-C’s Corporate College®. She has been involved in workforce development for 20 years — nine of them with the College’s Workforce, Community and Economic Development division. She loves helping businesses develop... Read More

The Color of Health: Race, Racism and Public Policy in America

Learn why racism is being recognized as a public health crisis during a virtual panel discussion hosted by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and its Stand for Racial Justice alliance.  The free program — “The Color of Health: Race, Racism and Public Policy in America” — will take place via livestream from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24.  The conversation will explore how systemic racism impacts “health... Read More

‘Tri-C Classical Piano Series’ Honors Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month through the artistry of American jazz pianist Aaron Diehl during the Tri-C Performing Arts Classical Piano Series presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The free virtual concert begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21. Diehl’s performance will honor the musical legacies of famous Black composers such as Fats Waller, Willie “The Lion” Smith, Mary Lou Williams, John Lewis and William Grant... Read More

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

The National Endowment for the Arts this week announced a pair of grants totaling $35,000 to support music and dance projects by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) in 2021.  The Grants for Art Projects (GAP) awards 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 $27.5 million in grants for organizations across the nation.  Supported projects... Read More

Tri-C Professors Build Online Teaching Skills

Fifteen Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) professors are honing their online teaching skills through a specialized course offered by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE).  They are among more than 150 faculty members from Ohio community colleges participating in the Effective Online Teaching Practices course. The program began in January and runs through summer.  The course is designed to help faculty learn and implement equity-promoting,... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Three Days of COVID-19 Testing Week of Feb. 8

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered three days next week at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) campuses through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Free testing will take place at Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland on Monday, Feb. 8; Wednesday, Feb. 10; and Thursday, Feb. 11. Metro Campus is located at 2900 Community College Ave. in Cleveland.  Testing begins at 11 a.m. each day. No testing will be done after 2 p.m. It is recommended that... Read More

Law Enforcement Use of Drones Is Taking Off

The sky is the limit when it comes to law enforcement use of drone technology, according to Clayton Harris, dean of public safety at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Harris recently spoke with WKYC Channel 3 on the benefits drones offer first responders. His comments were included in a story on the Akron Police Department announcing plans to purchase a drone to help investigators safely view crime scenes and traffic crashes.  “If you can use... Read More

Tri-C Grad Helping Nurses Fight Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a growing crisis on a local, national and worldwide level. In the United States, it is the second-fastest-growing crime after drug dealing. Ohio is in the uppermost third of active criminal human trafficking cases in federal courts, ranking 14th among the 50 states.What you might not know is that health care workers are among those best positioned to help fight it.That’s the message 2007 Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) nursing graduate Kelly Cloonan... Read More

Tri-C’s Westshore Campus Earns Second LEED Certification

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) earned a LEED® Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for the new Liberal Arts and Technology building at Westshore Campus.  LEED certification is a nationally recognized benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. This is the College’s seventh building with a LEED designation.  Westshore’s Health Careers and Sciences building... Read More

Tri-C Scholar Coach Crowning Queens in Quarantine

Cleveland is the site of a royal coronation — many of them, actually. And it’s all thanks to Dameyonna Willis, a coach in the Say Yes Scholar Program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Willis’ desire to motivate and empower young people extends beyond her job at Tri-C. She is also the founder of the nonprofit organization QUEENIAM, which teaches young Cleveland-area girls how to boost their confidence and self-image to become... Read More

Tri-C Presents ‘NewNow 2021’ Virtual Art Exhibit

The work of 63 regional artists will be showcased in NewNow 2021, a virtual art exhibition presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Artists Archives of the Western Reserve.  NewNow 2021 will be on view Feb. 18 through April 17 at artistsarchives.org. Much of the work chosen for the competitive exhibition speaks to the upheaval of the previous year and the tumultuous energy propelling society forward.  The exhibition was juried by Cat Sheridan, curator... Read More

Tri-C Partners on Livestreamed Dance Performance From NYC

Gain a greater understanding of the human experience through dance and storytelling by Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE during a performance livestreamed from The Joyce Theater in New York City.  The virtual event begins at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. It is presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), DANCECleveland, The Joyce Theater Foundation and Northrop at the University of Minnesota.  The program will include some of EVIDENCE’s most iconic pieces,... Read More

Tri-C, RTA Partner to Create New Job Hub Training Program

A job hub bringing Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) programming to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) will help the agency recruit new employees, upskill current workers and enhance leadership teams.  The training partnership aims to increase workforce sustainability in the transportation industry while creating employment pipelines that lead residents toward RTA jobs with family-sustaining wages. Programming will begin in... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Three Days of COVID-19 Testing Week of Feb. 1

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered three days next week at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) campuses through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Free testing will take place at Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland on Monday, Feb. 1, and Wednesday, Feb. 3. Testing will also be offered at Westshore Campus in Westlake on Thursday, Feb. 4.  Testing begins at 11 a.m. each day. No testing will be done after 2 p.m. It is recommended that individuals... Read More

Announcement Regarding Tri-C Employee Salaries in FY21

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson emailed the following message to faculty and staff on Jan. 28 regarding action by the Board of Trustees regarding salaries during the current fiscal year. Dear Colleagues: Beginning in spring 2020, the College took a number of steps to offset an anticipated $25M budget shortfall due to COVID-19. This included the deferral of FY21 cost-of-living and merit increases, as well as tiered salary reductions for some employees. In... Read More

‘The Cleveland 500’ Recognizes Tri-C Leaders as Influencers in the City

Two of The Cleveland 500 — a collection of civic leaders, doers, visionaries and idea generators — help shape the city’s future through their roles at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Tri-C President Alex Johnson and Cuyahoga Community College Foundation President Megan O’Bryan stand among the list of forward-thinking influencers created by Cleveland Magazine. The Cleveland 500 is featured in the February issue of Community... Read More

‘Great Grocery Giveaway’ Brings Hundreds to Tri-C Western Campus

Halle Slaughter works two jobs to help make ends meet — and still, the single mother says it’s a struggle at times. She worries about simple things like whether there’s enough food in the pantry.  That’s why she joined the line of cars streaming onto the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) for the “Great Grocery Giveaway.”  More than 900 boxes of food and supplies were distributed to... Read More

Ohio Arts Council Honors Two Tri-C Professors

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) art professors Stephanie Craig and Andrea LeBlond have earned 2021 Individual Excellence Awards from the Ohio Arts Council.  The award recognizes an artist’s body of work and how it exemplifies a specific discipline while advancing the larger artistic community. Craig and LeBlond were both recognized in the craft category.  The Tri-C professors are among 75 honorees across the state selected through an open panel... Read More

Tri-C a Strong Example of Bridging Credit, Noncredit Programs

For a number of years, community colleges have consistently seen growth in their noncredit, short-term certificate programs. They’re an appealing option for many students, allowing a quicker path to employment.They’re also “stackable.” Students can earn a series of related credentials in a relatively short period of time, increasing their value to current or potential employers.But colleges that merely offer stackable certificates without a clear path... Read More

Tri-C Among Colleges Selected to Lead Equity Transfer Initiative

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) joins a select group of institutions across the country powering the Equity Transfer Initiative, a program designed to increase bachelor’s degree attainment for underrepresented populations.  Three dozen colleges and universities in 13 states are taking part in the project. The national effort seeks to increase transfer rates between two-year and four-year schools for African American, Hispanic and first-generation... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Western Campus on Jan. 28

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Testing begins at 11 a.m. Individuals seeking tests must be in line by 2 p.m. Testing will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. The testing service is available to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as community residents. The program offers testing... Read More

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

More than 900 boxes of food and supplies will be distributed to families during a “Great Grocery Giveaway” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The event — sponsored by the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) — is part of a larger effort to fill food security gaps in the community.  Each box includes approximately $60 worth of groceries and... Read More

Tri-C Grad Named Berea Fire Chief

A career journey that began with classes at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has taken Terry Ledwell to the Berea Fire Department’s top spot.  Ledwell was sworn in as the city’s fire chief during a Jan. 15 ceremony. He joined the department two decades ago after completing his firefighter, paramedic and emergency medical technician training at the College.  The new position follows his rise in the ranks within the department, where he most... Read More

Tri-C Ranked Among Nation’s Best Community Colleges

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Best Community Colleges” by Intelligent.com.  Tri-C ranked fifth in Intelligent.com’s list of top two-year schools across the country and earned the top spot in the northeast region. Evaluations were based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation and post-graduate employment.  Nearly 200 community colleges were reviewed after an initial... Read More

Grant Secures Training Equipment for Tri-C’s Sterile Processing Program

A $50,000 grant helped Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) acquire a critical piece of training equipment for the Sterile Processing and Distribution Technology program.  The gift will go toward purchasing an autoclave, or steam sterilizer. The machine decontaminates items using pressurized steam and is a standard piece of equipment in sterile processing departments in health care facilities.  The College program’s previous autoclave was inoperable and... Read More

Tri-C Hosting ‘Super Saturday’ Enrollment Event on Jan. 30

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a Super Saturday enrollment event at five sites Jan. 30 to help students register for spring classes and apply for financial aid.  The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The session offers an opportunity to meet with academic counselors and visit enrollment and financial aid offices to solidify a class schedule for spring semester.  Participating locations include: Brunswick University Center, 3605 Center... Read More

Tri-C’s Simulated Scenario Village Earns LEED Certification

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) earned a LEED® certification from the United States Green Building Council for the administrative center at Simulated Scenario Village, a training complex for first responders.  LEED certification is a nationally recognized benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings. This is the College’s sixth building with a LEED designation.  “Tri-C holds itself to a... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Corporate College East on Jan. 21

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Jan. 21, at Corporate College® East through a partnership between Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Care Alliance Health Center.  Testing begins at 11 a.m. Individuals seeking tests must be in line by 2 p.m. Testing will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. The testing service is available to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as community residents. The... Read More

Tri-C Students Receive Scholarships at Dr. King Observance

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by awarding scholarships to a dozen students during the College’s 44th 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 2020... Read More

Future Leaders Dreaming Forward: CSU, Tri-C Students Honor Dr. King

Students from Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the “Future Leaders Dreaming Forward” event on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The commemoration begins at 8:30 a.m. and can be viewed at tri-c.edu/dreamingforward. This is the 30th year the institutions have partnered to celebrate Dr. King’s vision and encourage students to actualize their own dreams.  Opening remarks will be... Read More

Tri-C Announces ‘Stand for Racial Justice’ High School Essay Contest Winners

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) recently asked Northeast Ohio teens to weigh in on a question that society often struggles to answer: What is racism, and what should we do about it?  Their answers offer optimism for the future while illuminating a path toward a more inclusive community.  “Our goal in sponsoring this essay contest was to advance the public conversation on racism by inviting students to think deeply about what it is and how best to... Read More

‘Stand for Racial Justice’ High School Essay Contest Winner: Aparna Srikanth

Cuyahoga Community College recently asked Northeast Ohio teens to weigh in on a question society often struggles to answer: What is racism, and what should we do about it? Nearly 200 students answered. The following essay by Aparna Srikanth of Solon was the third-place winner in the sophomore-freshmen group. She is a student at Solon High School. The fanfare of epiphany doesn’t suddenly crash, like a star to earth, without reason. It approaches silently. Building tension with... Read More

‘Stand for Racial Justice’ High School Essay Contest Winner: Elisa Unangst

Cuyahoga Community College recently asked Northeast Ohio teens to weigh in on a question society often struggles to answer: What is racism, and what should we do about it? Nearly 200 students answered. The following essay by Elisa Unangst of Twinsburg was the second-place winner in the sophomore-freshmen group. She is a student at Twinsburg High School. Officer! Please do not shoot. Please don’t sh — Bodies crusted in crimson. Time is passing and people are too. Nearby... Read More

‘Stand for Racial Justice’ High School Essay Contest Winner: Ethan Khorana

Cuyahoga Community College recently asked Northeast Ohio teens to weigh in on a question society often struggles to answer: What is racism, and what should we do about it? Nearly 200 students answered. The following essay by Ethan Khorana of Shaker Heights was the first-place winner in the sophomore-freshmen group. He is a student at Mastery School of Hawken. Above the shining city on the hill floats a cloud of darkness called racism. Racism has been ingrained in the depths of American... Read More

‘Stand for Racial Justice’ High School Essay Contest Winner: Ava Parikh

Cuyahoga Community College recently asked Northeast Ohio teens to weigh in on a question society often struggles to answer: What is racism, and what should we do about it? Nearly 200 students answered. The following essay by Ava Parikh of Solon was the third-place winner in the senior-junior group. She is a student at Solon High School. Racism is a marching system of slights, prejudices, biases, inequities, ignorance and violence. It is an instrument designed by human hands meant to justify... Read More

‘Stand for Racial Justice’ High School Essay Contest Winner: Miles Watts

Cuyahoga Community College recently asked Northeast Ohio teens to weigh in on a question society often struggles to answer: What is racism, and what should we do about it? Nearly 200 students answered. The following essay by Miles Watts of Lakewood was the second-place winner in the senior-junior group. He is a student at Lakewood High School. Racism isn’t just one thing, it is a combination of philosophies. When broken down racism is inequality, an imbalance of opportunities.... Read More

‘Stand for Racial Justice’ High School Essay Contest Winner: Wendy Wu

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) recently asked Northeast Ohio teens to weigh in on a question society often struggles to answer: What is racism, and what should we do about it? Nearly 200 students answered. The following essay by Wendy Wu of Solon was the first-place winner in the senior-junior group. She is a student at Solon High School. At the age of 11, I should be the kid who stares blankly into a distant object with a silly yet innocent gaze while licking the sweet... Read More

Help Tri-C Students and ‘Chase the Flavor’ With Chef Eric Wells

Learn to make chicken and andouille sausage gumbo with Chef Eric Wells during a virtual cooking experience benefiting hospitality management students at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The “Chase the Flavor” online event begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29. The live demonstration from one of Cleveland’s top culinary talents will stream via Zoom.  Registered participants will receive an email with an ingredient list on Monday, Jan.... Read More

Tri-C Access Centers Offer Online Workforce Training Course

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is offering a free online Workforce Success course this spring to expand community access to education and job training during the COVID-19 outbreak.  The course is designed to sharpen skills necessary to succeed in the workplace while providing an introduction to the College and its resources. It is part of the ongoing Tri-C Access Center initiative. The session begins Feb. 3.  Participants will: Earn college... Read More

Tri-C Awarded State Grant to Mentor At-Risk Teens

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and four partnering institutions have received an OhioCorps Pilot Grant to develop a mentorship program that guides at-risk teens toward academic achievement and degrees.  The Ohio Department of Higher Education awarded $345,000 for the two-year pilot project. The consortium of schools includes Tri-C, the University of Akron, Lakeland Community College, Lorain County Community College and Stark State College.  The focus... Read More

Tri-C President Alex Johnson on Developing Leadership Skills

In his continuing series of Smart Business Cleveland columns, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson has written about the characteristics and skills necessary to be a transformative leader.His most recent column, published last week, focuses on three skills in particular that a transformative leader should develop and master: a commanding demeanor, collaboration and consultation, and advocacy.Leaders with a commanding demeanor are intentional about projecting... Read More

‘Tri-C Performing Arts’ Presents: Antonio Pompa-Baldi and Emanuela Friscioni

Husband-and-wife duo Antonio Pompa-Baldi and Emanuela Friscioni will premiere an Italian composer’s latest work this month during the Tri-C Performing Arts Classical Piano Series presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Luca Moscardi’s Suite, Op.13 will be played for the first time during a virtual recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24. The concert will also feature music from famed composers Franz Schubert and Claude... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Metro Campus on Jan. 14

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Jan. 14, at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Testing begins at 11 a.m. Individuals seeking tests must be in line by 2 p.m. Testing will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. The testing service is available to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as community residents. The program offers... Read More

Tri-C Health and Wellness Coaching Program Gains National Board Approval

The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching recently bestowed its seal of approval upon the Sport and Exercise Studies program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The designation allows Tri-C students who complete a specialized course to sit for the organization’s professional certification exam. Tri-C and The Ohio State University offer the only NBHWC-approved college programs in the state.  Health and wellness coaches work with individuals... Read More

Why CEOs Should Understand Cybersecurity

Just about every company uses the internet to conduct business in some form. Whether you’re storing critical data on cloud servers or simply marketing your services via your website and social media, every company is online to some degree. And with that presence come cybersecurity risks.CEOs and their C-suite colleagues are likely aware that online security threats exist, but in a recent Smart Business Cleveland article, Charles Dull said the need to stay current and speak to... Read More

Tri-C Professor Highlighted by Her Alma Mater

McDaniel College in Maryland turned its alumni spotlight toward Northeast Ohio with a profile on C. Jean Mosley Hall, a professor of American Sign Language at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Hall graduated from McDaniel in 1976 with a master’s degree in deaf education, a step in a journey that eventually led to the front of Tri-C classrooms. She has been at Tri-C since 1999.  In the McDaniel alumni profile, Hall talked about building bonds with her... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Andrew Bajda

Andrew Bajda is an assistant professor of business at Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus. As lead faculty for the College’s Small Business Management program, he also serves as faculty advisor for ThRIve — a student group that promotes entrepreneurship with a focus on impacting the local community. His 2017 book, Captured in Liberation, details his family’s escape from Poland in 1939 and his father’s quest to join Anders’... Read More

Tri-C President Alex Johnson Named to Crain’s ‘Power 150’ List

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson stands among the civic leaders moving Northeast Ohio forward as the region enters 2021, according to Crain’s Cleveland Business.  The publication installed Johnson on its Power 150 list, which highlights business, civic and political leaders shaping Greater Cleveland. Honorees were listed in the Crain’s 2021 Book of Lists. (A subscription is required to view the issue.)  Johnson has... Read More

Building College Enrollment to Better the Community

Crain’s Cleveland Business recently published the following essay from Tri-C President Alex Johnson examining how enrollment at the College is critical to the region’s future. The column appeared in the Dec. 21 edition.  Fall 2020 enrollment data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows COVID-19’s impact on community colleges. Across the nation, the total student population at community colleges dropped by 9.4%.  Nearly... Read More

Bringing Music to the Masses

It’s been almost a year since the lights went out on the performing arts industry.  From Blossom Music Center to Broadway, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacted a massive toll in the form of canceled concerts and shows. It has forced performers to practice at home and perform via video stream.  The impact of social distancing is magnified when you’re a part of an ensemble like the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, the 110-member vocal component of the... Read More

Tri-C Grad Feeds Her Dreams Despite Pandemic

Struggle was a nearly universal theme in the restaurant space last year. The news was inundated with stories of restaurants, bars and food trucks scaling back operations or closing altogether.  But scattered among those bleak headlines were stories of hope. Nicole Ortiz is one of them. In August, the 2016 graduate of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) opened her first restaurant business, a food truck called “Crave,” in Holyoke,... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Westshore Campus on Jan. 7

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Testing begins at 11 a.m. Individuals seeking tests must be in line by 2 p.m. Testing will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. The testing service is available to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as community residents. The program offers testing... Read More

Tri-C Offers ‘Super Saturday’ Enrollment Events

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a pair of Super Saturday enrollment events at five sites in January to help students register for spring classes and apply for financial aid.  The Super Saturday events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 16 and Jan. 30. The sessions offer opportunities to meet with academic counselors and visit enrollment and financial aid offices to solidify a class schedule for spring semester.  Participating locations... Read More