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Tri-C Students Named to All-Ohio Academic Team

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

Tri-C to Host Financial Literacy Workshops For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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

Tri-C Famous: Katie Ponsart

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Three Triceratops Recognized as OCCAC’s Top Weekly Performers

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C, CSU Transfer Efforts Touted as Economic Possibility

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

Newest ‘Tri-C Times’ Celebrates Innovation and Inauguration

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

The Benefits of Summer Technology Camps

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

Tri-C Famous: Teresa Taggart

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

Tri-C President discusses transportation shortage

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

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

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

A Discussion With Tri-C's Past Presidents

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

Limon Dance Company Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Cleveland Performance

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

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

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

Two Triceratops Named OCCAC Players of the Week

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

Tri-C JazzFest Seeks Volunteers for Festival Weekend

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

Free Workouts for Community at Tri-C in April

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Clarence Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Places First Nationally at 2023 NCLC

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

Tri-C Foundation Announces $2 Million Gift From KeyBank

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

Tri-C Staff to Receive SIGUCCS Hall Of Fame Award

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

Tri-C In The News Highlights: March 2023

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

Tri-C Famous: Karen Goulandris

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

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

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

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

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

Sewer District and Tri-C Spruce Up Neighborhoods

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

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

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

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

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

Feeling Isolated? Learn How to Build Trust with Neighbors

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Meegan McKenna

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

Encore 55+ Class Welcomes ‘Mystery Guest’

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

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

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

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

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

Student Artwork Displayed at Metro Auditorium Honors Fallen Ukrainian Soldiers

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

Tri-C President on Redesigning the Community College Experience

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

Tri-C Enrollment Up for Spring 2023

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

Lineup Announced for 44th Annual Tri-C JazzFest

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

Alonzo King LINES Ballet Celebrates 40th Anniversary in Cleveland

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

Tri-C In The News Highlights: February 2023

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

New Directors Announced for Tri-C Police and Fire Academies

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

Tri-C Famous: John Rasel

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

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

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

Tri-C to Host Third Annual Women’s Summit

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

A Passion for Plant Science

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

Highlighting Cleveland’s Hispanic Community

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Appoints New Executive VP, Chief Strategy Officer

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Valerie Smart

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

Tri-C, CSU Presidents Forging Strong Relationship

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

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

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

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

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

Safe Zone Ally Training Now Available to Community Members

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

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

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

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

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

Digital Marketing Owner Continues Company Growth

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

Campus Police Receive Two Recertifications

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

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

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

Latest Tri-C Times Highlights New Leadership

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

Workforce Training Courses Offered Through Tri-C Access Centers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C President Outlines Plans to Implement His Vision

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

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

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

Ohio Colleges and Universities Collaborate To Support Transfer Students

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Honored by National Coalition for Student Voter Engagement

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

Former Tri-C President Honored With Cleveland Heritage Medal

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Faculty Member No Stranger to Landscaping Limelight

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

Tri-C In The News Highlights: January 2023

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

Tri-C In The News Highlights: November 2022

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

Fundraiser Honors Memory of Former Police Academy Associate Commander

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

Tri-C Plant Science Student Wins OGIA Scholarship

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Carrie Harviel

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

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

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

Tri-C Awarded State Funding To Strengthen Cybersecurity Programs

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

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

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

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

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

Scholar House Highlighted as Model To Help Meet Basic Student Needs

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

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

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

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

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

Corporate College Helps Workforce Adjust to New Normal

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

Julieann Chambers Named Student Veteran of the Year

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

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

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

Corporate College Presenting Sponsor for 2022 Smart 50 Awards

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

Tri-C Famous: Christopher Hawkins

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

Health Industry Solutions Receives Grant for Community Health Worker Program

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

Gallery East Exhibit Explores Cleveland Printmaking

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

College Leaders Collaborate Around Recruiting and Retention Strategies

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

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

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

Tri-C To Receive Delta Alpha Lambda Humanitarian Achievement Award

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

Tri-C Women’s Basketball Has Family Feel

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

Think You Know Tri-C? Check Out This Video

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

Tri-C Receives 2022 Stefanski Award From University Settlement

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

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

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

Tri-C Joins Ohio Cyber Range Institute

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

Tri-C Launches Project Promoting Health Care Careers

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

Tri-C Joins Entrepreneurship Education Consortium

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

Standish Stewart Named CIO of the Year

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

Actor, Bay Village Native Patricia Heaton Headlines Presidential Scholarship Luncheon

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

Recording Arts and Technology Program Highlighted in Cleveland Magazine

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

Autumn Blaze Virtual 5K Kicks Off October 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Jennifer Kubala

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

Tri-C Hosts Quarterly Gatherings for Regional Business Leaders

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

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

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

Tri-C VP Selected for 2022 Executive Leadership Institute

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

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

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

Self-Defense Training for Women Begins Oct. 17 at Tri-C

To promote self-defense education and awareness, Cuyahoga Community College   (Tri-C®) is offering a training course for women with little to no self-defense experience. The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Basic Physical Self-Defense program empowers women through a series of four classes that include lectures, discussions and demonstrations of self-defense techniques.   Many colleges and universities offer R.A.D. training for use against various types... 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’s Women in Transition Program Offers In-Person and Online Fall Sessions

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is hosting fall sessions of online and in-person classes to empower women in their pursuit of education, training and a career. Six-week sessions begin on the following dates at the times and locations listed: In-person classes Sept. 12 – Oct. 19 | Monday through Wednesday | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Eastern Campus Sept. 13 – Oct. 20 | Tuesday through Thursday | 10 a.m. – 1... 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

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

Registration for a new session of Encore 55+ Learning at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is now open. The Fall 2022 session offers virtual and in-person options. Encore On-the-Go begins Sept. 20, with classes taking place Tuesdays and Thursdays via Webex. Assistance is available for those unfamiliar with Webex, and practice sessions are offered to familiarize users with the platform. The cost is $30 per course. Encore Campus Fridays begin Sept. 23, with classes taking place at... 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

10KSB Helps Beachwood Business Owner Gain New Perspective

In 2018, Seku Shabazz fulfilled his childhood dream by starting a mortgage banking business. Less than two years later, forced to dramatically downsize his staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he felt like he’d been punched in the face. He never threw in the towel, though. Instead, Shabazz — a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) — retooled and grew his... 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’s Women in Transition Program Offers In-Person and Online Summer Sessions

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will launch summer sessions of online and in-person classes to empower women in their pursuit of education, training and a career. Six-week sessions begin on the following dates at the times and locations listed: In-person classes May 31 – July 7 | Tuesday through Thursday | 1-4 p.m. | Eastern Campus May 31 – July 7 | Tuesday through Thursday | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Western... 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 to Host Campus Visits on Presidents Day

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a visitation day for prospective students on Presidents Day — Monday, Feb. 21 — at its four campuses plus the Brunswick University Center and Hospitality Management Center. The day provides potential students with an opportunity to discuss academic programs with faculty and counselors; learn more about enrollment, financial aid and scholarships; discover the variety of student services available; and explore the... 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 pursue a master's degree in landscape... 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. "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 expand." That time is... 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

Higher Ed Conference Puts Focus on Tri-C Police Training Course

A specialized law enforcement training program created by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) following last summer’s social unrest received national attention this week during a higher education conference.  Tri-C President Alex Johnson discussed the program during the opening session of the two-day Workforce Development Institute presented by the American Association of Community Colleges.  He outlined the College’s partnership with Cuyahoga... 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

Tri-C Metro Campus Hosts Two Days of COVID-19 Testing Week of Dec. 21

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered two days next week at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Free testing will take place at the campus Monday, Dec. 21, and Wednesday, Dec. 23. Testing begins at 11 a.m. each day and will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals seeking tests must be in line by 2 p.m. No appointment is necessary.  The testing service is... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Virtual Dr. King Celebration on Jan. 17

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 1977.  The 44th annual celebration begins at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17. The online remembrance will feature an assortment of musical performances as well as scholarship presentations and student speeches honoring the civil rights leader.  Visit www.tri-c.edu/MLK2021 to register for the free... Read More

2021 State of the College: Determined to Make a Difference

The following “State of the College” essay by Tri-C President Alex Johnson served as the cover story for the fall 2020 edition of Tri-C Times magazine.  Challenges defined the past year. Uncertainties gripped the calendar seemingly from the first days of 2020 until we turned the page into December.  A global pandemic left its deadly mark while shattering the norms of daily life. Unemployment numbers surged to record levels in a lurching economy. An... Read More

Tri-C Foundation’s Megan O’Bryan on Thanking Donors

Gratitude is a common theme during the holidays — even more so now as we bid farewell to one of the most challenging years we’ve ever experienced.  But as we thank family, friends, first responders, medical professionals and all those who have helped us persevere throughout 2020, Megan O’Bryan says nonprofits should add donors to their thank-you list this holiday season.  The president of the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®)... Read More

Tri-C JazzFest and Jazz at Lincoln Center Collaborate to Honor Clifford Brown

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) today announced a collaboration between Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland and Jazz at Lincoln Center to celebrate the 90th birthday of late jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown.  Clifford Brown at 90: Brownie Speaks will be streamed on the Tri-C JazzFest Facebook page and other social media sites at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6. The hourlong concert is free, but donations are encouraged.  The pre-recorded performance recognizes the artistry and... Read More

Brunswick University Center: A Decade of Service to the Community

The Brunswick University Center at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2021.  More than just a place to pursue an education, the center has become an integral part of the Medina County community over the past decade. More than 12,500 students have taken courses at BUC since it opened in 2011.  The center offers a convenient educational option for residents in Medina County and southern Cuyahoga County communities. Students... Read More

Alumni List Grows for Tri-C’s Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program

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

A Sense of Direction

Jason Caruso is the student speaker for the Fall 2020 virtual commencement at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). When he delivers his speech to more than 4,600 graduates, his words about goal-setting, dreams and perseverance will come from personal experience: a 27-year life that has already been full of tremendous highs and lows.  Caruso, of Lakewood, has been a model student since enrolling at Tri-C in fall 2018. He’s been a member of the Honors Program and... Read More

Ahead of Pace: Earning a College Degree Before a High School Diploma

Graduating from college before high school? Eighty-one teens attending Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) made that seemingly out-of-order statement a reality in 2020.  Each student earned an associate degree or certificate from Tri-C this year through Ohio’s College Credit Plus program. The dual enrollment system allows students to earn college credits while meeting high school graduation requirements.  The following College Credit Plus students,... Read More

Team NEO Report: In-Demand Occupations Remain Critical During Pandemic

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), leader of the Workforce Connect Healthcare Sector Partnership (WCHSP), and Team NEO have released Team NEO’s December 2020 Quarterly Economic Review, about the state of job postings during the pandemic, with a focus on health care needs and opportunities in Northeast Ohio.  Team NEO’s data for occupations during the eight-month timeframe of March 1 through October 31, 2020, reveal the following... Read More

A Successful Year: Tri-C Fall Commencement Celebrates 4,700+ Graduates

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will celebrate the academic achievements of more than 4,700 petitioning graduates during a virtual Fall Commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17.  The online celebration will honor Tri-C’s Class of 2020 from spring, summer and fall semesters.  The graduate total — which is near record highs — reflects the ongoing impact of College programs and initiatives designed to keep students on the... Read More

An Upward Climb

When a professor literally told Lauren Anderson and her classmates at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to “go climb a tree” as part of an arboriculture course, she was more than a little hesitant.  “I have a fear of heights, so the idea was terrifying to me,” she said. “I had every intention of not doing it. But after learning more, taking baby steps, I finally did it. I climbed that tree.”  That... Read More

New Country, New Beginning

Three and a half years ago, Valeria Mantuano moved to Cleveland from Ecuador with her family. She was in her mid-20s, didn’t know anyone, had no college education and spoke barely a word of English.  Today, the 29-year-old Brook Park resident is bilingual, has friends from around the world and is an aspiring human resources professional.  Her progress is due to her own hard work and the support she found at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), where she... Read More

The Importance of Beginnings

Monroe Kennedy III earned a Ph.D. on his way to becoming an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Stanford University. Earlier this year, he reverse transferred college credits to complete the Associate of Science degree he began working toward at Tri-C in 2006.  In the following essay, which was published in the fall 2020 edition of Tri-C Times magazine, Kennedy explains why he felt the need to finish what he started more than a decade ago.  Beginnings are... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Four Days of COVID-19 Testing Week of Dec. 14

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered four days next week at two 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, Dec. 14; Wednesday, Dec. 16; and Friday, Dec. 18. Testing will be offered at Westshore Campus in Westlake on Thursday, Dec. 17.  Testing begins at 11 a.m. each day. Individuals seeking tests must be in line by 2 p.m.... Read More

Moving From Art to the ER

Jillian Dennison clocked into the Cleveland Clinic as an administrative assistant for the past four years. The job gave her a front row seat to watch the life-changing work done by nurses at the hospital.  Now, she’s set to join them on the front lines of health care after graduating from the Nursing Center of Excellence at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Dennison is set to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing from Tri-C this... Read More

Tri-C’s Alex Johnson, AACC Leaders Offer Insights to Biden Transition Team

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson joined other higher education leaders in meeting with President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team to discuss priorities for two-year schools and their students.  Representatives from the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) held three sessions with Biden’s team. Johnson is the immediate past chair of the AACC, the primary advocacy organization for the nation’s community... Read More

Finding a Career, Fulfilling a Dream

Good things come to those who wait. Good things also come to those who are willing to put in the work.  Mario Anderson Jr. is proof of both. The 29-year-old Cleveland resident has faced a number of twists and turns on his path to an associate degree in media and journalism studies from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), which he will earn this month. However, he has stayed the course and is now one step closer to his dream of a career in broadcast... Read More

Calculated Risk Equals Success

Daliah Kassim’s final grade in college algebra stood out for all the wrong reasons following her first semester at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  She finished the Fall 2018 course with a D. For a student with a history of academic success, the grade felt more than a little jarring. “I had never really struggled in a class before,” Kassim said.  To be fair, though, the 14-year-old had only completed eighth grade up to that... Read More

Finishing on a High Note

Music has been a part of Jamie Vitullo’s life since grade school. The Youngstown-area native has been drumming since he was nine and playing in bands since high school.  But it wasn’t until he entered the Recording Arts and Technology (RAT) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) that he started to seriously consider a music-related career.  “My brother was in the RAT program about four or five years before me,”... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Lisa Friel

#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.  Lisa Friel is an assistant professor of English as a Second Language at Tri-C’s Westshore Campus. She particularly enjoys teaching writing, and she helps student share their work with a wider audience as an editor for the College’s annual ESL Voices publication. In addition to teaching, she organizes... Read More

Working Out a Career Path

Twelve years ago, Porsche Mercer enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). That version of her lacked focus and direction.  The 2020 version does not.  The 32-year-old Cleveland resident will graduate from Tri-C this month with an Associate of Applied Science degree in a major — sport and exercise studies — that now powers her career ambitions.  “I can do this until I’m 100, because I love it,” she... Read More

Finishing the Job

Phil Salem built a career in auto dealership service centers. A combination of hard work, determination and a lot of luck boosted him into a director’s office. “Nothing came easy,” Salem said.  In looking back, he realized a decision made almost two decades ago contributed to that long and rough road. So Salem did what he’s trained to do: He fixed it.  The 40-year-old returned to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) this year... Read More

Drawn to Tri-C

Calvin Brown drew up a perfect storyline during his time at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). For a future film animator, that seems fitting.  The 20-year-old is set to graduate from the College in December with an Associate of Arts degree. His next scene is being sketched out for 2021 at Cleveland State University’s School of Film and Media Arts.  It has been a feel-good script … and Tri-C served as the plot twist.  Brown waited... Read More

‘Mentoring Monday’ Event Offers a Tri-C Connection

Jody Wheaton of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will be among dozens of mentors participating in an upcoming virtual program for Northeast Ohio women looking to build their careers.  Mentoring Monday will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 22. The event, now in its second year, was created to help local professional women network and learn from one another.  Wheaton serves in a leadership position at Tri-C’s Corporate College®, where she is... Read More

Tri-C Hosts Four Days of COVID-19 Testing Week of Dec. 7

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered four days next week at two 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, Dec. 7; Wednesday, Dec. 9; and Friday, Dec. 11. Testing will be offered at Western Campus in Parma on Thursday, Dec. 10.  Testing begins at 11 a.m. each day. Individuals seeking tests must be in line by 2 p.m. Testing... Read More

A Long Road Toward Independence

Balqis Al-Shafei moved nearly 7,000 miles from her homeland of Qatar to enroll at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) nearly three years ago. She arrived in Cleveland alone and on her own at age 18.  The experience tested her both in the classroom and in life — and it’s safe to say that she passed on both counts. Al-Shafei is set to graduate from Tri-C this month with an Associate of Arts degree.  “There have been many moments where I... Read More

Tri-C’s Sue Krejci on the Health Care Talent Pipeline

Throughout Northeast Ohio, there was already a growing need for new health care workers prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. But over the past nine months, the need has become urgent.  COVID-19 has stretched the capacity of many health care systems to the limit, making talent acquisition a top priority.  Sue Krejci, executive director of the Workforce Connect Healthcare Sector Partnership at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), recently spoke with Smart Business... Read More

Taking a Chance on a New Career

Deciding to change careers in your 50s takes more than guts — it also takes support. Karen Brej, 51, felt that she had done all she could do in her office job at a small manufacturer. She wanted something challenging. After taking some personality assessments, she decided accounting was the right fit. So last year, Brej took a chance and enrolled at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). “It was a little scary,” the Medina resident said.... Read More

Passing the Test: Berea Hires a Familiar Tri-C Grad

On-the-job training did more than help Ryan Casey graduate from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). It opened the door to employment.  The city of Berea recently hired Casey as a firefighter/paramedic. During his time at the College, Casey completed most of his ambulance clinical training riding along with the Berea Fire Department. His Tri-C class also took part in a live burn training exercise in the city.  “We know he’s a good... Read More

Creating Career Connections in IT

Sam Bregar solves computer problems around the world with knowledge he gained at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  A global company hired Bregar as a help desk analyst while the 23-year-old finished his studies at Tri-C. He’ll graduate this month with an Associate of Applied Science degree in electrical engineering and computer network hardware.  “Tri-C’s IT program gets you workforce-ready,” said Bregar, who lives in... Read More

Tri-C, DeVry University Announce Transfer Partnership

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and DeVry University are partnering to provide a seamless pathway that more easily allows Tri-C graduates to pursue a bachelor’s degree.  The partnership creates a next-step option for Tri-C students who earn an associate degree to continue their education and earn a bachelor’s degree in technical management or business at DeVry University, either online or at its Seven Hills location.  “We are... Read More

A Degree Built on Resiliency

Doubts crept into Janelle Cavin’s mind during her two years at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). She logged long hours studying and working with tutors, but her grades sometimes didn’t match the effort. Cavin never gave up, though. Her mentor at the College — Angela Roberson, director of the Eastern Campus enrollment center — refused to let her. “Whenever I had a problem or needed advice, she was there,” Cavin said.... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Corporate College East on Dec. 3

Drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Dec. 3, at Corporate College® East through a partnership between Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Care Alliance Health Center.  Testing will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is available to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as community residents. Corporate College East is located at 4400 Richmond Road in Warrensville Heights.  The program offers testing to individuals... Read More

Creating Connections

When he was 15, Dana Burtin’s mother gave him a journal and encouraged him to start writing down his thoughts. “Those paragraphs turned into poems. Those poems turned into lyrics,” Burtin said. “I write every day, all the time.” That initial journal opened roads for Burtin, a student at Cuyahoga Community College’s Metropolitan Campus. Those roads led him where he is today — connecting with others through his... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Esther Kraft

#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.  Esther Kraft is the program manager for Tri-C’s Hispanic Council. She and colleague Sylvia Royle form a small but mighty team providing advocacy and bilingual services for Hispanic students at the College. They also work with community organizations to connect Cleveland’s Hispanic residents with educational... Read More

COVID-19 Testing Dates Set at Tri-C Sites for Spring Semester

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing will be offered at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) from December through April as part of a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Free testing will take place Thursdays beginning Dec. 3 while rotating between four College sites. Testing begins at 11 a.m. each day and will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals seeking tests must be in line by 2 p.m.  The testing service is available to area residents as... Read More

A Risk Worth Taking

What is it like to risk everything to start a new life in a new country?  Jenika Gonzales is part of a fast-growing number of Americans who can answer that question. Gonzales, a 2013 graduate of Cuyahoga Community College, came to the United States from the Philippines in 2006 — one of the estimated 1 million immigrants who arrive in the country annually.  Her mother, Belina Joacabine, immigrated to the United States in the late 1990s, living in Los Angeles... Read More

Tri-C Announces Essay Contest Focused on Racism and Solutions to the Issue

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is asking Northeast Ohio teens to weigh in on a question society often struggles to answer: What is racism, and what should we do about it?  An essay contest based upon that question opens today for high school students in a seven-county area. The contest is part of Tri-C’s Stand for Racial Justice, which seeks to advance racial equity and healing in the community.  The College’s Jack,... Read More

A Matter of Perspective

Racism. Prejudice. Privilege. Each of these words carries great meaning — though agreeing on that meaning can be difficult. Take prejudice, for example — one of several concepts that Cuyahoga Community College sociology professor Michael Flatt describes as “massively misunderstood.” “No one wants to be told that they’re prejudiced,” he said. “But in reality, ‘prejudice’ simply means... Read More

Newest ‘Tri-C Times’ Outlines College’s Work in a Difficult Year

Difficulties over the past year tested the resolve of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and Northeast Ohio. Uncertainties gripped the calendar seemingly from the first days of 2020 through every monthly flip.  It was, in the simplest of descriptions, a difficult time.  Yet difficulties create opportunities, and the work overcoming obstacles has made us stronger. The College will enter 2021 more determined than ever in its mission to help the community build... Read More

Encore Helps Older Adults Stay Connected

There are many benefits to continuing education for older adults, but right now it’s more important than ever.For more than eight months, many of Northeast Ohio’s seniors have kept their in-person social interaction to a minimum, knowing they are among the more vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 outbreak. But protecting their physical health has come at a mental and emotional cost, with hobbies put on hiatus and friendships limited to phone calls.To help these... Read More

AJC Cleveland Honors Tri-C President Alex Johnson

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson is being honored by AJC Cleveland (American Jewish Committee) for his service and commitment to Northeast Ohio.  The organization recently selected Johnson for the 2020 Richard H. Adler Community Leadership Award. The distinction is given to civic leaders who make an exceptional impact on the community and the lives of its residents.  Tom Adler, co-chair of the award reception named in his... Read More

Veterans Day Observance Receives Statewide Coverage

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has long shared a special relationship with veterans and active members of the military.The College serves as an important first step in the transition back to civilian life for many veterans, both in their academic studies and personal lives.Tri-C also works to preserve military history with the Crile Archive Center for History Education, located at the Western Campus in Parma. The campus was built on the former site of Crile General Hospital, a... Read More

Tri-C Metro Campus Hosts Four Days of COVID-19 Testing Week of Nov. 16

Drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing will be offered four days next week at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Free testing will take place at the campus from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16; Wednesday, Nov. 18; Thursday, Nov. 19; and Friday, Nov. 20. The testing site will be located in the Lot 4 underground parking garage off of Community College Avenue.  The expanded... Read More

Tri-C Students Discuss 2020 Presidential Election With Peers in the Netherlands

The eyes of the world fell upon the United States as results trickled in during the 2020 presidential election. A digital media writing class at Cuyahoga Community College      (Tri-C®) knows this firsthand.  The Tri-C class watched the election unfold via video with students from Landstede MBO, a college 4,000 miles away in the Netherlands. The groups spent hours together hanging on updates and discussing results.  The experience capped... Read More

Tri-C an Example of Pathway Program Success

Even in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, when college enrollment is declining across the country and forcing administrators to make tough decisions, many community colleges are still opting to move forward with reforms aimed at expanding their guided pathway programs.It’s because pathway programs deliver results, positively impacting graduation rates by offering students the means to choose an area of study, plan their coursework and complete programs in a timely manner... Read More

Hip-Hop Hopes: Tri-C Student Launches Recording Studio

Hip-hop pulses on the streets of Cleveland. That made-in-The-Land sound will stream over headphones across the world if a Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student has his way.  Simon Mastri opened Spin Cycle Records “to elevate and support the creative soul” of hip-hop and R&B in Cleveland. The full-service recording studio and early-career navigation hub is based in the city’s St. Clair Superior neighborhood.  Lessons learned... Read More

Tri-C Awarded $2.5 Million to Extend Science-Focused Scholar Program

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will continue building “bridges” to success for science scholars through a new $2.5 million award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  The Bridges to the Baccalaureate Research Training Grant is designed to help community college students develop into future scientists. It is focused on increasing degree attainment for underrepresented groups in biomedical fields.  The program connects two-year... Read More

Tri-C Famous: Heather Young Mandujano

Heather Young Mandujano is an instructional technologist in the Center for Learning Excellence at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus. She helps faculty select and implement technology tools for their courses, and she collaborates with them to create instructional materials such as videos and interactive lessons. Check out Heather and her husband, Eduardo, on their YouTube channel, Flutey and the Beast, where they perform songs by Paula Abdul, Justin Timberlake and more … as flute... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Metro Campus Three Days a Week Beginning Nov. 16

Care Alliance Health Center will offer drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing three days a week through the end of the year at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  Free testing will take place on campus 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Nov. 16 until Dec. 30 (except for Dec. 25). The testing site will be located in the Lot 4 underground parking garage off of Community College Avenue.  The service is available to... Read More

Tri-C Professor Recognized for Exceptional Work in Sports Writing

One of the nation’s top sports writers teaches his craft at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The Best American Sports Writing 2020 highlights a story by Tri-C English professor Andrew Pegman. The article, titled “Tying My Own,” originally appeared in American Angler magazine.  Pegman’s story was listed as a notable work by the annual publication, which showcases high-caliber writing that reflects the “pure... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Westshore Campus on Nov. 12

Drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Testing will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is available to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as community residents. Testing will rotate between Tri-C campuses every Thursday through Nov. 19.  The program offers testing to individuals regardless of their symptom... Read More

Tri-C Theater Instructor Building Arts Incubator in Cleveland

When deciding how to repurpose his father’s old corner store at E. 138th Street and Harvard Avenue in Cleveland, Jimmie Woody had numerous options.The Cuyahoga Community College theater instructor had been approached by liquor stores, cellphone outlets and beauty supply businesses over the years. But Woody, an accomplished actor and artist, had bigger plans for the property, located in the city’s Lee-Harvard neighborhood. He wanted to use it as a place to make art and... Read More

Event to Examine Race, Racism and Public Policy

Consider how government policies created and reinforced racial segregation in American during a virtual discussion hosted by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and its Stand for Racial Justice alliance.The free program — “The Color of Law: Race, Racism and Public Policy in America” — will take place via livestream from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. The conversation will be led by historian and best-selling author Richard Rothstein.... Read More

Tri-C Student Honored in North American Art Competition

An award-winning ceramic piece created by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) student Faith Cogar stands 14 inches tall and measures 11 inches wide. Its meaning, however, is much larger.  The stoneware piece, titled “Panic Room,” represents the woes of self-doubt and anxiety. Cogar described it as “a visual representation of this state of mind we can trap ourselves in.”  Jurors awarded the piece third place in the 34th... Read More

Tri-C Receives National First-gen Forward Designation

First-generation college students enrolling at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) enter an environment designed to help them find academic success.  Tri-C has been honored as a 2020-2021 First-gen Forward Institution for its work with those taking their family’s first steps into higher education. The designation reflects the College’s commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation students.  This is the second... Read More

Tri-C Veterans Day Observance Features College Employees Who Served

A handful of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) employees who served in the nation’s military will reflect on their years in uniform during a virtual Veterans Day observance.  A pre-recorded ceremony featuring interviews with five veterans who work at the College will be shared at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Visit tri-c.edu/veterans to view the presentation.  Each veteran talked about topics such as why they chose to enlist and what Veterans Day means... Read More

Olivia Rodriguez Finds Many Ways to Serve

Olivia Rodriguez has never taken the easy way out.  It’s why the 21-year-old Lakewood resident is now a Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) graduate and recipient of the 2020 Tri-C Student Veteran of the Year award.  After graduating from Lakewood High School three years ago, Rodriguez already had a plan for her future. She entered the U.S. Army Reserve, attending basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. After basic training, she had to pick an... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Western Campus on Nov. 5

Drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Testing will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is available to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as community residents. Testing will rotate between Tri-C campuses every Thursday through Nov. 19.  The program offers testing to individuals regardless of their symptom... Read More

COVID-19 Response: Tri-C Adjusts Academic Calendar

Given the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is adjusting its academic calendar and expanding remote services to limit potential exposure to the coronavirus among its students, faculty and staff.  “The Tri-C community has done an outstanding job following protocols to prevent the spread of the virus and keep our campuses safe,” Tri-C President Alex Johnson said. “These additional measures for fall and spring... Read More

Tri-C’s Autumn Blaze 5K Raises $6,000 for Community Agencies

Three clear winners emerged at the virtual Autumn Blaze 5K by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The race raised approximately $6,000 to benefit Greater Cleveland Community Shares, the United Negro College Fund and United Way of Greater Cleveland. The money will be split evenly among the agencies.  The Autumn Blaze is part of Tri-C’s annual giving campaign to benefit the community. This is the sixth year for the race, which has become an October... Read More

Special Delivery: Tri-C Culinary Students Make Meals for Medical Workers

A person can work up a hunger saving lives. That’s why culinary students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) keep cooking for the frontline medical professionals at Lutheran Hospital.  The College’s banquet class recently made, packaged and dropped off 65 pints of carrot ginger soup at the West 25th Street hospital. The lip-smacking order also included dozens of miniature apple turnovers for dessert.  The Oct. 25 delivery followed a... Read More

Tri-C Suspends 2021 Spring Athletics Due to COVID-19

Due to COVID-19 uncertainties and surging case counts, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is suspending 2021 spring athletics to safeguard student-athletes, coaches and community spectators.  The decision follows recent record-high reports of coronavirus cases in Ohio and other states. Health officials expect the trend to continue in the coming months.  The risk of spreading COVID-19 during team activities is simply too great at this time. It would be challenging... Read More

Talking Turkey at the Tri-C Chefs’ Table

The recipe for cooking the perfect Thanksgiving turkey dinner begins with signing up for the first virtual Chefs’ Table class at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The culinary experience is being offered through Tri-C’s Corporate College® from its new state-of-the-art kitchen. Classes will be led by top Northeast Ohio chefs. Each session includes a pre-recorded demonstration followed by a live Q&A with the chef.  The debut... Read More

A Big Deal: Tri-C’s Tuition Falls Far Below National Average

Full-time students attending Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) pay more than $1,000 a year less in tuition and fees than the average student at a public two-year school in the United States.  A recent report by the College Board found the average sticker price at two-year schools to be $3,770 for full-time students. At Tri-C, a full-time student taking 12 credit hours for two semesters pays $2,748.96 — more than 27% less than the national... Read More

Tri-C’s Women in Transition Program Debuts in East Cleveland

The life-changing Women in Transition program offered by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is coming to East Cleveland to empower women in their pursuit of education, training and a career.  A free, six-week virtual program for city residents begins the first week of November. Interactive online sessions will take place from 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Participants build confidence and skills through classes on personal development and career exploration.... Read More

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

The story of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) gets told with award-winning excellence.  District 3 of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) recently awarded the College with six Medallion Awards, which recognize excellence in communications at two-year colleges. The district covers five Midwest states and the Canadian province of Ontario.  Tri-C’s Integrated Communications department took top honors in two categories:... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Eastern Campus on Oct. 29

Drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Testing will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is available to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as community residents. Testing will rotate between Tri-C campuses every Thursday through Nov. 19.  The program offers testing to individuals regardless of their symptom... Read More

Handshake Now Connects Tri-C Students to In-Demand Jobs

A new “Handshake” agreement connects Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) students to a growing career networking platform.  Tri-C is among more than 70 community colleges across the nation now working with Handshake. The company connects up-and-coming talent with nearly 500,000 employers, including every Fortune 500 company.  Handshake recently announced that it is now available to meet the job- and internship-search needs of approximately 6... Read More

GM Donates Diesel Trucks to Tri-C Auto Tech Training Program

General Motors recently donated $223,000 in diesel trucks for use as learning tools in the General Motors Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP) at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).   The donation allows students to train on vehicles featuring the latest in diesel, electronic and safety technology. The College received three Chevrolet Silverados and two GMC Sierras.  “Hands-on training is the backbone of GM ASEP,” said... Read More

Tri-C Honors Former Highland Hills Mayor

The legacy of longtime Highland Hills Mayor Robert Nash now runs through the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The inner loop road on campus has been named Robert Nash Drive in honor of the late mayor, who led the village from its formation in 1990 until his death in 2018. A dedication ceremony took place earlier in October.  Robert Nash Drive extends from Richmond Road on the east side of campus to where it meets Robert Bishop Drive on the... Read More

Grant Powers Expansion Plan for Tri-C’s Entrepreneurship Academy

The Entrepreneurship Academy at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) found an investor in the Burton D. Morgan Foundation.  The Foundation recently awarded a $33,260 grant to expand the academy, which is entering its second year of encouraging and developing entrepreneurial thinking among Cleveland high school students.  The academy is a joint project between Tri-C and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD). It provides a business education through... Read More

Alere Food Donations Receive Statewide Attention

Alere’s student staff has always made sure the meals they prepare find their way to empty stomachs. But the path is a bit different this semester, as the meals are routed to a ministry that feeds the area’s hungry.Spectrum News 1 recently highlighted the community efforts of the restaurant, located in Cuyahoga Community College’s Jerry Sue Thornton Center on E. 22nd Street in Cleveland.When COVID-19 closed Alere’s reservation book for fall semester, the... Read More

Make Dinner Plans: Tri-C Students Host Virtual Cooking Class

Culinary and event planning students from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will hold a virtual wine dinner cooking class in November that features the warming spices of autumn.  The free online event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. Work along with students as they prepare an entrée and dessert that pair perfectly with wine varietals selected by the award-winning Flight Cleveland wine shop.  Visit virtualwinedinner.eventbrite.com to... Read More

Talking Business at Tri-C’s Entrepreneur Expo

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will showcase innovative business ideas from students and alumni this month during its fifth annual Tri-C Entrepreneur Expo, which will be virtual this year due to the coronavirus.  The free event to spark business growth in the community will take place online from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Visit livestream.com/tri-c/expo to participate.  The featured speaker will be Tory Coats, winner of Cleveland’s... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Metro Campus on Oct. 22

Drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Testing will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is available to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as community residents. Testing will rotate between Tri-C campuses every Thursday through Nov. 19.  The program offers testing to individuals regardless of their... Read More

Tri-C’s 10KSB Executive Director to Speak at Female Entrepreneur Summit

Cleveland’s Female Entrepreneur Summit opens Oct. 28 with a simple-yet-powerful premise: Gather top professionals from within the region to help them connect, learn and grow their business.  No wonder why they invited Patrice Blakemore of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) to be a featured speaker at the virtual event.  Blakemore serves as executive director of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Tri-C, where she has advised... Read More

Tri-C Offers Free Screening of Award-Winning Film on Stuttering

Learn about the profound impact stuttering has on those affected by the condition during a free online screening of the award-winning documentary When I Stutter by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The College will make the documentary available for viewing between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. The free screening is in observance of International Stuttering Awareness Day.  Visit tri-c.edu/WhenIStutter on the day of the screening to view the film. When I... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Westshore Campus on Oct. 15

Drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Testing will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is available to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as community residents. Testing will rotate between Tri-C campuses every Thursday through Nov. 19.  The program offers testing to individuals regardless of their symptom... Read More

Tri-C President Alex Johnson on Transformative Leadership

To fully achieve continuous improvement, it must be woven into the fabric of an organization’s culture. But how do leaders achieve that level of integration and unify people with continuous-improvement processes? In his most recent column for Smart Business Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson suggests that personalized and transformative leadership draws on three essential factors: education, experience and exposure. The message draws on... Read More

Tri-C Student Voter Campaign Gains National Media Mention

When it came time to pick a college leading the way on student voter participation, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) won in a landslide.  A column posted by Forbes featured efforts by Tri-C students to engage their peers in the voting process. The op-ed was penned by Clarissa Unger, director and co-founder of the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition.  Unger highlighted Tri-C as a campus partner “piloting and perfecting strategies that will lead to... Read More

Understanding Trans and Nonbinary Gender Identities

Learn more about trans and nonbinary gender identities and the rights gained by these communities during a virtual event hosted by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®).  The free online program begins at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. The discussion will be led by Eunice Avilés, a gender specialist and researcher who also is a licensed mental health counselor.  In 2015, Avilés founded Transcending Identities, an organization committed to improving... Read More

Starting a Business: A Tri-C Grad Shares His Story

An idea that started in a small-business management class at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) expects to begin welcoming customers soon.  Harry Quiñones plans to open a bodega on Cleveland’s west side to share his Hispanic heritage and pride with the community. A “Coming Soon” sign for the 787 Market now hangs in the window at 6105 Memphis Ave.  “The journey started in my Tri-C class,” said... Read More

Virtual Empowerment: Tri-C’s Black Diamonds Conference Moves Online

The Black Diamonds Women’s Conference at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will share its message of empowerment online this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  The free virtual conference will take place Oct. 15-17 with a series of five webinars. The event is designed to expand the readiness and participation of African American women in fields that traditionally have offered few opportunities.  Conference sessions over the three days will focus on... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Western Campus on Oct. 8

Drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Testing will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is available to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as community residents. Testing will rotate between Tri-C campuses every Thursday through Nov. 19.  The program offers testing to individuals regardless of their symptom... Read More

Denise McCory Named Tri-C Metro Campus President

Denise McCory has been named president of the Metropolitan Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®), where she will build upon her life’s work guiding students toward academic success.  She enters the new position after two decades at Tri-C marked by increased leadership responsibilities, including the past 16 months as interim president of the campus.  “My focus has always been on building a can-do attitude on campus,” McCory... Read More

Tri-C Announces Changes to Fall Commencement Due to COVID-19

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will honor fall 2020 graduates with a virtual commencement ceremony given lingering uncertainties about large public gatherings due to the COVID-19 outbreak.  The celebration will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. Spring 2020 graduates are also invited to take part in the virtual ceremony, which will feature the pomp and circumstance of the traditional in-person event.  Tri-C President Alex Johnson announced the change in... Read More

Megan O’Bryan: Recognition A Key Part of Philanthropy

Nonprofit organizations often rely heavily on philanthropic giving to sustain themselves and achieve their goals. Though one-off donations remain a critical funding source for any nonprofit, the bigger objective is to establish and maintain long-term relationships with donors who give on a regular basis, establishing a steady stream of incoming dollars.In a recent Cleveland Jewish News article, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation President Megan O’Bryan joined... Read More

Tri-C Wins National Award for STEM Education

The nursing program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been named a winner of the Excellence and Equity in Community College STEM Award by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and the Siemens Foundation.  Eight winning programs across the country are receiving this award, which recognizes: Outstanding preparation and training for high-demand jobs in advanced manufacturing, energy, health care or information technology Intentional outreach and support... Read More

Road to Success: Tri-C Auto Tech Student Honored

Austin Gatt enrolled in a specialized Automotive Technology program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) this semester to learn how to diagnose, service and maintain Ford Motor Co. vehicles.  If he has his way, future students may be doing the same with Gatt Motor Co. vehicles.  That’s a reach goal Gatt shared after being named September 2020 Continental Student of the Month. The award is presented by Tomorrow’s Technician magazine and... Read More

Tri-C Grad Discusses Path to Perseverance

Born with Klinefelter syndrome, Connor House faced a tougher road than many of his Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) classmates.  The rare genetic syndrome has numerous effects, but the one that impacts House the most is auditory processing disorder (APD), which can cause problems with information retention during long conversations or lectures.  Despite the challenges of APD, House maintained an excellent GPA at Tri-C, graduating in May with Associate of... Read More

Tri-C’s Student-Run Restaurant Donates Meals to Cleveland Hunger Center

The student-run restaurant at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) found  new clientele at the St. Malachi Parish hunger center after the COVID-19 outbreak closed its reservation book for fall.  Delicious dishes cooked in the Alere kitchen as part of an advanced culinary class are boxed and taken to St. Malachi’s Back Door Ministry twice a week. Twenty to 25 meals of “contemporary cuisine” are dropped off every Wednesday and... Read More

COVID-19 Testing at Eastern Campus on Oct. 1

Drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing will be offered Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) through a partnership with Care Alliance Health Center.  Testing will take place 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is available to Tri-C students, faculty and staff, as well as community residents. Testing will rotate between Tri-C campuses every Thursday through Nov. 19.  The program offers testing to individuals regardless of their symptom... Read More

Tri-C Building Projects Claim Awards of Excellence

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

Tri-C Famous: Sarah Baldwin

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus.  Sarah Baldwin is the recruitment specialist for Tri-C’s Hospitality Management Center of Excellence. As the self-described “Get-you-in-the-door Lady,” she speaks about the College’s hospitality programs to various audiences and guides prospective students through the enrollment... Read More

Tri-C Community Champion: Strassman Insurance Services

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

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

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

COVID-19 Testing at Metro Campus on Sept. 24

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

Tri-C Community Champion: Gregory Jones

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

Tri-C Community Champion: KeyBank

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

Tri-C Announces 2020 Alumni Award Recipients

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

Tri-C Grad Enters Spotlight With Wedding Gift

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

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

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

Tri-C Hosts ‘Triceratops Tuesday’ Enrollment Event

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

Reparations: A Necessary Step Toward Racial Reconciliation?

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

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

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

Community Colleges Could Be a “Perfect Option”

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

Tri-C Opens Community Conversation Exploring Racial Justice

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

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

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

Proven Winner: Tri-C Horticulture Student Wins Another Scholarship

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Aaron Milenski

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus.  Aaron Milenski is a research analyst in the Office of Evidence and Inquiry at Tri-C’s District Office. For the past 19 years, he has provided College data for use by faculty, staff, students and various government agencies. But that’s just his day job. Discover Aaron’s true legacy and his idea of a... Read More

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

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

Tri-C: Innovating to Improve Access to Higher Education

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C JazzFest: Virtually Unforgettable in 2020

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

Community Colleges Essential to Ohio’s Economic Recovery

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Sonja Elekhtaby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COVID-19 Testing Dates Set at Tri-C Campuses

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

Saluting Police: Tri-C Student Honors North Royalton Officers

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

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

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

Using Sociology to Examine Issues Behind Today’s Social Tensions

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

Royalty: Tri-C Student Wins Music Video Award

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

Starting a New School Year Amid COVID-19

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

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

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

Christian McBride, John Clayton Highlight Virtual Tri-C JazzFest

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Becky Wiggins

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

Extra! Extra! Tri-C Students Win Journalism Awards

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

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

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

Auto Dealerships Deliver for GM ASEP Program at Tri-C

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

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

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

Tri-C Offers Safer, Less Expensive Education Option

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

Award-Winning Podcast Traces Roots to Tri-C

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

Tri-C Boasts Innovative Response to Online Learning

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

Tri-C JazzFest Adds Third Day to Virtual Festival

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

Tri-C Dual Enrollment Numbers Continue to Rise

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

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

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

Board Student Scholar Embraces New Challenges

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Alan Gerding

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

Essential Alumni: Danielle Shook

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

Essential Alumni: Andrew McBride

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

Essential Alumni: Charles Hubbard

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

Essential Alumni: Cherelda Bell

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

Legal Eagles Learn to Fly at Tri-C

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

Essential Alumni: Michael Conley

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

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

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

Tri-C President Alex Johnson Selected for National Panel

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

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

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

Eight Tri-C Track Team Members Honored for Academic Achievement

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Ashley Speaker

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

Tri-C Humanities Dean Voted Into Regional Leadership Role

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Hosting ‘Super Saturday’ Enrollment Events

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

The State of Higher Ed: Roadmap to Reopening

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Summer Camps Adjust to Virtual World

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

Community Colleges: A Smart Financial Decision

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

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

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

Remote Possibilities: The COVID Transition to Online Learning

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

Bridging the Digital Divide

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

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

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

Tri-C Student Among National LGBTQ Scholarship Recipients

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

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

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

Tri-C Professor Honored by Outdoor Writers of Ohio

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

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

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

Pandemic Spurring Dual Enrollment Boom

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Monica Starks

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus.  Monica Starks joined Tri-C as an assessment technician in 1995 before becoming an educator. Now a sociology lecturer based at Westshore Campus, her courses cover topics including death and dying, family, gender, and race and ethnicity. She’s taught at least one semester at each of Tri-C’s four... Read More

Community Colleges Working to Answer Calls for Police Reform

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

Tri-C Mobile Training Unit Helps Manufacturers Regain Momentum

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

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

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

A Band Name That Everyone is Talking About

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

Tri-C JazzFest Announces Lineup for Virtual Festival

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

Tri-C Among Schools Prioritizing Disability Services

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

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

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

Proposed Cleveland Scholar House Would Benefit Tri-C Students

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

Award-Winning Polaris Students Choose Tri-C

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

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

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

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Displays Tri-C Tie

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

Consider a ‘Certainty Year’ at a Community College

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

Tri-C Foundation Honors Gloria Moosmann for Distinguished Service

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

Tri-C Foundation Announces 2020-2021 Leadership Team

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

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

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

Tri-C Culinary Grad Named an Instagram Must-Follow

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

Tri-C Famous: Holly Dufala

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus.  Holly Dufala works at the College’s District Administrative Services building. As supervisor of Hospitality Services and Retail Operations, one of her duties is managing Indians, Cavs and concert parking at the District Garage. Her husband, Marty, is a maintenance mechanic at Tri-C’s Metro... Read More

Tri-C Signs Declaration Addressing Racism

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

Solutions to Social Injustice Must Begin With Civil Conversations

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

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

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

Tri-C JazzFest: Keeping the Beat

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

Tri-C Foundation Expands Student Emergency Fund

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Alumnus Ends Hall of Fame Journalism Career

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

Tri-C President Alex Johnson on Leadership During Pandemic

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

Early Success at Tri-C Runs in the Bennett Family

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

Bringing an Island Vibe to the North Coast

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

Tri-C Famous: Ormond Brathwaite

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus.  Ormond Brathwaite serves as associate dean of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the Western Campus. He holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the City University of New York. On weekends, you can often find him playing lawn tennis with his favorite opponent ― renowned psychologist Dr. Howard... Read More

The Power of the Tri-C Student Success Story

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

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

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

Online Workforce Training Offered Through Tri-C Access Centers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Working It Out

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

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

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

Learning to Play a Different Keyboard

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

Tri-C Famous: Chris Faciana

#TriCFamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Chris Faciana is the program manager for Sport and Exercise Studies at the Eastern Campus. He also serves as an advisor for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s Alpha Epsilon Eta chapter. You may recognize him (and his toddler son) from a recent Fox 8 segment in which he demonstrated ideas for staying fit while staying... Read More

New Country, New Opportunities

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

Thrown a Curveball

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

The Sweet Sound of Graduation

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

Tri-C Launches Full Tuition Assistance Program

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

Cadets Return to Tri-C Police Academy

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

Going Green

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

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

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

Staying the Course

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

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

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

A Life-Changing Suggestion

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

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

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

Tri-C Partners With Nielsen Company on Wellness Webinars

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

A Grandfather’s Guidance Leads to Graduation

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

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

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

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

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

Removing Roadblocks to Success

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

A College Graduate at Age 14

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

Rising to the Challenge

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

Tri-C Student Artwork Selected for North American Competition

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

Learning to Make a Difference

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

Signs of Hope for College Graduates Entering the Job Market

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

A Healthy Prize: Tri-C Culinary Student Awarded Scholarship

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

Tri-C Grad on Arab Americans of Cleveland Leadership Board

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Jennifer Davis

#TriCfamous is a bimonthly feature that introduces readers to the people who make the College work while providing a sneak peek into their lives off campus. Jennifer Davis has held various positions over her 20 years at Tri-C. Her cheerful personality and affinity for the adventurous make her the perfect person to serve as student activities director at the Metropolitan Campus. Tell us about the most daring thing you’ve ever done. I went on the trip of a lifetime in July 2019... Read More

Tri-C Students Share Tips to Stay Virtually Engaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2020 Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland Canceled

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

Tri-C Softball Players Reflect on Lost Season

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

Flow of Scholarships Continues from Irrigation Association

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Building Skills to be a Successful Remote Worker

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

Dressed for Success: Costumes Send Positive Messages for Online Class

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

Tri-C Well-Prepared for Online Learning Conversion

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Famous: Beth Cieslik

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jazz Journalists Association Honors Tri-C JazzFest Director

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Computer Distributions Connect Students to Online Classes

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Quarantine Tips: Working Out With Household Items

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

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

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

Tri-C Director Discusses Transition to Online Learning

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

Work-From-Home Arrangement Is for the Birds

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

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

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

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

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

Metro Campus Empties Food Pantry to Help Community

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Police Academy Moves Forward With Online Training

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Culinary Program Serving Up Cooking Videos

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

Tri-C Grad Still Fighting to Reach the Olympics

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

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

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

Hearn Learning to Build a Better Company at 10KSB

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

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

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

Tri-C Distributes Nearly 150 Computers to Students

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

Tri-C Making an Impact in Clark-Fulton Neighborhood

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

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

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

Tri-C's Linda Lanier Helps Students Cultivate Success

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

Tri-C Expands Student Emergency Fund Availability

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

Tri-C President Alex Johnson on Organizational Development

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Students Named National Coca-Cola Scholars

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

Tri-C Student Honored as National Coca-Cola Scholar

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

Tri-C Student Named a National Coca-Cola Scholar

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

Dayvione Briggs: A Tri-C Track Record-Setter

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

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

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

Ariane Kirkpatrick Builds Confidence Through 10KSB

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

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

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

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

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

Scholarship Fundraiser Feeds a Need for Tri-C Culinary Students

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Examines Sustainable Development Practices in Coastal Communities

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

Looking to Avoid Debt? Consider Community Colleges

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

Tri-C Technology Student Earns National Honor

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Grad Delivers Keynote at Youth Symposium

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Awarded State Funding to Strengthen Manufacturing Program

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C JazzFest Seeks Volunteers for June Festival Weekend

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Wellness Week: Discover a Healthier You

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

Tri-C Hosts ‘Women of Faith’ Panel Discussion

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

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

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

Tri-C Claims Fifth Consecutive NJCAA Regional Indoor Track Championship

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C Gallery East Exhibition Explores Social Justice

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

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

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

Tri-C Program Offers Personal Finance Tips

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

Panel Explores Civility and Discourse on College Campuses

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

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

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

Tri-C JazzFest Seeks Bands for Outdoor Stage Performances

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

Demand is Increasing for Biomedical Engineering Techs

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

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

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

A Rare Sighting at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus

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

Lineup Announced for 41st Annual Tri-C JazzFest

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

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

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

Tri-C Cross Country Team Honored for Academic Accomplishments

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

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

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

Tri-C Hosts Panel Discussion on Cultural Identity

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

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

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

Tri-C Program Examines Cultures Through Historical Objects

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Westshore Expansion Pushes Campus Enrollment to Nearly 2,200

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

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

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

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

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

Tri-C JazzFest Lineup Announcement Party Features Israeli Saxophonist

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

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

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

Tri-C Program Examines Media Bias and the Information Ecosystem

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

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

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

Tri-C Students Receive Scholarships at Dr. King Observance

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thirty-three student-athletes at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) received All-Academic recognition from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for their classroom success during fall semester. To gain All-Academic status, students needed at least a 3.3 GPA while completing 12 or more credit hours during the semester. The following Tri-C students, listed by team, were recognized (* indicates a 4.0 GPA): Baseball: Kimani Bailey of Ontario, Canada; Jared Burick of... Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Glowing Praise for Tri-C’s Metro Campus Center

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

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

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

Through a Lens of Hope

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

Tri-C Access Center Debuts at MetroHealth

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

Tri-C to Host Citizen’s Police Academy

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

Caring for the Community

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

News 5 Cleveland Highlights Advanced Technology Academy

There’s a technology skills gap in Northeast Ohio, and Cuyahoga Community College seeks to address it through the Advanced Technology Academy (ATA).The academy offers no-cost training for students interested in entering a wide range of technology-driven professional fields including industrial welding, medical, automotive technology, private security and IT. The training takes four months or less to complete, and the ATA can assist with job placement.News 5 Cleveland recently... Read More

Tri-C’s Brunswick University Center Debuts Two Workforce Programs

Two Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) workforce programs designed to take job-seekers from the classroom to employment debut this January at the Brunswick University Center. The new short-term training programs focus on the high-demand fields of medical coding and dispatching. “These programs offer opportunities to enter professions with growth potential and competitive wages,” said Radiah Blanton, director of the Brunswick University Center.... Read More

The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio Honors Tri-C President Alex Johnson

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) President Alex Johnson is being honored by The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio for his work building a community where all people are connected, respected and valued. The organization recently selected Johnson for a 2019 Humanitarian Award. The distinction is given to individuals who greatly contribute to the improvement of human relations among diverse groups in Northeast Ohio. Johnson has served as Tri-C president since 2013. During that... Read More

Area High School Students Experience First-Responder Training at Tri-C

Nationwide, there is a disproportionate lack of women and minority males in public safety professions. Statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor place the number of minorities within the police, fire and emergency medical professions at less than 10% in many regions.The gender discrepancies are equally as pronounced. One in four paramedics are women, along with one in eight police officers and one in 20 firefighters.Cuyahoga Community College’s Public Safety Summer Academy seeks... Read More

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community with Tri-C at ‘Pride in the CLE’

The Sexual Orientation and Gender Equality (SOGE) Council and Lambda Gender Sexuality Alliance at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) are seeking marchers to participate in the Pride in the CLE 2019 March. Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and the College’s diversity efforts by walking in this year’s event Saturday, June 1. The march steps off at noon and winds through downtown before ending at Public Square. The route is less than a mile long. Participants should... Read More

Tri-C Public Safety Summer Academy: Learning About Life as a First Responder

Extinguishing fires. Investigating crimes. Saving a life. Those are just some of the training simulations offered at Tri-C’s Public Safety Summer Academy, a three-week program designed to introduce high school sophomores and juniors to careers in public safety. The free academy runs June 10-28 at the KeyBank Public Safety Training Center, located at Tri-C’s Western Campus in Parma. The academy is made possible through a partnership with KeyBank. On May 6, the Majic... Read More

Tri-C Wins Fourth Consecutive NJCAA Regional Indoor Track Championship

First-place finishes in nine individual events and two relays powered the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) women’s track team to its fourth consecutive indoor track regional championship. Triceratops climbing to the top of the podium included: Niki Bartosova (Brook Park) in the triple jump Kamry Brown (Lima) in the 400-meter and 600-meter runs Aja Duvall (Northfield) in the 200-meter dash I’Tayia Harris (Lima) in the 60-meter dash Hannah Heath... Read More

Tri-C’s Degree in Three Program Claims National Honor

The photographs appear, one after another, on the website for the Degree in Three (D3) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Each image shows a smiling graduate wearing a teal-colored cap and gown. Those snapshots of success represent the results that carried the D3 program to an award from the National Council on Student Development (NCSD). The NCSD recently announced that it is recognizing the Tri-C program with a 2018 Terry O’Banion Shared Journey... Read More

Alicia Booker Named Crain’s Notable Woman in Manufacturing

Alicia Booker, vice president of Cuyahoga Community College’s Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence, is among those leading the way in the battle against Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing skills gap.Booker’s leadership earned her a place in Crain’s Cleveland Business’ “Notable Women in Manufacturing” special section, which ran in the publication’s July 23 edition. The section honors Northeast Ohio women who... Read More

Magda Gomez: A Crain’s 2018 Woman of Note

Magda Gomez believes people possess an inherent desire to have their voices heard, to feel they're understood and know their perspective matters. That sentence begins a story in the latest edition of Crain’s Cleveland Business and captures why the publication honored Gomez as one of its 2018 Women of Note for her work at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The annual award recognizes exceptional women who have demonstrated commitment to Northeast Ohio and its people. In... Read More

The Illuminating Company Hires Graduates From Power Systems Institute Training Program at Tri-C

The Illuminating Company has hired 27 graduates of the company’s utility worker training program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance service reliability for Northeast Ohio customers.  The new line workers represent the second graduating class since the company reinstituted the award-winning Power Systems Institute (PSI) training program at Tri-C in 2014. The program is a partnership between the College and The... Read More

Ohio Options at Tri-C: Commencement Honors Adults Earning High School Equivalency Diplomas

The academic achievement and determination of nearly 200 adults who returned to the classroom to earn a high school diploma will be celebrated Thursday, June 14, at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). The 2018 Ohio Options Adult Diploma Program and High School Equivalency Commencement will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the College’s Metropolitan Campus Auditorium, located at 2900 Community College Ave. in Cleveland. Graduates earned their diplomas at Tri-C through the Ohio... Read More

Adult Diploma Program Earns Community Impact Award

The groundbreaking Adult Diploma Program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) added another honor to its growing list of accolades. Dominion Energy Ohio last week awarded a $10,000 grant to the program after recognizing it as a winner in its 23rd annual Community Impact Awards competition, co-sponsored with Cleveland Magazine. A panel of community judges chose a dozen winners from more than 70 entries submitted by organizations throughout the region. The awards recognize... Read More

Talk Business at Tri-C’s Entrepreneur Expo

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will showcase innovative business ideas from students and alumni this month during the third annual Tri-C Entrepreneur Expo at Eastern Campus. The free event to spark business growth in the community will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 23, in the Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre Lobby. More than two dozen businesses and start-up ventures will be featured. In addition, the expo will include educational workshops by Tri-C faculty... Read More

Hoop Honors: Tri-C Women’s Basketball Players Named All-Conference

Three women’s basketball players at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) earned all-conference honors from the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for the 2017-2018 season. Tre’Vion Beverly, Marisela Santos and Rachelle White all received Honorable Mention All-OCCAC honors. Beverly averaged a team-leading 12.1 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game — numbers that also earned her a spot on the All-Defensive Team. The... Read More

A Little Hollywood on the North Coast

It’s no secret that Cleveland has become a destination for the film industry. Big-budget productions including Spider-Man 3 (2007), The Avengers (2012) and Draft Day (2014) all feature large portions of footage filmed on the city’s streets.But Northeast Ohio’s contributions to film aren’t limited to scenery. A growing number of young filmmakers are emerging from the region, and Cuyahoga Community College is helping to train them.Tri-C’s... Read More

Tri-C Re-Repeats as Regional Indoor Track Champions

First-place finishes in eight individual events powered the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) women’s track team to its third consecutive indoor track regional championship. Challengers climbing to the top of the podium included: Kamry Brown, who won the 200-meter and 400-meter sprints Vanessa Lane, who took first in the high jump and 60-meter hurdles Caroline Lapish, who claimed titles in the 5,000-meter and 3,000-meter runs Chanavier Robinson, who won the long... Read More

Budgeting for Success: How Tri-C Uses Its Financial Resources to Enable Successful Student Outcomes

Cuyahoga Community College leadership is entrusted with utilizing the resources at the College’s disposal to enable positive outcomes for students.Whether seeking an associate degree, a certificate or credits to transfer to a four-year university, each student must walk through the doors confident that Tri-C will provide the support necessary for him or her to reach that goal.It’s no small task for a school entrusted with millions of public dollars to educate more than... Read More