The Value of Attending the ITGA Conference

"Our field is young and many of us work alone or in tiny teams on our campuses and in our towns. ITGA conferences provide opportunities to learn directly from leaders in the field while also giving us a "behind-the-scenes" look at best practices in action. All this while creating a truly global network of support. This conference feels like a family reunion every year and we count ourselves lucky to have found our people."

John Mejia, Associate Director of Student and Community Relations, University of Vermont

Can a University be Civic if it Fails to Invest in Local Relationships?

The Government wants English universities to play a greater civic role in their localities. But new research shows universities are failing to invest in the people who perform this work, putting local relationships at risk.

The Future of College Towns: How Universities are Reinventing Local Economic Partnerships

America’s college towns are undergoing a seismic shift. Housing shortages, inflation, and the rise of remote work are forcing universities and municipalities to rethink their relationship with each other—one that’s increasingly as economic as it is educational.