Submit Your Proposals to Present in Kent, OH!

Call for Conference Proposals

ITGA invites you to submit proposals for conference presentations through Friday, February 21, 2025. The conference program is divided into thematic tracks designed to encourage presentations from university and municipal representatives, community members, public safety professionals, students, and experts in related fields.

Conference Highlights - Registration Required

Pre-conference Workshop: June 3, 8:00am-12:00pm

The Pre-Conference event will focus on Civil Unrest: Preparing and Responding to Modern Demonstrations, with a special emphasis on the tragic events of May 4th, 1970, at Kent State University.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: June 3, 1:00pm-5:00pm

In 2018, it was reported that the iconic Rock Hall had welcomed over 12 million visitors since 1995. Limited Space. Register today. There are only 6 seats remaining!

Preconference Networking: June 3, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Join us at the Bell Tower Brewing Co., Kent’s first brewpub offering hand crafted beer and cocktails that perfectly complement our seasonally inspired cuisine. Enjoy networking with colleagues.

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Collaborative Community Conversations Webinar Series: Real Life Solutions to Gritty Challenges

Join us for the January 30 Webinar at 1:00pm (ET): Unlocking Housing Access: Insights and Innovations for Anchor Institutions & Host Communities

With insights from nearly 400 respondents across North America and the United Kingdom, this session will spotlight lessons learned, success stories, and emerging trends. To learn more and register, click here.

National & International Headlines

ASU Connects Younger, Older Generations to Ease Loneliness

The Friendship Bench is just one way that ASU has been building connections across generations, to the benefit of everyone.

UK Universities Face Mounting Cash Flow Problems

Analysis of 113 institutional accounts reveals almost a third have posted a deficit, and one in four reported a negative cash flow

Colleges Recognize 9th Annual Day of Racial Healing

The day falls on the Tuesday after Martin Luther King Jr. Day and is marked by events and activities that promote racial healing. .

College Towns You'll Want to Live In: 12 Universities With the Best Surrounding Cities

Let’s take a coast-to-coast tour of the most beloved college towns, where academic excellence meets small-town warmth, big-time fun, and unforgettable memories.

BGSU Awarded $500K to Elevate Learning Community Safety

BGSU Police Chief Mike Campbell said the improvements will elevate the university’s contributions to overall safety in the city of Bowling Green, which is ranked Ohio’s second safest college town and among the top 50 in the nation.

State College, Penn State Community Members Honor MLK's Legacy With Peace March

Under the theme of unity and progress, participants marched through the heart of town and campus, demonstrating a shared commitment to racial equity and social justice.