4/24/25

Introducing the New 2025 ITGA Awards! Submit your nominations by Wednesday, May 15th.

International Town & Gown Association is thrilled to announce the 2025 ITGA Awards that recognize exemplary leadership, innovation, dedication, and excellence in town-gown relations. Whether you're nominating yourself or a colleague, this is a unique opportunity to highlight outstanding contributions within the ITGA community. The new awards include: Emerging Professional Award, Exemplary Service Award, Lifetime Achievement Award and Community Partner Award. To learn more, click here.

True to ITGA’s role as a convener, this webinar will bring together perspectives from town and gown communities, emphasizing a shared understanding of the issues of the moment. This thoughtful dialogue will provide valuable insights on upholding core principles in a rapidly changing environment and maintaining values within dynamic social and institutional contexts. To register, click here.

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Your Organization Could Be Here!

Attend the ITGA Conference and enjoy these benefits:

Build Stronger Campus-Community Relationships: You'll hear real stories, case studies, and strategies from colleagues tackling the same challenges you're facing.
Network with Decision-Makers: You’ll connect with university leaders, city officials, police, community organizers, and more—all in one place
Learn Best Practices: From off-campus housing to student safety, and economic development—you’ll get practical tools and innovative ideas that you can bring back and actually apply.
Stay Ahead of Emerging Issues: The ITGA features sessions on current trends: mental health, town-gown conflict resolution, sustainability, creating a sense of belonging, and more. You'll leave better prepared for what’s coming next. REGISTER TODAY. Registration rates increase April 25th.

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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. Register for this event and enjoy learning more about the diverse artists and sounds that define rock and roll.

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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