4/10/25

The conference program will be available next week!

Why Attend the ITGA Conference?

Unlike other large-scale conferences, ITGA focuses on the community connection between institutions and municipalities. This is the conference I've always been looking for as everyone in attendance has the same goal in mind - how can schools and communities work better, to be better.

Jeff Morris, Director, Off Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations, University of Colorado, Boulder

April Collaborative Community Conversations Webinar

Friday, April 25, 12:00pm (ET): Staying True to Mission & Values in Uncertain Times- Consistent with 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.

National & International Headlines

A Practice Week on Campus as a College Student

The University of Nevada, Reno, requires new students to attend classes and participate in workshops prior to starting the term. The intervention has reduced equity gaps and ensured students are college ready.

More Colleges are Creating Homeless Liaison Roles. Here's Why.

Nearly two years ago, SUNY required each of its 64 colleges to designate a person to serve as homeless liaison on their campuses, part of a nationwide movement to create such a position at higher education institutions.

National League of Cities Offers New Model for Tackling Housing Crisis

Dubbed “America’s Housing Comeback,” this nationwide initiative is mobilizing city leaders to tackle housing challenges not with one-size-fits-all mandates, but with collaborative, system-based solutions rooted in public-private partnerships and community dialogue.

Clemson University Invests in Thousands of 'Smart Parking' Sensors

Parking can be a hassle, especially in college towns. Clemson University believes it has a solution.

The university has a mobile app that will soon make it easier for students, staff, and visitors to find parking.

Right now, improving access to educational opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds is high on the agenda of both universities and the UK government.

International Town & Gown Association

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