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Celebrating Where Futures Begin | | |
Greetings!
We hope you'll be joining us for the 46th Annual Tri-C JazzFest presented by KeyBank in Playhouse Square, June 26-28th. In addition to 12 ticketed concerts, there'll be free music in the heart of CLE. It's a great way to kick off summer.
Throughout this newsletter, written specifically for you – our Elected Officials and Community Partners – we share college news-of-note as well as resources and events that may be of interest to you and your constituents. Feel free to share any item in this newsletter verbatim.
Highlights include:
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Tri-C Welcomes All Shaker Heights Grads – in a landmark new agreement.
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Tri-C Invites All to the Career Fair & Community Fair – at the upcoming National Urban League Conference in Cleveland, July 2025.
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Tri-C Announces New Leadership for our Western Campus & New Roles for current leaders.
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Tri-C Students, Faculty and Staff Shine in regional & national spotlights.
As always, please contact me if Tri-C can be of help to you, or if you have ideas to further support our students and community efforts. Of course, we welcome the opportunity to share more about Tri-C at your Ward and neighborhood meetings. We look forward to continuing to work together in 2025 on pathways for regional growth and success.
Thank you,
Claire
Claire Rosacco
Vice President for Government Relations & Community Outreach
Cuyahoga Community College
Work: (216) 987-4804
Cell: (216) 406-8821
Claire.Rosacco@tri-c.edu
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Remembering a Visionary Tri-C Leader & Higher Ed Champion
Nolen M. Ellison, Ph.D., the second president of Cuyahoga Community College and a basketball legend at the University of Kansas, passed away on June 12 at age 83. During his tenure from 1974 to 1991, Ellison championed major advancements that continue to benefit our students today. We invite you to read more about Dr. Ellison and join us in celebrating this life well-lived. More
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Tri-C and Shaker Heights Schools Partnership Guarantees College Admission for Graduating Students
Through the Direct Admission Partnership, Shaker Heights students are automatically admitted to Tri-C during the fall of their senior year. It creates a seamless high-school-to-college transition that guarantees every student has access to higher education. More
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Celebrate Summer!
Join us at JazzFest June 26 to June 28
Tri-C JazzFest presented by KeyBank takes the stage for the 46th Year in the CLE. An eclectic artist roster brings exciting music to Cleveland Thursday through Saturday – including eight-time Grammy nominees The Baylor Project, Trombone Shorty, and Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum. See the full lineup of ticketed and free concerts: Indoor Lineup Outdoor Lineup
Don't forget to stop at the Jazz Kitchen!
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National Urban League Conference – Huntington Convention Center – July 16 & 19 Events
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Free – Career & Networking Fair – Weds., 7/16 – 11:15-4 – Hall B. Learn more & register.
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Free – Community & Family Day – Saturday, 7/19 – 10-3 – Huntington Convention Center, Hall C, 300 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland 44114. There will be free backpacks and school supplies for children in attendance, fun workshops, and more. Learn more and register for Family Day.
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Tri-C Students Lead the State
Congratulations to our eight Tri-C scholars named to this year's All-Ohio Academic Team – an annual awards ceremony hosted by OACC and Phi Theta Kappa. (PTK.) Tri-C had the most team members in Ohio. In addition, Rachel Ketler, third from left, received an honor at the international level from PTK. More
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Claire Rosacco, Tri-C Vice President of Government Affairs & Community Outreach, named YWCA Woman of Achievement 2025
The induction of this year's cohort of nine amazing women took place on June 4th. Discover more about Claire's career success, community service, and outstanding leadership efforts.
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Howard Lewis Named Tri-C Foundation Chairperson at Annual Meeting
Lewis, a Board Member since 2019 and a cochair of the $58M Skills to Succeed campaign, succeeds Patrick M. Pastore who served as Chair since 2022. More
| | | Tri-C Receives National Recognition for Advancing First-Generation Student Success – Tri-C is one of only 18 higher education institutions selected for the newest class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions, an exclusive group serving as national leaders in this area. More | | | Tri-C Spring 2025 Commencement Celebrates Nearly 1,700 Graduates | | | | The ceremony for the Class of 2025 took place May 16 at the Wolstein Center. Tri-C President Michael A. Baston, J.D., Ed.D., noted, "We're focused on the spectacular power each has to ... create something new. A new career, a new life, a new future for themselves." Valentina Sánchez Rodríguez, a Euclid resident, was chosen by her peers to be the Commencement speaker. The College also posthumously awarded two honorary degrees to Dr. Bill Burges and Charlene Moskal-Burges. Learn more about their stories. | | | Good News Conversation Starters | | Students & Alumni Reaching New Heights | | Congratulations to our Tri-C Softball team who finished as conference co-champions! | | | Kudos to our Tri-C Baseball Team whose season included a 41-game winning streak which led to a Top 25 national ranking! | | | | |
Mandel Scholars Travel –
From Classrooms to the World
Do you know students who might like to learn about the Italian Renaissance and then walk the streets of Italy or bring sustainability studies to life with an Eco Humanities trip to Iceland? These are just a few of the adventures awaiting Tri-C Mandel Scholars.
Applications to the program are open now.
| | | Tri-C Programs for the Community | | Did you know? Tri-C offers community programs for all, including a free Speakers Bureau for community meetings. We invite you to share these events within your communities. | | |
Camps starting through July 2
Check out the Nuts & Bolts Academy or perhaps your camper is of a Creative Arts bent.
Whether you know a child who is a young performer or budding engineer, Tri-C Summer Camps will help them realize their full potential. Choose from camps for ages 4-18. Learn More!
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Metro Campus Community Wellness Check-Up Event –
Thursday, July 31, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tri-C Metro Campus Parking Lot #1 – accessed from Community College Avenue, Cleveland
Five Areas of Wellness – Financial, Healthcare, Food, Education & Lifelong Learning, and Civic Engagement Free to attend – bring a friend. Snacks and refreshments, too.
Tabling Opportunities – Vendors/Organizations who might like to set up a table – Register Here
Questions? Contact lisanetta.mcdade@tri-c.edu
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Corporate College Turns 20!
A Week of Celebration: July 14-17, 2025
Corporate College is celebrating two decades of driving professional excellence and business innovation. See the full list of events here.
Then, make plans to join us for Dreams to Destiny: Raising Funds to Fuel Dreams – a celebration benefit to close the week. It takes place Thursday, July 17, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Corporate College East, Warrensville Heights. More
| | | Business Owner Turns to 10KSB For Fast, Effective Growth – Jessica Brown's company - Wood Thingamajigs - grows and thrives with Tri-C's program. "10KSB was the single greatest thing I have done in over six years to make my company grow faster and more effectively," Brown said. "I learned how to understand my numbers, which was life-changing." More | | | Tri-C's Workforce Innovation Division Set to Align Student Training with Evolving Workforce Landscape – Formerly known as Workforce, Community and Economic Development, the new name better reflects the College's impact on the regional economy as an innovative leader in workforce training. More | | | Distinguished Faculty & Staff | | |
Congratulations! Dr. Karen Miller and Dr. Lindsay English are taking on new leadership roles at Tri-C.
- Dr. Miller takes on the newly created position as EVP for Student Experience.
- Dr. English steps into the role of EVP for Academic Affairs.
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Collegiate Purple Star Designation Renewed
In May of 2022, Tri-C was one of Ohio’s first institutions of higher education to achieve the Collegiate Purple Star campus designation for supporting student veterans. In May of 2025, Governor DeWine announced that the three-year designation has been renewed. More
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Tri-C Named Top Ten Gold Military Friendly School and Military Spouse Friendly School 2025-26
Tri-C is proud to have earned the Military Friendly School designation for 16 consecutive years in recognition of its commitment to serving veteran and active military students and their families. Schools with Gold status are those that showcase exceptional programs and initiatives for military members and veterans. More
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More News & Events
Opened in 1963, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) is Ohio's first community college and remains one of the state's largest community colleges. To date, more than 1,200,000 students have come through Tri-C's doors.
The college offers two-year associate degrees, certificate programs, and the first two years of a baccalaureate degree. The curriculum includes over 1,000 credit courses in more than 200 career, certificate and university transfer programs. Courses are offered at four campus locations, two Corporate College facilities, many off-campus sites, and via television and internet.
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