Community Campus Coalition

A new report finds more than 41 million U.S. adults plan to pursue higher education or training in the next two years. 🎓

Demand is high, but so are barriers, with cost and time leading the way.

For Triple C, this reinforces the importance of expanding access and strengthening pathways for learners beyond the traditional student experience.

Tens of Millions of Older Adults Want to Go to College Over a quarter of U.S. adults between the ages of 25 and 64—representing 41.7 million people—intend to enroll in some type of higher education program or training within the next two years, according to a new report from the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) and CollegeAPP, a da...

Triple C is proud to partner with the Community-Engaged Alliance to strengthen community engagement efforts across higher education.

That's why we're excited to promote the 2026 Idea to Action (I2A) Incubator, taking place October 2 at Butler University and online.

This hands-on professional development opportunity will help you develop community-engaged projects through interactive workshops, expert guidance, and collaborative learning.

As part of our partnership, Triple C members are eligible for discounted registration rates.

📅 October 2, 2026
📍 Butler University or Virtual
🔗 https://communityengagedalliance.org/idea2action-2026/

Student success looks different for every learner. 👏 Congratulations to the nine Ohio colleges and universities recognized in the latest round of Collegiate Purple Star Awards for their commitment to supporting military-connected students!

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📊 Food insecurity remains a significant barrier to student success.

New research finds that Pell Grant recipients are nearly twice as likely to experience food insecurity as their peers.

Addressing basic needs is essential to helping students persist, graduate, and thrive.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/college-experience/2026/06/02/pell-recipients-face-higher-food-insecurity?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=bdd1d2ab3f-S2_DailyNews_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-284161f8c0-712341988&mc_cid=bdd1d2ab3f&mc_eid=d59a44c733

Pell Recipients Face Higher Food Insecurity New analysis from the Institute for Higher Education Policy reveals that Pell Grant recipients also show lower persistence and completion.

📢 Open Position: 2026–27 EX[L] Center AmeriCorps VISTA

Join a partnership between Engage KY, Triple C, and The University of Akron's to support community engagement, student success, and workforce development initiatives in Akron.

Learn more about the role and benefits here: https://www.communitycampuscoalition.org/now-recruiting-2026-27-exl-center-americorps-vista/

Interested? Send your resume to:
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🎉 Big news for Ohio campus civic engagement!

Triple C is proud to congratulate students from our member campuses who were recognized on the 2026 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Student Voting Honor Roll:

👏 Amelia Alexander — Bowling Green State University
👏 Annie Whitley — Denison University
👏 Benny Caruso — Miami University
👏 Ellen Babinski — The Ohio State University
👏 Saniya Spaulding — The University of Akron
👏 Wissam Kaddoura — University of Cincinnati

We also celebrate Triple C member campuses recognized with the 2026 Highly Established Action Plan Seal for their commitment to nonpartisan democratic engagement:

⭐ Bowling Green State University
⭐ Case Western Reserve University
⭐ Mount St. Joseph University
⭐ Oberlin College
⭐ The University of Akron

https://allinchallenge.org/2026-student-voting-honor-roll/

ALL IN Challenge — 2026 Student Voting Honor Roll Recognized Students — Alphabetical By Institution Adel HashimovAlfred State CollegeClass of 2028 Mandy WhartonAllegany College of MarylandClass of 2026 Emma BaumgartenAmerican UniversityClass of 2026 May CurrensAppalachian State UniversityClass of 2026 Mikah DyerArizona State UniversityClass

📊 What can student financial wellness data reveal about student success on your campus?

Join Triple C and Trellis Strategies on June 2 at 12 PM to learn how the Student Financial Wellness Survey can help institutions better understand student needs and strengthen support efforts.

Learn more and register: https://www.communitycampuscoalition.org/triple-c-trellis-webinar-on-student-financial-wellness/

🇺🇸 Funding opportunity for Triple C member campuses!

Applications are now open for 9/11 Day of Service grants to support student-led service projects that honor the spirit of unity, remembrance, and service.

Triple C member campuses may apply for $1,250–$2,500 to support meaningful campus and community impact initiatives.

🗓️ Applications are due June 26, 2026.

Learn more and apply: https://www.communitycampuscoalition.org/9-11-day-of-service-funding-available-for-triple-c-members/

Congratulations to the class of 2026! 🎓

And to all of our campus partners, thank you for another year of empowering students, strengthening communities, and advancing civic and community across Ohio.

We’re proud to celebrate all that was accomplished this year and can’t wait to see what’s next for this graduating class! 👏