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Tri-C President Emeritus Jerry Sue Thornton Honored for Dedication to Student Success

Newly established Presidential Legacy Award recognizes transformational leaders

的 Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation honored Tri-C President Emeritus Jerry Sue Thornton with the inaugural Presidential Legacy Award. 的 award commemorates the 60th anniversary of the College and the 50th anniversary of the Tri-C基金会.

Thornton was honored during the Presidential Scholarship Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. Her foresight and dedication to student success set the stage for the annual event.

的 Presidential Scholarship Luncheon was prompted by Thornton’s goal to raise scholarship contributions as part of her inauguration festivities. 在其30年的历史中, the event 有 raised $24 million to benefit student scholarships at Tri-C, becoming one of the region’s premier events. It is the perfect setting for this distinctive new award to recognize transformational leadership.

To make a contribution in her honor, visit the Presidential Scholarship Luncheon webpage. 

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Continuing Scholars' Model Earns Historic Combined Gift of $6.3 - c /CSU 800万

Grant will continue funding through 2031

的 Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation 有 bestowed a landmark grant of approximately $3.3 million upon the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) and approximately $3.5 million upon Cleveland State University (CSU) to further advance the renowned Mandel Continuing Scholars Program. 资金总额为6美元.8 million guarantees continued program operations and facilitates long-term planning—bringing exciting prospects for students exploring their transfer options to pursue a bachelor's degree and ensuring a seamless and successful transition.

的 Mandel Continuing Scholars Program, 2017年发起, is a rigorous pathway for Tri-C's Mandel Scholars Academy graduates, propelling them to Cleveland State University's prestigious Mandel Honors College. 的 program 有 already successfully matriculated 110 Tri-C Mandel Scholar alumni to CSU, while 254 students have completed the Mandel Continuing Scholars Program at Tri-C. With renewed support from the Mandel Foundation for eight years extending into 2031, 更多的 students will benefit from this exceptional pipeline program.

Tri-C基金会 Announces Historic ‘Skills to Succeed’ Campaign

巴斯顿舞会 封顶博士. Michael Baston’s Inauguration as the fifth president of Cuyahoga Community College. During the event, Tri-C基金会 was honored to announce that the 成功活动的技巧 有 超过了 its $50 million fundraising goal to support access, equity, and success! All thanks to the generous donors of our community who participated in this historic campaign.

Tri-C基金会 Announces $2 Million Gift From KeyBank

New initiatives will expand accessibility and innovation in workforce training

KeyBank and the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C^®) Foundation have announced a $2 million grant from the KeyBank Foundation to grow innovative, accessible workforce training. KeyBank’s investment will support core areas of growth within these programs:  

• Targeted recruitment with the aim to increase enrollment of individuals who are underemployed and underrepresented across key industries.
• On-demand assistance to support students and make programs affordable.
• Responsive curriculum innovation to address industry demands.
• Job placement support and increased employer partnerships.

Tri-C and KeyBank’s transformational partnership will ensure students secure meaningful employment with family-sustaining wages — a critical need throughout Northeast Ohio. Thanks to the generosity of KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation, Tri-C can continue to eliminate barriers to success so that 更多的 members of our community can achieve the education needed to prosper.

了解更多 about this extraordinary gift 在这里.

Andy and 阿德里亚娜兰德尔 lead the way to 更多的 student scholarships

Trustee and Foundation board member and member emeritus Andrew E. Randall knows that Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is an “incredibly important institution.” He 有 been an ongoing contributor since he attended his first Presidential Scholarship Luncheon in 1997. 他的妻子, 阿德里亚娜兰德尔, enrolled in basic courses at 西方的校园 in the 1990s before transferring to Cleveland State University. 的se early encounters with Tri-C cemented the couple’s lasting commitment to the College and our students.

Andrew, president and CEO of Cleveland Private Trust, joined the Foundation board in 1996. He served as chairperson from 2002-2004 before being named a director emeritus. He rejoined the Foundation board in 2018. He was also appointed to the College 校董会 in 2010 and 有 just completed his second five-year term. This multifaceted service to Tri-C 有 created a significant impact on student access and success.

During his tenure, Andrew 有 worked with three College presidents.

阅读更多 about the Randalls and how they support Tri-C students. 

的 Demetriou Family Learn and Earn Program

的 Demetriou Family Learn and Earn Program provides stipends to students participating in micro-internships, 学徒制, pre-学徒制 and job shadowing opportunities. This alleviates the financial burden and eliminates the need for students to secure full-time employment while attending Tri-C. 这些实践, experiential learning experiences can be a critical first step, moving our students on a sure path toward a career filled with opportunities and success.

Steve says: “Dana and I are proud to support Cuyahoga Community College through this gift from our family to help students gain real-world experience in their career path while pursuing their degree. As a longtime member of the Tri-C基金会 Board of Directors, it is my priority to make an impact in our community.”

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你的影响

Tri-C is a driving force for the economic prosperity and future of our region. Your support for student success through the Tri-C基金会 is an investment toward a thriving Northeast Ohio now and for years to come.

你知道吗?.... 49% of Tri-C’s student population is eligible for the Pell Grant, indicating high economic need. Even through Cuyahoga Community College is the most affordable institution in the state of Ohio, 没有奖学金支持, many students would not be able to afford the cost of tuition. 

Students earning degrees and credentials from Tri-C can move themselves and their families from poverty to prosperity.

Office of Resource Development and Tri-C基金会

Cuyahoga Community College Foundation is a separate 501c(3) organization established in 1973. 的 mission of the Tri-C基金会 is to provide resources for advancing student success at Cuyahoga Community College and to transform the lives of those Tri-C serves. 的 vision is to ensure Tri-C 有 the resources needed to help every student learn, thrive and succeed and to create a prosperous community for all.