Higher Education

Herb Guild offers scholarship

The Herb Guild Garden Club is offering a $2,000 scholarship to graduating high school seniors, as well as Lorain County Community College and Cuyahoga Community College current freshmen and sophomore students. 

Applicants must be Ohio residents and U.S. citizens (international or foreign exchange students are not eligible). Only students with a proposed academic study in agriculture, agriscience, botany, culinary arts, environmental science, forestry, greenhouse and nursery management, horticulture, landscaping, and natural resource management are eligible for this scholarship.

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Volume 16, Issue 3, Posted 9:26 AM, 03.05.2024

The Herb Guild offers scholarship

The Herb Guild Garden Club is offering a one-time scholarship for 2021 available to graduating high school seniors as well as Lorain County Community College and Cuyahoga Community College current freshmen or sophomore students. Applicants must be residents of the state of Ohio and U.S. citizens. (International or foreign exchange students are not eligible).

Only students with a proposed academic study in Forestry, Botany, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Landscaping, or Culinary Arts are eligible for this scholarship.

Deadline to apply is April 6, 2021. For further information contact Mary Kay Filipiak at 440-926-2469.

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Volume 13, Issue 7, Posted 10:39 AM, 04.06.2021

Tri-C Westshore Campus hosts ‘Super Saturday’ enrollment events

Cuyahoga Community College will host a pair of Super Saturday enrollment events at Westshore Campus in January to help students register for spring classes and apply for financial aid. 

The Super Saturday events will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 16 and Jan. 30. The sessions offer opportunities to meet with academic counselors and visit enrollment and financial aid offices to solidify a class schedule for spring semester. 

Spring classes begin Jan. 19, with additional academic sessions starting Feb. 1 (14 weeks) and March 15 (second eight weeks).

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Volume 13, Issue 1, Posted 9:43 AM, 01.05.2021

Zoom with Westside Advanced Toastmasters

The officers of Westside Advanced Toastmasters invite you to visit the club on Zoom, where you can learn techniques to improve your speaking, leadership skills and confidence ... and, it’s an opportunity to expand your social network during these challenging times.

“There’s a genuine camaraderie among members to support each other's endeavor to become a better speaker and more authentic leader,” says VP of Membership Anna Ho, a North Olmsted resident.

Rocky River resident and VP of Education Linda Harvey concurs. “A friendly face, an encouraging word, and guidance to improve my speaking and leadership skills – that's what this club means to me.”

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Volume 12, Issue 20, Posted 10:16 AM, 10.20.2020

Tri-C Westshore hosts enrollment event

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) will extend hours during a special enrollment event Oct. 13 at Westshore Campus to help students register for an upcoming eight-week session of fall classes. 

Triceratops Tuesday will take place from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. that day at the Westlake campus. The sessions offer opportunities to meet with academic counselors and visit enrollment and financial aid offices to solidify a class schedule. Campus bookstores also will be open.

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Volume 12, Issue 19, Posted 9:54 AM, 10.06.2020

Westlake, Bay students receive Tri-C fellowships

Four high-achieving students from Bay Village and Westlake have been selected for Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Honors Program Fellowships, which offer scholarships to cover tuition, fees and books on the journey toward graduation.

Scholarship recipients include Michael Kasunick of Bay Village, John Kirschnick of Westlake, Marissa Luce of Westlake and Dayna Prochaska of Bay Village.

The students signed commitment letters with the College during a recent virtual ceremony. Each scholarship – funded by donors to the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation – is valued at up to $5,120 per academic year.

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Volume 12, Issue 16, Posted 9:19 AM, 08.18.2020

Westlake Kiwanis announces scholarship winners

The Westlake Kiwanis announced their 2020 scholarship winners of $1,000 each to the following Westlake High School seniors: Lauren Halevka, Katherine Sanchez, Samantha Thomas and Benjamin Routhier.

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Volume 12, Issue 14, Posted 10:06 AM, 07.21.2020

Navigating a tough challenge: college admissions

As thousands of virtual and distanced commencement ceremonies are happening across the country, millions of high school students are leaving behind four years of memories and hard work. For many, students have gone through one of the most challenging processes of their high school careers – the college application. The process requires applicants to submit a personal statement essay as well as supplemental responses. 

“The essay part of The Common App was quite daunting, I will not lie,” said Jack Williams, a recent graduate from Westlake High School and a rising undergraduate student at Johns Hopkins University. “Writing a single, 650-word essay that has a large amount of influence on where you will be spending the next 2-4 years of your life is a bit intimidating. Trying to figure out what to write about, while attempting to have it be very personal, but not too mainstream, is not an easy feat.”

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Volume 12, Issue 12, Posted 9:48 AM, 06.16.2020

Tri-C Foundation honors Westlake's Gloria Moosmann

The Cuyahoga Community College Foundation board of directors awarded its 2020 Heath Oliver Distinguished Director Award to Westlake's Gloria J. Moosmann in appreciation of her exemplary service to the College and its students.

Moosmann led the Foundation for 16 years while serving as the College’s vice president of development, overseeing a period of unprecedented fundraising growth that continues to benefit Tri-C students.

During her tenure, she helped secure more than $227 million for scholarships and programs. The Foundation’s endowment grew from $4.6 million to more than $55 million over that same time with the generous support of donors Moosmann helped cultivate.

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Volume 12, Issue 12, Posted 9:48 AM, 06.16.2020

Visit Tri-C’s Westshore Campus on Presidents Day

The Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College will host a visitation day for prospective students on Presidents Day (Monday, Feb. 17), with sessions starting at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The day provides an opportunity to discuss academic programs with faculty and counselors; learn more about enrollment, financial aid and scholarships; discover the variety of student services available; and explore the buildings.

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Volume 12, Issue 3, Posted 9:55 AM, 02.04.2020

Women in Transition program begins Jan. 13 at Tri-C Westshore

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College will launch a new session of classes at Westshore Campus on Jan. 13 to empower women in their pursuit of education, training and a career.

Classes will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Jan. 13 to March 4. The eight-week course is designed to assist women in transitional periods of their lives, such as a career change or return to the workforce.

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Volume 12, Issue 1, Posted 10:36 AM, 01.07.2020

Tri-C offers Encore Campus Fridays at Westshore campus

The Encore Campus Fridays program at the Westshore campus of Cuyahoga Community College begins new sessions of classes in January and March to enrich the minds and lives of those aged 55 and older.

The winter program begins Jan. 24 and runs every Friday for seven weeks at the campus, located at 31001 Clemens Road in Westlake. Age-eligible students can enroll in one to six courses for a $99 fee. The 50-minute classes take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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Volume 12, Issue 1, Posted 10:36 AM, 01.07.2020

Fall visit days at Tri-C Westshore

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) will host Fall Visit Days at Westshore Campus during October to introduce prospective students to academic and career opportunities. The hourlong sessions provide a chance to learn about enrollment, financial aid and scholarships; discover the variety of student services available; and explore the buildings.

Westshore’s Fall Visit Days will take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, and Wednesday, Oct. 16. Registration is requested. Westshore Campus is located at 31001 Clemens Road in Westlake. For more information, or to register, visit www.tri-c.edu/visit or call 216-987-6000.

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Volume 11, Issue 19, Posted 9:17 AM, 10.01.2019

Bay High grad studying in Tanzania

Laura Curry, a 2017 Bay High School graduate, received a Boren Scholarship and is studying abroad this year in Tanzania, Africa. She is a junior at West Virginia University and is WVU's 26th Boren Scholar.

As a history major at WVU, Laura has concentrations in American, African, Asian and Latin American history but developed a special interest in Africa. She also has a minor in Business Administration and is a student in the Honor's College.

The Boren Scholarship promotes linguistic and cultural immersion. Laura will be learning Swahili while learning the history and culture of East Africa.

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Volume 11, Issue 16, Posted 9:21 AM, 08.20.2019

Tri-C’s Encore Campus Fridays program debuts at Westshore Campus

The Encore Campus Fridays program at Cuyahoga Community College debuts this fall at Westshore Campus to enrich the minds and lives of those aged 55 and older.

The fall program begins Sept. 20 and runs every Friday for seven weeks at the campus, located at 31001 Clemens Road in Westlake. Age-eligible students can enroll in one to six courses for a $99 fee. The 50-minute classes take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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Volume 11, Issue 16, Posted 9:21 AM, 08.20.2019

Local students receive Tri-C fellowships

Three students from Bay Village and Westlake have been selected for Cuyahoga Community College Honors Program Fellowships, which offer high-achieving students scholarships to cover tuition, fees and books as they work toward an associate degree.

Scholarship recipients include Haley Sathre of Bay Village and Sophia Abdelhamid and Arielle Kriaris of Westlake.

The students signed commitment letters with the College during an Aug. 7 ceremony at Tri-C’s Jerry Sue Thornton Center in Cleveland. Each scholarship – funded by donors to the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation – is valued at up to $5,160 per academic year.

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Volume 11, Issue 16, Posted 9:21 AM, 08.20.2019

Tri-C’s Women in Transition program opens fall registration

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) will launch its fall session of classes at a new location – Westshore Campus – on Aug. 26 to empower women in their pursuit of education, training and a career.

Classes will be held at the just-completed building from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Aug. 26 to Oct. 16. The eight-week course is designed to assist women in transitional periods of their lives, such as a career change or return to the workforce.

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Volume 11, Issue 15, Posted 10:13 AM, 08.06.2019

Tri-C, Miami University sign student transfer partnership

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) and Miami University recently signed a partnership designed to help students transfer between the institutions in opposite corners of the state.

The agreement unites the higher education providers while leveraging resources to create new opportunities for students. The partnership seeks to develop stronger academic transfer pathways while seamlessly integrating the schools.

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Volume 11, Issue 15, Posted 10:12 AM, 08.06.2019

Get wise about the weather

School is wrapping up and we’ve been splashing our way through a very soggy spring so far.

Join us for a better understanding of how meteorology influences our weather with help from Cleveland 19 news weather anchor Jon Loufman at Westlake Porter Public Library on Tuesday, June 18, from 7-8:30 p.m. His presentation, Wonders of Weather, will explore the science behind the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere, especially as a means of forecasting the weather.

This will be an interactive, hands-on program for the whole family. Jon will also share his forecast for summer 2019.

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Volume 11, Issue 11, Posted 10:25 AM, 06.04.2019

Tri-C Westshore Campus elects new student leaders

Student government elections at the Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College brought a new slate of leaders for 2019-2020.

The new officers are:

  • Balqis Al-Shafei of Westlake – president
  • Muna Haroun of Lakewood – vice president
  • Kennedy O’Hara-Gilbert of Cleveland – senator-at-large
  • Sedjana Rrustemaj of Rocky River – senator-at-large
  • Fatimah Bikawi of Olmsted Falls – senator-at-large

Student government gives students a voice on campus while providing an opportunity to receive and review concerns. The elected students gain leadership experience and a growing understanding of civic roles and responsibilities.

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Volume 11, Issue 10, Posted 10:32 AM, 05.21.2019

Tri-C’s Norhan Abdelmaged named to All-Ohio academic team

Norhan Abdelmaged of Westlake was one of 11 students from Cuyahoga Community College named to the All-Ohio Community College Academic Team, which comprises top students at the state’s two-year schools.

The All-Ohio Academic Team recognizes student excellence in academics, leadership and community service. Sixty-nine students from across the state were selected for this year’s team on the basis of their outstanding records.

Tri-C had more students named All-Ohio than any other school.

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Volume 11, Issue 8, Posted 9:52 AM, 04.16.2019

A ‘Learning for Life’ encore presentation at Tri-C Westshore

Get a preview of Encore Campus Fridays at Cuyahoga Community College during a “Learning for Life” lecture on Friday, March 22, at Westshore Campus.

The event features two presentations that mirror courses offered through Encore Campus Fridays. The program – set to debut at Westshore Campus this fall – is designed to enrich the minds and lives of those aged 55 and older.

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Volume 11, Issue 6, Posted 10:10 AM, 03.19.2019

A Burning Issue: Tri-C program focuses on Cuyahoga River fire and environmental change

An upcoming program at Cuyahoga Community College will examine how the infamous Cuyahoga River fire of 1969 ignited an environmental revolution across the United States.

The topic is the focus of the latest “Learning for Life” lecture series program, taking place Thursday, Feb. 28, at Corporate College West.

The discussion will be led by David A. Bernatowicz, an associate professor of history at Tri-C. Bernatowicz frequently speaks on Cleveland’s industrial heritage – a past that created the polluted river that burst into flames.

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Volume 11, Issue 4, Posted 9:58 AM, 02.19.2019

Visit Tri-C’s Westshore Campus on Presidents Day

The Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College will host a visitation day for prospective students on Presidents Day (Monday, Feb. 18), with sessions starting at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The day provides an opportunity to discuss academic programs with faculty and counselors; learn more about enrollment, financial aid and scholarships; discover the variety of student services available; and explore the buildings.

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Volume 11, Issue 3, Posted 9:55 AM, 02.05.2019

Women in Transition program opens spring registration

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College will launch a new session at Corporate College West on Jan. 14.

The free program empowers women in their pursuit of education and professional training. Participants build confidence and self-esteem through classes on personal development, career exploration and financial and computer literacy.

The course is designed to assist women in transitional periods of their lives, such as a career change or return to the workforce. The eight-week, non-credit program is free and open to the public.

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Volume 11, Issue 1, Posted 9:51 AM, 01.08.2019

The passion of Michelangelo is topic of winter discussion group

Relive the struggle of Michelangelo in his restless search for beauty by attending a discussion course in Bay Village, starting this month.

Set in the turbulent world of 14th and 15th century Italy with its plotting princes, warring popes and brilliant artists, there is indeed a new awakening which reshapes the future of Europe and all of western civilization. Michelangelo embraced and struggled with all that faced him in this Renaissance period. Irving Stone, in his masterpiece "The Agony and the Ecstasy" (our text for this course), has “painted a portrait of a supreme craftsman (and) created a cyclorama of an astounding age in history.” Meet the sculptor of David and the Pieta, the painter of the Sistine Chapel and the architect of the dome for St. Peter’s.

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Volume 11, Issue 1, Posted 9:50 AM, 01.08.2019

'Brookdale University' graduates learn from one of their own

Brookdale Westlake Village redefines the meaning of being a senior: “A person who is older than another, a person of higher rank by virtue vs. valor, a senior in a rank of college or other level of learning.”

Our independent living residents have embraced this season of giving by “going back to school” and absorbing the “Power of Being Human.” As we prepare our hearts for the holidays we embrace our minds with a series of courses brought to light by our own Les Nichols.

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Volume 10, Issue 24, Posted 10:03 AM, 12.18.2018

Westlake's Chris Cullen named Board Student Scholar at Tri-C

A few years of accounting work at Sherwin-Williams positioned Chris Cullen for a comfortable career with the Fortune 500 company, his future as bright as the paint giant’s boldest colors.

“I had everything you could ask for,” Cullen said. “I was in a great job with a great company, with plenty of opportunity and mentors. I was set.”

But he wasn’t fulfilled. Cullen had always envisioned himself in a job helping people. He wanted to be a doctor, a healer … somebody who made a difference. “In the hustle and bustle of life, I lost sight of that,” he said.

So he turned to Cuyahoga Community College to reinvent himself.

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Volume 10, Issue 21, Posted 10:00 AM, 11.06.2018

Tri-C’s Women in Transition program opens registration

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College celebrates its 40th anniversary this fall with another session of classes in Westlake to empower women in their pursuit of education, training and a career.

Classes will be held at Corporate College West from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Oct. 29 to Dec. 12. The eight-week course is designed to assist women in transitional periods of their lives, such as a career change or return to the workforce.

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Volume 10, Issue 20, Posted 10:08 AM, 10.16.2018

Fall visit days at Tri-C Westshore Campus

Cuyahoga Community College will host Fall Visit Days at Westshore Campus during October to introduce prospective students to academic and career opportunities.

The hourlong sessions provide a chance to learn about enrollment, financial aid and scholarships; discover the variety of student services available; and explore the buildings.

Westshore’s Fall Visit Days will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. Registration is requested. Westshore Campus is located at 31001 Clemens Road in Westlake.

For more information, or to register, visit tri-c.edu/visit or call 216-987-6000.

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Volume 10, Issue 19, Posted 9:55 AM, 10.02.2018

Tri-C Westshore reports record enrollment

The Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College posted record enrollment numbers this fall, continuing the growth seen since the academic center opened in 2011.

Enrollment at the Westlake campus climbed to 2,218 for the current fall semester, a 1.6 percent uptick from last year. Fall-to-fall registration at Westshore has now increased five times in seven years.

“The growth reflects how residents increasingly look to Tri-C to fill their educational needs,” Westshore Campus President Terri Pope said. “People know they can come here for an affordable and quality academic experience that prepares them for a lifetime of success.”

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Volume 10, Issue 19, Posted 9:55 AM, 10.02.2018

Student from Westlake receives Tri-C honors fellowship

Jade Hawk of Westlake has been selected for a Cuyahoga Community College Honors Program Fellowship, which offers high-achieving students scholarships to cover tuition, fees and books as they work toward an associate degree.

Hawk signed a commitment letter with the College during an Aug. 8 ceremony at Tri-C’s Jerry Sue Thornton Center in Cleveland. The scholarship – funded by the Cuyahoga Community College Foundation — is valued at up to $4,838 per academic year.

Tri-C’s fifth Honors Program Fellowship class includes 46 students who graduated high school with at least a 3.5 GPA and exceptional ACT/SAT scores. By entering the scholarship program, they commit to being full-time students and earning a degree from Tri-C within two years.

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Volume 10, Issue 16, Posted 8:50 AM, 08.21.2018

Tri-C Women in Transition program opens fall registration

The Women in Transition program at Cuyahoga Community College celebrates its 40th anniversary this fall with a new session of classes in Westlake to empower women in their pursuit of education, training and a career.

Classes will be held at Corporate College West from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Aug. 27 to Oct. 17. The eight-week course is designed to assist women in transitional periods of their lives, such as a career change or return to the workforce.

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Volume 10, Issue 15, Posted 9:53 AM, 08.07.2018

Tri-C hosts adult student visit night in Westlake

No matter your age, it is never too late to return to the classroom.

Learn about the academic and career training opportunities available at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) during an Adult Student Visit Night at Corporate College West from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 25.

The free event offers a one-stop shop for nontraditional students interested in pursuing a degree or professional certification to improve their career outlook and future.

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Volume 10, Issue 12, Posted 9:26 AM, 06.19.2018

Illuminating News: Local residents complete training at Power Systems Institute at Tri-C

Three residents from Bay Village and Westlake have been hired by The Illuminating Company after graduating from its utility worker training program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C).

Thomas Busa, Brendan Teets and Nicklaus Zink were among 27 graduates in the second class since FirstEnergy Corp. reinstituted the award-winning Power Systems Institute (PSI) training program at Tri-C in 2014. The Illuminating Company is a subsidiary of FirstEnergy.

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Volume 10, Issue 12, Posted 9:25 AM, 06.19.2018

Bay Village Women's Club awards scholarships

Eight graduating Bay High School seniors are this year's recipients of a $2,000 scholarship to the college of their choice from the Bay Village Women's Club. They were introduced at the annual Scholarship Luncheon at the Cleveland Yachting Club on May 3, where they announced their field of study and their university.

Three students will be attending The Ohio State University. Anna Evans will major in speech and hearing science, Carly Goebel will study physics and pre-veterinary courses, and biology will be the focus of study for Jessica Rychel.

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Volume 10, Issue 11, Posted 10:07 AM, 06.05.2018

Tri-C Westshore hosts discussion on human trafficking

The Westshore Campus of Cuyahoga Community College will examine human trafficking in Northeast Ohio at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, as part of its Learning for Life lecture series.

The free program will identify the myths, realities and red flags of human trafficking and highlight efforts to combat the criminal industry often linked to the sex trade. Ohio reported a surge in human trafficking investigations last year.

The session will include a panel discussion featuring Karen Walsh of the Cleveland-based Collaborative to End Human Trafficking; Teresa Stafford of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center; and Detective John Morgan of the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department.

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Volume 10, Issue 8, Posted 9:49 AM, 04.17.2018

Construction underway on Tri-C Westshore Campus Center

Cuyahoga Community College is giving its fastest-growing campus some much-needed room with the construction of a second building at Westshore Campus.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Westshore Campus Center took place Tuesday, March 27. The $40 million project addresses a space shortage that resulted in classes being scheduled at the College’s Corporate College West building across town.

“The expansion of Westshore Campus will fulfill our commitment to provide access to a comprehensive educational experience in these booming communities,” said Alex Johnson, president of Tri-C. “The Campus Center will not only increase convenience for our students and faculty, but also better position our students for success in their education and careers.”

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Volume 10, Issue 7, Posted 9:38 AM, 04.03.2018

Bay resident wins event at national landscape competition

Cole Jacobs of Bay Village won an event and added another Top 10 finish while representing Cuyahoga Community College at the National Collegiate Landscape Competition.

His performance helped Tri-C finish first among community colleges and fourth overall at the competition, held March 14-17 in North Carolina. The event attracted more than 60 of the top horticulture and landscape programs in the country.

Jacobs teamed with a classmate to win the irrigation assembly event, contributing to the four individual titles won by Tri-C students. He also posted a Top 10 score in landscape plant installation (third).

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Volume 10, Issue 7, Posted 9:38 AM, 04.03.2018

Westlake's Ann Frangos appointed to Tri-C board of trustees

Ann Frangos has been appointed to the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Board of Trustees for a term ending Oct. 12, 2022.

Frangos retired from AT&T in 2013 as an assistant vice president responsible for accounts receivable management for commercial accounts worldwide. She oversaw seven call centers across the United States and international centers in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and India.

She also served as director of human resources with AT&T, where she directed Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action programs.

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Volume 10, Issue 7, Posted 9:37 AM, 04.03.2018