Campus-Community Connections
A Publication of ITGA
July 18, 2024
ITGA News and Announcements
Invitation: Call for Bids to Host the 2026 Annual ITGA Conference
The International Town & Gown Association is inviting bids to host the 2026 ITGA Conference. Hosting the conference allows members to spotlight regional and state leaders and showcase evidence-based practices and innovative campus-community partnerships.

Key Dates:
  • Bid Submission Deadline: Friday, October 18, 2024
  • Finalist Notification: Friday, November 22, 2024

For more information, click here. If you have any questions, please contact Greg McDanel, ITGA president-elect and chair of the conference selection committee. 
DLR Group Leads International Survey to Address Housing Access Solutions
DLR Group, alongside the International Town & Gown Association (ITGA), the National League of Cities (NLC), and their international partner organizations, conducted a student housing survey spanning the U.S., Canada, and the UK. The survey revealed that effective housing strategies require collaboration between city municipal authorities and higher education leadership. Read more.
National and International Headlines
Leading a Divided Campus: Ideas and Illustrations
This guide is an Initiative of the Divided Community Project and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.
Town vs Gown? Bridging the Imaginary Chasm in Cambridge
Fatima Yusuf tackles the divide between town and gown, arguing that we have much to gain from bridging the gap.
Program is Reshaping Teen's Middle School Experience
With the addition of Umass and Amherst College, it solidifies a town wide commitment and makes these programs more meaningful.  
UVic and Ts'uubaa-asatx Nation Sign Collaboration Agreement
The agreement outlines plans for joint initiatives, including educational programs and community engagement.
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