Campus Compact and CoGenerate are launching the Campus CoGenerate Affinity Network with support from MetLife Foundation. Starting in April 2025, this new initiative will bring together higher education leaders and students to foster collaboration and build meaningful connections across generations, with the goal of bridging generational divides and expanding economic opportunity.
Registration is now open for those interested in participating in this innovative network.
In other Campus Compact news, the organization is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Impact Awards, which celebrate individuals and institutions advancing the public purposes of higher education. This year features three new award categories recognizing student leadership, civic engagement programs, and community partnerships. Award recipients will be honored at the Compact25 conference in Atlanta from March 31 to April 2.
Upcoming events include:
- February 12: Campus Compact Current and Prospective Member Open House
- February 18: 2025-2026 Newman Civic Fellow Nomination Information Sessions
- February 28: Campus Climate Action Corps Host Site Information Session
- March 5: Launching the Higher Education Democracy Inventory Guide
The February issue of Common Cause highlights how campuses support rural communities through research, service, and collaborative initiatives. Featured stories include digital equity programs and rural student support efforts that showcase higher education's contributions to economic and social development in rural areas.
