In the News
ITGA and NLC Renew Partnership to Strengthen Town-Gown Relations and Local Leadership
July 31, 2025
Washington, D.C. - The International Town & Gown Association (ITGA) and the National League of Cities (NLC) have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue their partnership. This MOU reinforces our shared commitment to building stronger connections between local governments and institutions of higher education.
From Connection to Collaboration: A Partnership Forged Through ITGA
July 15, 2025
A feature in the International Town-Gown Association (ITGA) newsletter has sparked a flourishing partnership between George Mason University and the University of Florida, proving that a single connection can lead to powerful, community-building outcomes.
Seaside City Manager Elected President of International Town & Gown Association
July 15, 2025
Kent, Ohio - The International Town & Gown Association (ITGA) is pleased to announce the election of Greg McDanel, City Manager of Seaside, California, as its new President. The transition was formalized at the 2025 ITGA Annual Conference, held June 4–6 in Kent, Ohio. McDanel will serve a two-year term through 2027, following the Board’s decision to extend presidential terms to enhance continuity and long-term impact.
ITGA Recognizes Award Recipients at the 2025 ITGA Conference
July 15, 2025
The International Town & Gown Association (ITGA) held its annual awards ceremony on June 4, 2025, in Kent, Ohio, celebrating the outstanding contributions of individuals, volunteers, and organizations that have made a significant impact on town-gown relations. The business luncheon, attended by nearly 300 attendees, provided a warm and celebratory atmosphere that highlighted ITGA’s mission and honored the powerful contributions of its award recipients.
DLR Group Leads International Survey to Address Housing Access Solutions
July 17, 2024
DLR Group, alongside the International Town & Gown Association, the National League of Cities, and their international partner organizations, conducted a student housing survey spanning the U.S., Canada, and the UK.
DLR Group to Present Housing Survey Results at ITGA Conference
June 26, 2024
Join our team for the upcoming International Town & Gown Association, commonly referred to as ITGA, Conference in College Park, Maryland. Principal and Campus Planning Leader Krisan Osterby will present a session titled “Lessons in Housing Access: ITGA/NLC Survey Results.” The ITGA/National League of Cities, commonly referred to as NLC, housing access survey was distributed internationally to institutional leaders and local officials to gain insights on addressing foundational issues that hinder campus, community, and constituent well-being.
ITGA 2024 Conference Draws Biggest Attendance Yet
June 24, 2024
Clemson, S.C. - The annual conference of the International Town & Gown Association (ITGA), hosted by the University of Maryland and the City of College Park, June 5-7, drew the largest attendance with almost 400 attendees from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Represented were businesses, city and county governments, non-profits, colleges and universities, and community members.
Experience UGA wins 2024 ITGA Presidential Excellence Award
June 22, 2024
The University of Georgia’s Office of Service-Learning announces that its collaborative program, Experience UGA, was recently recognized for its impact in the community with the 2024 International Town & Gown Association (ITGA) Presidential Excellence Award.
"The Longest Table" highlights close town/gown relations
Septemtber 19, 2023
More than 850 people turned up to the community building event, in Grand Forks, one of several factors that led to Grand Forks and the University being awarded the Larry Abernathy Award from the International Town & Gown Association, one of the nation’s highest awards for outstanding town/gown relations.
Marquette Community Engagement Head Appointed to International Town and Gown Association Board
July 10, 2023
MILWAUKEE — Kelsey Otero, senior director of community engagement in the Office of University Relations at Marquette University, was appointed to the board of directors for the International Town and Gown Association at the organization’s annual meeting, June 8, in Fort Collins, Colorado.
MSU unit receives honor for Town and Gown partnership
July 3, 2023
Michigan State University’s Community Relations team received the International Town and Gown Association, or ITGA, Presidential Excellence Award for their partnership with the East Lansing community in the aftermath of the violence the Michigan State University community experienced Feb. 13. They received this award at this year’s 2023 ITGA City & University Relations Conference.
ITGA Announces the Appointment of Five New Board Members
June 28, 2023
New board members bring town-gown experience to complement the work of the organization. Clemson, SC. The ITGA announced the appointment of five new board of directors at its annual meeting, held on June 8, 2023, in Fort Collins, CO. This brings the total number of board members to sixteen.
ITGA Addresses Growing Housing Challenges
June 9, 2023
Nationwide, cities and towns are struggling to solve the issue of stable and affordable housing. College communities, in particular, bring a unique set of challenges for providing suitable housing for employees and students, as evidenced by the frequent requests for guidance to the International Town and Gown Association (ITGA), the only non-profit focused on both campus and community relations.