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May 7, 2026
Community Colleges as Climate Resilience Hubs, is a national webinar set for Thursday, May 7, from 2-3pm ET/11am-12pm PT on Zoom. Please register here to discuss ways colleges are helping vulnerable local communities respond to storms, fires and other climate-related disasters.
- Dr. Margaret Annunziata, President of North Carolina's Isothermal Community College, will share her college's role in responding to Hurricane Helene.
- Dr. Marcia Wilson, Dean of Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, will discuss ways LATTC helped victims of the LA wildfires and now advances rebuilding efforts.
- Prof. Brett Branco of CUNY's Brooklyn College will report on science-based community engagement programs that address the growing problem of flooding and sea-level rise in New York City.
Spotlighting effective climate action in three diverse states, this session explores themes of partnership, resilience, and community vibrancy. Our series web page has more information, including bios for each speaker. Please register here and join us for this groundbreaking conversation
This is the fourth session in the Spring 2026 Community Colleges and Climate Futures national webinar series, exploring the role of higher education in addressing the climate crisis, with a special focus on community, technical, and tribal colleges.