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Letter from the Senior Director, Lifelong University Engagement
This Statement of Support expresses broad endorsement for strengthening intergenerational connections through community design and planning. It highlights shared commitments from stakeholders in education, housing, aging, and community development to champion policies and practices that bring people of different ages together in meaningful and supportive environments — from intergenerational housing and learning to shared public spaces that benefit all generations. The statement emphasizes the value of collaboration across sectors to build age-inclusive communities that support lifelong engagement, mutual support, and social cohesion.
Letter from American Services Patriot Corp.
A memorandum from Intergenerational Places’ CEO endorses the concept of intergenerational college campus housing as a transformative strategy to connect young and older adults, optimize housing resources, enhance veteran engagement, and expand institutional partnerships and funding opportunities.
Student decline in colleges and universities
This article examines the long-anticipated enrollment cliff and its real-time impact on higher education. With shrinking traditional college-age populations and evolving student expectations, institutions must rethink recruitment strategies, diversify their audiences, and adapt to a changing educational landscape.
Why are More Retirees Going Back to College?
This New York Times feature explores the growing trend of retirees moving into university-based retirement communities, where adults 62+ live on campus, take classes, mentor students, and fully participate in college life. Highlighting Mirabella at Arizona State University, the article examines how intergenerational living supports lifelong learning, strengthens community ties, and creates financial and cultural benefits for universities — while redefining what retirement can look like.