Campus Compact

🐝Approximately 4,000 species of native bee species live across North America, and unlike honeybees, many are solitary nesters that rely on forests, meadows, gardens, and even patches of bare ground to survive. These pollinators play a critical role in supporting biodiversity, healthy ecosystems, and agriculture, yet habitat loss and pesticide use continue to threaten their populations. 🍯🌸

This World Bee Day, small actions can help create safer habitats for native bees. Planting native trees and flowers provides bees with the nectar and pollen they need throughout the growing season, while reducing or avoiding pesticides protects them and other wildlife from harmful chemical exposure, which is a leading cause of declining populations.

Just as important is preserving the habitats bees rely on to nest and overwinter. Contrary to common belief, nearly 70% of bee species live underground in burrows, making patches of bare soil and hollow plant stems essential shelter for many native bee species.

Creating pollinator-friendly spaces on campuses, in communities, and at home sustain the ecosystems we all depend on. Let’s come together to bee kind to our pollinators!

Higher ed has long played a role in economic mobility, but that role is shifting. Join Rauly Ramirez (Opportunity@work ) and Suzanne Dove (University of Michigan) for a conversation on how civic and community engagement can better connect to workforce outcomes and expand access to opportunity.

This webinar introduces one emerging approach to that work. In partnership with Opportunity@Work, we’ll discuss how institutions can strengthen their role in regional talent ecosystems through a “College-AND” framework - integrating degree pathways with skills-based hiring and advancement strategies.

📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026

⏰ 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

🔗 Learn more and register now: https://events.compact.org/degrees-skills

👏 We are excited to announce a partnership with Bard College () this summer. College students and advanced high school students from across the nation can apply for a synchronous online summer course, Student Voting, Civil Rights, and the Practice of Democracy, for three transferable undergraduate credits and an opportunity to receive a certificate on “Voting Rights & Democracy Training.” 🗳️

🔗 Learn more and apply now: https://cce.bard.edu/get-involved/election/summer-voting-rights-course/

⏳ Register for the 2026 retreat!

Step away from your day-to-day in a low-stress environment with people who truly “get” you The Changemakers Retreat is an immersive, four-day experience designed for community engagement professionals and campus leaders ready to push boundaries.🤝

Because our annual conference is moving to June, we will pause the Changemakers Retreat in 2027. This means that the upcoming session from June 15-18 at Towson University is your final opportunity to participate until 2028.

This retreat is intentionally small to create a more tailored, authentic leadership experience. Registration closes May 15.

🔗 Head to the link in our bio to learn more!