Ohio Peace and Conflict Studies Network (OPCSN) Conference
Triple C is proud to co-host the 2026 Ohio Peace and Conflict Studies Network (OPCSN) Conference on Friday, February 13, 9:30AM–4:30PM at John Carroll University. This year’s theme, “Strengthening Democracy through Civic Engagement and Peacebuilding,” brings together Ohio colleges, universities, and community partners for a full day of learning, collaboration, and skill-building.
The conference will feature morning networking and student poster displays, an opening panel with representatives from John Carroll University and Princeton University’s Bridging Divides Initiative, a working lunch organized by areas of interest, and an afternoon of workshops. Sessions will include presentations and skill-building workshops from partners across the state, with additional proposals accepted on a rolling basis.
Cost: $35 for community attendees and non-Ohio campuses, $25 for Ohio campus faculty/staff and Alliance members, and $10 for students.
Ohio Peace & Conflict Studies Scholarship Opportunity
The Ohio Peace and Conflict Studies Fund, housed at the Hudson Community Foundation, is now accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Undergraduate/Graduate Student Education Scholarship.
Two scholarships of up to $1,500 (tuition only) will be awarded to Ohio students enrolled in peace and conflict studies programs—or to current/former refugee students pursuing degrees that serve their communities. Applicants must submit a short essay or creative project responding to a peacebuilding prompt.
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 20, 2026, with decisions announced by March 30. Applications should be emailed to the Ohio Peace and Conflict Studies Network (OPCSN) Scholarship Committee.
OPCSN Student Education ScholarshipWant to learn more about what to expect at the 2026 Annual OPCSN Conference?
Explore the agenda below for a full-day experience focused on strengthening democracy through civic engagement and peacebuilding. Whether you’re interested in dialogue, media literacy, peace pedagogy, or hands-on civic engagement strategies, the agenda offers multiple pathways to learn, connect, and collaborate.
View the Agenda HereOPCSN Conference Hosted by: John Carroll University’s Tuohy Center for Interreligious Understanding; Peace, Justice & Human Rights Program; Center for Service Learning & Social Action, and their office of Student Experience & Campus Belonging; Wilmington College, & Community Campus Coalition.
Partners: The Ohio State University, Divided Communities Project & University of Akron’s Center for Conflict Management.
