Minneapolis College chemistry student Christian King recognizes many small pieces need to come together for someone to be successful in college. Whether it’s simply acclimating to a new collegiate experience or balancing coursework alongside working, parenting, housing instability, financial insecurities, or food deficiencies, it takes a strong system of support to meet the comprehensive needs of students. 

“The career exposure experience I received from Minnesota State University, Mankato led me to a career in higher education,” said Julie Poyzer, Director of Career Services at Minneapolis College. “The career exposure was helpful in exploring my career options as a college student.”  

In her role at Minneapolis College, Poyzer strives to create services and programming to ensure students identify their interests, talents, and values while exploring career options through various opportunities.

Minneapolis College alum Deneal Trueblood-Lynch’s one-act play “Secrets” was named Best Original Short Play in the prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region 5 competition, held in Des Moines, Iowa, in January. 

“Secrets” won against 49 other plays in the seven-state region and is now one of 16 selected works among eight regions to compete for national recognition at the finals at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., in April. 

“Minneapolis College students are facing challenges daily that cause barriers to their academic journey,” said Becky Nordin, Dean of Students and TRIO Director. “Student Support Services is a place where we connect our currently enrolled students with basic needs, supportive community networks, resources, and opportunities to ease obstacles interfering with their academic success."

The 26 colleges and seven universities that comprise Minnesota State had a total impact on the state’s economy of $8.4 billion in FY2022, according to an economic contribution analysis released by Minnesota State. The study further concludes that the economic activity of the system supported or sustained 62,125 jobs throughout the state.

Some people raise the vibration of the room when they speak, and Gregory J. Rose of the Minneapolis College art faculty is one of those people. There is an urgency to his personality and to his urban abstract paintings: he looks for the positive in even the bleakest of situations, which may explain why he is a sought-after art instructor, mentor, collaborator and coach. 

Minneapolis College invites the community to join its students, faculty and staff in celebration of Black History Month, Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 6 p.m. in its Technical Building Plaza. Where Do We Go from Here: Living the Legacy of Black History Month is a free celebration featuring inspirational messages, smooth jazz and delicious food.

Write Like Us participating community colleges (Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Century College, Minneapolis College, Normandale Community College, and North Hennepin Community College) are hosting the following free and open to the public, literary events spotlighting celebrated BIPOC authors and literary professionals.

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Alum Janet Metcalf was hoping for economic and job security when she received her Machine Tool Certification in 1982.

“I knew that if I had a certificate from the program (then the Minneapolis Technical Institute), my qualifications would not be questioned for jobs in the machine tool industry.” 

The second Spring Recovery Conference: Creating a Community of Recovery hosted by Metro State University and Minneapolis College will take place on Thursday and Friday, March 2-3, 2023 at the Minneapolis College campus.