The Minneapolis College Foundation has been a pillar in our community for more than 45 years, priding itself on offering financial assistance and educational support to students in need who attend Minneapolis College. The work is accomplished thanks to the remarkable generosity of our individual, community and business partners who enable us to help make dreams come true for hundreds of our students each year.

Special College Knowledge Month Activities During Minnesota State Week

The Minneapolis College Honors Program is housed within the School of Liberal Arts and Cultures and is tailored for students who want more educational engagement, learning opportunities and community connections.

Validation of the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center at Minneapolis College emerges when beneficiaries of the programs find pathways to achieve career aspirations and life dreams.

Minneapolis College seeks to “amplify beloved community” with it’s 2nd annual MLK Oratorical contest. For its inaugural year, the contest focused on race and exploring ways communities can heal from racial injustice. This year the focus is voting rights.

“The restrictions that are being brought to bear on voting seemed a timely and meaningful topic,” said Charles Watson, Coordinator of the African American Empowerment (AME) Program. Watson is also the committee chair for the College’s MLK Day programming committee.

Preparing Students for Work or Transfer

The field of Environmental Science arose as a multidisciplinary approach to studying the effects of human activities on the planet and to solve environmental problems. This requires developing a foundation of understanding in biological, chemical, physical and social processes.

Students ‘energized and engaged – 100 percent attendance’

Minneapolis College and Lino Lakes Correctional Facility joined in a partnership this fall to provide all eligible incarcerated students the opportunity to achieve a two-year Associate of Arts degree.

“The college education I received at St. Cloud State University was such a profound experience, I wanted to work there,” said Heidi Aldes, Dean of Enrollment Management at Minneapolis College. “I started my career in admissions, moved to LGBTQ education and finally into graduate enrollment. At every step, I was inspired by the students, faculty, staff and the outcomes that resulted from hard work and dedication toward a common goal.”

Josh Aguayo is a Pre-Law Transfer Pathways student graduating in Spring 2022, a passionate legislative and policy change advocate, he was recently elected as the Director of Advocacy for Student Senate and is running an ambitious campaign to promote National Voters Registration Day at Minneapolis College.

Q: What is National Voter Registration Day?

The Student Life Department is excited to announce its plans for the first-ever Minneapolis College Fall Spirit Day! The event will take place on Wednesday, September 29 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. All students, faculty and staff are invited to wear purple and come and enjoy the festivities!

Various activities, sponsored by College departments and student clubs, will be held outside on the T-Plaza (rain location: Gymnasium). Activities will include inflatables, fun activities, bingo, lawn games, food, music and more!