Minneapolis College is committed to supporting the success of our community though justice, change, equity and hope. With its core belief in the transformative power of education, the College infuses the spirit of cultivating seeds of growth, engaging students, faculty, staff and the community to create platforms for voices to be both heard and amplified in order to impact positive change.  

Pictured, from top left: Henri Mingo, Director of IT; Nicolas Von Ahn, Director of Finance; Bonne Ogbu, Senator of Diversity.
Pictured, from bottom left: Elena Williams, President; Ibtisam Mohamoud, Director of Advocacy; Fofo Bristol, Vice President.

Architectural Technology faculty member Nathan Johnson was selected as one of the Bush Foundation’s 2021 Fellows, a group of visionary individuals who are leading transformative change in their communities.

The Bush Fellowship provides Fellows with up to $100,000 over 12 to 24 months to pursue education and learning experiences that help them develop the skills and relationships to foster large-scale change in their communities and region. Each individual selected is seeking to be a stronger leader and greater force for justice and equity.

with First-of-its-Kind Partnership

High school students will earn college scholarships for community engagement and interpersonal development.

RaiseMe, a college-readiness platform focused on expanding access to higher education, particularly among first-generation and low-income students, announces a pilot partnership with Minneapolis College. This new venture provides affordable pathways to higher education and propels students to discover and achieve their college ambitions.

Students at Minneapolis College will have increased financial support as they pursue manufacturing education and training.

The Gene Haas Foundation has awarded Minneapolis College \$10,000 in grants to support student scholarships and machining and manufacturing engineering program needs. Since 2019, Minneapolis College has received \$20,000.

The College offers courses in Machine Tool Technology, learning the manual machine basics and advancing through the CNC machining programming, setup and operation processes.

Minneapolis College President Sharon Pierce appeared live on WCCO’s early morning program Thursday to speak about several initiatives underway to address systemic racism and bridge equity gaps for those who have historically been underrepresented in higher education.

• Watch the interview.

Read more about these initiatives at the links below:

This week marks a full year since the tragedy of George Floyd’s death occurred on a street not far from our campus. The end of last year’s Memorial Day weekend came to a crashing halt as his death, captured on video by a bystander and shared instantly through social media, shocked our community and the entire world.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Minneapolis College Foundation signed an agreement with TheNeedINDeed, a local nonprofit raising awareness of and financial support for the mental health needs of students.  

The Student Life Department is excited to announce the return of its Outdoor Adventures Program.

This program provides students at Minneapolis College with the chance to step outside of their comfort zones and engage in various outdoor activities in the Greater Minneapolis–St. Paul area, free of charge. These activities are meant to promote personal health and wellness, team building and community building amongst the student body.

Minneapolis College has announced a $2 million Bridging the Equity Gap initiative to help eliminate educational inequalities and create opportunities for young inner-city men to elevate their socio-economic status.