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.

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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.

On May 6, the Minneapolis College Campus Community joined together to sow seeds of hope. This Unity Gathering: Cultivating Seeds of Hope was held in the courtyard facing Hennepin Avenue.

The Board of Trustees Educator of the Year Award for Excellence in Teaching was established in 2007. Board of Trustees bestow the award upon faculty within Minnesota State to acknowledge and reward exceptional professional accomplishment, and to encourage ongoing excellence in teaching. The award proclaims, on behalf of the entire system, the Board of Trustees’ pride in the dedication and accomplishment of its faculty who provide instruction that prepares Minnesota college and university students for their professional, scholarly and civic lives.

Minneapolis College is dedicated to removing the obstacles that prevent many of our friends and neighbors from pursuing a higher education. We are committed to equity and inclusion, supporting diverse learning environments, providing paramount service and connecting students to comprehensive resources to support their dreams.

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The 2021 Iowa and Minnesota Campus Compact (IAMNCC) awards honor almost 90 individuals and organizations whose accomplishments exemplify and celebrate the public purpose at the heart of higher education, nominated by 28 of IAMNCC’s member campuses.