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.

Connecting Students with Scholarships

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.

Minneapolis College is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce. Support from organizations offering tuition reimbursement for their employees encourages loyalty, while enabling employees to sharpen their skills increases their overall knowledge and helps them achieve career advancement. 

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Every year, thousands of people in the U.S. celebrate Cinco de Mayo, May 5, with guacamole, margaritas and Mexican cuisine. People decorate their homes and businesses with flags, guitars and sombreros. Please join us May 5, 2021 from 1-2 p.m. for a free virtual celebration. 

Did you know that the 5 de mayo celebration is bigger in the U.S than in Mexico itself?

Minneapolis College has announced the appointment of Trumanue Lindsey, Jr. as Vice President of the Equity and Inclusion Division.

With the Derek Chauvin trial now behind us, we stand in solidarity with others in our city, state and nation who are committed to enacting change. The anguish our community has suffered since the tragic death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 cannot be erased by Chauvin’s conviction. Nor can the outcome of this trial negate the ongoing crises in our communities where systemic injustices persist.