Minneapolis College students have big dreams. Dreams that will land them livable-wage jobs and empower them to contribute to our community in meaningful ways. It all starts with equitable access to high-quality education
But first, many of our students must overcome incredible odds.
Minneapolis College will honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s memory this year with the Racial Justice Oratorical Contest. A part of the MLK Day festivities, the contest strives to encourage students to discover how to heal their communities using their own voice and connecting them to King’s life and ideologies.
Recent graduate Taylor Tadlock, homeless just a few years ago, shared his Minneapolis College experience during the recent Power of Dreams virtual event celebrating scholarship recipients and their donors.
Dear Minneapolis College Campus Community,
The outpouring of grief and anger over the murders earlier this year of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, among others, highlights a longstanding pattern of unjust deaths of Black citizens, along with many systemic, racist injustices that impact African Americans, Indigenous Peoples, Latinx, Asian Americans and other populations that are underrepresented in higher education and at Minneapolis College. As a nation, we can — and must — do better.
The Minneapolis College Veterans Day Recognition event, “Honoring All Who Have Served,” was held on Tuesday, November 10 at Noon.
This year's event highlighted the many diverse experiences that Veterans have when they serve, including service during domestic deployments.
As part of the event, President Sharon Pierce delivered a message to Veterans.
“Things in Minneapolis just clicked. This is where I’m meant to be,” said Kate Foley, reflecting on how they ended up here, of all places. Born in Canada, raised along the East Coast, a brief stay in England and now a student at Minneapolis College, the task of understanding the idea of community, after experiencing it in many different ways, has become central to Foley’s journey.
Minneapolis College is excited to announce that student leader Key Rose has been awarded the Mark M. Welter World Citizen Award from LeadMN. This award is presented to an emerging Minnesota State college or university student for their leadership skills, community service and academic achievement.
The Minnesota Educational Opportunity Center at Minneapolis College has launched an innovative program to assist individuals navigate career exploration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The legacy of the LeRoy “Lee” Kopp and family remains visible throughout the Minneapolis College campus, even with his recent passing October 9.
“You are courageous, resilient, creative problem solvers. Being the first in your families to attend college means you are a trailblazer, perhaps even a beacon of hope and role model. Being a first-generation college student can be challenging, in addition to course work, there is a lot to learn. The challenges are real, but so are the opportunities. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help if needed, and don’t be afraid to be the help someone else may need. Encourage yourselves and one another. “
—President Sharon Pierce
