When Emily Samuelson decided to go back to school after receiving her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota Morris, she was looking for a place that was convenient and had a wide range of opportunities available. “[Minneapolis College] is a place that fit who I was as a non-traditional student. They had a spot for me.”

As we continue to process events surrounding the inauguration of our nation’s next president, I hope you are taking care of yourself and those who rely on you. Recent events at our nation’s capital, threats made on our state’s elected officials and the increased public safety presence around us may cause anger, fear and grief. You may find it difficult, at times, to process the reports of violence and the sense of injustice these events may evoke. 

Minneapolis College will host a virtual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Thursday, January 21 to encourage reflection on King’s dedication to equality and the civil rights movement.

“This year’s event revolves around connecting youth from various communities with the ideologies of this incredible leader whose work is equally as relevant today as it was during the peak of the movement he led,” said Minneapolis College President Sharon Pierce.

Andy Frye found his way to Minneapolis College in 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic hit and his thriving career in the arts took a dramatic shift. An artist for more than 15 years, Andy made a reputation for himself in New York, regionally and in Minneapolis as a professional actor, voice over artist, director, choreographer, visual artist, creator and writer. 

Technology allows us to design and construct buildings with efficiency and confidence like never before. Rendering software allows us to take 3D computer models and transform them into realistic architectural environments so designers and clients can make better and faster decisions.

The new Virtual Reality and Rendering certificate program at Minneapolis College is the first of its kind in the state and will provide structured learning and skill development in the areas of architectural virtual reality and 3D computer model rendering. 

Minneapolis College will be announcing the 2021 National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarship winners soon, students who will be stepping into the footprints of many College alumni like former grant honorees Teresa Chen and James Lawton.

Cyprian Ondieki is on a mission to give back. After suffering an assault that left him medically discharged from the Army, with many doctors thinking he would never be able to walk, talk or see again, Ondieki has defied the odds and is on his way to becoming a full-time student at Minneapolis College, with hopes of entering the Nursing Program.

The new AAS degree in Cyber Security and Defense beginning in the School of Information Technology (ITEC) at Minneapolis College in the fall of 2021 is a comprehensive, industry-focused training in information technology security. This fast-paced, hands-on program will use state-of-the-art technology to prepare you to secure computers and networks, defend against cyber attacks and maintain secure IT systems.

Accounting is one of today’s fastest-growing professions, with numerous career path options. Minneapolis College’s new accounting diploma will help students establish an in-depth understanding of foundational accounting principles and how to apply them so they are prepared for a career as a bookkeeper, payroll clerk, income tax clerk and general accountant.

Minneapolis College instructor Nathan Johnson and business partner James Garrett are the joint recipients of the 2020 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Minnesota Gold Medal.

This award from the American Institute of Architects Minnesota is one the highest honors bestowed by the organization, recognizing individuals whose work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture in Minnesota, and significant, positive impact on the Minnesota architecture community and culture.