For Aloysius R. “Ron” Cheney, continual learning and being of intentional service to others have been his passion and lifelong pursuit. From his Benilde-St. Margaret’s Catholic school roots where the philosophy of servant leadership was taught, to his graduation from the University of Minnesota Department of Psychology and University of St.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Minneapolis College a $850,000 grant to improve Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) scholastic and career opportunities for low-income students.

The Minneapolis College Sustainability Committee wants to help students and staff save energy and conserve the earth’s resources at the same time.

Together, we can make sure that no one is wasting precious utility funds, and everyone is getting the best possible advice about reducing home energy expenses.

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After a journey that brought her to 3 different colleges, pursuing 3 different degrees, Felicia “FoFo” Bristol found her way back to her roots. “It just makes sense that I’m at Minneapolis College. I’m from North Minneapolis. In everything I do I want to give back to my hood.”

Minneapolis College received $250,000 from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER Fund) to address the remote access and technology needs that surfaced for its students during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

As every aspect of our lives changes around us and we seek new ways to adapt to our surroundings and reach our goals, Minneapolis College is quickly shifting to meet the needs of students by streamlining its transfer pathways.

“We have always been known as a transfer-friendly institution,” said Heidi Aldes, interim dean, enrollment management at Minneapolis College. “We are now seeking ways to make it even easier to transfer to and from the college so you can reach your educational goals with ease.”

Little did Jenny Sippel realize that attending yoga classes in 2005 would eventually inspire her to adopt what she terms “a revealing and healing approach” to exploring the nature of things internally and externally at Minneapolis College. It’s called mindfulness.

Or, consider a staged snowball fight leveraged a $25,000 State of Minnesota Educational Innovations grant to organize a mindfulness summit and expand mindfulness practices at Minneapolis College.

For a limited time, prospective students can apply for admission to Minneapolis College without paying an undergraduate application fee. The offer is part of Minnesota State Week and College Knowledge Month—promotions that are both intended to encourage students to take the first steps in their higher educational journey.

Fall Minnesota State Week will be held October 12–16 to coincide with MEA week and the many admissions events happening in mid-October.

Minneapolis College Instructor Kristine Heykants worked with the Hennepin Theatre Trust and students of The FAIR School in Downtown Minneapolis to create images surrounding the topic of Identity.

Heykants teaches in the Photography and Digital Imaging Department and led a workshop for the teenagers to explore identity through photography. The FAIR School’s dedication to equity and social justice inspired Heykants to center the workshops around this subject.

When Brian Lindell began his journey at Minneapolis College in the in the Spring of 2018, he was interested in the Addiction Counseling Program. This interest quickly moved beyond the classroom, transforming into a passion for student leadership.

“It’s so important for people to get plugged in. There are so many opportunities for advancement on campus.”