Creating awareness about high quality, affordable education is top priority. 

Minneapolis College has announced the appointment of Kathy Rumpza as Director of Marketing and Communication. Rumpza brings more than 20 years of educational marketing leadership into her new role leading the college’s Marketing Communications Department.

“We are fortunate to have Kathy lead our marketing efforts as we continue providing transformational educational experiences for our students,” said Dr. Sharon Pierce, Minneapolis College president.

The Minnesota State Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities recognized Ruthanne Crapo Kim, alongside seven colleagues, as Educator of the Year. Four of Ruthanne’s students nominated her for the award, which recognizes exceptional professional accomplishments and encourages ongoing excellence in teaching.

The Music Department at Minneapolis College presents its annual Music Faculty Recital on Tuesday May 5 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. for the first time ever on Zoom. Members of the music faculty are experienced performers, in a variety of styles from jazz and blues to folk and classical. This melding of musical traditions creates an eclectic and engaging event.

This event is co-sponsored by the Minneapolis College Music Department and the School of Design and the Arts.

60% of college students, 54% of university students responding have experienced some form of basic needs insecurity in the previous year.

The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice released the results of the 2020 #RealCollege survey of students at 28 Minnesota State colleges and universities. The survey, which is an assessment of basic needs insecurity among college students, shows that:

May 4, 2020

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Central Time)
Facilitated by Jessica Shryack of Clarity Collaborations, a veteran Living Room Conversations facilitator and co-facilitated by Minneapolis College students. This conversation is in partnership with St. Cloud Technical College.

Dear Minneapolis College Community,​

We understand that we are in unprecedented times. We are experiencing uncertainty and angst. We want to begin this note by expressing our deepest concern for our community members here at Minneapolis College, across the country, and beyond our borders across the globe. We know that many of our community members have been coping with the impact of COVID-19. Our hearts go out to you as you deal with the added burden of often not being near your loved ones, who may be out of state or out of the country. 

Waheed Madad Khan is one of 22 students nominated and will now receive a $500 Mark M. Welter World Citizen Award for the 2020 spring semester.

The purpose of the Mark M. Welter World Citizen Award is to provide a tribute to Minnesota State students who most exemplify the thoughts, words and actions demanded by a 21st century world citizen.

Kahn has demonstrated some of the outstanding qualities that Welter looked for and encouraged through his financial support including:

Cory Woosley has played an integral role in Minnesota’s field of early childhood education since she started her career as a family childcare provider and has held many roles such as toddler teacher, director, trainer, mentor, Minneapolis College professor, and more.

Looking for a way to help Minneapolis College students continue their studies while navigating the financial strain of COVID-19?

Spring semester resumes March 30.

Amidst great change, Minneapolis College remains committed to its mission to provide access to the transformative power of education.