Minneapolis College is pleased to announce that President Sharon Pierce has been named to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on Student Success.

During this 3-year term, Pierce will join higher education leaders from across the nation to advance the AACC’s work on student access and success as well as organizational transformation. 

Minneapolis Community and Technical College provides access to the transformative power of education in a diverse and dynamic downtown environment. There are many ways to engage in learning on our campus, one is through Continuing Education and Workforce Development.

For more than a century, Minneapolis College and the Basilica have stood side-by-side as neighbors along Hennepin Avenue with the common mission of creating hope and serving the needs of the community. The remarkable intersections in time between the two institutions tell an inspired story.

Minneapolis Community and Technical College (Minneapolis College) has appointed Dr. Jay Williams as its Chief Diversity Officer. Minneapolis College President Sharon Pierce appointed Williams effective November 17 following an interim period.

“I can’t imagine anyone more prepared to lead this important work for our College,” said Pierce. “We would be hard-pressed to find anyone with Jay’s passion for equity and inclusion or his strong commitment to Minneapolis College.”

The new Minneapolis College website launched today!

We are pleased to announce the new Minneapolis College website has been launched! As the College’s digital “front door”, it is designed to welcome online visitors and provide a positive experience through this modern and engaging platform.

Troy Dvorak has been known to let his hair down on occasion. 

The faculty and staff at Minneapolis College are known for their innovative ways of empowering and inspiring student success. Troy Dvorak, psychology instructor who is known for his mantra "psychology rocks," figured out a way to make learning a bit easier and outlines it in his new book, Studying vs. Learning: The Psychology of Student Success.

LeadMN, the Minnesota State two-year college student association, has announced that its Instructor of the Year for 2017-18 is Maran Wolston, Minneapolis College philosophy faculty.

Maran received the award on Saturday, April 21, at LeadMN’s annual Spring Assembly.

The Minnesota State Board of Trustees’ Awards for Excellence in Teaching program recognized two Minneapolis College faculty members as Outstanding Educators at its annual “Celebrating Excellence” awards luncheon on Wednesday, April 18, in St. Paul. Clara James, Information Technology faculty, and Matthew Palombo, Philosophy faculty, were among the 32 recipients of the 2017-2018 Outstanding Educators Award who were honored.

Derrick Lindstrom, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Cultures at Minneapolis College, has been recognized by St. Cloud State University with the Christine M. Imbra Innovative Leadership Award. The award recognizes dedicated professionals who demonstrate leadership and innovation in the field of higher education.

Minneapolis Community and Technical College revealed a new brand identity May 3 signifying the transformations being experienced by the institution as well as its students.