Minneapolis College student Jordan Twiss experienced the exhilaration of performing on stage for the first time when he was cast as the lead in the play Is He Dead? by Mark Twain. The richly entertaining show intermingles elements of burlesque, farce, and social satire.
Tuesday, February 27, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in T.1400
Please join fellow students and receive free gifts at the Healthy Eating, Healthy Living Celebration sponsored by Personal Wellness Counseling, Resource and Referral, the Student Health Clinic, Student Life, and U of M Extension on Tuesday, February 27, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in T.1400. The event is free and registration is not required—just stop in.
Take part in activities and get some giveaways!
As we navigate through our busy lives, sometimes we need to pause and reflect on the values that make our Minneapolis College community truly exceptional.
Random Acts of Kindness Week is a unique opportunity for us, as a community, to reflect on the values of compassion and empathy, and to experience the positive impact that small gestures can have. This week reminds us: Kindness is a powerful force that strengthens our bonds and creates a more supportive and inclusive environment for everyone.
College can be challenging, but for a single mom with three kids who is determined to get her bachelor’s degree, a full-time class schedule can be particularly difficult.
In May, Australia Ford will graduate from Minneapolis College with an associate of arts in communication studies focused on creative writing, and through Pathways will transfer to Metro State University, where she is enrolled in the journalism program.
The Bike Collective student club used inspiration, innovation, and skill to create a Minneapolis College-branded bicycle using a late ’60s model Schwinn that had been sitting in the Bike Collective storage, unclaimed, for more than five years.
Minneapolis College provides access to the transformative power of education in a diverse and dynamic environment.
This is a time of year when new bicycles are wrapped with giant ribbons, placed under trees, or rolled out into the living rooms of unsuspecting recipients. An unanticipated part of the bargain for many gift givers is the assembly that can go along with gifting a bike.
Sixteen student scholars and eight faculty advisors make up the current S-Stem Cohort. This cohort is made possible by a grant of $850,000 awarded to Minneapolis College from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) scholastic and career opportunities for talented, low-income students.
Driven by what he describes as a ridiculous work ethic, Rocko Hale is embracing 18 credits at Minneapolis College in pursuit of an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in music. His long-term goal is to obtain a law degree focusing on medical malpractice so he can impact positive change in the industry.
Michael Dorsey grew up in Charleston, S.C., graduating from high school early at age 16. Since his family didn’t understand the process of accessing college, and Michael Dorsey was focused on building his future, he enrolled and attended the Breckenridge Job Corps Center in Morganfield, KY. The Breckenridge Center resembled a self-contained city with more than 200 buildings including a hospital, fire department, and police force. There, Dorsey focused on honing his business clerical skills.
