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President Sharon Pierce

"Minneapolis College provides accessible, high-quality education, fostering excellence and opportunity for all. Guided by a student-centered approach, the college values belonging, community partnerships, excellence, and integrity. These principles shape our mission to transform lives and create pathways to success."

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Protecting our mission-critical work will require difficult decisions. And yet, because of the strong foundation we’ve built together, the challenge can be met. 

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Mission in Motion

Since last spring, I’ve shared several updates about the sweeping changes affecting higher education. The future remains uncertain, the shifting landscape ahead is daunting, and the pressures are immense. Protecting our mission-critical…

Pride, Perspective, and Purpose

The week of graduation is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s a time when the energy on campus shifts—from focused determination to full-hearted celebration. Our graduates have spent the past several months persevering, adapting,…

A Culture of Caring

Recently, we have been reminded just how complex, volatile, ambiguous, and uncertain our world can be—and it continues to evolve in ways that test us.Change and uncertainty can bring stress. That’s why it’s more important than ever for us…

Investing in the Workforce of Tomorrow

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals…

A Welcoming and Supportive Community for All

Ever since first joining Minneapolis College, and throughout my years of experiencing this community, I’ve grown to deeply value our ability to work and reason together, and our ability to empathize with one another—especially during…