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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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February 19, 2025
A Culture of Caring

 

Connecting in Ways that Matter

We’ve started Fall Semester with hope in the promise of a new beginning. Coming together again on campus after challenging adjustments, we experience great opportunities for connection, both big and small. Whether it’s a chance meeting at…

Fresh Energy, New Possibilities

As we begin fall semester, I have a sense of hope and anticipation for what lies ahead. Something special happens when we come together on campus to work, study and learn. This fall we have every reason to celebrate, as we welcome more…

President’s Message on Recent Acts of Violence

There are times when words can’t express our deepest feelings. This is such a time. How do we process the deadly shootings in Buffalo, Laguna Woods and Uvalde? The seemingly endless violence causes almost unbearable pain and fear. This is…

Year-End Reflections and New Beginnings

It’s hard to believe we’re coming to the end of another academic year and summer is nearly upon us. I’m encouraged by the progress we made during this challenging year, and I’m confident our work will only deepen as we focus on fall…

Springing into Action to Support Students

Spring is a time to celebrate resilience—the way nature adapts to and recovers from the adverse conditions of winter. I celebrate the resilience and adaptability that each of you has demonstrated in steadying the course this semester, and…