President's Messages

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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Pres. Pierce & Board Pres. Flores Meet with U.S. Congressional Leaders

April 16, 2019

Lawmakers being urged to modernize education and workforce policies to improve student success and workforce solutions for Minnesota businesses. Dr. Sharon Pierce, president of Minneapolis College, joined more than 30 business and…

President Sharon Pierce Appointed to the National Higher Education Commission

August 16, 2018

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…

Minneapolis College Continues Commitment to a Safe Environment

November 6, 2017

Dear Minneapolis College Community: On September 22, 2017, the United States Department of Education announced it would withdraw previous guidance regarding issues involving sexual harassment and sexual violence (otherwise known as Title…

President Pierce Addresses Events in Charlottesville

August 16, 2017

Dear Minneapolis College Community: As you may know, there were racially motivated displays of violence this weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia. Despite efforts by local authorities to support planned protests, two law enforcement…