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Unstoppable STEM Student: Christina Yang
Christina Yang is a student also studying Biology at NHCC. She chose to attend NHCC as a steppingstone to her undergraduate degree. “As a low-income student, NHCC was a nice start for me.” In her time...
From Working Mother, to Frontline Nurse, This is Jeanette's Story
Jeanette Rupert is an NHCC nursing alumni who fights the pandemic at her full-time job and also volunteers in her spare time at George Floyd Square. Jeanette has a tireless commitment to serving...
Congratulations Trung and Abshir!
As the world watched, North Hennepin Community College took action. The Racial and Social Justice Leadership scholarship was established and funded this summer, July 2020, as Minneapolis dealt with...
Q&A with Wyatt Smith
Introducing, Wyatt Smith! One of NHCC's most recent nursing grads! Why did you choose to study nursing? I chose to study nursing because I knew that I could face any obstacle knowing I was making a...
Q&A With Dean Kathy Hendrickson
On November 12th, 2020 it was announced that Kathy Hendrickson had accepted the position of Dean of Fine Arts, Languages, and Communication. For nearly a year, Kathy has served as an interim dean at...
Q&A With Dean Anthony Miller
On November 9th, 2020, it was announced that Anthony Miller had accepted the position of Dean of Liberal Arts and Academic Foundations. For the past 2 years, Anthony has served as an interim dean at...
An NHCC Education: It Runs in the Family
Usually, it is uncommon to work at the same place your kid goes to school. But what if it’s not just one kid, it’s both of your kids, and your husband too!? This fall, NHCC Philosophy faculty...
Student Spotlight: Greg’s Story
Greg Wetzel is a student at NHCC studying Liberal Arts. He enjoys school, but also finds it challenging at times, because he is partially blind. Greg uses a magnifier to read, that he got from State...
NHCC Staff Member Supports Fellow Veterans
To close out the week, we’d like to recognize an NHCC veteran staff member! Janet Lorenzo is our Military and Veterans Coordinator on campus and today, she’s sharing her story. Janet served in the U.S...
STEM Spotlight, with Alain Njipwo
STEM Spotlight, with Alain Njipwo Alain Njipwo, is a former NHCC student, who transferred to a four-year institution and went on to get his bachelor’s degree in engineering. Today he is pursuing his...