this is a large smiling group photo of community and local partnerships, Brooklyn Park employees, the Mayor, NHCC alumni and local leaders together in Helling Hall on the stage posing for a photo at a Civic Engagement Series event we hosted in fall 2025.

Upcoming Civic Engagement Education Series

The goal of the Civic Engagement Education Series is to bridge the gap between residents and local government by transforming residents from passive observers into active community participants. The...
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First-Generation Disco Party: Celebrate YOU

Get ready to groove, celebrate, and connect at one of the most exciting events of the semester! Disco Party Event Schedule and Details Wednesday, April 29, from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Located in the...
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NHCC is preparing tomorrow’s tech talent today

Every day at North Hennepin Community College, I am inspired by the determination of our students and the dedication of our faculty. In our classrooms and labs, I see students discovering their...
Artist Fern Cloud with a student using a traditional bone brush and natural pigments to paint a sample animal hide.

Art at NHCC: A Donor’s Vision Beyond the Classroom

Education extends beyond textbooks and the classroom, thanks to Jean Swanson, whose donation created the Art Department Visiting Artist Endowment. Students encounter artists and traditions they might...
this is a photo of two female NHCC students sitting in chairs at a table by the coffee shop on-campus. The fireplace is in the background, and they are smiling at each other, while looking at papers in a notebook on the table.

Tutoring at NHCC: Learning. Leading. Succeeding.

Whether receiving tutoring or serving as a peer tutor, NHCC students are gaining the skills to succeed. The College’s Tutoring Center recently earned international certification from the College...