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this is a photo of two legendary men in NHCC's history. Smiling next to each other are, former and longest serving NHCC President, Dr. John Helling on the left, next to Eldon Tessman, devoted community member and NHCC Foundation establisher in 2019 at an on-campus event. This is one of the final photos taken of them together.

Honoring a Legacy, Inspiring the Future

Dr. John Helling and Eldon Tessman were visionaries. Dr. Helling, NHCC’s longest-serving president, helped found and physically build much of our campus. Eldon, a devoted community member, recognized...
this is a photo of a graphic design classroom in NHCC's Fine Arts Center. Students are working at the iMac desktop computer stations, sitting in comfortable chairs, the teacher is pointing at a graphic on the screen at the front of the room, the wall is bright, dark blue and the vinyl floor is updated.

Designing Futures at NHCC

The reimagined Graphic Design classroom is designed not only for teaching but for inspiring. Bright new floors and a signature NHCC blue accent wall welcome students into a space that radiates energy...
this is a headshot photo of NHCC President, Rolando Garcia standing in the hallway of the ES Building.

First-Generation Students: Our Community’s Future

Over the past ten years, more than half of our students have been the first in their families to attend college. These students bring courage, determination, and new perspectives into our classrooms...
a photo of past NHCC president, Dr. John Helling

Thank you, Dr. John Helling

Dr. John F Helling is not an easy man to forget. Tall in stature with a twinkle in his eye, quick wit, and full of stories of North Hennepin Community College’s history. Starting four days before the...
a photo of a photo being taken in front of an NHCC backdrop at the scholarship reception with Dr. Garcia

Celebrating Connections - NHCC Foundation

Strengthening connections between people, businesses, organizations and NHCC is part of the NHCC Foundation’s work. This Fall, three events were held where we celebrated those connections...
Graphic for NHCC's Foundation

NHCC Foundation Happenings -May 2022

Summertime is almost here, and you know what that means! The NHCC Foundation team is gearing up for the 2022 President’s Cup Golf Classic. For the latest Foundation updates and information, read our...