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At North Hennepin Community College, we lift each other up

Feb 20, 2026

As we celebrate Black History Month, I am reminded of the words of Booker T. Washington, founder of Tuskegee Institute, “There are two ways of exerting one’s strength: one is pushing down, the other...

this is a photo of former NHCC student, Casey Hjelmstad, standing near the top of the staircase in NHCC's BHCC building, smiling at the camera.

Casey’s Transfer Story: How Getting Involved Made All the Difference

Feb 19, 2026

Many students start at a community college, unsure of what they want to study or what they want to do next. But what truly matters is using your time purposefully, gaining experience, getting involved...

this is a wedding photo of Theo and Maddi, two NHCC alumni posing together outside, smiling on their special day.

An NHCC Love Story with Maddi and Theo

Feb 13, 2026

There’s something extra special about college love. Not only because it creates a lifelong connection, but because it’s rooted in shared memories, the spirit of your school, and the place that brought...

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Finding Her Why: A Future Pediatrician’s Journey Through Biology at NHCC

Feb 11, 2026

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated across the globe each year on February 11! Today, (and every day) NHCC is proud to recognize the women who are blazing the trail and...

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International Writing Centers Week

Feb 5, 2026

The Writing Resource Center invites you to INTERNATIONAL WRITING CENTERS WEEK! From Monday, February 9, to Friday, February 13, the Writing Resource Center will be hosting a variety of activities and...

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NHCC Tutoring Center Earns International Certification for Peer Tutoring Excellence

Feb 4, 2026

NHCC is proud to announce that its Tutoring Center has achieved an international certification from the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA), recognizing the program’s commitment to high...

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Black History Month 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Black History Month Kick Off! 02/05/2026: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Helling Hall ( CBT 195 ) In celebration of Black History Month, Frog Tree Farm—together with Northwest Suburban Integration School District...

Dean's List | Fall 2025

Jan 26, 2026

Dean's List | Fall 2025. Students earning a 3.5 GPA or higher were named to the Dean's List. Abbas Hanin Abdela Salia Abdi Abubakar Abdi Adna Abdi Muwahib Abdille Mohamed Abdulkadir Aisha Abdulle...

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Drop-In Resume Workshops Every Wednesday, Available to All NHCC Students!

Jan 23, 2026

Career Services is excited to launch weekly drop-in resume workshops starting Wednesday, February 4. These workshops are open to all NHCC students and are designed to help build confidence when...

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International Women’s Day Celebration: Honoring Our Legacies

Jan 23, 2026

You’re Invited to our 4th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration! Join us for an inspiring evening honoring the legacy of women. Listen to an energizing talk, engage in a Q&A, and participate in...