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...
this is a colorful image of musical notes, seemingly dancing across the screen without moving.

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...
graphic design for the Sun Post and NHCC's column

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...
this is a group photo of NHCC instructor, Mark Larson standing with ten of his aikido students in the dojo on-campus, they are all wearing white robes and white pants, smiling for the photo. A sign in the background reads, 'Aikido at NHCC.'

Aikido at NHCC: Beyond the Mat

The true measure of a class is not only what happens during the semester. It is what students carry into the world long after it ends. Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art that emphasizes...
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...