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President's Column: Coming this fall to North Hennepin Community College
What if you had unlimited opportunity? At North Hennepin Community College, we promote a culture of learning at any stage, no matter where you are in life. Start earning college credit as early as...
President's Column: The power of community
As I was reflecting on this month, community became an ever-present theme. It’s visible in our name, lived through our brand, and stated in our commitment to racial equity to name a few. Community is...
President's Column: May is a time to celebrate and invest
I hope the old saying “April showers bring May flowers” written by poet Thomas Tusser in the 1500s holds true. While we can’t control the weather, we do have much to look forward to and celebrate the...
President's Column: Taking care of our resources is critical
Taking care of our resources is critical. On April 22, the world will recognize Earth Day. First observed in 1970, event activists organized teach-ins at college campuses nationwide to ensure maximum...
President's Column: An investment in higher education builds stronger communities
Over 40 years ago, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the week of March 8, 1980, as National Women’s History Week, and is quoted saying, “From the first settlers who came to our shores, from the first...
Get to Know NHCC President Dr. Rolando García
This article is a continuation of the interview found in the July 2020 issue of Park Pages. Can you tell us about your academic journey? Honestly, I never set out to be a college president. My...