2020 News
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Star Tribune profiles two HTC graduate A mother and daughter teamed up to help each other graduate from Hennepin Technical College (HTC). ...more |
Monday, October 5, 2020
John and Sally Turrittin Establish Endowed Scholarship at HTC John and Sally Turrittin Establish Endowed Scholarship at HTC ...more |
Friday, December 11, 2020
Military veteran finds new career After serving two tours of duty in the Middle East, U.S. Army veteran Stephen Hampshire began his civilian life. But when COVID-19 prompted layoffs at his workplace, he lost his job at an insurance company. ...more |
Friday, September 18, 2020
Calling all artists! Your creative work is needed for a new online gallery Hennepin Technical College (HTC) is seeking entries for a multimedia online art gallery titled, “Streaming Identity.” Students, faculty, staff and community members may contribute creative work to the gallery. ...more |
Monday, September 14, 2020
Students adapt to the new normal on campus The coronavirus has changed the way we enter the front door at Hennepin Technical College. Each day, when people arrive at the entrance, a HTC security team member uses a hand-held electronic thermometer to take each person’s temperature. ...more |
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
HTC president appointed to Minnesota State taskforce on law enforcement education reform Minnesota State has announced the formation of a Taskforce on Law Enforcement Education Reform. The Taskforce will lead a critical examination of current law enforcement education programs across the Minnesota State system using an anti-racism and equity-focused lens. The action is one element of Minnesota State’s multi-prong approach to law enforcement education reform being taken in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. ...more |
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Hennepin Technical College student named 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar William Buck, a student at HTC, is one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2020 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. ...more |
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
New federal grant provides more loaner laptops for students HTC has received a new federal grant that will reduce technology barriers for low-income students during the COVID-19 crisis. ...more |
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Hennepin Technical College urges participation in “Ending the Silence on Racism” We are launching a new initiative, “Ending the Silence on Racism.” Through this campaign, we invite our campus and the broader community to learn more about the devastating harm of systemic racism and engage in critical conversations about racial equity and social justice. ...more |
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
HTC earns the title of Bee Campus USA Hennepin Technical College (HTC) was recently named Bee Campus USA, an honor that recognizes college campuses nationwide that protect pollinators. ...more |
Thursday, June 25, 2020
HTC collects items for the Minneapolis Recovery Effort Hennepin Technical College (HTC) is collecting donations that will be distributed to people who need help after the recent unrest in Minneapolis. ...more |
Monday, June 15, 2020
Racial justice, healing, and inclusion Racial justice, healing, and inclusion: Opportunities for discussion, reflection and planning a path forward ...more |
Friday, June 12, 2020
Collaborating on social justice, equity Southern community college is partnering with a diverse two-year college in a Minneapolis suburb to explore issues of racial justice and equity. ...more |
Friday, June 12, 2020
High salaries for graduates help Hennepin Technical College earn top national rankings Five programs at Hennepin Technical College (HTC) are among the best in the nation, according to the 2020 Best Colleges list from GradReports. The rankings are based on graduates’ salaries and college debt. The list helps prospective students answer the question, “What can I expect to earn if I graduate from a particular school with a particular major?” ...more |
Thursday, June 4, 2020
HTC Instructor Honored for Work with SkillsUSA SkillsUSA named Duane the 2020 Post-Secondary Advisor of the Year. SkillsUSA leaders say that Duane earned this award because he has inspired students, went above-and-beyond to make a difference in the lives of students. ...more |
Thursday, June 4, 2020
HTC Audio Program in Austria We’re proud of our Audio Program for its participation in an international conference based in Austria. More than 100 people from around the world attended the virtual event and HTC took part in the education and career portion. ...more |
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
HTC named a Hunger Free Campus A free grocery program for students is among the innovative initiatives Hennepin Technical College (HTC) has launched to address food insecurity on campus. Now in recognition of HTC’s efforts, the statewide organization LeadMN has named HTC a Hunger Free Campus. ...more |
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Student Academic and Leadership Recognition Hennepin Technical College (HTC) is honoring more than 250 students with its annual Student Academic and Leadership recognition. ...more |
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
HTC student earns World Citizen Award Asani Ajogun, pharmacy technician student at Hennepin Technical College (HTC), has been awarded the Mark Welter World Citizen Award. ...more |
Friday, April 24, 2020
Three HTC students named to All-Minnesota Academic Team Congratulations to Hennepin Technical College (HTC) students, Maimouna Cissoko, Talish Kumar, and Gideon Webber-Peterson, who have been named to the All-Minnesota Academic Team by Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the honors society for two-year colleges. ...more |
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
HTC Students Receive Honors From Upper Midwest Emmys ...more |
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Free groceries help Hennepin Technical College students who experience food insecurity Free groceries help Hennepin Technical College students who experience food insecurity ...more |
Friday, March 27, 2020
Two staff members at Hennepin Technical College earn “40 Under 40” recognition Two staff members at Hennepin Technical College earn “40 Under 40” recognition ...more |
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
February is Career and Technical Education Month Brooklyn Park, February 5, 2020 – Hennepin Technical College is participating (HTC) in this month’s national celebration of Career and Technical Education (CTE). ...more |
Friday, January 31, 2020
Hennepin Technical College Earns Three Readers’ Choice Awards in 2020 Brooklyn Park, January 30, 2020 – Hennepin Technical College (HTC) is celebrating three new Readers’ Choice awards from Sun Newspapers. ...more |
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
HTC dedication ceremony On Wednesday, January 29, Hennepin Technical College (HTC) held a dedication ceremony for new classroom spaces in the Information Technology & Cyber Defense program. ...more |
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Robotics Instructor at Hennepin Technical College Earns National Award for Student Learning Brooklyn Park, January 23, 2020 – The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) will honor Brad Thorpe with the Dale P. Parnell Faculty Distinction Recognition. ...more |