The CycloneSpin News

I’ll be honest: when I walked into the “ From Passive to Passionate: Engaging Students for Meaningful Learning ” session on October 28, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew it was about active...

Students in the Dental Hygiene program volunteered at TeamSmile on Oct. 22, helping 88 children with dental care and spending time with the Minnesota Vikings. “I enjoyed simply providing care to kids...

St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC) welcomes prospective students and the community to two Open Houses: Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 3:30-6 p.m. each day. Instructors will be available to answer...

Congratulations to all SCTCC honor students! Students earning a 4.0 GPA were named to the President's List; students earning a 3.5 to 3.99 GPA were named to the Dean's List. Don't see your name...

On Wednesday, Oct. 15, SCTCC welcomed legislators, community members, and faculty and staff from the college to celebrate the Raise/Raze the Roof groundbreaking of the Wedum Center for Student Success...

Earlier this month, Cyclones Volleyball players helped out at the Lincoln Elementary Fall Festival. Assistant Coach Cierra Washington is a special education teacher at Lincoln and asked the principal...

At the Cyclones Volleyball Dig Pink game on Oct. 8, the team honored player Makenzie Kitzberger’s mother, who died of breast cancer on Sept. 4, 2024. Milissa Kitzberg was a graduate of and volleyball...

Photo: SCTCC Librarian Mary Jordan chats with students about banned books during a pop-up in the BookStore. When the task of researching banned books for Banned Books Week landed in my corner of SCTCC...

The leaves are changing, the air is finally crisp and cool, and the days are shorter. It’s October! While there are plenty of fall activities to do, like order your pumpkin spice drinks and carve jack...

When you think about land surveying, you don’t necessarily think treasure hunting, but sometimes they dig up gems that, while maybe not worth a lot of money, are worth a lot of historical value. There...

When students enroll in college, most are thinking about the end goal: the degree, the future career, the money they’re going to make. It’s true that those with college degrees, from an A.A.S. to a Ph...

SCTCC’s Associate Degree in Nursing program has been ranked second in the 2026 Best Nursing Schools in Minnesota according to RegisteredNursing.org. The rankings are based on the NCLEX-RN exam pass...

SCTCC’s newest club has already planned and hosted an event on campus: the Nepalese Student Association celebrated Teej on Friday, Sept. 5, with a gala. With a strong Nepalese international student...

SCTCC is happy to announce the hiring of Alberto Ramos in the position of Vice President of Community, Culture, and Institutional Climate. Ramos brings extensive experience in advancing equitable...

Some things never lose their appeal – and the start of a new academic year is one of them. At St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC), the energy, enthusiasm, and excitement are evident the...

Three Cyclones Athletics teams have been named 2024-2025 NJCAA Academic Teams of the Year. The NJCAA recognizes teams in each sport for their dedication in the classroom. The Volleyball team was...

With the season just about ready to start, the Cyclones Volleyball team has been ranked seventh in the nation by the NJCAA in the pre-season poll , which was released Monday. The Cyclones start the...

The SCTCC SkillsUSA contingent traveled to Atlanta in June to compete during the National Leadership and Skills Conference, during which they competed with other state representatives in skilled...

On Friday, July 11, the SCTCC Foundation and Cyclones Athletics hosted the tenth annual Haller Golf Tournament at Wapicada Golf Course. The event drew a record number of participants—more than 150—...

Congratulations to all SCTCC honor students! Students earning a 4.0 GPA were named to the President's List; students earning a 3.5 to 3.99 GPA were named to the Dean's List. Don't see your name...

Cyclones Baseball player Hayden Frank was named to the NJCAA Division III All American 2nd Team for his production and excellence as an outfielder for the Cyclones this season. Frank, a sophomore from...

St. Cloud Technical & Community College's Associate Degree in Nursing Program is pursuing accreditation from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)...

SCTCC Softball Cyclone Sami Petzel was named an NJCAA Division III Second Team All-American. Petzel, a first year from Arlington, was named to the team as an outfielder. Petzel led the Cyclones in...

Steve Nusbaum was recently recognized at the Minnesota Manufactured Awards Banquet where he received two awards – Statewide Tour Regional Champion and Statewide Tour Outstanding Partner. The second...

For the first time, Accessibility Services is excited to recognize 10 SCTCC faculty and staff as its 2024-2025 Outstanding Campus Partners. These Outstanding Partners were selected through their...

The Cyclones advanced to the Final Four of the Region XIII or North Plains District Tournament. Games start on Thursday, May 15th in St. Cloud, MN at the Municipal Athletic Complex (MAC). Games will...

As we approach the end of the semester, Jasslyn Dahlberg decided it was time to give an update on her panther’s progress. With more than 100 hours in the project, Dahlberg has been focused on the...

Cyclones Baseball player Griffin Dosan was named the NJCAA Division III Pitcher of the Week for April 30-May 6 . The sophomore from Eveleth struck out nine batters over seven innings without a hit or...

SCTCC will host the Region XIIIB Softball Tournament Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9. Region XIII Teams in the tournament include: St. Cloud Technical & Community College North Dakota State College...

SCTCC is hosting the NJCAA Region XIII Baseball Tournament May 9 and 10 at the Municipal Athletic Complex (MAC) in St. Cloud. Two five-team brackets will play on Putz Field and Faber Field. The winner...

Students from five different sections of Kathy Robinson's Holocaust and Genocide Studies class had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to visit the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. SCTCC...

By Jeanna Franklin, MS, LPCC, Mental Health Professional The end of the semester is near! With that usually comes additional stressors and time commitments to balance. You may be coming up on...

On April 30, SCTCC celebrated its long-standing Student Appreciation event, where students are commended for their contributions to SCTCC. Student workers, athletes, club members, and leaders in...

Land Surveying/Civil Engineering students volunteered their time to help Scouts earn their Surveying Merit Badge. The group worked through tasks that resulted in them getting the badge. Seven SCTCC...

Auto Body Collision Technology and Medium/Heavy Truck instructors met with Momentum Truck Group and the SCTCC Foundation to accept donations for program equipment. “We at Momentum know the importance...

Cyclones Softball has been hitting it out of the park this season. The team is currently ranked 7th in the NJCAA Division III national poll and are 26-8 so far this season . This Friday, they may...

Brian Volkmuth, Information Technology instructor, recently visited Monticello High School with Erich Rice from SCSU where more than 170 students got to hear about the cybersecurity industry...

On April 18, St. Cloud area legislators met at SCTCC to check out the two airplanes that are on campus and learn about the progress that’s been made on the Aircraft Maintenance Technician program. Sen...

The 2025 Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence were announced on April 16. Kelly Crue, Liberal Arts & Sciences instructor, was nominated from SCTCC and was named a 2025 Outstanding Educator. “Dr...

Marketing & Design students took home a first-place trophy after 12 hours of deadline-driven design and marketing. Two SCTCC teams headed to Alexandria Technical & Community College for the 12-Hour...

Aaron Seng was surprised when he made the All-Minnesota Academic Team. He hadn’t even known he was eligible—he applied for a scholarship through Phi Theta Kappa and then got notice that he was named...

Ten SCTCC Collegiate DECA team members traveled to San Francisco in early April to compete at the 2025 International Career Development Conference. In keeping with the conference theme, these college...

SCTCC students held their record from last year and will be sending six champions to nationals. This time, half of them are PSEO students. This past weekend, SCTCC students were able show off their...

Mary Jordan, the SCTCC Librarian, is not shy about being enthusiastic about the Library. Every SCTCC student has access to the Library ’s many resources, and here are Mary’s top five: Books, obviously...

When you think Auto Body, most people think of fixing dents and replacing bumpers. But one part of the career includes the opportunity for an artistic flair. The Custom Refinishing class had just that...

Do a self-check on the 8 dimensions of wellness. Look at each area and assess how it’s going for you. If you find one, or more, lacking, it may be a good idea to try and incorporate more of the actions in that area into your routine. Creating a balance in these areas can help improve overall wellness.

A mobile cybersecurity lab, built by students from SCTCC’s Cybersecurity and Network Administration program, is bringing hands-on learning to area high schools. Funded by the Cyber Service Academy...

The SCTCC Sonography program earned continuing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in January for ten years. The Abdominal-Extended and...

SCTCC’s second annual art contest wrapped up today with a reception to present the winners with certificates and student prizes. The contest’s theme was “Reimagine,” and students and employees alike...