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The Dental Hygienist students got to participate in government relations on February when they joined the Minnesota Dental Hygienists Association at their annual Day at the Capitol. Students got to...

“Practice practice practice,” recited SCTCC’s Collegiate DECA members after advisor Becky Shand asked them why she gets compliments on them at events. “And research!” Shand added. On Friday, March 7...

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...

SCTCC’s 2025 BrewLäsh marked several milestones, including a record number of dollars raised for student support and sending Chef Jay off with a semi horn blast. The SCTCC Foundation hosted the 7th...

SCTCC Land Surveying/Civil Engineering students got to experience professional camaraderie at this year’s Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors (MSPS), and some even walked away with...

With all the flurry surrounding VEX Robotics, sometimes we forget the SCTCC has its own VEX U team. The SCTCC team from the Robotics & Industrial Controls program competed against eight college teams...

Brian Volkmuth, SCTCC Network Admin and Cybersecurity instructor, along with SCSU's Erich Rice met with stakeholders at Wayzata Public Schools. The goal of the meeting was to establish a partnership...

Photo, left-right Back row: Nate Martin, Ron Niehus, Kaden Kadlec, David Macagnone, Jason Karolus Front row: Julia Peter, Kiya Emslander, Vanessa Santana, DJ Avenson After a very successful showing at...

It’s not every day an SCTCC student is featured in the Minnesota Star Tribune, but then it’s not every day that an SCTCC student is a state swimming record holder. PSEO student Micah Davis is taking...

The 15th annual VEX Robotics State Championship is slated to start tomorrow, and Katie Frank is feeling all sorts of things: excited, proud, and ready to relax after the event. Frank, the VEX Robotics...

For or the third time in program history, the Cyclones Women's Basketball team qualified and is headed to the NJCAA Region XIII Tournament. The Cyclones will travel to Thief River Falls for the...

I’d have never thought I’d be peer pressured into going to a conference at 8am; and never would I ever think I’d actually give into the peer pressure. A conference, boring right? Actually I managed to stay awake, and without coffee. That’s how engaged I was with this Power and Diversity conference.

1. FERPA Protects Your Privacy The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of your educational records. It gives you the right to control who has...

SCTCC instructor Brian Volkmuth and Erich Rice from SCSU shared their expertise in cybersecurity with students from St. Cloud Technical High School and Apollo High School in November. In addition to...

The Men's and Women's Cyclones Basketball teams recognized faculty and staff who have made a difference during their time at SCTCC during the Feb. 5 home games. Before each game, students presented...

After SCTCC Water Environment Technologies students attended the annual Minnesota American Water Works Association conference in September, three of them ended up on the cover of Breeze , an industry...

The MCAC Fall 2024 All-Academic Team has been announced, and 13 Cyclones Volleyball players have made the list. Those who make the list have met all eligibility requirements, have passed 12 credits...

With the implementation of the J.A. Wedum Center for Student Success at SCTCC, Rebecca Krystyniak has accepted the newly created position of Dean of Academic Innovation & Success. Krystyniak comes to...

In late October, SCTCC Collegiate DECA advisor, Becky Shand, was joined by DECA officers, Kaden Kadlec, Nate Martin, David Macagnone, and Ron Niehus (left-right in photo) and 230 members from across...

After the on-campus SkillsUSA competition, five Electrical students are on their way to the state conference this spring to compete. The local competition was judged by the 292 IBEW representatives...

We asked our Facebook followers to share their favorite study tips with us. Here our some of our favorites. The Scribble Method Study-In-Break-Blocks Do Not Procrastinate Color Coordinate Use...

¿Sabías que en la cultura guatemalteca actual hay unas muñequitas cuyo origen se puede trazar hasta la época del Imperio Maya? ¡Pues sí! ¡Te cuento un poco sobre ellas! Se llaman “muñecos quitapenas”...

On Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, 12 SCTCC Collegiate DECA Members/Marketing Sales Management students had the incredible opportunity to attend the Timberwolves & Lynx Career in Sports event held on the...

Wellness Resource Services hit it out of the park this week when they offered wellness stations for students as they head into crunch time for the end of the semester and finals week. “Wellness for...

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, SCTCC celebrated a $2 million gift from the J.A. Wedum Foundation which will be used to create the Wedum Center for Student Success. The Wedum Center for Student Success will be...

Did you know that you can take a behind-the scenes look at innovations in medical technologies and products at Boston Scientific in Maple Grove? The Cardiovascular Technology Students were able to do...

The Foundation at St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC) announces the creation of the J.A. Wedum Center for Student Success at SCTCC. A reception will take place Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 10:15...

¿Sabías que en nuestra universidad nosotros y nosotras, l@s Latin@s, Latinx, Latines, Hispanos, Hispanas, Chicanas y Chicanos, somos casi el 6% de los estudiantes? ¡Pues sí! ¡Somos casi 300 personas...

This is the third year the MESA Club in Electrical is collecting Toys for Tots for the St. Cloud region. Two boxes are located in the Northway Building through Dec. 11, one near Door 8 and one near...

SCTCC welcomed Azania Tripp, Lyricality’s 2024 Artist in Residence, on Nov. 12 with a reception in the Multicultural Center and public unveiling of her exhibit. The exhibit, titled “Okra and Indigo,”...

SCTCC's Advanced Manufacturing Center was the recipient of the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation’s (GSDC) 2024 Innovation Award, presented at the Nov. 7 All-Investor Meeting. SCTCC was one of...

St. Cloud Technical & Community College once again made the Military Times’ Best for Vets: College list. The 2024 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges is the largest annual ranking that lists the...

The second-year Dental Hygiene students teamed up to bring dental care to 150 kids at the TeamSmile event at US Bank Stadium on Oct. 15. Minnesota Vikings players were on site to moral support to the...

As part of a statewide mental health initiative, SCTCC is partnering with the Minnesota State system to offer free mental health resources that are available online 24/7. Mantra Health will provide...

As Director of SCTCC's Center for Cybersecurity, instructor Brian Volkmuth attended the National Cybersecurity Education Colloquium in early October in St. Louis, Mo. In attendance with Volkmuth were...

When faced with change, SCTCC ADN students took it in stride. The last Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) cohort had significant changes when it came to instructors from fall semester to spring, but...

This past month, more than 65 students from the SCTCC Marketing Sales Management and Marketing Design programs had the opportunity to visit The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park. This outdoor venue was...

SCTCC continues the Rising Star Project this semester after being launched in January 2024, bringing middle and high school girls on campus to introduce them to the trades, healthcare, and technical...

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...

SCTCC has been named the 35 th best community college for 2025 by intelligent.com , which ranks two-year colleges nationwide from public and private nonprofit, accredited institutions. SCTCC received...

A new program at SCTCC is preparing to take flight. On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the College announced an Industry Sector Funding Award of more than $1 million to fund the launch of an Aircraft Maintenance...

Talk about a surprise! Water Environmental Technologies Instructor Gregg Kropp won this year’s Minnesota Wastewater Operators’ Association (MWOA) Outstanding Operator of the Year for 2024 in July and...

On Thursday, Sept. 26, community members gathered at the Heartland building to have a conversation with Minnesota State representatives and local legislators about the upcoming biennial budget request...

Just because summer break has started doesn't mean that Kami Burgess stops providing dental hygiene education. This is the eighth year that she's traveled overseas on a dental mission trip over the...

Most of us who drive remember our first car, either fondly or maybe with relief that it’s gone. For those whose vehicles are in decent shape—or not so decent shape—there is a second life available for...

St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC) is delighted to announce that Daniel Larson has accepted the position of Vice President of Advancement. Larson has been serving the College in an...

Automotive Service Technician instructor Dwayne Hickman has been recognized by the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence (TCOE) as the 2024 Outstanding Educator of the Year. This award...

In early summer, the St. Cloud Technical & Community College Cybersecurity and Network Administration faculty were happy to accept a donation of a Dell PowerEdge MX740C server from Dave Lerch and...

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...

After an excellent showing at the state competition, six SCTCC students traveled to Atlanta for the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference June 24-28, where the excellence stuck around...