12.12.24
DECA Members Meet in Minneapolis
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...
12.11.24
Electrical Students on the way to State Skills Competition
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...
12.11.24
Try Something New To Help You Study
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...
12.06.24
Timberwolves & Lynx Team Teaches Valuable Lessons to Students
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...
12.06.24
El Noticiero Latino: Informacón para la Comunidad Latina en SCTCC seis de diciembre
¿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”...
12.05.24
SCTCC Welcomes Wedums in Challenge Gift Annoucement
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...
12.05.24
Wellness Stations Prep Students for Finals
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...
11.25.24
Cardiovascular Technology Students Visit Boston Scientific
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...
11.25.24
J.A. Wedum Center Announcement by the Foundation
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...
11.21.24
El Noticiero Latino: Informacón para la Comunidad Latina en SCTCC
¿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...
11.14.24
MESA Hopes for A Great 2024 Toys for Tots Campaign
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...
11.14.24
Azania Tripp Highlights African American Food Stories as SCTCC's Artist in "Resin"dence
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,”...
11.08.24
Advanced Manufacturing Center Nabs Innovation Award
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...
11.05.24
SCTCC Makes Best For Vets List for 2024
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...
10.31.24
Dental Hygiene Students Team Up for TeamSmile
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...
10.24.24
SCTCC Students have access to Mantra Health
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...
10.24.24
Volkmuth, SCSU faculty collaborate at National Cybersecurity Conference
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...
10.23.24
Nursing Students Pass NCLEX at 97%
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...
10.21.24
Students Get an Edge at the Ledge
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...
10.16.24
Summer 2024 President's and Dean's Lists
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...
10.16.24
Rising Stars Brings Krewe to the Crew
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...
10.14.24
SCTCC Ranked 35th Nationwide by intelligent.com
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...
10.04.24
SCTCC Aircraft Maintenance Program Closer to Takeoff
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...
09.30.24
WETT Instructor Gregg Kropp Wins Operator of the Year
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...
09.26.24
Minnesota State Holds 2024 Listening Session at SCTCC
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...
09.11.24
Dental Hygienist Grad and Instructor Help in St. Lucia
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...
09.03.24
Auto Body Brings Second Life to Donated Car
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...
08.06.24
Daniel Larson Accepts Vice President Position
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...
07.30.24
Dwayne Hickman Named Outstanding Educator
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...
07.29.24
Cybersecurity, Network Administration Receive Donation from Edmentum
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...
07.01.24
Spring 2024 President's and Dean's Lists
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...
07.01.24
SCTCC Brings the Excellence to Atlanta
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...
06.24.24
Transition to New Financial, Human Resources Software July 1
From June 28 to July 5, SCTCC will be unable to take student payments in any form due to a transition to Workday, a software for financial management, human capital management, and student information...
06.18.24
SCTCC, AgCentric, & Advanced Manufacturing Center Host HS Teachers
When SCTCC’s Advanced Manufacturing Center opened in late 2023, one of the objectives of the new space was welcoming the community to experience the Center and use it for learning, engaging, and...
06.07.24
Grad Riley Breikos Makes It at SCSU
It’s always a delight when SCTCC graduates check in with us to let us know how they’re doing. Riley Breikos graduated from SCTCC in 2023 and was back on campus to help us out with an interview for a...
05.26.24
To a Higher Degree: Sparkle and Shine
As we wrap up 75 years of educating St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC) students and transforming communities, we recently celebrated with our most exciting event of the academic year -...
05.22.24
Baseball on the way to NJCAA Nationals for Fourth Straight Year
The Cyclones Baseball team is on its way to the NJCAA Division III World Series for the fourth straight year after clinching the North Plains championship held May 16-18 at the MAC in St. Cloud. After...
05.21.24
VP Debra Leigh Makes Mark with Legacy Award
During the St. Cloud State of the City address on April 2, Mayor Kleis provided a list of accomplishments in 2023 as well as what to look forward to in 2024; as part of the address, he awarded the...
05.20.24
Cyclones Softball Wraps Up Season, Boos Snags Player of the Year
Cyclones Softball player Jenna Boos of Cold Spring was named the MCAC South Division Softball Player-of-the-Year. Boos is a pitcher and infielder for the Cyclones, and this season threw two shutouts...
05.16.24
Bigs on Campus Celebrates First Year
On May 14, SCTCC celebrated the conclusion of the first academic year of the partnership between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota, Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, and employees who took...
05.03.24
Celebrations Take on Many Facets
It’s that time of year when graduation is a common theme – when many of us think of rows of smiling people in black gowns and flat mortarboards with tassels. Celebrating our academic accomplishments...
05.02.24
SCTCC HR Receives 2024 All Star Award
Pictured left to right: Stephanie Mahal, Deanne Hollermann, Julie Simonson, and Kari Matson. SCTCC's Human Resources Team was nominated by Cabinet Members for their outstanding service to the college...
05.01.24
Support Sets Up Success for DECA
The SCTCC Collegiate DECA Team brought home the bling, and the support they received along the way has been nothing but the best. St. Cloud Subaru’s Love Promise – Loves Learning once again supported...
04.29.24
First-Timers Marketing & Design Make a Mark
At their first-time competing, an SCTCC team of 12 Marketing & Design students snagged a third-place win at the AAF District Student Advertising Competition, earning a spot among four-year...
04.26.24
Auto Body Program Accredited through April 2029
The Auto Body Collision Technology program at SCTCC has received ASE Training Program accreditation by the ASE Education Foundation in Damage Analysis/Estimating/Customer Service; Non-Structural...
04.24.24
PN Supplementing Program with Career Grant Pathway this Fall
SCTCC is prepared to start its Practical Nursing (LPN) Career Grant Pathway Program this fall semester 2024 after the college was a recipient of Congressionally Directed Spending in the amount of $950...
04.24.24
Time Capsule Captures Students' Expertise
With a little bit of heat, some elbow grease, and a lot of hunting and gathering, the 75th Anniversary Time Capsule is dedicated and almost ready to be closed for the next 25 years. At the beginning...
04.22.24
After State, SCTCC to Send Six to SkillsUSA Nationals
When SCTCC students head to the SkillsUSA Minnesota competition, they mean business. And this year, business was good. After competing on campus to determine who will attend the state Leadership &...
04.18.24
Luke Green Recognized at MinnState Board Awards
On Wednesday, April 17, the Minnesota State Board of Trustees announced their Awards for Excellence. The 2024 faculty selection for SCTCC’s Outstanding Educator was Dr. Luke Green, who teaches...
04.18.24
Students visit Holocaust Memorial Museum
Instructor Kathy Robinson coordinated an opportunity for students to visit the Washington D.C. museum.