2026 Archives

September

Arts and Culture

Normandale hosts series of events celebrating 50th Anniversary of the Japanese Garden

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
11 September 2026

Campus Community Arts and Culture

Normandale Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Richard Brown Colloquium Series with 12 dates during fall semester

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
09 September 2026

Campus Community

Normandale hosts Visit Campus Events for College Knowledge Month in October

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
09 September 2026

Academics Partnerships and Impact

Setting the Standard in Community College Healthcare Training in the State and Nation

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
07 September 2026

Alumni

Alumni Story - How Vishwas Found Purpose at Normandale

Anna Loughridge - Alumni Engagement Specialist
07 September 2026

Campus Community Partnerships and Impact

Normandale Launches GainED Inclusive Higher Education Program for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
02 September 2026

August

Campus Community

Normandale starts academic year off with Welcome Week events August 24-September 3

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
24 August 2026

Alumni

William Leitzman embraces his career change to Nursing through Normandale

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
19 August 2026

Academics Alumni

Finding Community Through Art - Victoria and her Normandale Journey

Annual Giving Manager Nagwa Haddad
19 August 2026

Alumni

Daisy Rios-Lopez Bloom in Bloomington 2026 Marketing Internship experience with Normandale

Daisy Rios-Lopez - Marketing and Communications
12 August 2026

Academics

NPR features Normandale in story about adult students returning to community college

Daisy Rios-Lopez - Marketing and Communications
28 July 2026

July

Arts and Culture Campus Community Alumni

Normandale hosts Japanese Garden 50th Anniversary Event on September 19

Anna Loughridge - Alumni Engagement Specialist
09 September 2026

Campus Community

Community College Journal Article Recognizes Student-Centered Approach at Normandale

Daisy Rios-Lopez - Marketing and Communications
23 July 2026

Academics Alumni

A Lifetime of Art, Community, and Connection

Daisy Rios-Lopez - Marketing and Communications
22 July 2026

Alumni

Finding Community and Confidence - The Normandale Journey of Alexis Singh

Anna Loughridge - Alumni Engagement Specialist
08 July 2026

Alumni Campus Community

Deb Merrigan - From Normandale student to Dental Hygienist Instructor

Daisy Rios-Lopez - Marketing and Communications
08 July 2026

June

A Proud Aon Apprenticeship Alum - How Normandale Helped Marcus Build His Career

Anna Loughridge - Alumni Engagement Specialist
25 June 2026

Campus Community

Normandale hosts Open House on June 25 as part of Minnesota State Week

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
22 June 2026

Alumni

Interview with Normandale Alumnus Oscar Ayala Hernandes

Daisy Rios-Lopez - Marketing Communications
10 June 2026

Partnerships and Impact

Human Services Pathway Graduates Honored During 12th Cohort Celebration

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
05 June 2026

Campus Community

Applications are open for new GainED Program at Normandale

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
02 June 2026

Campus Community

Normandale names Charles Frame Vice President of Administration

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
01 June 2026

May

Normandale graduates largest AFA Art Class in at least 15 years

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
29 May 2026

Alumni

Finding Purpose at Any Age - A Normandale Alumna Journey into Community Health

Anna Loughridge - Alumni Engagement Specialist
28 May 2026

Campus Community Academics Alumni

Normandale Community College Commencement celebrates 2026 Graduating Class

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
19 May 2026

Campus Community

From TRIO Student to TRIO Coach - A Full-Circle Journey

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
15 May 2026

Campus Community Academics

Commencement Ceremony takes place at Orchestra Hall on May 18

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
07 May 2026

Arts and Culture Campus Community Academics

Creative Writing Instructor Thomas Maltman wins Minnesota Book Award

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
07 May 2026

Campus Community

Normandale named a Gold Recipient for Governors Workplace Safety Awards

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
04 May 2026

April

Arts and Culture

Music Department hosts concerts in May

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
05 May 2026

Campus Community

Pakou Yang Named President of Normandale Community College

Barbara Hein - Minnesota State Director of Marketing
22 April 2026

Art Department Course culminates in Empty Bowls Event on April 29

Normandale Staff
22 April 2026

Academics

Normandale Student Ruby Bruins selected to Highly Competitive Critical Language Scholarship Program

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
22 April 2026

Campus Community

Normandale Students Named Honorable Mention Delegation at Model UN Conference in New York

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
21 April 2026

Campus Community Arts and Culture

Normandale 2026 Spring Richard Brown Colloquium Series continues on April 27 with presentation of The Ancient Imagination of Ireland - Heroic Tales of Ulster

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
21 April 2026

Academics Arts and Culture

Second Art AFA Art Exhibition runs from April 27-May 7

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
21 April 2026

Campus Community

Normandale hosts Earth Week Events April 20-23

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
20 April 2026

Alumni

Francisco Ramirez - From Healthcare Advocate to Community Leader

Anna Loughridge - Alumni Engagement Specialist
08 April 2026

Normandale hosts 16th annual Writing Festival on April 15

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
01 April 2026

Academics

Dental Hygiene Student Lauren Soroko - What Made Normandale the Right Choice for Me

Brooke Fox - Normandale Foundation
01 April 2026

Academics

Nursing student Rita Duran talks about a Nursing community that supports student success

Brooke Fox - Normandale Foundation
01 April 2026

Campus Community

Economics Department hosts Financial Literacy Event on April 14

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
01 April 2026

Biology Department hosts Slice of Life Science Seminar by Ruth Isenberg Ph.D. on April 15

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
31 March 2026

Alumni

Ron Lievense - From Courtside to Championship Coach. A Life Shaped by Normandale.

Anna Loughridge - Alumni Engagement Specialist
29 March 2026

Normandale Community College hosts Open House on April 9

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
25 March 2026

2026 Spring Richard Brown Colloquium Series continues on April 6 with Jason Brown presentation, The Sublime Through the Lens of a Scientist - The Life and Writings of Carl Sagan

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
17 March 2026

March

Arts and Culture

Department of Theatre productions of A Murder is Announced and The Play that Goes Wrong run in repertory on April 11, 17, 18

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
13 April 2026

Partnerships and Impact

Normandale kicks off Launching Futures Campaign and celebrates new Center for Interprofessional Education in Healthcare

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
01 April 2026

Academics

A Nursing Education Shaped by Curiosity and Purpose

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
23 March 2026

Campus Community

Finalists Named for Normandale Community College Presidency

Barbara Hein - Minnesota State Director of Marketing
19 March 2026

Partnerships and Impact Alumni

Laura Beeth - A Lifelong Learner Committed to Healthcare and Workforce Development

Anna Loughridge - Alumni Engagement Specialist
19 March 2026

Partnerships and Impact

Travel and Learn Scholarship for Cuba Intercultural Communication course creates lifetime memories and learnings for Dija Wando

Normandale Student Dija Wando
19 March 2026

Alumni

Cyrus Batheja - A Leader for Equity in Healthcare

Anna Loughridge - Alumni Engagement Specialist
16 March 2026

February

Campus Community

A Community Rallies as Donors Nationwide Support Normandale Students

Brooke Fox - Normandale Foundation
11 February 2026

Alumni

Early Start, Big Heart

Normandale Staff
05 February 2026

Alumni

Filip Vukasin - From Student to Entrepreneur

Anna Loughridge - Alumni Engagement Specialist
11 March 2026

Alumni

Lali Williams - Rooted in Resilience

Anna Loughridge - Alumni Engagement Specialist
27 February 2026

Academics

Learning and Serving the Community Through the Normandale Dental Hygiene Program

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
26 February 2026

Academics

Normandale hosts Admissions and Financial Aid Completion Event on February 26

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
11 February 2026

January

Arts and Culture

Normandale Community College announces 2026 Spring Semester Richard Brown Colloquium Series Schedule

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
13 March 2026

Campus Community

Welcome events start with Welcome Week on January 12-15

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
09 January 2026

Academics

Building Trust, One Smile at a Time

Normandale Staff
22 December 2025

images

Normandale students participate in Model UN Conference in New York

Steven Geller - Director of Media and Public Relations
16 May 2025