51ÁÔÆæ To Offer ESL Classes in Charles City
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will now offer tuition-free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in Charles City. This program is specifically designed for adults 18 and older whose first language is not English, aiming to improve their speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills in a supportive, friendly environment.Registration and orientation, which are […]
Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
Applications due May 17MASON CITY, IOWA – The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will hold the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on Monday June 3 – Friday June 7, 2024, with pitch presentations on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Thanks to generous financial support from the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation, […]
51ÁÔÆæ Student Wins Top Prize at 2024 Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) student Catherine Dow was named one of the top three winners at The Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition, sponsored by John Pappajohn, Equity Dynamics, Inc. Catherine was awarded one of three $5,000 prizes. Catherine is currently a freshman at 51ÁÔÆæ where she is studying Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management. […]
51ÁÔÆæ Commencement
We are looking forward to Commencement Day!51ÁÔÆæ graduation ceremonies will take place in the 51ÁÔÆæ Auditorium on Friday, May 3.Health Sciences – Friday, May 3 at 1:00 PMSkilled Trades – Friday, May 3 at 3:00 PMArts & Sciences – Friday, May 3 at 5:00 p.m.Tickets are required.Visit /graduation-information/ for more information and a link to the live […]
51ÁÔÆæ, NICC, and One Cedar Valley receive federal Title I grant
The US Department of Labor has awarded a federal Title I grant to 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ), Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) and nonprofit organization One Cedar Valley. The Title I grant funding will support initiatives that provide workforce services to youth and adults who face barriers to employment.One focus of the grant […]
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
The G.G George Family proudly present the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28th. This presentation is part of the 2023-2024 Performing Arts and Leadership Series.Opening for the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is a selection of Mason City School […]
51ÁÔÆæ Welcomes Joel Pedersen as New President
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) is excited to announce the appointment of Joel Pedersen as its new President, effective July 1. Pedersen will succeed Steve Schulz, who is retiring after more than 10 years of distinguished service to the college.The selection of Pedersen was the culmination of an extensive search led by a broad-based […]
North Iowa Businesses Compete in Venture School Launch Day
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day competition on Thursday, April 11, 2024. The 51ÁÔÆæ Spring 2024 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for 7 weeks of training, customer discovery, and developing their business model alongside local entrepreneur coaches. A panel of judges […]
51ÁÔÆæ Earns Reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission
The Board of Directors of 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) proudly announces that 51ÁÔÆæ has successfully earned reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). This achievement reaffirms the college’s commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and its significant role in higher education within the community and beyond.Following a rigorous evaluation process, which included a […]
51ÁÔÆæ Student Entrepreneurs Advance to Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition Finals
Three students representing 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) competed in Round 1 of the 2024 Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition and advanced to the Finals. The competition was held during the Student Entrepreneurship Conference at Drake University in Des Moines, IA on April 5-6, 2024.The three 51ÁÔÆæ student entrepreneurs competing in Round 1 were:Each […]
North Iowa Concert Band – Spring Concert
On Tuesday, April 16th, Dr. Justin Smiley-Oyen will conduct the North Iowa Concert Band in their Spring Concert at 7:30pm in the North Iowa Community Auditorium. This highly-talented group of community and student musicians will play a concert of “New Classics,” featuring works by Copland, Whitacre, and Gordon Jacob. Music starts at 7:00 PM, and […]
51ÁÔÆæ Welcomes Joel Pedersen as New President
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) is excited to announce the appointment of Joel Pedersen as its new President, effective July 1. Pedersen will succeed Steve Schulz, who is retiring after more than 10 years of distinguished service to the college.The selection of Pedersen was the culmination of an extensive search led by a broad-based […]
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center & SBDC April 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Holly Neuberger of Lake Animal Clinic as the April 2024 Entrepreneur of the MonthThe 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Holly Neuberger of Lake Animal Clinic in Clear Lake, IA as the April 2024 Entrepreneur of the Month. When Holly Neuberger opened […]
51ÁÔÆæ Earns Reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission
The Board of Directors of 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) proudly announces that 51ÁÔÆæ has successfully earned reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). This achievement reaffirms the college’s commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and its significant role in higher education within the community and beyond.Following a rigorous evaluation process, which included a […]
This We Believe
In connection with the 51ÁÔÆæ Common Read This I Believe, 51ÁÔÆæ will be hosting This We Believe on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the 51ÁÔÆæ Activity Center. Showcased will be This I Believe statements, unique artworks, photography, videos, and other expressions of personal beliefs from 51ÁÔÆæ students, faculty, staff, and community members. This promises to be an evening […]