51ÁÔÆæ Celebrates Community College Month
This April, 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) joins colleges nationwide in celebrating Community College Month (#CCMonth), highlighting the essential role community and technical colleges play in powering America’s workforce and expanding economic opportunity. #CCMonth is an annual grassroots campaign to bring attention to the value and importance of community colleges led by the Association of […]
Graduation
The 2025 – 2026 51ÁÔÆæ commencement ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 1 in the 51ÁÔÆæ Auditorium.
51ÁÔÆæ Alumnus Gilman Anderson to be Honored Guest, Keynote Speaker for Upcoming Pathways to Success Program
The public is invited to attend the 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association’s annual Pathways to Success event on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The event is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on campus.The 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association hosts Pathways to Success annually to honor accomplished alumni and to recognize a select group […]
51ÁÔÆæ awarded $1 million to expand career academy opportunities
$1 million each was awarded to 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ), Northwest Iowa Community College, and Eastern Iowa Community Colleges; $776,655 awarded to Des Moines Area Community CollegeFour Iowa community colleges, including 51ÁÔÆæ, have been awarded nearly $4 million in competitive grants through the state’s Career Academy Incentive Fund to empower more students with […]
HSE and ESL classes coming to North Iowa in March
51ÁÔÆæ to Offer High School Equivalency (HSE) Classes Beginning in March51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will offer a new session of High School Equivalency (HSE) classes beginning in March at multiple locations across North Iowa.Orientation and intake for the March session will begin March 16. Students must complete orientation and required testing prior to […]
North Iowans Join 51ÁÔÆæ Foundation Board of Directors
The 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Foundation is proud to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors: David Moore and Bradley Miller. David Moore Born and raised in Mason City, Dave is a graduate of Mason City High School, 51ÁÔÆæ, and the University of Minnesota. He holds funeral director licenses in […]
51ÁÔÆæ Announces 2025 Fall Term President’s and Dean’s List
51ÁÔÆæ is pleased to announce that 1,109 individuals have been named to the 2025 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 106 Iowa communities, 14 states outside the state of Iowa, and 20 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown.NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEDEAN’S […]
IDEA Camp for Middle School Students
51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center to Host IDEA Camp for Middle School StudentsFull Day Program on Presidents’ Day, February 16, 2026The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will hold the IDEA Camp for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students on Presidents’ Day, Monday February 16, 2026. The camp will run 8:30am to 3:30pm. […]
51ÁÔÆæ Employees Recognized at Outstanding Community College Awards
Two 51ÁÔÆæ employees were honored for their outstanding contributions to higher education during the Outstanding Community College Awards, held Wednesday, Dec. 3, at the Community Colleges for Iowa Convention & Tradeshow.Jason Ott was named Outstanding Faculty, recognizing his dedication to teaching excellence and commitment to student success. Ott’s work in the […]
51ÁÔÆæ Student Faith Etheredge Earns National Recognition for Artwork
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) student Faith Etheredge from Nora Springs has been honored with a Visual Arts Award Scholarship of $500 for her artwork “Nala.” Her work was selected for publication in the 31st edition of Nota Bene, Phi Theta Kappa’s national literary and visual arts honors anthology.Etheredge’s artwork was chosen from more than 3,200 […]
The Aspen Institute Names 51ÁÔÆæ as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize
$1 Million Prize Honors Colleges Achieving Strong Student Results, Both in College and After GraduationThe Aspen Institute has named 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year […]
51ÁÔÆæ Book Sale to Benefit Emergency Textbook Fund, October 7-9
The 51ÁÔÆæ Foundation and 51ÁÔÆæ Library will host a three-day book sale October 7-9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Activity Center on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus. The sale is open to the public and all are welcome.The sale boasts over 1,000 books of all genres for book enthusiasts to […]
An Evening with Celtic Thunder
An Evening with Celtic Thunder – Their Greatest Songs and along the way a Reunion with Old FriendsSponsored By Mason City Clinic, P.C. and The Hanson Family Foundation & MBT BankAn Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder is more than just a concert—it’s a journey through the group’s incredible legacy. Featuring a carefully curated setlist of their […]
51ÁÔÆæ Introduces New Director of the Performing Arts and Leadership Series
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) is pleased to introduce Jared Barnes as the new Director of the 51ÁÔÆæ Performing Arts and Leadership Series. A lifelong resident of North Iowa, his early passion for the performing arts was fostered by the region’s dedicated arts educators and rich cultural opportunities—including the 51ÁÔÆæ Performing Arts and Leadership […]
New Student Orientation
All new students to 51ÁÔÆæ must participate in New Student Orientation, where you will become acquainted with 51ÁÔÆæ students, faculty, and staff while becoming familiar with campus resources that will help to enhance both academic and personal development.Orientation – August 21, 2025Schedule of EventsCheck-in: 12:30-1:15pm – 51ÁÔÆæ GymnasiumOrientation: 1:30-5:00pm *prize drawing 4:45pmFood Trucks: 4:00-7:30pm ($10 […]