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President Sharon Pierce

"911±¬ÁÏÍø provides accessible, high-quality education, fostering excellence and opportunity for all. Guided by a student-centered approach, the college values belonging, community partnerships, excellence, and integrity. These principles shape our mission to transform lives and create pathways to success."

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Protecting our mission-critical work will require difficult decisions. And yet, because of the strong foundation we’ve built together, the challenge can be met. 

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Random Acts of Kindness

As we navigate through our busy lives, sometimes we need to pause and reflect on the values that make our 911±¬ÁÏÍø community truly exceptional.Random Acts of Kindness Week is a unique opportunity for us, as a community, to…

Prioritizing Health and Well-being

While we enjoy the beautiful month of October, our thoughts often turn to the colder, snowier months ahead.As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, it's important that we take care of ourselves both physically and mentally. Let'…

Embarking on a New Chapter

As summer draws to a close, soon we will experience sweater weather, the changing colors of the leaves, and the crispness in the air. Autumn always brings a renewed sense of energy and anticipation. I’m filled with optimism and excitement…

Embracing a New Academic Year

As we enter the final warm and vibrant weeks of summer on our campus, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the progress we’ve made these past few months. Our campus has been bustling with activity. From academic pursuits to community…

Reaffirming Our Commitment

The United States Supreme Court has issued a decision concerning race conscious admission policies, ruling that colleges that consider race in admissions violate the Constitution.  The colleges and universities of Minnesota State are…