First-Gen Student Spotlight: Esme Wolfswinkel
byNursing major aiming for career as nurse practitioner Esmeralda Wolfswinkel, 33, is earning her Associate of Science (A.S.) in Nursing at Inver Hills Community…
Features
English Chair Spotlight: David Higgins, PhD
byAccomplished editor wins 2022 SFRA Book Award [This Inver Hills News spotlight story was originally published in August 2022; republished today with a newsworthy…
Program Spotlight: Environmental Science
byStudents take field trip to Vermillion River to study macroinvertebrate aquatic life Environmental Science students at Inver Hills Community College recently traveled to the…
New Faculty Spotlight: Jill Grover
byPre-Social Work instructor has nearly 15 years of experience as a social worker Jill Grover, MSW, LISW, 38, started her new role as faculty…
Student Club Spotlight: D&D Club
byStudents live action role-play (LARP) to build community and expand thinking skills D&D Club at Inver Hills Community College meets once a week, typically…
Communication Students Make Videos Promoting College Resources
byVideos spotlight voter registration, Food Resource Center, Community Garden, Bee’s Knees Committee, Unity Trail Student enrolled in the Interpersonal Communication course at Inver Hills…
Nursing Director Spotlight: Sara Wiggins, DNP
byNursing professional brings tremendous experience to her new role Sara Wiggins, DNP, RN, started her new position as the Nursing program director at Inver…
Staff Spotlight: Patti Chandler
byProfessional writing tutor teaches students how writing can lead to self-discovery Patti Chandler, 53, serves as a professional writing tutor at the Writing Center…
Alumna Spotlight: Cheyenne Bieber
byTheatre grad heading to Columbia University to study creative writing Cheyenne Bieber, 26, graduated from Inver Hills Community College with her Theatre Transfer Pathway…
Faculty Spotlight: Martin Springborg
byDirector of teaching and learning dedicated to supporting faculty and students Martin Springborg, 49, serves as the director of teaching and learning at Dakota…
New EMS Graduate Spotlight: Amy Thompson
byCalifornia native left job in communications field to launch a career in paramedicine Amy Thompson, 32, graduated from Inver Hills Community College in May…
Program Spotlight: Emergency Medical Services
byEMS Week • May 16–22, 2021 The Emergency Medical Services Paramedic program at Inver Hills Community College offers comprehensive training and preparation for service…
Joan Carter Named 2022 Outstanding Educator
byEngineering instructor recognized by college and Minnesota State Joan Carter, EdD, PE, Engineering faculty at Inver Hills Community College, was honored by the campus…
Inver Grove Heights Energy Action Plan
byInver Hills partnering with city in collaboration with Xcel Energy In March 2021, the City Council of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, approved the city’s…
Inver Hills Unity Trail Project
byTribute to traditional territory of Wahpekute, Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and Očeti Šakówiŋ Initiated by Randi Goettl, director of accessibility resources, Michael Birchard, associate vice president…
Essential Worker Spotlight: Joe Leahy
byBuilding utilities mechanic helps keep campus running during pandemic Joseph Leahy, 54, has worked continuously during the COVID-19 pandemic as a building utilities mechanic…
Remote Lab Access Supports IT Students
byHands-on solution allows information tech majors to complete labs anywhere, anytime In March 2020, faculty in the Information Technology Careers (ITC) department at Inver…
Program Spotlight: Computer Science
byComputer Science Education Week • December 7 –13, 2020 Inver Hills Community College offers a 60-credit Computer Science A.S. Transfer Pathway that opens the…