Minnesota North College – Hibbing Explained

Minnesota North College – Hibbing
Established:1916
Closed:2022
Type:Public community college
President:Mike Raich
Provost:Aaron Reini
City:Hibbing, Minnesota
Country:U.S.
Students:700
Colors: Cardinal & white
Athletics Affiliations:NJCAA, Minnesota College Athletic Conference
Sports Nickname:Cardinal
Parent:Minnesota North College

Minnesota North College – Hibbing, formerly Hibbing Community College, is a public community college campus in Hibbing, Minnesota. In 2022, the board of trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities merged the college with several others into a single institution called Minnesota North College.

History

The campus was founded in 1916 and has undergone several transformations. Originally housed in the historic Hibbing High School, it moved into its own campus in 1969. In the 1990s, Hibbing Community College and Hibbing Technical College merged to form a comprehensive institution. In 2001 a new building integration/co-location project was completed and the entire school now exists at one location.

In 2022, the board of trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities merged Hibbing Community College with Itasca Community College, Mesabi Range College, Rainy River Community College, and Vermilion Community College into a single institution called Minnesota North College.[1]

Athletics

As part of Minnesota North College, a member of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Cardinal Athletics include Baseball, Softball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, and Trap League.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Whitford . Emma . Merger Approved for 5 Minnesota Community Colleges . 21 March 2022 . . March 17, 2022 . en.
  2. Web site: Athletics . 2022-10-02 . Minnesota North . en-US.