As we embrace cooler temps, falling leaves, and time in my deer stand, I’m reminded of the importance of strong traditions. At Alexandria Technical & Community College, our traditions are firmly embedded in the values of access, opportunity, and service to our region. But just like the trees around my stand, our reach continues to expand.

Sam Ovsak, a standout athlete who previously played college football at St. John’s, made a heartfelt decision to return to baseball this fall, joining the Alexandria Technical & Community College Legends.

Alexandria Technical & Community College’s Legends Baseball Coach Brandon Hill has taken a new step in community involvement by joining the Alexandria Elks Lodge 1685.

Alexandria Technical and Community College Foundation hosted its annual Legends Gala at Crooked Willow on Friday, October 3, 2025. The gala raised funds for the new transportation center, a space that will provide opportunities for hands-on learning, connection, and growth for our students.

ATCC's Associate Degree Nursing program has earned the #4 ranking among all nursing programs in Minnesota, according to a comprehensive analysis by RegisteredNursing.org that includes both two-year and four-year institutions across the state.

ATCC's SLPA Program Director Nancy Thul has been selected by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to help rewrite the national Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certification exam. This marks the second time Thul has contributed her expertise to the exam—she was part of the original team that created it five years ago.

One of our own makes headlines with creativity, heart, and determination

Alexandria Technical & Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony on September 25, for its new $24 million Transportation Center, marking the official start of construction on the facility.

Alexandria Technical and Community College hosted its latest Baby Lab event Monday, bringing together infants, parents and students for a hands-on learning experience in child development.

The Alexandria Technical & Community College Foundation awarded four Polaris Workforce Development Scholarships to second-year students enrolled in the Marine, Motorcycle & Powersports Technician program at Alexandria Technical & Community College.