Four Alexandria Technical & Community College students claimed top honors at the annual 12-Hour Student Design Challenge, delivering a complete print branding package for the Pope County Humane Society — all in a single day.

These students raised an impressive $1,828 for this incredible cause.

Student Services departments are participating in a planning retreat on Tuesday, March 3, and offices will be closed to ensure all employees in these areas have a chance to participate.

Spring lecture series includes nine lectures on stress management, politics, history, design, social issues, and more, plus spoken word poetry from Carlos Andrés Gómez, a nationally-recognized speaker, author, and actor from New York. The season begins on March 24, with lectures held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:15 PM.

Alexandria Technical & Community College recently recognized several students who competed at the local SkillsUSA competitions. Students who received top awards are eligible to compete at the state competition in March.

Two ATCC instructors completed a semester-long cohort focused on creating more inclusive and accessible learning environments for all students.

By embedding civic engagement into our mission and providing opportunities for students to make a positive impact, learning extends well beyond the classroom, strengthening community connections while deepening students’ sense of place and purpose.

There is a lot of conversation about generative AI these days, especially in creative fields. Post after post on LinkedIn claims how AI won’t take your job but someone who leverages it will. Or others condemn it altogether as a glorified theft mechanism.

Alexandria Technical and Community College proudly hosted the 2026 Minnesota State Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition on January 31, 2026, bringing together cybersecurity talent from across the state for a day of intense competition and learning.