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Student Stories

Hear from CCAPS Students

The College's students dream big, work hard, and overcome obstacles. Read some of the inspiring profiles of students past and present below.

We would also like to recognize the academic excellence of CCAPS undergraduates who made the Dean's List. Congratulations!

Explore more stories about our stellar students, alumni, and faculty in our College e-newsletter.

  • The Midlife Academy Podcast Episode 1 with photos of Kate Schaefers and Briana Smith

    TMA Podcast-Episode One: Why We Started

  • Linh Luong outside Dogwood Coffee in Minneapolis

    Embracing Challenges on a Career Path in Medical Devices

  • Neil Urbanski leans against the Humphrey Garden's green sculpture

    A Customized Degree Built for the Future

  • Amanda Lamb in front of a row of lilac bushes

    Navigating Bumps on the Road to Graduate School

  • The Tuttle School is a turn-of-century brown brick building with cement and wood trim

    A New Chapter for Tuttle Elementary

  • Rick Hoops performing on an outdoor stage

    Balancing Passion and Practicality in the Arts

  • Trina Zanon leans agains a stone column outside Northrop Hall

    Becoming ‘That Person’ for Someone Else

  • Gretchen Fernelius in front of a gold M mural in Ruttan Hall

    Turning Superpowers into a New Career

  • Student filling a test tube at eye level

    A Peek Inside the MBS Ambassador Program

  • Din Nguyen sits in the Ramsey County Library in front of a bank of computers and a wall with a brightly-colored mural

    Building Confidence and a Career

  • Annie Moen has long brown hair and wears a light brown shirt

    Fostering Connections and Community

  • Sarai Montano leans on a low wall in front of a yellow wall

    Exploring Human Behavior Through an Individualized Major

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      • Construction Management
      • Health and Well-Being Sciences
      • Health Services Management
      • Information Technology Infrastructure
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      • Multidisciplinary Studies
    • Minors
      • Construction Management
      • Health Services Management
      • Information Technology Infrastructure
      • Long Term Care Management
      • Real Estate
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      • Applied Business
      • Construction Management
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    • Current CCAPS Undergrads
    • Nonadmitted Guest Students
    • Stories
  • Graduate Education
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    • Master's Degrees
      • Addictions Counseling
      • Applied Sciences Leadership
      • Arts and Cultural Leadership
      • Biological Sciences
      • Civic Engagement
      • Horticulture
      • Integrated Behavioral Health
      • Sexual Health
    • Minors
      • Addictions Counseling
      • Arts and Cultural Leadership
    • Certificates
      • Advanced Sexual Health Education
      • Human Sexuality
      • Leadership for Science Professionals
      • Regulatory Affairs for Food Professionals
      • Sex Therapy
      • Transgender and Gender Diverse Health
    • Courses
    • Admissions
      • Applied Sciences Leadership Programs
      • Arts and Cultural Leadership
      • Biological Sciences
      • Civic Engagement
      • Counseling Programs
      • Horticulture
      • Sexual Health Programs
    • Current Graduate Students
    • Stories
  • Professional Development
    • Professional Development Programs
    • Search Courses and Certificates
    • Areas of Study
      • Agile and Scrum
      • Business Analysis and Process
      • HR and Talent Development
      • Leadership
      • Project Management
      • Technology
      • Writing and Communications
    • Webinars
      • Upcoming Webinars
      • Webinar Archive Search
    • Conferences
      • Annual Institute for Building Officials
      • Concrete & Structural Engineering Webinar Series
      • Minnesota Power Systems Conference
      • Minnesota Water Resources Conference
    • Resources for Professionals in Transition
    • Discounts and Financial Aid
    • FAQ
    • Stories
  • Workforce Development
  • Lifelong Learning
    • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
    • The Midlife Academy
  • ESL Programs
    • Intensive English Program
    • Academic English Program
    • Supporting Multilingual Students
    • Student Resources
    • Student English Language Support
    • Professional English
    • Customized Training
    • ESL Testing
  • High School Programs
    • College in the Schools
      • College in the Schools Home
      • Students & Families
      • Instructors & Counselors
      • Administrators
      • Faculty & Departments
      • Courses
    • Post-Secondary Enrollment Options
  • About CCAPS
    • Overview
    • Mission and Values
    • Student Stories
    • Leadership Team
    • Inclusive Excellence
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs at CCAPS