Success Stories


Worlds of Opportunity

Worlds of Opportunity

A Saint Paul College alum thriving in the work world.

Thanks to Saint Paul College, Shiqin Chen regularly returns to his homeland to create opportunities in the country he left behind.


Beyond Basic Training

Beyond Basic Training

A Saint Paul College alum on his way to a bright future.

I noticed right away that the instructors really care about the students, and they spend a lot of time with the students to make sure they get the ideas [being taught].   ~ Ahmad Ansari


Smart Medicine

Smart Medicine

A Saint Paul College alum is pursuing her career goals.

When I started the MLT program, I did it just so I could get a good job.  But I really liked my classes and I want to do something that will let me use my math, chemistry, and biology.  ~ Martha Yiglletu


Body of Work

Body of Work

A Saint Paul College alum thriving in the work world.

When I left school, I felt like I had a good understanding of what's expected of a technician. Then I had to practice, because that's what it takes to make it in this field.  ~ Dan Wittek


Power to the People

Power to the People

Two Saint Paul College students on their way to a great future.

Harrison Jones and Felicia Hardy joined the Power of YOU program when it started in the fall of 2006, and they will be finishing their first two years at Saint Paul College this spring.


Ambassadors to the Future

Ambassadors to the Future

Saint Paul College team of students currently serving as Ambassadors.

Student Ambassadors are current students with leadership skills.  They help promote the College and build connections and links among the Saint Paul College community.


Science Non-Fiction

Science Non-Fiction

Three recently developed biology courses; one full its first offering.

Mariann Gabrawy, Saint Paul College Biology instructor, has developed and teaches three new biology courses: Introduction to Forensic Science, General Biology II: The Living World, and Exploring Biology.


Captivating Chemistry

Captivating Chemistry

Two Chemistry instructors put extra effort into their teaching.

A topic like chemistry can be pretty overwhelming.  Zubah and Penny are very good at teaching the basic concepts first, and then building upon them in a coherent fashion.  ~Nate Kreager


In Line with Online

In Line with Online

Online learning offers flexibility and has recently become popular.

Saint Paul College's online courses allow students to fit education into their busy schedules and provide new levels of flexibility and convenience.


In Search of Excellence

In Search of Excellence

Two instructors are deserving of excellence in teaching award.

Dan Paulnock and Lorie Costello, long-time Saint Paul College instructors, have been nominated for a prestigious honor: The Board of Trustees Award for Excellence in Teaching.


Welcome to the Future

Welcome to the Future

Two Saint Paul College students on their way to a great future.

I feel like I've learned so much here . . . ~Evan Smith   We created and detailed items like buildings, furniture, T-shirts, . . . ~Krista Larsen


Voice of the People

Voice of the People

A Saint Paul College alum is pursuing his dream.

I wouldn't be here if I hadn't gone to Saint Paul College. I've got lifelong friends who have worked with me all through my pipefitting career.


All in the Family

All in the Family

A Saint Paul College student is on his way to a great future.

I began taking classes a year ago at Saint Paul College, and when I graduate, I'll be the first person in the family who learned how to cook in college.


History in the Making

History in the Making

A Saint Paul College student is on his way to a great future.

It's been great.  My schedule is flexible because of home schooling, so I can take more PSEO classes than I could if I was going to a high school.


Power for the People

Power for the People

Power of YOU students are on their way to a great future.

We plan to increase the number of students in the Power of YOU program every year. ~Kathleen Gordon


Turning It Around

Turning It Around

A Saint Paul College alum is pursuing her dream.

Saint Paul College helped to give me the kind of support, encouragement, and stability that has enabled me to find my drive and passion.


Open to Interpretation

Open to Interpretation

A Saint Paul College alum is pursuing her dream.

When I took my classes, I knew I was going to be getting my Interpreting degree.  The program did a good job of preparing me.


Success By Design

Success By Design

A Saint Paul College alum is pursuing her dream.

Thanks to Saint Paul College, I'm more confident that I can put out a good product.


The Sweet Smell of Success

The Sweet Smell of Success

A Saint Paul College alum is pursuing her dream.

The program gives students opportunity to be hands-on in the kitchen.  You leave with a good understanding of what a day is like for a chef or a cook.


Matters of the Heart

Matters of the Heart

One Saint Paul College student on her way to a great future.

I fell in love with anatomy and physiology, and I attribute that to Lynn Dreese.  She's one of the most phenomenal instructors I've ever had.


Long-Distance Learning

Long-Distance Learning

Two Saint Paul College students on their way to a great future.

I enrolled at Saint Paul College not even realizing how excellent its culinary program was.  It turned out to be a great decision.  ~ Jennifer Thomas


Chapter Two

Chapter Two

One Saint Paul College alum on his way to a great future.

I enjoyed education because I was out of the academic field for so many years.


Higher Learning

Higher Learning

One Saint Paul College student on her way to a great future.

I fell in love with higher education.  I've always loved learning.  A lot of students I was tutoring were taking liberal arts classes.  I liked the content of those courses and I wanted to know more.


Chapter Two

Chapter Two

How one Saint Paul College alum is pursuing his dream.

"This College is a great place to start.  You can continue on to an advanced degree at a different school.  To fulfill your dreams, all the resources are here." —Wossen Tsegaw


A  New Challenge

A  New Challenge

Transfer credits helped her pursue a promising medical career.

"I wouldn't have been ready to go to Mayo—I probably wouldn't even be in this program right now—if Saint Paul College hadn't prepared me so well." —Julie Haley


The Artisan

The Artisan

How one Saint Paul College alum is pursuing his dream.

"I hesitate to say that people brag about having our cabinets, but we do get all of our work through word of mouth.  We don't advertise at all." —Jon Frost


Higher Designs

Higher Designs

One Saint Paul College student on her way to a great future.

"The Saint Paul College program had a good balance between the technical—how you code a web site—and the more artistic side, or what a site might look like and how a person would use it." —Michelle Adams


Cleared for Takeoff

Cleared for Takeoff

One Saint Paul College student on his way to a great future.

"The job is something I would never have thought of until my teacher called and said it was available."  - Patrick Blanda


Back in Action

Back in Action

One Saint Paul College student on her way to a great future.

"Going to Saint Paul College allowed me to have a flexible enough schedule to volunteer, work part time, and still be around for my kids." - Sharon Castle


The Organizer

The Organizer

Never leave the house without your humility hat.

"I've been given some great opportunities because of the labor movement." - Harry Melander


Prime Time

Prime Time

One Saint Paul College student on her way to a great future.

"I never anticipated that my career would take off this quickly. I would not be in my position without Saint Paul College."  - Sarah Hong


Up the Ladder

Up the Ladder

One Saint Paul College student on her way to a great future.

"The instructors are fabulous - they actually know your name, what you're going to school for, and where you work."-Ashle Nachtsheim


The Power of YOU

The Power of YOU

"We see college as an investment" Donovan Schwichtenberg

A bold new program will make the first two years of college available tuition-free to graduates of public high schools in Minneapolis or St. Paul.


On a Mission

On a Mission

One Saint Paul College student on her way to a great future.

"There are a lot of stereotypes of two-year colleges, but if people can get over those, they'll realize that you can save a lot of money and get the same quality of education as you do at a four-year college." Cusick


Master Plan

Master Plan

One Saint Paul College student on his way to a great future.

"I'm getting the same information [as at a fouryear school], but in a more user-friendly environment." ~Dan Sylvestre


On the Right Track

On the Right Track

One Saint Paul College student on her way to a great future.

"This school makes it possible for you to succeed without going into debt." ~Anna Croft


Help At Hand

Help At Hand

One Saint Paul College student on his way to a great future.

"All of my instructors have been great-really knowledgeable and helpful. They will do everything they can to help you. They don't want to see you fail."  ~ Brandon Peterson


Different Worlds

Different Worlds

One faculty member's experience of a different world.

Respiratory care instructor Joseph Buhain is back from the Middle East war zone with a perspective on care-giving; and a new appreciation for his career at Saint Paul College.


All the Right Moves

All the Right Moves

One Saint Paul College graduate thriving in today's work world.

"I have passion for this sort of technology. I get enthusiastic for how it changes people's lives and how it can help a business." Bruce Turek


Right Place, Right Time

Right Place, Right Time

One Saint Paul College graduate thriving in today's work world.

A chance encounter helped push Jennifer Cook down a new career path. Saint Paul College helped her take the next step.


Hands-On Approach

Hands-On Approach

One Saint Paul College graduate thriving in today's work world.

Not only were the instructors well rounded, but [Fannie Livaditis'] classmates represented a remarkable variety of backgrounds.


Practical Matters

Practical Matters

One Saint Paul College graduate thriving in today's work world.

In a little more than 10 years, Kelly Doody Olson has accomplished more in the HR field than some people do in a lifetime.


In Focus

In Focus

One Saint Paul College graduate thriving in today's work world.

Getting a technical degree aquaints you with a wide variety of welding processes and materials.  That was good for me.


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