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News: COVID-19

The free nursing assistant training will model the recent training provided to the MN National Guard to alleviate staff shortages at long-term care facilities during the pandemic.

COVID-19 | Front Page | Operations | Press Releases

Ridgewater College providing free nursing assistant classes to address shortage

December 27, 2021

Ridgewater College is responding to the nursing home staffing shortage in Minnesota by offering nursing assistant classes at no cost to participants.

Two students stand outside with their masks on.

COVID-19 | Press Releases

Ridgewater to reinstate mask wearing beginning August 9

August 6, 2021

Ridgewater College will again require all individuals to mask while indoors at both campuses, regardless of vaccination status, starting Aug. 9.

Awards | COVID-19 | Press Releases

Area high school welders compete in Ridgewater 2021 SkillsFest Distant Version

May 18, 2021

Due to COVID-19, Ridgewater College Welding instructors took the annual Ridgewater SkillsFest on the road to seven interested high schools in the area

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COVID-19 | Operations | Press Releases

Ridgewater Announces Plans for In-Person Classes for Fall 2021

April 2, 2021

Ridgewater College is preparing for a gradual return to normal and in-person classes over the upcoming summer and fall semesters.

COVID-19 | Press Releases

Ridgewater students to benefit from nearly $1 million in COVID relief funding

March 17, 2021

Ridgewater College has received more than $975,000 in funding earmarked specifically for student financial assistance grants.

COVID-19 | Press Releases

Most Ridgewater students shifting to distance learning

November 24, 2020

Ridgewater is shifting nearly all current on-campus students to remote/online delivery beginning Monday, November 30.

COVID-19 | Press Releases

$10,000 in SWIF, CHS donations to support Ridgewater students in critical need

July 7, 2020

Ridgewater College Foundation created the Ridgewater Cares Emergency Fund (RCEF) to help students with emergency needs

COVID-19 | Operations | Press Releases

Ridgewater will Offer In-Person and Distance Learning Fall Semester; On-Campus Tours Resume July 6

June 26, 2020

Ridgewater College has announced it is resuming campus tours and adjusting its strategy to welcome back students and deliver courses

COVID-19 | Press Releases

Ridgewater Summer Sessions Go Online, Fall Semester Will Use a Flex Format Start

May 14, 2020

Ridgewater makes changes in response to COVID-19

Athletics | COVID-19 | Operations | Press Releases

Spring community events canceled at Ridgewater to support social distancing

March 13, 2020

Ridgewater College will support Minnesota State guidelines by cancelling large event gatherings in the interest of public safety

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