Finalists Named for Ridgewater College President
March 19, 2026
Presidential candidates will be visiting Hutchinson and Willmar campuses March 23-26.
News: Press Releases
Ridgewater College President Craig Johnson Honored with Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award
March 16, 2026
PTK will present an award honoring retiring college presidents to Dr. Johnson on March 27.
Ridgewater College faculty nominated for Board of Trustees Outstanding Educator Award
March 11, 2026
Nominated by a recent graduate, Nursing instructor Deann Ober is recognized for her leadership and commitment to students and the college mission.
Ridgewater College attracts over two hundred local high schoolers to compete in annual Skills Fest
February 18, 2026
Willmar campus hosted Ridgewater's annual Skills Fest on February 6 with attendance from 26 different schools.
Ridgewater College Announces Dean of Technical and Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences Appointments
December 23, 2025
Ridgewater appoints new Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences and promotes Program Director for Massage Therapy to Dean of Technical
Ridgewater College Announces Vice President of Finance and Operations and Chief Financial Officer
December 22, 2025
Dean of Customized Training and Continuing Education is promoted to CFO and Vice President of Finance and Operations.
Ridgewater College Seeks Public Input on Search for Next President
December 2, 2025
A retired Ridgewater faculty member, Bernice's wishes were to establish scholarships to support agriculture programs and nontraditional students.
Ridgewater Hosts Esthetics Grand Opening in Hutchinson
November 26, 2025
Ridgewater College's Esthetics program expands to Hutchinson campus.
Ridgewater College Foundation Receives $60,000 Gift from Estate of Retired Educator Bernice Grabber-Tintes
November 7, 2025
A retired Ridgewater faculty member, Bernice's wishes were to establish scholarships to support agriculture programs and nontraditional students.
Ridgewater Earns Hunger Free Campus Designation and Grant
October 31, 2025
Warrior Pantries has served food to students over 3,700 times, earning a $13,000 grant from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
Ridgewater College Foundation Awards Fall Scholarships to Support Student Success
October 20, 2025
Over $250k of scholarships awarded to Ridgewater College students for the 2025 Fall Semester.
Ridgewater Student Earns Chime Workforce Scholarship
October 1, 2025
Ridgewater College student Jayden Kruse has been selected as an inaugural 2025 Chime Workforce Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.