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News: Press Releases

Machine Tool students Jamison Bever and Wayne Heller (on left) join instructor Greg Ryder (center), Hope Riska from the Gene Haas Foundation, and instructor Tom Meuleners (far right) to celebrate the generosity.

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Industry supports Ridgewater Machine Tool students with $18,000 grant

December 1, 2022

A Gene Haas Foundation grant of $18,000 will provide scholarships and assistance for high-tech program needs.

Ridgewater Foundation logo

Foundation | Front Page | Press Releases

Three education supporters join Ridgewater Foundation Board

November 28, 2022

Ridgewater College Foundation announces three new members to its board: Amber Erickson, Kristie Haefner, and Leslie Valiant.

Josh and Emma pose in front of the IDEAL National Championship sign

Front Page | Press Releases

2 Ridgewater Electrician students light up national competition

November 18, 2022

Students Justin Frick and Emma Becker are feeling pretty charged up after lighting up the competition at the IDEAL National Championships.

Photo of the three radium girls

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Radium Girls to open on the Ridgewater stage November 3

October 20, 2022

Ridgewater College Theatre will present “Radium Girls” by D.W. Gregory at the Willmar campus on November 3, 4 and 5

Photo of the Hutchinson Art Gallery

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Ridgewater welcomes artists’ exhibits in its college galleries

September 22, 2022

Ridgewater College is proud to host visual art displays by two Twin Cities artists in the Hutchinson and Willmar art galleries.

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Cultural awareness is theme of the Ridgewater virtual fall diversity series

September 19, 2022

To build an intercultural mindset and community, Ridgewater College will host a virtual speaker series.

Photo of Bronte Carpenter with a selection of NDT tools in front of her

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$72,000 Donation to Enhance Ridgewater NDT Program

September 13, 2022

Ridgewater College’s Nondestructive Testing Technology (NDT) program receives nearly $72,000 in donated equipment from General Electric (GE) Aviation.

Graphic congratulating those on the Deans' List.

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Ridgewater College Announces Summer Semester 2022 Deans’ List

September 9, 2022

Ridgewater College would like to acknowledge those students earning recognition on the Dean’s lists for Summer Semester 2022

IDEAL National Championship Logo

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Ridgewater to host IDEAL electrician competition Aug. 30

August 26, 2022

Electrician students and professionals will compete at the IDEAL Elite Electrician competition at the Hutchinson campus.

Athletics | Front Page | Press Releases

New Ridgewater Wrestling Coaches Bring Strong Backgrounds to the Mat this Fall

July 20, 2022

Ridgewater College college just announced the hiring of new co-head coaches for Warrior Wrestling, Travis Deegan and Logan Peterson.

Graphic congratulating those on the Deans' List.

Front Page | Press Releases

Ridgewater College Announces Spring Semester 2022 Deans’ List

June 3, 2022

Ridgewater College would like to acknowledge those students earning recognition on the Deans' List for Spring Semester 2022

Front Page | Press Releases

60+ Area high school welders compete in Ridgewater 2022 Remote SkillsFest

May 20, 2022

Regional high schools tested their technical skills during a distant version of the annual Ridgewater College SkillsFest.

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