Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence

Two Faculty Honored with 2026 Outstanding Educator Awards

Two faculty members from Saint Paul College, Mindy Travers (Human Resources) and Thomas Hillstead (Cabinetmaking) were recently honored with 2026 Outstanding Educator Awards by the Minnesota State Board of Trustees.

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Aicha Portrait

Aicha Sangare: From Shy to Confident Leader

When Aicha Sangare graduated from high school in Burkina Faso in 2022, she dreamed of continuing her education. Motivated by her dad’s love for learning, she moved to Saint Paul to live with her aunt and enrolled at SPC – a college she selected after thorough research for its high-quality education and affordable tuition.

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Naw Mary Lynn from Burma

COVID and government instability have impacted the educational journeys of many young people worldwide. Naw Mary Lynn from Burma had recently graduated from high school, but lost focus on her studies during the 2020 COVID pandemic.