Alum Jessalyn Sabin Named President of Minnesota North College
ST. PAUL, Minn., March 18, 2026 – The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Jessalyn Sabin to serve as president of Minnesota North College. The appointment becomes effective July 1, 2026.
Jessalyn Sabin earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership from Minnesota State Moorhead.
“Dr. Sabin is a proven leader in higher education,” said Scott Olson, chancellor of Minnesota State. “As a member of Minnesota North’s leadership team, she has built strong, supportive connections with the campuses of Minnesota North, as well as with employers and the communities of the Iron Range. She exhibits through her work great leadership traits and has the experience and expertise to assume the presidency of Minnesota North College.”