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Sarpy County Campus: Built to Rise
Rising to the Challenge. Building What’s Possible.
Metropolitan Community College is building its fourth full-service campus—and its first new campus in more than 40 years—on 144 acres at Highway 370 and Highway 50 in Papillion.
Located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the state, the new Sarpy County Campus represents an opportunity to expand access to education and workforce training while reimagining what a community college campus can be.
MCC envisions more than a collection of classrooms and academic buildings. The Sarpy County Campus will bring together education, workforce development, industry and community in a vibrant, connected environment designed for learning, collaboration and quality of life.
Through thoughtful planning and public and private partnerships, the campus will grow and evolve alongside the communities it serves.
Help Shape the Future of the Sarpy County Campus
As planning continues, MCC is developing a Campus Vision & Experience Framework to guide how the campus looks, feels and serves students, partners and the broader community.
We want to hear from you. Share what would make the Sarpy County Campus a place where you would want to learn, work, gather and spend time.
Please take the Sarpy County Campus Experience Survey to have an impact on this groundbreaking project.
Campus Vision
MCC envisions creating a connected, welcoming destination where education, workforce, community and everyday life come together.
Across the 144-acre site, academic and training facilities will be part of a larger campus environment shaped by partnerships, natural landscapes, gathering spaces and opportunities for people to connect.
As the campus grows over time, MCC will focus on several ideas that help define the kind of place we want to create:
A Place for Learning and Opportunity
Education and workforce development will remain at the heart of the campus, with spaces and experiences that connect students to careers, employers and emerging technologies
A Place for Community
The campus will be designed to welcome more than students. Gathering spaces, trails, green space, events and future amenities can create reasons for people to visit, connect and spend time on campus.
A Place Shaped by Nature
The landscape will be an important part of the campus experience. Native prairie, pollinator habitat, trees, trails and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces can create a distinctive sense of place while supporting sustainability and environmental stewardship.
A Place Built Through Partnership
MCC does not expect to create the campus alone. Public, private and community partnerships can bring new ideas, expertise, investment and amenities to the campus while creating additional opportunities for students and the region.
A Place That Learns and Evolves
The campus itself can become a learning environment. Infrastructure, technology, landscape and sustainability practices can provide opportunities for demonstration, applied learning and innovation as the campus grows.
Creating a Distinctive Campus Experience
MCC is developing a placemaking and identity vision to guide the spaces between the buildings—the landscapes, gathering places, pathways, experiences and details that will give the Sarpy County Campus its own character.
The goal is to ensure that, even as the campus develops over many years and with many partners, it continues to feel like one connected, intentional and distinctly MCC place.
First Responder Education & Training Center
Training together to respond together.
The First Responder Education & Training Center will bring MCC's Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services and Criminal Justice programs together in one purpose-built learning environment at the Sarpy County Campus.
Designed with input from first responder agencies across the region, the Center will prepare students for careers in public service while providing current professionals with opportunities to strengthen their skills throughout their careers.
Strengthening Community Preparedness
Every day, communities depend on well-prepared professionals to respond to medical emergencies, fires, accidents, natural disasters and other complex situations. The new Center will expand MCC's capacity to provide the education and hands-on experiences these careers require.
Because major emergencies often require multiple agencies and professions to work together, shared learning environments will emphasize communication, sound decision-making, coordination and safe, effective response.
Planned features include:
- Specialized Fire Science, EMS and Criminal Justice learning spaces
- High-fidelity simulation and scenario-based learning
- Indoor and outdoor training environments
- Emergency vehicle and apparatus training
- A realistic training village for coordinated emergency scenarios
- Flexible spaces for continuing education and regional partners
A Resource for the Region The Center will serve students, current first responders and public safety agencies across the region, creating opportunities for continued learning, collaboration and shared preparedness. Planning and fundraising are underway, with the Center among the first major educational facilities planned for the Sarpy County Campus.
The project is being delivered in partnership with Nebraska Philanthropic Trust, and is expected to break ground in Fall 2026.
Watch this video for more about the First Responder Education & Training Center
Advanced Diesel & Logistics Training Center
Preparing the workforce that keeps our region moving.
The Advanced Diesel & Logistics Training Center will expand MCC's capacity to prepare students for careers in diesel technology, transportation, logistics and related industries that are essential to Nebraska's economy.
Designed with input from industry partners, the Center will provide modern, hands-on learning environments that reflect the technology, equipment and practices students will encounter in today's workplace.
Meeting a Growing Workforce Need
Transportation and logistics connect nearly every part of our economy—from agriculture and construction to manufacturing, retail and the movement of goods across the country. Employers throughout the region continue to need skilled workers to maintain increasingly sophisticated equipment and manage complex transportation and supply-chain systems.
The Center will allow MCC to expand existing programs while creating opportunities for new training in areas such as advanced diagnostics, fleet operations, logistics and supply chain, alternative-fuel technologies and emerging transportation systems.
Planned features include:
- Large, modern diesel training bays
- Advanced diagnostics and electrical systems
- Engine, transmission and hydraulics training
- Simulation and emerging technology
- Logistics, dispatch and routing learning environments
- Outdoor space for heavy equipment training
- Flexible classroom and industry collaboration spaces
Planning and fundraising are already underway, with the Advanced Diesel & Logistics Training Center among the first major educational facilities planned for the Sarpy County Campus.
Watch this video to learn more about the Advanced Diesel & Logistics Training Center
Campus Development & What's Next
The Sarpy County Campus will take shape over many years, with development occurring in phases as projects, partnerships and funding come together.
Where We Are Today
MCC has begun developing the infrastructure needed to support the future campus, including roads, utilities and other site improvements. At the same time, planning and fundraising are advancing for the First Responder Education & Training Center and Advanced Diesel & Logistics Training Center.
MCC is also working with employees, students, community members and partners to establish a long-term vision for the campus experience—helping ensure that future projects contribute to a connected and welcoming place.
How Will the Campus Be Funded?
The campus is expected to be built through a combination of MCC investment, public funding, philanthropy and partnerships. Different projects may use different funding approaches as the campus develops.
MCC is also exploring opportunities for public, private and community partners to become part of the campus, bringing additional investment, services, expertise and experiences that benefit students and the broader community.
What Else Could Be Part of the Campus?
Only a portion of the 144-acre site is expected to be dedicated to MCC academic and training facilities. The long-term vision creates room for complementary uses and partnerships that could contribute to a vibrant campus environment. Specific projects will be evaluated and announced as plans are developed and approved.
Stay Connected
The Sarpy County Campus will continue to evolve, and MCC will share new projects, partnerships, milestones and opportunities for community input as they develop.