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Cyber Security Summit Derek Walker Visionary Student Award winner

September 20, 2023

Metro State student earns 2023 Visionary Leadership Award at Cyber Security Summit

Metro State University student Derek Walker has been named the Visionary Leadership Awards’ 2023 Visionary Student for the 13th Annual Cyber Security Summit

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September 7, 2023

Metro State University Awarded $1.35 Million Grant to Support Students of Color and American Indian Students to Become Licensed Teachers

Grant enables Metro State to advance the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of students of color and American Indian students

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August 30, 2023

“Remembering Paroma” to show at Gordon Parks Gallery

Textile art by Anita Gopalaswamy of studio ruyee in Minneapolis are on display in the fall semester's first show at the Gordon Parks Gallery from September 25–October 19.

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August 29, 2023

Nominations Sought for the Minnesota State Board of Trustees Excellence in Service Award: Deadline Sept. 18

MN State Excellence in Service Awards recognize the outstanding efforts of the MSUAASF employees working across the MN State system.

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August 9, 2023

Metro State University bests 400 higher education institutions, wins NSA grant to build and operate much-needed small business cybersecurity clinic

$1.45 million grant enables Metro State to help Minnesota small businesses prevent, detect and respond to cyberattacks

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June 22, 2023

Creditunions.com profiles Metro State's partnership MBA program with Affinity Plus

Affinity Plus' partnership program with Metro State, providing opportunities for Affinity Plus team members to earn an MBA, is profiled in credit unions.com

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June 21, 2023

Colleges and universities of Minnesota State freeze undergraduate tuition

Investment in Minnesota State colleges and universities enables freezing undergraduate tuition at 2022–2023 levels through the 2024–2025 academic year.

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May 8, 2023

Metro State University Waives Application Fees During Minnesota State Week

During Minnesota State Week, June 26–30, Metro State is waiving application fees for prospective students.

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May 4, 2023

Metro State awards spots in an intensive training program to members of My Zambia, My Responsibility team

Six seats in an intensive substance abuse disorders and social and behavioral change program at Metro State were awarded to members of the My Zambia, My Responsibility team

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April 19, 2023

2023 Faculty Service Award recipients

The names of the recipients of Metro State's spring 2023 faculty service awards

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April 17, 2023

Metro State University announces 2023 Art Purchase Award

Metro State's 20th annual Art Purchase Award is announced, with the university selecting four works of art for purchase for its permanent collection.

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April 17, 2023

How a Book Club Provides Healing

Now-alumna Social Work Student Renee Oliver creates safe space for support, growth, and exploration in community at Ascension Place

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April 17, 2023

Metro State couples marketing courses and certification to elevate opportunities for graduates

Metro State partners with Leadous to deliver Marketing Automation programming and certification in Adobe's Marketo Engage solution.

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March 28, 2023

Spring 2023 Emeriti Announced

Announcement and brief bios for Metro State's Spring 2023 Emeriti honorees

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March 16, 2023

Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence recognize five Metro State employees

The Minnesota State Board of Trustees 2023 Awards for Excellence include five Metro State employees among the recipients

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March 14, 2023

An Art as Activism Course in the Community

Metro State students create a puzzle piece mural project representing the diverse cultures of Saint Paul.

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March 2, 2023

Give Kids a Smile event exceeded expectations

Metro State's Advanced Dental Therapy students provided free dental care to 25 children with a market value of $18,072 at the February event.

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February 20, 2023

Metro State improves on strong Social Mobility Index rankings: #1 in Minnesota and 22nd nationally

Metro State University ranks 22nd in the nation and first in Minnesota in CollegeNet's 2022 Social Mobility Index.

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February 15, 2023

The Return of Campus Visits

The return of Youth Campus Visits to Metro State brings vibrancy to campus, and shows young scholars what higher education could look like for them.

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February 9, 2023

Metro State University Celebrates College Access and College Success on National TRIO Day, February 25, 2023

Metro State celebrates National TRIO Day on February 25, 2023, helping students to be prepared academically and socially with the ability to navigate college successfully.

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