News from the President's office

September 7, 2017

University statement regarding rollback of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program

President Virginia "Ginny" Arthur outlines dialogue on troubling changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

August 16, 2017

Convocation 2017

President Ginny Arthur's convocation address to faculty, staff and student workers for the important start-of-semester activities on Wednesday, August 16, 2017.

August 14, 2017

President Virginia "Ginny" Arthur Convocation Address 2017-2018

President Arthur addresses campus at the 2017-2018 convocation.

August 14, 2017

University statement regarding events in Charlottesville

President Virginia "Ginny" Arthur addresses the university community regarding Charlottesville events.

July 26, 2017

Update on Space Utilization Planning

Overview of preliminary space planning consultations with consultancy BWBR.

July 5, 2017

Metropolitan State mourns passing of Associate Provost Doug Knowlton

A reflection on how Doug Knowlton's presence enriched our life together.

June 29, 2017

Metropolitan State University looks forward to a productive and fruitful year

President Virginia "Ginny" Arthur's updates and goals for the coming fiscal and academic year.

May 17, 2017

Metropolitan State University accreditation has been reaffirmed for the next eight years

President Virginia "Ginny" Arthur recognizes the AQIP steering committee for its work on reaffirmation of accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission.

May 7, 2017

Metropolitan State announces Dr. Amy S. Gort as new provost

The position of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs has been offered to Dr. Amy S. Gort and she has accepted.

April 26, 2017

University Advancement team accomplishments set stage for growth at Metropolitan State

Division highlights and a welcome of new Chief Advancement Officer Rita Dibble.

March 23, 2017

Metropolitan State welcomes new chief advancement officer

Chief Advancement Officer Rita Dibble joins the university May 1, 2017.

March 20, 2017

Metropolitan State mourns loss in university family

Unfortunate news of the passing of Arleene Pachl Sweet, the wife of our founding president, David Sweet, and long-time friend of the University.

March 13, 2017

Professional Excellence in Service Award Nominees

Six Metropolitan State University staff were nominated for the Minnesota State Board of Trustees Professional Excellence in Service Award.

February 27, 2017

Spring Enrollment Growth

A celebration of the accomplishments in support of continued growth in student enrollment.

February 19, 2017

Upcoming Quality Review Site Visit

On Feb. 27-28 and March 1, a site visit team from the Higher Learning Commission will be on campus to carry out a Comprehensive Quality Review.

February 12, 2017

Best Practices in Equity and Inclusion Award

Metropolitan State University has been awarded the Minnesota State system’s Office of Equity and Inclusion’s Best Practices in Equity and Inclusion Award.

February 2, 2017

President’s message on student safety and privacy

Details about pertinent systems and procedures already in place to provide for the community’s safety and security.

January 30, 2017

Statement on immigration executive order and Metropolitan State

Addressing implications of the recent travel restrictions affecting refugees, immigrants, and permanent residents of seven nations in Southwest Asia and Africa.

January 8, 2017

Welcome to 2017! Great things are in store this semester

Updates and wishes for a successful and rewarding semester.

December 12, 2016

Hopes and dreams become real for fall graduates

President Virginia "Ginny" Arthur reflects on an eventful and productive Fall 2016 semester.