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Three people in colorful costumes pose for portraits—This girl laughs, this girl cries, this girl does nothing, by Finnegan Kruckemeyer, directed by Markell Kiefer, music by Julie Johnson

Ten Thousand Things' Powerful Show "This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing" Comes to Metro State

Directed by Markell Kiefer and featuring original music by Julie Johnson, this production brings together an exceptional cast with special Metro State connections.

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Four Art Purchase Award 2024 winning artworks arranged in an off-set collage

2024 Art Purchase Award winners announced

The Art Exhibition Committee is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 Art Purchase Award, with four artworks selected for acquisition.

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A group of people pose for a photo behind the lectern in the Minnesota State Capitol

Metro State hosts inaugural Model Legislature at the Minnesota State Capitol

High school and college students work with Metro State advisors to read bills, engage in committee hearings, and debate on the House and Senate floors.

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a group of people pose for a picture in Metro State's Security Operations Center

Legislative and Department of Defense leaders preview the Security Operations Center

Metro State's SOC, opening soon, included on a tour showing how Minnesota institutions are combining efforts to increase cyber security

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A group of people pose while preparing to cut a ceremonial ribbon

New $22.5 Million Management Education Center To Serve Diverse Students Aiming to Become Minnesota’s Next Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders

Ribbon Cutting Event introduced the community to new business hub and partnership between Minneapolis College and Metro State University

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Dr. Denise E Williams with Lauren Bennet McGinty, executive director, Explore Minnesota for Business Council, and Dr. Denise E. Williams with Robert Cimperman, director, Launch Minnesota (DEED)

Community Engagement Impacting the Minnesota Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Dr. Denise E. Williams bridges education with the Minnesota entrepreneurial ecosystem and advocates for groups including women, veterans, students, and alumni.

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A group of students and faculty pose for a picture with Ronald Gula of Gula Tech Adventures

Metro State hosts Gula Tech Adventures president for exclusive discussion with cybersecurity and entrepreneurship

President Ronald Gula provided Metro State students with insight into both the technical knowledge and entrepreneurial mindset needed to succeed in the cybersecurity field

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Metro State maintains strong Social Mobility Index rankings

Metro State ranked 31st nationally and first on the Midwest in CollegeNet's 2024 Social Mobility Index

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A group of people pose for a picture in front of a decommissioned Air Force fighter jet.

Metro State partners with Mainsail on research project for the Air Force

Metro State and Mainsail will test and deploy Metalvisor product intended to bring zero trust capabilities to the forefront of security environments

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Visionary Leadership Awards 2024 honoree announcement, including portraits of all twelve award recipients

Metro State student earns 2024 Visionary Leadership Award at Cyber Security Summit

Metro State University student Phoenix Bloksberg has been named the Visionary Leadership Awards’ 2024 Visionary Student for the 14th Annual Cyber Security Summit

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Cybersecurity Capabilities and Careers Symposia—Great Lakes, October 25–26, 2024, hosted by Metro State University and Century College

Metro State hosts Great Lakes Cybersecurity Capabilities and Careers Symposia

Event provided opportunities for educators, students, workforce development managers, employers, and policymakers interested in advancing cybersecurity knowledge and skills.

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Urban School Social Work training program announced

The Metro State Urban School Social Work Training Program develops culturally responsive school social workers, prepared to respond to the unique gifts needs of urban students

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People pose near the Metro State University booth at the CAE in Cybersecurity Colloquium

Metro State team attends National CAE in Cybersecurity Community Colloquium

St. Louis, Missouri, hosts the networking and informational event looking at the latest in cybersecurity and AI education

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Metro State receives grant to create Upper Midwest’s first Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence

Metro State is one of six institutions nationwide to receive grants in this cycle to establish a center of academic excellence

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Metro State faculty and student present on privacy and security at Reimagine Aging Conference

Seniors and caregivers learned industry recommendations on personal digital security and protecting privacy.

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A group of people pose for a picture in the New Main Great Hall

Metro State University welcomes visit from National Cyber Director Deputy Director

Dr. Harry Wingo and his team met with students, faculty, and community members, discussing Metro State's cyber security programming

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Croatian military personnel, MN National Guard members, and cyber security professionals pose for a group picture at a base in Mali Lošinj, Croatia

Professor Faisal Kaleem participates in joint cybersecurity training with Minnesota National Guard and Croatian military

Joint Operational Training was held in Mali Lošinj, Croatia.

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ALL IN Highly Established Action Plan 2024

Metro State earns a 2024 Highly Established Action Plan seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

Metro State University's campus action plan has been recognized among the best in the country for building and fostering nonpartisan civic engagement.

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Metro State students participate in project with GetChkd Inc

GetChkd Inc. awarded AFWERX STTR Phase II contract to accelerate USA DOD blockchain adoption

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Professor Faisal Kaleem discusses personal cybersecurity on KARE 11

Professor Kaleem provides ways to protect sensitive information in light of a rise in Social Security number breaches.

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