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Metro State Cyber Clinic table at the Edina High School job fair

March 28, 2025

Metro State Cyber Clinic participates in March 25 Edina High School Job Fair

Event offered an opportunity to introduce high school students to the Cyber Clinic’s mission, providing real-world cybersecurity experience through community projects

Understanding and Responding to Mass Incarceration 2025

March 25, 2025

Fred Hampton Jr. among speakers at 12th annual Understanding and Responding to Mass Incarceration: Wrongful Conviction, Wrongful Incarceration

Daylong conference also features MNWCJR Founder and Executive Director Marvina Hayes.

group photo of people at the Security Policy and Standards discussion

March 25, 2025

Cyber Clinic hosts security policy and standards session with Jen VanDemmeltraadt

Deputy CISO for MNIT discussed her deep expertise on developing and managing statewide security policies, particularly identity, credential, and access management.

Metro State Cyber Clinic representatives at the Metro State booth

March 3, 2025

Metro State Cyber Clinic Featured at "Empowering Progress Black Business Expo"

Cyber Clinic representatives engaged with multiple small business owners, discussing cybersecurity threats that compromise small businesses

Three people's portraits over "Congratulations Minnesota State Board of Trustees Award Recipients

February 21, 2025

Three Metro State faculty among the 2025 Minnesota State Board of Trustees Award recipients

Instructors Queen Booker, Sumiko Otsubo, and Sara Lenertz were all recognized among the 2025 Outstanding Educators recipients

a person at a lecture speaks to a classroom

February 21, 2025

Metro Cyber Clinic hosts Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop: Think Safe Be Safe

Cyber Clinic event was attended by around 50 people, both in person and remotely via Zoom

February 12, 2025

Metro State students read poetry on a Valentine's Day episode of the Gaily Show

Four creative writing students featured on the Gaily Show read original works for the show's Valentine's Day episode

Metro State's Collegiate Cyber Defense team poses for a picture

January 31, 2025

Team Metro Secures Second Place in 2025 MN Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

The team's outstanding performance has earned them a spot in the Regional Wildcard Round, where they will compete for a chance to advance to the Midwest Regional CCDC.

sign in desk for InfraGard, public/private partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation

January 29, 2025

Metro State hosts InfraGard MN January chapter meeting

The public/private partnership organization includes cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, faculty, staff, students, and community members

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

January 17, 2025

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.

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

January 9, 2025

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.

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

December 9, 2024

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.

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

December 2, 2024

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

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

November 25, 2024

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

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)

November 21, 2024

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.

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

November 19, 2024

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

November 5, 2024

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

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

October 30, 2024

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

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

October 30, 2024

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

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

October 28, 2024

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.