MetroCatalyst archives

May 8, 2017

Nine named as Outstanding Students spring 2017

Nine students were named as Outstanding Students for spring 2017 semester. The students were recognized at Metropolitan State University’s 100th commencement exercise,

May 5, 2017

Partnership of School of Urban Education and Hopkins Public Schools will ease barriers and increase teacher diversity

An ongoing effort by Metropolitan State University and other groups to increase teacher diversity in Minnesota will see fruition with the signing of an agreement that will eas

May 4, 2017

Outstanding Student Bukola Oriola selected commencement speaker

Metropolitan State University celebrated its 100th commencement exercise, May 1. The student speaker, Bukola Oriola, College of Individualized Studies Outstanding Student, gra

April 27, 2017

Nominations for Excellence in Teaching and Excellence in Advising awards

Is there an instructor or academic advisor who has had a positive impact on your academic journey at Metropolitan State University? Someone who made an extraordinary differen

April 27, 2017

Metropolitan State takes First Place in Datagon competition

Metropolitan State University’s “Team Data Fury” took first place at the Datagon competition. Advance IT Minnesota launched the 2017 Data Derby Minnesota, an

April 27, 2017

Birtukan Abebe honored with nomination for Minnesota State Board of Trustees Professional Excellence in Service Award

Birtukan Abebe was recently recognized for her years of dedication and service as an academic advisor in the Information and Computer Sciences department by being chosen as Me

April 26, 2017

Slideshow: ECOCENTRIC: ART, ECOLOGY, AND ENGAGEMENT

The Gordon Parks Gallery exhibit, Ecocentric: Art, Ecology and Engagement, features artists addressing environmental issues through their work and engaging the public in their

April 19, 2017

$1 million gift establishes Summer Scholars Academy

Program aims to close gaps in student success for underserved communities ST. PAUL, Minn., April 19, 2017 – A $1 million gift from Beverly and Richard Fink to eight Minnesota

April 19, 2017

April 20-July 13: Ecocentric: Art, Ecology, and Engagement is the new exhibit at Gordon Parks Gallery

In the upcoming Metropolitan State University Gordon Parks Gallery exhibit, Ecocentric: Art, Ecology and Engagement, the featured artists address environmental issues through

April 13, 2017

Supporting Post-Traditional Students in the Digital Age

Metropolitan State University’s Center for Accessibility Resources has created a presentation, “Supporting Post-Traditional Students in the Digital Age,” tha

April 13, 2017

Metropolitan State student helps keep Veteran and Military Services thriving

Metropolitan State student and veteran, Steve Campos, has been integral to helping keep the Veteran and Military Student Services Center (VMSS) open and running during spring

April 12, 2017

Denise Williams is Minnesota’s 2017 Veteran’s Small Business Champion

Dr. Denise E. Williams has been chosen as Minnesota’s 2017 Veteran’s Small Business Champion by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Dr. Williams is assistant professor and

April 10, 2017

Pioneer Press: 'Ridiculously overwhelming': Can reforms to how Minnesota teachers get licensed stop shortage?

“Minnesota faces a growing shortage of teachers in math, science, special education and technical programs. State education leaders hope fixing what has been described a

April 5, 2017

Metropolitan State welcomes new Chief Advancement Officer

Metropolitan State University announces Rita Dibble as the new Chief Advancement Officer. She will join the university on May 1. Dibble has been vice president for advancement

April 5, 2017

Star Tribune: Counterpoint: Teachers of color and American Indian descent in Minnesota are crucial

“Why are there so few American Indian teachers and teachers of color? There are several systemic reasons, including: institutional/historical inequities in schooling; la

March 27, 2017

April 17: Retirement celebration for four professors

This spring marks the retirement of four professors at Metropolitan State University. The retirements of Professors David Bouchard, Roger Israel, David Means, and Wy Spano wi

March 3, 2017

Student selected for Guadalajara International Film Festival

Autumn Kisling, a fourth-year screenwriting major in the College of Liberal Arts at Metropolitan State University, has been selected to participate as a panel member of the Me

February 28, 2017

Star Tribune: 'Widely liked' leader steps in at Minnesota State

“Until the phone rang on Feb. 8, Devinder Malhotra had all but forgotten about “Plan B.” A couple of weeks earlier, he had agreed — at least in theory — to come out of r

February 23, 2017

Award recognizes Metropolitan State's work on issues of inclusion and equity

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

February 20, 2017

Dr. David Bouchard retires after 31 years at Metropolitan State

Dr. David Bouchard has retired after 31 years at Metropolitan State University. With an extensive educational career, including graduating summa cum laude in his bachelors pro