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Pioneer Press Editorial: Welcome to Metro State’s new president, Ginny Arthur
“St. Paul needs to make the most of its college-town connections, and that includes getting to know the leaders on its campuses. We welcome Ginny Arthur, whose appointme
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President Arthur: Standing together against violence
To the University community: As you may have seen in the press, two Muslim men were shot early last Wednesday near the University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus. One of the
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President Ginny Arthur on her first day
To the Metropolitan State Community: Happy New Year! On this first day of my appointment as President of Metropolitan State University, greetings and best wishes for this new
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Pres. Malhotra pens farewell to Metropolitan State
Dear Metropolitan State Community: Two years ago, I had the privilege and honor to become part of the Metropolitan State community, and you all graciously took me under your w
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A Minnesota leader you didn't know is a Metropolitan State alum: Kathy Wuorinen
Saint Paul’s Interim Chief of Police, Kathy Wuorinen Kathy Wuorinen, a 2004 Metropolitan State University Outstanding Student, who graduated with a bachelor of science in law
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St. Paul Pioneer Press visits Metropolitan State
Pat Effenberger and Mike Burbach, editorial board member and editor, respectively of the Saint Paul Pioneer Press, visited Metropolitan State’s Saint Paul Campus to meet
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A Minnesota leader you didn't know is a Metropolitan State alum: Sandra Pappas
President of the Minnesota State Senate Sandra Pappas Named 2003 Alumna of the Year, Sandra Pappas has served the state of Minnesota with years of public service. She was firs
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Capitol Pathways celebrates successful inaugural year
The Minnesota Capitol Pathways internship program for college students of color celebrated its successful inaugural year in the Great Hall on Metropolitan State UniversityR
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Alumna leads the transgender discussion in Minneapolis
Metropolitan State alumna, Andrea Jenkins has been working for transgender rights for some time. There is much to be done in that arena, but things are tipping on the side of
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Associate Professor David Means wins McKnight Fellowship
The American Composers Forum (ACF) awarded six composers this year’s McKnight Composition Fellowships, funded by the McKnight Foundation. The awards include $25,000 in unrestr
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A Minnesota leader you didn't know is a Metropolitan State alum: Ramona 'Mona' Dohman
Top Cop: Minnesota’s Public Safety Commissioner For the past four-plus years, this 1998 Metropolitan State graduate has claimed one of the state’s top public-trust posts—Minne
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A Minnesota leader you didn't know is a Metropolitan State alum: Gary Cunningham
CEO of the Metropolitan Economic Development Association and “First Gentleman” of Minneapolis Gary Cunningham, Metropolitan State’s 2014 Alumnus of the Year, is th
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A Minnesota leader you didn't know is a Metropolitan State alum: Sandra Best
Minnesota Air National Guard Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Sandra L. Best In February, alumna Air Force Col. Sandra L. Best became the first female general in Minnesota National G
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Raj Sethuraju given Ambassador Award from Saint Paul Foundation
A celebration honoring anti-racism activists in Minnesota recognized six people who are working to build communities where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. Saint Pau
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Art Purchase Awards Recipients
The Art Exhibition Committee announces the 2016 Art Purchase Awards recipients. The awards strive to promote growth and encouragement of the university’s studio artists.
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Trista Matascastillo named 2016 Bush Foundation Fellow
What kind of person enrolls in the College of Individualized Studies (CIS)? There’s no uniform pattern—the program works and is intended for people exploring the meaning
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Applied Doctorate in Business Administration program ranked 19th in nation
Metropolitan State’s Applied Doctorate in Business Administration was ranked 19th nationally for 2016 according to TopManagementDegrees.com. These rankings are aimed at potent
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Kyle Cold finds his path at the College of Individualized Studies
College of Individualized Studies is looking for learners who want more than a traditional higher educational experience. The mission of the college is to serve students who w
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Why is Metropolitan State’s Urban Education program good for our community?
In Education Minnesota report calls for more teacher diversity, Minnesota Public Radio’s Laura Yuen reported in March 2016 “The state’s student body is not as dive
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First University-wide Student Research Colloquium is a success
With topics ranging from body image to video games, the climate change to cybersecurity, and the long-term effects of bullying to diabetes care for Somali immigrants, the inau
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