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Biden-Harris Administration to Host Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Economic Summit at Metro State
The event will help connect community members and small businesses with critical resources and opportunities.
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Dr. Faisal Kaleem joins U of M roundtable with DoD AI and Automation director
Dr. Kimberly Salon was the featured guest at a U of M event where Dr. Kaleem presented on Metro State's efforts in building cybersecurity workforce capacity.
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Metro State University observes 2024 Minnesota State Week with admissions events June 25 and 27
During Minnesota State Week, undergraduate application fees are waived for prospective students.
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Metro State earns Honorable Mention in Credit for Prior Learning Equity Awards from the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
CAEL honored its inaugural slate of institutions for its Credit for Prior Learning Equity Awards, with Metro State earning Honorable Mention
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Metro State students win third place at American Marketing Association Collegiate Case Competition
Three Metro State students took third place at the American Marketing Association Collegiate Case Competition, in a field of ten teams from all over the country.
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2025–2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program is now open
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program 2025-2026 is now open for graduating seniors, recent bachelor's degree graduates, and grad students for academic purposes overseas
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Spring 2024 Emeriti Announced
Announcement and brief bios for Metro State's Spring 2024 Emeriti honorees
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Metro State student wins 2023 Student Outreach writing competition
This is the second time a Metro State student has won this international competition
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1 in 5 Current Metro State University Undergraduate Students Likely Eligible for Free Tuition Through the North Star Promise Scholarship Program
Metro State to host a free and open-to-the-public webinar on the North Star program on April 16
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Senator Sandy Pappas Recognized as Alumna of the Year at Breakfast at the Capitol event
During its annual Breakfast at the Capitol held earlier this month, Metro State University recognized Senator Sandy Pappas as its 2023 Alumna of the Year.
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Metro State University Awarded $640K Grant to Support Degree Completion for Women in Computer Science
A $640,000 grant from the Center for Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University is enabling Metro State to increase degree completion for women in computer science
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Metro State University joins AASCU’s American Democracy Project in celebrating 20 years of advancing democratic principles across U.S. higher education
Metro State University celebrates the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) nonpartisan American Democracy Project's 20th anniversary
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Metro State team participates in Minnesota State Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition 2024
Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence held the 2024 Minnesota State Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition on January 27, 2024.
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Metro State University partners with InkIt on cybersecurity research to support secure document generation for the United States Air Force
Inkit, the only Secure Document Generation (SDG) platform, and Metro State University today announced the completion of a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity research project to s
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State Senator Sandy Pappas '86 named Metro State Alumna of the Year
State Senator and longtime Metro State ally in the legislature has been named the 2023 Alumna of the Year by Metro State University
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“From Myanmar to Minnesota: Stories of Resettlement, Reconciliation, and Revolution” to show at Gordon Parks Gallery
This exhibition features artists from the local Myanmar diaspora communities living in Minnesota. A variety of media and artists are represented in this group exhibition.
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Metro State University receives INSIGHT into Diversity's Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for 2023
Metro State is recognized for the fifth time since 2017
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Metro State student earns 2023 Visionary Leadership Award at Cyber Security Summit
Metro State University student Derek Walker has been named the Visionary Leadership Awards’ 2023 Visionary Student for the 13th Annual Cyber Security Summit
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Metro State University Awarded $1.35 Million Grant to Support Students of Color and American Indian Students to Become Licensed Teachers
Grant enables Metro State to advance the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of students of color and American Indian students
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“Remembering Paroma” to show at Gordon Parks Gallery
Textile art by Anita Gopalaswamy of studio ruyee in Minneapolis are on display in the fall semester's first show at the Gordon Parks Gallery from September 25–October 19.
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