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October 11, 2024

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

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

October 11, 2024

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

Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence banner

October 7, 2024

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

September 28, 2024

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.

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

September 25, 2024

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

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

September 18, 2024

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

Joint Operational Training was held in Mali Lošinj, Croatia.

ALL IN Highly Established Action Plan 2024

August 29, 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.

August 20, 2024

Metro State students participate in project with GetChkd Inc

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

August 19, 2024

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.

Online Master's Colleges Best Online Master's in Minnesota

August 6, 2024

Metro State University exemplified as a premier institution for online master’s education in 2024

Metro State University was named among the top 10 Best Online Master's Programs in Minnesota by Online Master's Colleges

Attendees of the Minnesota Military Cyber Symposium pose for a group picture on the patio outside New Main

August 4, 2024

Metro State hosts first annual Minnesota Military Cyber Symposium

Minnesota National Guard Cyber Coordination Cell organized this initial event, bringing government, military, and private sector experts together to share ideas.

Transfer Honor Roll medallion. Metro State University recognized for exemplary transfer pathways

July 9, 2024

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society names Metro State University to 2024 Transfer Honor Roll

The honor society recognized 228 colleges and universities, celebrating the dynamic pathways they create to support transfer students.

The White House Initiative: AA & NHPI Economic Summit Saint Paul July 2, 2024

June 26, 2024

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.

Dr. Kimberly Sablon, principal director for Trusted AI and Autonomy at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, hears about cybersecurity workforce efforts at Metro State from Prof. Faisal Kaleem in a roundtable with people involved with Minnesota’s high tech industry. Also pictured are Josh Dorr with Honeywell, VPR Shashank Priya and Congresswoman Betty McCollum. Photo courtesy of UMN's Research and Innovation Office.

June 10, 2024

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.

June 1, 2024

Alumni spotlight: Stevie Middlebrook ‘23

A profile of Stevie Middlebrook ‘23, featured alumna in buzz magazine's spring 2024 issue.

May 31, 2024

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.

A group of people in a classroom attending a training on cyber security

May 21, 2024

Cyber Clinic students lead a training session for small and medium-sized businesses

Metro State students and Professor Faisal Kaleem were invited to lead the training by the Elko New Market Chamber of Commerce

A group of people pose for a picture outside Fortinet's headquarters

May 20, 2024

Fortinet, MNIT, and Metro State Cybersecurity leaders discuss collaboration opportunities

Professor Kaleem visits Fortinet's Sunnyvale, California, headquarters to talk about cyber clinic and SOC initiatives

May 13, 2024

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

A group of people pose for a picture in front of a table

April 16, 2024

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.