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Maya Sullivan named Interim Dean of Students

The Interim Dean of Students will start on Sept. 4.

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Gay Ka Mwee on Karen Day in Washington, D.C.

Student Gay Ka Mwee completes advocacy trip to Washington, D.C.

Gay Ka Mwee knew she wouldn’t be able to create change and peace on her own, she was driven to do what she could.

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The Love Affair. Artwork by Erica Rasmussen.

Featured Faculty: Erica Rasmussen

Erica Rasmussen is the director of the Gordon Parks Gallery, Library and Learning Center. Recently, she won the 2018 Minnesota Book Artist Award for her work The Love Affair.

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Discounted student bus passes on sale now

Bus passes are on sale now to registered Metropolitan State University students.

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New American Indian Student Space a triumph for American Indian Advisory Committee

A new American Indian student space is opening fall 2018 on the Saint Paul Campus.

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GROW-IT Center funding success and future

Funding for the GROW-IT Center has been successful with its determined planning team and generous contributor.

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CLUES announces major expansion to headquarters

CLUES, a neighbor of Metropolitan State University, is prepared to break ground for an expansion at their Saint Paul headquarters.

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James Franklin was sworn in as police chief of Rochester on July 26.

Metropolitan State alum sworn in as Rochester police chief

Metropolitan State alum James Franklin took the office as police chief of Rochester on July 26.

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Criminal justice professor weighs in on Blevins case

Experts are weighing in on the police-involved shooting of Thurman Blevins, including criminal justice professor James Densley.

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The IME-BECAS Program: A partnership between Metropolitan State University and the Mexican Consulate

On March 22, 2018, the third IME-BECAS Program Award/Meet and Greet Ceremony, honoring the 12 students receiving the award, was held on the Saint Paul Campus.

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Michael O’Connor named to Foundation Board

Metropolitan State University welcomes Michael O’Connor to the Metropolitan State Foundation Board of Trustees.

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Dr. Amy Lane joins ICES

She assumes the role of acting community engagement coordinator for Academic Internships and Study Abroad.

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Nicholas Harlep holding his award with Jodi to his left and Gregory to his right

Metropolitan State Professor Wins 2018 John Saltmarsh Award

Nicholas D. Hartlep, assistant professor of Urban Education, has been awarded the 2018 John Saltmarsh Award for Emerging Leadership in Civic Engagement.

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2017 recipients of the Governor's Safey Award

Metropolitan State University presented with Governor’s Safety Award

Metropolitan State University was recognized for excellence in workplace safety and health at the Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon.

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Recipients of the 2018 COL Minnesota Connection Award

Center for Online Learning wins Minnesota Connection Award

Metropolitan State University’s Center for Online Learning (COL) has won the Minnesota Connection 2018 Innovation Award.

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Posters for the nine movies shown as part of Summer Movie Fridays.

Summer Movie Fridays at the Library

On Friday afternoons, June 22 to Aug. 17, come see family-friendly movies for free.

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Career Center videos helpful for students’ futures

Watch four new career education videos produced by the Career Center and Metropolitan State University alumni.

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Metropolitan State values the LGBTQ+members of our community

The learning and working climate for LGBTQ+ people on campus must be such that all of our colleagues and students experience equitable treatment and full inclusion.

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Metropolitan State University Earns Governor’s Safety Award

In recognition of excellence in workplace safety and health, Metropolitan State University will receive a Meritorious Achievement Award.

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Hennepin Technical College and Metropolitan State University to launch partnership with signing event on Thursday, March 22 in Eden Prairie

Hennepin Technical College and Metropolitan State University have signed an agreement for an educational partnership that provides a pathway for students to achieve a BA.

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