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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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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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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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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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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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Your 2018-19 Student Senate
Meet the new and returning members of the university's Student Senate.
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