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April 28, 2022

Professor James Densley wins Minnesota Book Award

Metro State Professor James Densley and Hamline Professor Jillian Peterson won a 2022 Minnesota Book Award for "The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic"

April 26, 2022

HOPE Child Care Grant application period open

students enrolled in summer and/or fall classes are eligible to apply for federal funding to help with child care needs

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April 25, 2022

Alex Layne named one of eight Minnesota State Award of Excellence recipients

Alex Layne was named one of eight Minnesota State Award of Excellence recipients, as an Educator of the Year.

April 20, 2022

May 7 is Metro State University Day in the State of Minnesota

By proclamation of Governor Tim Walz, May 7 is Metro State University Day in the State of Minnesota, honoring 50 years of providing access to transformative higher education.

April 19, 2022

Urban Education Graduate Student Matthew Sanchez Featured in MinnPost

“I decided I would get into teaching,” Matthew Sanchez said. “This was a way I could give back to the community.”

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April 19, 2022

Metro State University announces 2022 Art Purchase Award

Metro State's 19th annual Art Purchase Award is announced, with the university selecting seven works of art for purchase for its permanent collection.

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April 15, 2022

‘Watercolors regarding loss and longing’ to show at Gordon Parks Gallery

Multi-paneled watercolor paintings explore ideas of loss and longing endured amidst ancestral struggle to survive multiple genocides.

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March 2, 2022

Metro State University Recognized with National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Designation

Metro State continues to be recognized nationally for the quality of its Cybersecurity programs.

February 22, 2022

Metro State History: President Wilson Bradshaw

In celebration of Black History Month, we’d like to recognize those who have made a huge impact at Metro State University.

February 21, 2022

Metro State University launches new brand

Key updates highlight the university’s longstanding commitment to equity, inclusion, diversity, anti-racism, and social mobility

February 21, 2022

Student Engagement Spotlight: Alyssia Bell

This Metro State student's personal experiences reflect her tenacity, and perseveres towards her goals even in the midst of the current moment.

February 16, 2022

Student Salon 2022 at Gordon Parks Gallery goes beyond the classroom

From paintings to sculptures and digital art to embroidery, the Student Salon surveys the diverse form and content explored in class and beyond.

February 16, 2022

Metro State History: Gary Cunningham: 2014 Alumnus of the Year

In celebration of Black History Month, we’d like to recognize those who have made a huge impact at Metro State University.

February 16, 2022

Applications open for 2022 Art Purchase Award

Submissions are now being accepted for Metropolitan State University’s 2022 Art Purchase Award.

February 16, 2022

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2023-24 Competition now open

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards allow academics and professionals, and artists to teach, research, and carry out professional projects abroad.

February 9, 2022

Metro State History: Andrea Jenkins: Serving the Community

In celebration of Black History Month, we’d like to recognize those who have made a huge impact at Metro State University.

February 8, 2022

Studio Arts Associate Professor Amy Sands named 2022 McKnight Printmaking Fellow

For the fellowship, she plans to grow her exploration of the dimensional print.

February 2, 2022

Metro State history: Reatha Clark King

As we celebrate the University's 50th anniversary and Black History Month, Metro State looks back on key figures in its history and identity.

February 2, 2022

Nominate your students for the 2022 Carothers Distinguished Writers Award

The nomination window is open now to March 19.

February 1, 2022

Metro State, Minneapolis College and the International Institute of MN partner in an innovative project

Are you completing the College Readiness Academy or English for Work with the International Institute of Minnesota? You can earn university credit.