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Marcia Anderson named 2021 Morris T. Keeton Award recipient
She has worked with thousands of Metropolitan State’s diverse adult students in her 45 years on the community faculty, facilitating degree planning, teaching, and assessi
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Child Care Access Means Parents in School federal grant awarded to the Student Parent Center
The Federal CCAMPIS grant supports low-income student parents with subsidizing the cost of childcare while they are in school.
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Annual Winter giving event for Metropolitan State University student parents and their families
Open to students who are currently enrolled in the Fall 2021 semester and are parents or legal guardians of minor children in the household.
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Food for Thought Pantry: Free meals for students and staff
Meals are made by local restaurants and provided to the Food for Thought Pantry.
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Center for Faculty Development Collaboration Grant Awards
Congratulations to these recipients of the Collaboration Grant Awards for this semester.
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Call for Proposals: Fall 2021 Annual Student Scholars Research Conference
This is a chance to show friends, family and the community the work students do at the university.
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Celebrating 25 years of the Institute for Community Engagement and Scholarship
First in a two-part reflection series.
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Protect yourself and others from the flu
Select locations are hosting flu vaccination clinics.
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Did you know that malicious email and hackers are targeting higher education?
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Apply now for the Harlan Boss Foundation for the Arts scholarship award
Metropolitan State is pleased to announce the third annual merit-based scholarship award for Studio Arts majors.
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Metropolitan State Receives Insight Into Diversity 2021 Higher Education Excellence In Diversity (HEED) Award
University a five-time HEED Award recipient.
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Honoring and Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 in the United States.
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Mentorship program for Asian American Pacific Islander students
Improve and expand the university's capacity to serve AAPI students through a mentorship program.
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Apply for free during Minnesota State Week, College Knowledge Month
Apply for admission to any of the 30 colleges and seven universities of Minnesota State without paying an undergraduate application fee.
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Help improve flexible online support during COVID-19
Take this 15-minute survey to help us improve our services
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Celebrating 20 years of Project SHINE: 2001-2021
When Project SHINE launched at Metropolitan State University in fall 2001, no one could have predicted the profound transformation it would bring about.
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Constitution Day observance
Recognizing the signing of the United States Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, and all those who have become U.S. citizens.
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Scholarship for Students of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Ancestry
Metropolitan State University has again partnered with APIA Scholars to offer this scholarship opportunity.
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Apply now for IME-BECAS scholarship
Tuition assistance from the government of Mexico for Mexican nationals who are studying at Metro State University. Apply now through Sept. 17.
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August 21 proclaimed Metropolitan State Day in Twin Cities!
Metropolitan State University is kicking off a season of 50th anniversary celebration with proclamations from the mayors of Saint Paul and Minneapolis!
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