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Jeanette Rupert

Jeanette Rupert, RN, ’18, named Health Equity Champion by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

The Health Equity Champion award recognizes health care workers who have worked to break down inequities in health care or health care access for underserved populations.

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Commencement

Spring 2021 Commencement

Approximately 1,018 students are receiving bachelor's master's, and doctoral degrees students this spring, as Metropolitan State observes its 108th commencement exercise.

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2021 Art Purchase Award

Metropolitan State University announces 2021 Art Purchase Awards

Eight works by students and alumni are announced in the selection of the Metropolitan State University 2021 Art Purchase Award.

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ICES DEC Fellowship Cohort

Increasing Diversity in Environmental Careers helps put student on direct path toward merging her passions into a career

When she first saw an email announcing the Conservation Corps’ IDEC program, Metropolitan State University student Antavia Paredes-Beaulieu didn’t expect much.

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Dayton's Bluff Campus

Metropolitan State continues strong Social Mobility Index rankings: #1 in Minnesota and 39th nationally

Ranked at the top for Minnesota four-year institutions, Metro State also climbed into the top 2.7% nationally among the 1,449 ranked institutions.

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Your Voice is Important!

Tell us about your views on the campus racial climate and the university's brand. Surveys are open through April 14.

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Cybersecurity Certificate Training program participants

College of Sciences-Hmong American Partnership expands tech industry opportunities together

A potentially powerful dimension of the university’s unwavering commitment to community engagement is quietly taking shape through the anchor mission initiative,

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Collegiate Recovery Program at Metropolitan State University

The university’s Collegiate Recovery Program is to provide support and resources for students who have challenges with substance use or other behavioral addictions.

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Advanced Dental Therapy Clinic

Student Smile

Low-cost dental exams for Metropolitan State students.

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Metro State’s commitment to support, assistance and civil discourse

Resources for Metro State's community and a letter to Metro students, faculty and staff on the killing of George Floyd.

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Foundation Scholarships

Apply now for Foundation Scholarships

Students looking to obtain financial help can apply for scholarships through the Metropolitan State University Foundation.

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ICES Photo Collage

Little Earth partnership redefines research

Little Earth United Tribes and Roberta Gibbons: Research with a community rather than research on a community.

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Haute Dish spring 2021

Register to read at Haute Dish Spring Reading 2021

Celebrate your love for poetry, prose and the arts.

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Time by Hannah Ross

Applications open for 2021 Art Purchase Award

Elevate the profile of the arts on campus. Submit your work.

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Metropolitan State student, Israel Gray

Integrate academic and experiential learning with an internship

Israel Gray describes his experience as an intern in the pandemic world.

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Community is how we achieve the promise of the civil rights movement

Dr. King's radical hope and moral urgency has never been more relevant than today.

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MLK Art

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program Service Challenge

Instead of gathering for an in-person service project, Metropolitan State challenges you to volunteer remotely.

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Finals week

It might be the end of the semester if you have any of these questions

Before you get too comfortable, we know there are still some questions you might have.

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Essence Williams

Metropolitan State University awards inaugural George Floyd Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Racial and Social Justice

Essence Williams has been named the inaugural recipient of the George Floyd Memorial Endowed Scholarship. for Racial and Social Justice.

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Anna Lehn

Anna Lehn selected fall 2020 School of Urban Education Outstanding Graduate Student

Anna Lehn graduates with a Master of Science in Urban Education.

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