Press release
September 27, 2021
Metropolitan State Receives Insight Into Diversity 2021 Higher Education Excellence In Diversity (HEED) Award
University is a five-time HEED Award recipient
Read More about Metropolitan State Receives Insight Into Diversity 2021 Higher Education Excellence In Diversity (HEED) AwardMay 13, 2021
Metropolitan State joins the Nursing Climate Challenge
This partnership with the Nurses Climate Challenge educates the university’s nursing students on the health impacts of climate change.
Read More about Metropolitan State joins the Nursing Climate ChallengeApril 7, 2021
President Ginny Arthur elected Board Chair of Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)
President Arthur heads newly elected executive board leadership which will guide the organization’s impact and success into the new decade.
Read More about President Ginny Arthur elected Board Chair of Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)November 5, 2020
$1.48M AANAPI Grant helps Metropolitan State serve ‘Asian Minnesotan’ students
This program-based grant over the next five years will be used to improve and expand Metropolitan State’s capacity to serve Asian American and Native American
Read More about $1.48M AANAPI Grant helps Metropolitan State serve ‘Asian Minnesotan’ studentsNovember 4, 2020
President Ginny Arthur is re-elected to Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities executive committee
CUMU is dedicated to its member institutions and to the creation and dissemination of knowledge on the issues that face urban and metropolitan campuses and the communities ser
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August 21, 2020
Metropolitan State renews scholarship with Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul
The memorandum was signed by Metropolitan State President Virginia “Ginny” Arthur and Head Consul Gerardo Guerrero Gomez of the Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul, Aug. 20.
Read More about Metropolitan State renews scholarship with Consulate of Mexico in Saint PaulApril 22, 2020
Board of Trustees Educators of the Year Awards recognize two Metropolitan State employees
Board of Trustees presents awards for excellence.
Read More about Board of Trustees Educators of the Year Awards recognize two Metropolitan State employeesNovember 6, 2019
The Metropolitan State Foundation Board welcomes new member, Jeanette Augustson
Jeanette Augustson is welcomed to the Metropolitan State Foundation Board of Trustees as a new member.
Read More about The Metropolitan State Foundation Board welcomes new member, Jeanette AugustsonNovember 6, 2019
Leslee LeRoux named new member of Metropolitan State Foundation Board
Leslee LeRoux, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at TKDA, has been named as a new member of the Metropolitan State University Foundation Board of Trustees.
Read More about Leslee LeRoux named new member of Metropolitan State Foundation BoardOctober 10, 2019
Grant will support Metropolitan State’s School of Urban Education to recruit and support teacher candidates
The grant award of $406,000 will be used to recruit teacher candidates.
Read More about Grant will support Metropolitan State’s School of Urban Education to recruit and support teacher candidatesOctober 10, 2019
Voter participation by Metropolitan State students among highest in nation
Voter participation among Metropolitan State University students increased to 58% in 2018 from a rate of 35.4% in 2014.
Read More about Voter participation by Metropolitan State students among highest in nationOctober 8, 2019
Colleges and universities of Minnesota State waive application fees during College Knowledge Month
Students exploring their higher education options can submit an application for admission to any of the 30 colleges or seven universities of Minnesota State without paying an
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October 2, 2019
Affinity Plus and Metropolitan State University launch pilot MBA program for employees
Announcing announce a two-year Master of Business Administration pilot program designed to make furthering education easy and affordable for Affinity Plus employees.
Read More about Affinity Plus and Metropolitan State University launch pilot MBA program for employeesSeptember 30, 2019
Minnesota State receives Lumina 'All Learning Counts' Grant
Program seeks to expand opportunities for adult learners to earn Credit for Prior Learning
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September 20, 2019
Metropolitan State University announces new dean for College of Management
It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Rassule Hadidi, Ph.D., as the new dean for the College of Management at Metropolitan State University.
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September 20, 2019
Ezell Jones named to Metropolitan State Foundation Board
Metropolitan State University welcomes Ezell Jones to the Metropolitan State Foundation Board of Trustees.
Read More about Ezell Jones named to Metropolitan State Foundation BoardSeptember 18, 2019
Metropolitan State University receives ‘Insight Into Diversity’ 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
The annual HEED Award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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August 23, 2019
Metropolitan State renews exclusive scholarship with Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul
Metropolitan State University and the Consulate of Mexico in Saint Paul signed a memorandum to continue a scholarship of the Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME) Fellowshi
Read More about Metropolitan State renews exclusive scholarship with Consulate of Mexico in Saint PaulJune 20, 2019
Metropolitan State University: Campus and community safety are of utmost importance
We will continue to stand strong together and extend a supportive hand, especially to those who may be feeling most vulnerable.
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April 18, 2019
Associate Professor Andrew Carlson supports UNICEF USA with research on children’s rights in the United States
Supporting the mission of UNICEF USA with research on children’s rights and wellbeing in the United States.
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