Press release

April 8, 2019

Media invited to forum on Understanding and Responding to Mass Incarceration, addressing Women in the System

This annual forum, hosted by Metropolitan State University, explores the phenomenon of mass incarceration, and provides opportunities for organizing, activism and advocacy wit

April 1, 2019

We Come from the Flower to be exhibited at Metropolitan State Gordon Parks Gallery

“We Come from the Flower” is a multimedia portrait of a year in the life of a farm by Minneapolis photographer Mike Hazard.

March 19, 2019

‘Overtime: Men at Work’ is an unnerving office adventure of three hapless pencil pushers

Directed by Metropolitan State University faculty member Jonathan Beller, this play is a corporate rollercoaster ride through the typical office cubicle.

March 13, 2019

Challenging Islamophobia Conference brings national experts on confronting bigotry and hate

Metropolitan State hosts the largest regional conference on challenging Islamophobia in the nation.

February 19, 2019

Minnesota State responds to budget proposal from Gov. Walz

Gov. Tim Walz proposes a $51.6 million investment in new funding over the biennium and $150 million for asset preservation.

February 13, 2019

Metropolitan State University’s annual economic impact estimated at $393.9 million

The contribution of Metropolitan State University to the regional economy is estimated to be $393.9 million and 3,600 jobs.

December 4, 2018

Metropolitan State celebrates 103rd commencement

Approximately 1,302 students are receiving bachelor's and master's degrees this semester with 889 students participating in Metropolitan State University’s 103rd commencement.

November 26, 2018

Minnesota State Board names Reimagining Minnesota State advisors and announces forum schedule

This forum series will facilitate strategic innovation to position Minnesota State as an interdependent network of colleges and universities that is focused on student success

November 13, 2018

Minnesota State drives $8 billion of state’s economy

67,717 jobs created or sustained by economic activity

June 7, 2018

Grants cover tuition costs for all spring 2018 Urban Education student teachers

For the first time, not a single student teacher from Metropolitan State paid tuition costs for their student teaching credits.

June 7, 2018

Metropolitan State University celebrates 102nd commencement

Approximately 1,058 students receive bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees this semester.

June 7, 2018

MN Cyber positions Metropolitan State University as premier regional training facility for cybersecurity professionals

The MN Cyber Range is a simulator platform and has been used to train and certify thousands of new IT and cybersecurity professionals.

June 7, 2018

Media invited to forum on Understanding and Responding to Mass Incarceration, addressing Removing Barriers to Education

This forum features discussion on providing and facilitating opportunities for education to those who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated.

June 7, 2018

“When Home Won’t Let You Stay” refugee accounts featured in Metropolitan State Gordon Parks Gallery exhibit

Metropolitan State University's Gordon Parks Gallery exhibit features refugee accounts.

June 7, 2018

Student Salon 2018 features undergraduate art at Gordon Parks Gallery

An exhibit featuring multi-media works produced by Metropolitan State University students.

May 29, 2018

MN Cyber Range, premier regional training facility for cybersecurity professionals, opens

The opening of the MN Cyber Range, the first of its kind in Minnesota, represents a unique opportunity.