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MN Cyber and Elbit Systems of America are addressing the challenges of accelerating the certification of new cybersecurity experts with the installation of the MN Cyber Range powered by Cyberbit training platform at Metropolitan State University’s Saint Paul Campus. This platform is the first and only Cyber Range in Minnesota and will enable MN Cyber to train and provide the skills, knowledge and credentials necessary to professionals in information technology and cybersecurity career fields.

Approximately 1,058 students received their bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees this semester, with 785 students participating in Metropolitan State University’s 102nd commencement exercises Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Metropolitan State enrolls approximately 11,500 students and has a national reputation for innovative programs that empower students.

Twenty-eight student teachers in the School of Urban Education (UED) at Metropolitan State University are currently placed in public schools in Saint Paul, Minneapolis and surrounding suburban areas for the spring 2018 semester. For the first time, not a single student teacher from Metropolitan State paid tuition costs for their student teaching credits.

Certain university services are observing adjusted summer schedules and will be closed at certain hours during the week. For any questions about the implementation of summer hours, consult with Human Resources at 651-793-1275.

Food for Thought and the Student Parent Center will be closed from May 7 to May 20, as the facilities are being moved from the current location to the basement of St. John's Hall.

Dr. Charles Tedder has accepted the interim position as dean of the College of Individualized Studies and will start in that role on May 8, 2018. He will serve as interim dean through fiscal year 2020. Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Amy Gort made the announcement on May 7.

Beth Clausen has been named to the position of dean of Library and Information Services. She will start in her role on Aug. 1. Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Amy Gort made the announcement on May 3.

Dr. Allen Bellas has accepted the position of interim dean of the College of Management and will start in that role on July 1. Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Amy Gort made the announcement on May 1.