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Metro State highlights MN Cybersecurity leadership on Capitol Hill
Metro State delegation met federal lawmakers and Department of Defense (DoD) officials to spotlight Minnesota’s growing role in cyber defense and workforce development.
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Alumni Spotlight Community builders: Alumni leading the charge in nonprofit organizations
Four alumni share stories about making a difference in their communities
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Metro State showcases Cyber capabilities to Board of Trustees and campus community
Event highlight was the unveiling of the university’s new educational Security Operations Center (eSOC)—designed to prepare students for real-world cybersecurity challenges
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Metro State Hosts Global Cybersecurity Leaders through U.S. Department of State Exchange Program
The delegation included cyber experts from Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Mongolia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand
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Metro State Faculty present Cybersecurity Clinic model at Secure 360 Conference
Their presentation highlighted the innovative, hands-on learning model that is preparing students to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges.
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Metro State Hosts Guest Speaker Session with CISA Cybersecurity Leaders
The Cybersecurity State Representatives for Minnesota provided an engaging and informative presentation about CISA’s mission, operations, and role in national cybersecurity.
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Metro State Librarian Wins 2025 Minnesota Book Award for Anthology
"Locker Room Talk" was co-edited by Metro State Library faculty Michelle Filkins and Little Free Library Communications Director Margaret Aldrich.
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Career in Cyber: Guest speaker Peter Alsis inspires Metro State students
Alsis offered students a behind-the-scenes look at his work in state government and the evolving role of security operations centers.
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Metro State partners with NDC and Stearns Bank for Community Business Resource event
Approximately 16 partner organizations joined Metro State in offering valuable expertise and services.
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2025 Art Purchase Award announced
Four student works were selected for acquisition by Katrina Barnett, Maple Grove; Kai Fleming, Minneapolis; Aryn Lill, Montecello; and Richard Osuji, Saint Paul.
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Wayzata High School and Metro Schools College Prep Students Explore Cybersecurity at Metro State
students participated in several interactive activities led by current Cyber Clinic students, including TryHackMe challenges, ONSET simulations, and a lock-picking station
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Metro State Earns Elite NSA Cyber Operations Designation—A First for Minnesota
now the First and only university in Minnesota to earn the prestigious NSA designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (NCAE-CO)
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Metro State Hosts mini Cybersecurity Workshop for Anoka-Hennepin High School Students
Metro State’s Cybersecurity students developed a series of interactive, hands-on activities to introduce high school students to real-world concepts and practices.
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Metro State Cyber Clinic participates in March 25 Edina High School Job Fair
Event offered an opportunity to introduce high school students to the Cyber Clinic’s mission, providing real-world cybersecurity experience through community projects
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Fred Hampton Jr. among speakers at 12th annual Understanding and Responding to Mass Incarceration: Wrongful Conviction, Wrongful Incarceration
Daylong conference also features MNWCJR Founder and Executive Director Marvina Hayes.
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Cyber Clinic hosts security policy and standards session with Jen VanDemmeltraadt
Deputy CISO for MNIT discussed her deep expertise on developing and managing statewide security policies, particularly identity, credential, and access management.
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Metro State Cyber Clinic Featured at "Empowering Progress Black Business Expo"
Cyber Clinic representatives engaged with multiple small business owners, discussing cybersecurity threats that compromise small businesses
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Three Metro State faculty among the 2025 Minnesota State Board of Trustees Award recipients
Instructors Queen Booker, Sumiko Otsubo, and Sara Lenertz were all recognized among the 2025 Outstanding Educators recipients
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Metro Cyber Clinic hosts Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop: Think Safe Be Safe
Cyber Clinic event was attended by around 50 people, both in person and remotely via Zoom
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Metro State students read poetry on a Valentine's Day episode of the Gaily Show
Four creative writing students featured on the Gaily Show read original works for the show's Valentine's Day episode
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