News@Metro

A group of people pose for a photo behind the lectern in the Minnesota State Capitol

December 9, 2024

Metro State hosts inaugural Model Legislature at the Minnesota State Capitol

High school and college students work with Metro State advisors to read bills, engage in committee hearings, and debate on the House and Senate floors.

a group of people pose for a picture in Metro State's Security Operations Center

December 2, 2024

Legislative and Department of Defense leaders preview the Security Operations Center

Metro State's SOC, opening soon, included on a tour showing how Minnesota institutions are combining efforts to increase cyber security

A group of people pose while preparing to cut a ceremonial ribbon

November 25, 2024

New $22.5 Million Management Education Center To Serve Diverse Students Aiming to Become Minnesota’s Next Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders

Ribbon Cutting Event introduced the community to new business hub and partnership between Minneapolis College and Metro State University

Dr. Denise E Williams with Lauren Bennet McGinty, executive director, Explore Minnesota for Business Council, and Dr. Denise E. Williams with Robert Cimperman, director, Launch Minnesota (DEED)

November 21, 2024

Community Engagement Impacting the Minnesota Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Dr. Denise E. Williams bridges education with the Minnesota entrepreneurial ecosystem and advocates for groups including women, veterans, students, and alumni.

A group of students and faculty pose for a picture with Ronald Gula of Gula Tech Adventures

November 19, 2024

Metro State hosts Gula Tech Adventures president for exclusive discussion with cybersecurity and entrepreneurship

President Ronald Gula provided Metro State students with insight into both the technical knowledge and entrepreneurial mindset needed to succeed in the cybersecurity field

November 5, 2024

Metro State maintains strong Social Mobility Index rankings

Metro State ranked 31st nationally and first on the Midwest in CollegeNet's 2024 Social Mobility Index

A group of people pose for a picture in front of a decommissioned Air Force fighter jet.

October 30, 2024

Metro State partners with Mainsail on research project for the Air Force

Metro State and Mainsail will test and deploy Metalvisor product intended to bring zero trust capabilities to the forefront of security environments

Visionary Leadership Awards 2024 honoree announcement, including portraits of all twelve award recipients

October 30, 2024

Metro State student earns 2024 Visionary Leadership Award at Cyber Security Summit

Metro State University student Phoenix Bloksberg has been named the Visionary Leadership Awards’ 2024 Visionary Student for the 14th Annual Cyber Security Summit

Cybersecurity Capabilities and Careers Symposia—Great Lakes, October 25–26, 2024, hosted by Metro State University and Century College

October 28, 2024

Metro State hosts Great Lakes Cybersecurity Capabilities and Careers Symposia

Event provided opportunities for educators, students, workforce development managers, employers, and policymakers interested in advancing cybersecurity knowledge and skills.

October 11, 2024

Urban School Social Work training program announced

The Metro State Urban School Social Work Training Program develops culturally responsive school social workers, prepared to respond to the unique gifts needs of urban students

People pose near the Metro State University booth at the CAE in Cybersecurity Colloquium

October 11, 2024

Metro State team attends National CAE in Cybersecurity Community Colloquium

St. Louis, Missouri, hosts the networking and informational event looking at the latest in cybersecurity and AI education

Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence banner

October 7, 2024

Metro State receives grant to create Upper Midwest’s first Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence

Metro State is one of six institutions nationwide to receive grants in this cycle to establish a center of academic excellence

September 28, 2024

Metro State faculty and student present on privacy and security at Reimagine Aging Conference

Seniors and caregivers learned industry recommendations on personal digital security and protecting privacy.

A group of people pose for a picture in the New Main Great Hall

September 25, 2024

Metro State University welcomes visit from National Cyber Director Deputy Director

Dr. Harry Wingo and his team met with students, faculty, and community members, discussing Metro State's cyber security programming

Croatian military personnel, MN National Guard members, and cyber security professionals pose for a group picture at a base in Mali Lošinj, Croatia

September 18, 2024

Professor Faisal Kaleem participates in joint cybersecurity training with Minnesota National Guard and Croatian military

Joint Operational Training was held in Mali Lošinj, Croatia.

ALL IN Highly Established Action Plan 2024

August 29, 2024

Metro State earns a 2024 Highly Established Action Plan seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

Metro State University's campus action plan has been recognized among the best in the country for building and fostering nonpartisan civic engagement.

August 20, 2024

Metro State students participate in project with GetChkd Inc

GetChkd Inc. awarded AFWERX STTR Phase II contract to accelerate USA DOD blockchain adoption

August 19, 2024

Professor Faisal Kaleem discusses personal cybersecurity on KARE 11

Professor Kaleem provides ways to protect sensitive information in light of a rise in Social Security number breaches.

Online Master's Colleges Best Online Master's in Minnesota

August 6, 2024

Metro State University exemplified as a premier institution for online master’s education in 2024

Metro State University was named among the top 10 Best Online Master's Programs in Minnesota by Online Master's Colleges

Attendees of the Minnesota Military Cyber Symposium pose for a group picture on the patio outside New Main

August 4, 2024

Metro State hosts first annual Minnesota Military Cyber Symposium

Minnesota National Guard Cyber Coordination Cell organized this initial event, bringing government, military, and private sector experts together to share ideas.