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State Senator Sandy Pappas '86 named Metro State Alumna of the Year
State Senator and longtime Metro State ally in the legislature has been named the 2023 Alumna of the Year by Metro State University
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“From Myanmar to Minnesota: Stories of Resettlement, Reconciliation, and Revolution” to show at Gordon Parks Gallery
This exhibition features artists from the local Myanmar diaspora communities living in Minnesota. A variety of media and artists are represented in this group exhibition.
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Metro State University receives INSIGHT into Diversity's Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for 2023
Metro State is recognized for the fifth time since 2017
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Metro State student earns 2023 Visionary Leadership Award at Cyber Security Summit
Metro State University student Derek Walker has been named the Visionary Leadership Awards’ 2023 Visionary Student for the 13th Annual Cyber Security Summit
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Metro State University Awarded $1.35 Million Grant to Support Students of Color and American Indian Students to Become Licensed Teachers
Grant enables Metro State to advance the recruitment, enrollment, and retention of students of color and American Indian students
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“Remembering Paroma” to show at Gordon Parks Gallery
Textile art by Anita Gopalaswamy of studio ruyee in Minneapolis are on display in the fall semester's first show at the Gordon Parks Gallery from September 25–October 19.
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Nominations Sought for the Minnesota State Board of Trustees Excellence in Service Award: Deadline Sept. 18
MN State Excellence in Service Awards recognize the outstanding efforts of the MSUAASF employees working across the MN State system.
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Metro State University bests 400 higher education institutions, wins NSA grant to build and operate much-needed small business cybersecurity clinic
$1.45 million grant enables Metro State to help Minnesota small businesses prevent, detect and respond to cyberattacks
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Creditunions.com profiles Metro State's partnership MBA program with Affinity Plus
Affinity Plus' partnership program with Metro State, providing opportunities for Affinity Plus team members to earn an MBA, is profiled in credit unions.com
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Colleges and universities of Minnesota State freeze undergraduate tuition
Investment in Minnesota State colleges and universities enables freezing undergraduate tuition at 2022–2023 levels through the 2024–2025 academic year.
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Metro State University Waives Application Fees During Minnesota State Week
During Minnesota State Week, June 26–30, Metro State is waiving application fees for prospective students.
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Metro State awards spots in an intensive training program to members of My Zambia, My Responsibility team
Six seats in an intensive substance abuse disorders and social and behavioral change program at Metro State were awarded to members of the My Zambia, My Responsibility team
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2023 Faculty Service Award recipients
The names of the recipients of Metro State's spring 2023 faculty service awards
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Metro State University announces 2023 Art Purchase Award
Metro State's 20th annual Art Purchase Award is announced, with the university selecting four works of art for purchase for its permanent collection.
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How a Book Club Provides Healing
Now-alumna Social Work Student Renee Oliver creates safe space for support, growth, and exploration in community at Ascension Place
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Metro State couples marketing courses and certification to elevate opportunities for graduates
Metro State partners with Leadous to deliver Marketing Automation programming and certification in Adobe's Marketo Engage solution.
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Spring 2023 Emeriti Announced
Announcement and brief bios for Metro State's Spring 2023 Emeriti honorees
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Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence recognize five Metro State employees
The Minnesota State Board of Trustees 2024 Awards for Excellence include five Metro State employees among the recipients
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An Art as Activism Course in the Community
Metro State students create a puzzle piece mural project representing the diverse cultures of Saint Paul.
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Give Kids a Smile event exceeded expectations
Metro State's Advanced Dental Therapy students provided free dental care to 25 children with a market value of $18,072 at the February event.
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