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Metro State students participate in project with GetChkd Inc

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

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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Transfer Honor Roll medallion. Metro State University recognized for exemplary transfer pathways

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society names Metro State University to 2024 Transfer Honor Roll

The honor society recognized 228 colleges and universities, celebrating the dynamic pathways they create to support transfer students.

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The White House Initiative: AA & NHPI Economic Summit Saint Paul July 2, 2024

Biden-Harris Administration to Host Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Economic Summit at Metro State

The event will help connect community members and small businesses with critical resources and opportunities.

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Dr. Kimberly Sablon, principal director for Trusted AI and Autonomy at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, hears about cybersecurity workforce efforts at Metro State from Prof. Faisal Kaleem in a roundtable with people involved with Minnesota’s high tech industry. Also pictured are Josh Dorr with Honeywell, VPR Shashank Priya and Congresswoman Betty McCollum. Photo courtesy of UMN's Research and Innovation Office.

Dr. Faisal Kaleem joins U of M roundtable with DoD AI and Automation director

Dr. Kimberly Salon was the featured guest at a U of M event where Dr. Kaleem presented on Metro State's efforts in building cybersecurity workforce capacity.

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Alumni spotlight: Stevie Middlebrook ‘23

A profile of Stevie Middlebrook ‘23, featured alumna in buzz magazine's spring 2024 issue.

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Metro State University observes 2024 Minnesota State Week with admissions events June 25 and 27

During Minnesota State Week, undergraduate application fees are waived for prospective students.

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Cyber Clinic students lead a training session for small and medium-sized businesses

Metro State students and Professor Faisal Kaleem were invited to lead the training by the Elko New Market Chamber of Commerce

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Fortinet, MNIT, and Metro State Cybersecurity leaders discuss collaboration opportunities

Professor Kaleem visits Fortinet's Sunnyvale, California, headquarters to talk about cyber clinic and SOC initiatives

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Metro State earns Honorable Mention in Credit for Prior Learning Equity Awards from the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)

CAEL honored its inaugural slate of institutions for its Credit for Prior Learning Equity Awards, with Metro State earning Honorable Mention

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Metro State students win third place at American Marketing Association Collegiate Case Competition

Three Metro State students took third place at the American Marketing Association Collegiate Case Competition, in a field of ten teams from all over the country.

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2025–2026 Fulbright U.S. Student Program is now open

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program 2025-2026 is now open for graduating seniors, recent bachelor's degree graduates, and grad students for academic purposes overseas

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Celebrating Metro State University Emerita

Spring 2024 Emeriti Announced

Announcement and brief bios for Metro State's Spring 2024 Emeriti honorees

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Metro State student wins 2023 Student Outreach writing competition

This is the second time a Metro State student has won this international competition

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1 in 5 Current Metro State University Undergraduate Students Likely Eligible for Free Tuition Through the North Star Promise Scholarship Program

Metro State to host a free and open-to-the-public webinar on the North Star program on April 16

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Senator Sandy Pappas sitting at her desk in the State Senate Chambers

Senator Sandy Pappas Recognized as Alumna of the Year at Breakfast at the Capitol event

During its annual Breakfast at the Capitol held earlier this month, Metro State University recognized Senator Sandy Pappas as its 2023 Alumna of the Year.

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Metro State University Awarded $640K Grant to Support Degree Completion for Women in Computer Science

A $640,000 grant from the Center for Inclusive Computing at Northeastern University is enabling Metro State to increase degree completion for women in computer science

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American Democracy Project Commitment: Metro State University commits to preparing students to be engaged and responsible citizens in a thriving democracy

Metro State University joins AASCU’s American Democracy Project in celebrating 20 years of advancing democratic principles across U.S. higher education

Metro State University celebrates the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) nonpartisan American Democracy Project's 20th anniversary

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