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People of Project SHINE (top, from left) Roz Johnson, CLUES staff, Metro alumna, former Project SHINE participant; Andrea Echelberger, Literacy Minnesota; Ruth Rodriguez, Hubbs Center for Lifelong Learning; Maythee Kantar, professor Emerita; Greg Mellas, Institute for Community Engagement and Scholarship; Awo Ahmed, Institute for Community Engagement and Scholarship.
Photo, right: Archive photo of Project SHINE participants circa 2001. Photos by Jonathan Chapman
Celebrating 20 years of Project SHINE: 2001-2021
September 16, 2021
When Project SHINE launched at Metropolitan State University in fall 2001, no one could have predicted the profound transformation it would bring about.
Constitution Day observance
September 14, 2021
Recognizing the signing of the United States Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, and all those who have become U.S. citizens.
Scholarship for Students of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Ancestry
August 30, 2021
Metropolitan State University has again partnered with APIA Scholars to offer this scholarship opportunity.
President Ginny Arthur signs the memorandum of understanding with the Consulado de Mejico (Mexican Consulate) Gerrardo Guerrero in Saint Paul, July 16, 2021, to renew the partnership and ensure tuition assistance this fall for Mexican nationals who are studying at Metro State University.
Apply now for IME-BECAS scholarship
August 30, 2021
Tuition assistance from the government of Mexico for Mexican nationals who are studying at Metro State University. Apply now through Sept. 17.
August 21 proclaimed Metropolitan State Day in Twin Cities!
/ August 16, 2021
Metropolitan State University is kicking off a season of 50th anniversary celebration with proclamations from the mayors of Saint Paul and Minneapolis!
President Ginny Arthur signs the memorandum of understanding with the Consulado de Mejico (Mexican Consulate) Gerrardo Guerrero in Saint Paul, July 16, 2021, to renew the partnership and ensure tuition assistance this fall for Mexican nationals who are studying at Metro State University.
Metropolitan State and Mexican Consulate renew IME-BECAS scholarship partnership
/ July 16, 2021
The IME-BECAS Program is another important opportunity to serve Latino students of Mexican origin and ancestry who attend Metropolitan State University.
President Ginny Arthur and Mexican Consul in Saint Paul Gerrardo Guerrero sign the memorandum of understanding renewing the IME-BECAS scholarship program for students of Mexican descent who are studying at Metropolitan State.
The IME-BECAS Program
July 16, 2021
The program has played an important role in students’ lives and is paramount to their success. With the fall award, nearly 70 Metro students will be helped.
Metropolitan State University eliminates non-resident tuition rate
July 13, 2021
If you live outside of Minnesota, there’s never been a better time to register for courses: Out-of-state tuition is now on par with the in-state tuition.
Metropolitan State University decreases online tuition rate
July 12, 2021
The new rate is equal to tuition for in-person courses, giving students greater flexibility and makes planning for financing classes more predictable.
Applying What You Know in Internships
June 23, 2021
Stuck with your internship search? Not sure how to get started or where to look? Learn the nuts and bolts of finding a great internship with this guidance course.
Watch: Carly Sturm speaks at the President's Outstanding Student Award presentation
Delivers Commencement speech
Carly Sturm selected Metropolitan State University Outstanding Graduate Student for Spring 2021 graduating class
/ May 27, 2021
Carly Sturm graduates from the Master of Business Administration program with a concentration in Management Information Systems and graduate certificate in business analytics.
Watch: Interview with Sarah Zafar
President's Outstanding Student Award presentation
Sarah Zafar selected Metropolitan State University Outstanding Student for Spring 2021 graduating class
/ May 27, 2021
Sarah Zafar graduates with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the College of Community Studies and Public Affairs.
Dawn Wing is the 2021 winner of the Minnesota Academic Innovators Award
May 25, 2021
The Minnesota Academic Innovator’s Award is an annual award that recognizes academic librarians or academic project teams who have made an outstanding recent contribution.
On the anniversary of George Floyd's death
May 24, 2021
We must recognize the trauma that many are experiencing. Metropolitan State University stands committed to providing assistance to you, our students and our community.
Carly Sturm selected Metropolitan State University Outstanding Graduate Student for Spring 2021
/ May 14, 2021
Carly Sturm graduates from the Master of Business Administration program with a concentration in Management Information Systems and graduate certificate in business analytics.
Caitlin Smith selected Metropolitan State University Outstanding Student for Spring 2021
/ May 14, 2021
Caitlin Smith graduates summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is Outstanding Student for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
Tytiana Reid selected Metropolitan State University Outstanding Graduate Student for Spring 2021
/ May 14, 2021
Tytiana Reid graduates with a Master’s of Public Administration degree and is the Outstanding Graduate Student for the College of Community Studies and Public Affairs.
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President's Outstanding Students Award reception presentation
Alyssa Maki selected Metropolitan State University Outstanding Student for Spring 2021
/ May 14, 2021
Alyssa Maki graduates summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity and is the Outstanding Student for the College of Sciences.
Among those recognized for Excellence in Teaching are (top left, clockwise) Zach Mensinger, Mary R. Ringstad and Monica Roth Day.
2021 Faculty Service Award recipients
May 13, 2021
Although the Spring Faculty Development conference was not able to proceed, the Center for Faculty Development convened its committee to choose award recipients.