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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 Cyber Clinic students Clarence Campbell and Semako Akonde offering cybersecurity guidance to local business owners

Metro State partners with NDC and Stearns Bank for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 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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Understanding and Responding to Mass Incarceration 2025

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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Team Metro Secures Second Place in 2025 MN Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

The team's outstanding performance has earned them a spot in the Regional Wildcard Round, where they will compete for a chance to advance to the Midwest Regional CCDC.

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Metro State hosts InfraGard MN January chapter meeting

The public/private partnership organization includes cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, faculty, staff, students, and community members

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Three people in colorful costumes pose for portraits—This girl laughs, this girl cries, this girl does nothing, by Finnegan Kruckemeyer, directed by Markell Kiefer, music by Julie Johnson

Ten Thousand Things' Powerful Show "This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing" Comes to Metro State

Directed by Markell Kiefer and featuring original music by Julie Johnson, this production brings together an exceptional cast with special Metro State connections.

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2024 Art Purchase Award winners announced

The Art Exhibition Committee is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 Art Purchase Award, with four artworks selected for acquisition.

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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.

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