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A late start to the GROW-IT season

Posted on June 8, 2019June 13, 2019 by April Carlson

University greenhouse project postponed due to construction costs. Trump tariffs part of the trouble.

Closing the circle: New creative writing professor journeys from student to staff to faculty

Posted on March 6, 2019March 19, 2019 by Tara Guy

Suzanne Nielsen was recently appointed to what she calls her “dream job,” as an assistant professor in Metro State’s creative writing department.

Metro State alumni lead at the Legislature

Posted on February 28, 2019June 3, 2019 by Staff Writers

Metro State alumni and legislators discussed common goals and the common good at a breakfast in the Minnesota Senate Building on Jan. 25, 2019. The event was organized by the Metropolitan State University Alumni Association.

Q+A with President Arthur: This year’s priorities, prospects for new arts center

Posted on February 27, 2019March 23, 2019 by Kathryn Ganfield

The Metropolitan met with President Ginny Arthur on Oct. 18, 2018 for an hourlong conversation about presidential priorities, strategic planning, and prospects for building a center for fine and performing arts in Brooklyn Park.

Students pour passion into posters at annual research conference

Posted on February 27, 2019March 30, 2019 by Kathryn Ganfield

More than 100 graduate and undergraduate researchers shared their work at the 2018 Student Poster Conference at Metro State on November 28.

Q+A with the President: Arthur talks textbooks, tuition freezes, winter weather

Posted on February 26, 2019March 24, 2019 by Kathryn Ganfield

The Metropolitan is catching up on past conversations with President Arthur. On April 24, 2018 she discussed legislative initiatives impacting campus. Plus other topics: spendy textbooks, the space study, tuition-setting, and Mayor Melvin Carter’s plan to jump-start every college savings for St. Paul kids.

Statewide candidates debate at Metro State

Posted on February 26, 2019March 4, 2019 by Kathryn Ganfield

The senatorial, gubernatorial and attorney general candidates sparred in a forum televised from New Main Great Hall two weeks before Election Day 2018.

Q+A with the President: Arthur sizes up legislative session, student enrollment, summer plans

Posted on February 26, 2019April 12, 2019 by Kathryn Ganfield

The Metropolitan is catching up on past conversations with President Arthur. On May 18, 2018 she discussed the last days of the legislative session and what they might mean for Metro State. Plus other topics: student enrollment, the university budget and the Student Senate’s dissatisfaction with the budget process.

Addiction counseling students win national award

Posted on October 21, 2018October 21, 2018 by Scott Lindell

Members of the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Student Association—and an alumna—make it their mission to advocate for people in recovery.

Metro State honors student leaders and clubs at annual awards

Posted on October 21, 2018January 22, 2019 by Scott Lindell

Student leaders, organizations and advisors were celebrated at the 20th annual President’s Student Leadership Awards dinner held May 9 in New Main Great Hall.

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