News@Metro

Group photo of delegates to the International Visitor Leadership Program event hosted by �鶹ֱ��

June 23, 2025

Metro State Hosts Global Cybersecurity Leaders through U.S. Department of State Exchange Program

The delegation included cyber experts from Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Mongolia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand

Dr. Faisal Kaleem presenting at the Secure 360 Conference

May 20, 2025

Metro State Faculty present Cybersecurity Clinic model at Secure 360 Conference

Their presentation highlighted the innovative, hands-on learning model that is preparing students to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges.

Two people in portraits, and an image of a book cover for Locker Room Talk

April 23, 2025

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.

Images of student artwork by Katrina Barnett, Aryn Lill, Richard Osuji, and Kai Fleming

April 11, 2025

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.

a group of students on a tour of Metro Cyber Center

April 9, 2025

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

Logos for DOD cyber engagement office, National Security Agency, National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Security, and the Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Security Community, over the 20 years of Excellence banner

April 7, 2025

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)

April 7, 2025

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.

Metro State Cyber Clinic table at the Edina High School job fair

March 28, 2025

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

group photo of people at the Security Policy and Standards discussion

March 25, 2025

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.

Metro State Cyber Clinic representatives at the Metro State booth

March 3, 2025

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

a person at a lecture speaks to a classroom

February 21, 2025

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

Metro State's Collegiate Cyber Defense team poses for a picture

January 31, 2025

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.

sign in desk for InfraGard, public/private partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation

January 29, 2025

Metro State hosts InfraGard MN January chapter meeting

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

a group of people pose for a picture in Metro State's Security Operations Center

December 2, 2024

Legislative and Department of Defense leaders preview the Security Operations Center

Metro State's SOC, opening soon, included on a tour showing how Minnesota institutions are combining efforts to increase cyber security

A group of people pose for a picture in front of a decommissioned Air Force fighter jet.

October 30, 2024

Metro State partners with Mainsail on research project for the Air Force

Metro State and Mainsail will test and deploy Metalvisor product intended to bring zero trust capabilities to the forefront of security environments

Visionary Leadership Awards 2024 honoree announcement, including portraits of all twelve award recipients

October 30, 2024

Metro State student earns 2024 Visionary Leadership Award at Cyber Security Summit

�鶹ֱ�� student Phoenix Bloksberg has been named the Visionary Leadership Awards’ 2024 Visionary Student for the 14th Annual Cyber Security Summit

Cybersecurity Capabilities and Careers Symposia—Great Lakes, October 25–26, 2024, hosted by �鶹ֱ�� and Century College

October 28, 2024

Metro State hosts Great Lakes Cybersecurity Capabilities and Careers Symposia

Event provided opportunities for educators, students, workforce development managers, employers, and policymakers interested in advancing cybersecurity knowledge and skills.

Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence banner

October 7, 2024

Metro State receives grant to create Upper Midwest’s first Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence

Metro State is one of six institutions nationwide to receive grants in this cycle to establish a center of academic excellence

September 28, 2024

Metro State faculty and student present on privacy and security at Reimagine Aging Conference

Seniors and caregivers learned industry recommendations on personal digital security and protecting privacy.

ALL IN Highly Established Action Plan 2024

August 29, 2024

Metro State earns a 2024 Highly Established Action Plan seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge

�鶹ֱ��'s campus action plan has been recognized among the best in the country for building and fostering nonpartisan civic engagement.