2020 Posts
December
December 17, 2020
DSU students collaborate on sound collage
Digital Art and Design Art 121 students taking Honors 2-D design studied sound during their fall semester, ultimately creating visual images of sound.
December 14, 2020
International student enjoys family feel of DSU
International student Josh Snook enjoys the family feel of DSU. Snook recommends all students get involved in activities, adding that it completes the university experience.
December 11, 2020
David Kenley has two new books out
This year, while serving as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at DSU, David Kenley recently published a second edition of “Modern Chinese History” and edited “Teaching about Asia in a Time of Pandemic,”.
December 10, 2020
Board of Regents approve Paulson Center at DSU
Look for BIG, new ideas to grow at Dakota State. Entrepreneurs with tech ideas or business startups will soon have new resources at their disposal through the newly named Paulson Cyber Incubator and Entrepreneurial Center.
December 9, 2020
Schemmel hired to head DSU Foundation
Jon Schemmel has been hired as the new Vice President for Advancement at Dakota State University. New VP for Institutional Advancement has Madison roots.
December 4, 2020
DSU education prepares for life’s challenges
Change is inevitable, and a degree from Dakota State University can help deal with those challenges for a successful career. A perfect example is alumnus Daryl Reinicke, CEO of Westhills Village Living in Rapid City.
December 4, 2020
DSU team takes 3rd in Sanford HealthHack
Three students have ventured into the realm of cyberhealth by participating in and taking 3rd place in the recent Sanford HealthHack.
December 2, 2020
2020 Longevity Reception celebrated at DSU
Dakota State recognized 38 employees and 8 retirees for a combined 738 years of service to the state of South Dakota at a reception Monday, Nov. 30.
November
November 30, 2020
Connecting through DSU
Tavyn Hallan, a senior professional accountancy major, appreciates connections he’s made through his time at DSU.
November 23, 2020
Be Great Over Break
As a lead up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January Dakota State is inviting employees and students to Be Great Over Break by giving back to their communities in a safe, socially distanced way.
November 20, 2020
Scholarships prove key to designing collegiate success
With a solid grip on the basics, Megan Zephier chose to embark on an education that would lead her towards her career goal. Now, she's a thriving game design major chasing her dreams.
November 18, 2020
New CyberHealth Strategic Alliance
Dakota State University and Sanford Health have announced a new Strategic Alliance that will drive CyberHealth innovation and research, and create workforce and economic development opportunities for South Dakota.
November 12, 2020
Advancing health information technology
DSU’s dedication to technological advancement can be seen in every area of study and research on campus, including the Center for the Advancement of Health Information Technology (CAHIT).
November 11, 2020
Two degrees. Three deployments. 23 years of service.
With 23 years of service and three deployments, Heath Abraham has a long history of military service. As a police officer for the City of Madison, SD, a Safety Resource officer for Dakota State University, and a soldier in the SD Army National Guard, he’s no stranger to serving his country or community.
November 11, 2020
Master's in health information accreditation confirmed
The Commission of Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM) education has accredited Dakota State’s Master of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management (MSHIIM).
November 10, 2020
Gaylor presents at 5th international congress
Dr. Michael Gaylor will be giving a keynote address at the 5th International Congress of Astrobiology this month. The conference, now being held virtually due to COVID-19, is being hosted by the Institute of Astrobiology of Colombia (IAC).
November 10, 2020
DSU Theatre to perform “Vintage Hitchcock”
Sixteen film and sound design majors in the Digital Arts and Design program at Dakota State are producing and performing “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry.
November 10, 2020
Grants awarded to 18 DSU students for research projects
“The mission of a researcher is to ask questions and to try out new things to answer those questions,” said Dr. Stacey Berry, associate professor of English and undergraduate research coordinator. Research experience “equips students with experiences and skills that will give them an edge after they finish their degree programs,” she said.
November 6, 2020
Ofori finds research success at DSU
Originally from Kumasi, Ghana, Ofori Martinson has taken advantage of research tools and events available to students, including Dakota State’s yearly Research Symposium, where he won first place in 2019.
November 4, 2020
Workforce Development
“This new National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program is a ‘win-win’ for all involved,” said Dr. Wayne Pauli, Professor of Information Systems and Coordinator for the PhD in Cyber Operations program.
November 3, 2020
Strategic marketing course features finnish guest lecturer
Kati Antola, senior lecturer in Marketing and International Business at Finland’s Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, is giving a virtual lecture to members of Dr. Deb Tech’s strategic marketing course 775.
November 2, 2020
Podhradsky to promote STEM on national stage
Dr. Ashley Podhradsky is not shy about sharing her message describing the benefits and importance of a career in STEM with young women.
November 2, 2020
Competition wins bring ‘Cyber Clout’
Collegiate cyber competitions sharpen the skills Dakota State graduates need for the workplace. Wins in those competitions sharpen DSU’s reputation among those in the field.
October
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Competition wins bring ‘Cyber Clout’
October 29, 2020
Drummond speaks at 5th international congress
Sammy Drummond is making the most of his college career. He’s conducting groundbreaking research in his senior year at Dakota State and will present his research at the 5th International Congress on Astrobiology virtually in November.
October 29, 2020
Driven to Teach
Amanda Hargreaves is driven to teach, inspired by classroom learning and faculty at her alma mater Dakota State. She is the 2021 South Dakota Teacher of the Year.
October 28, 2020
DSU named 7th safest public university in US
StateUniversity.com has ranked Dakota State University as the seventh safest public university in the U.S. and safest campus in the state of South Dakota for 2020.
October 23, 2020
Dedication and Determination
When Kristen Dowling got married and had two little girls, she knew being a stay-at-home Mom while pursuing her degree part time was the perfect choice for her and her family.
October 22, 2020
$3.5M granted to cybersecurity faculty
There are constant openings for cybersecurity faculty around the country, said Dr. Wayne Pauli. This fact demonstrates “there is a critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals available to teach and perform faculty duties in cybersecurity.”
October 21, 2020
Grants Advance Research
As Dakota State’s graduate and research programs have grown, they have created new internal funding options for faculty.
October 20, 2020
scholarships & athletic eligibility options
Prospective college students have options to fulfill admissions requirements at South Dakota’s regental universities.
October 19, 2020
Health information technology celebrates 45 years as a degree
This fall Dakota State is celebrating its beginning 45 years, with the creation of the Health Information Technology Associate Degree.
October 15, 2020
Exploring the world through DSU
Jacia Christiansen has always wanted to travel, so she was excited when her participation in track and the PBL Business Club enabled her to visit the Gulf Shores, Baltimore, Vancouver, Wash., and San Antonio.
October 15, 2020
The Perfect Shot
A Kodak 110 camera in the hands of 8-year-old Tom Jones inspired a lifelong passion of photography for the Professor of Art.
October 9, 2020
Native American Day observations planned at DSU
The Native American Student Association of Dakota State University (DSU NASA) has planned several experiences in honor of Native American Day, Monday, October 12.
October 7, 2020
New PhD Meets Urgent Need
The South Dakota Board of Regents announced approval of a new joint degree in computer science to be offered at Dakota State University and SDSU. The doctorate is the first of its kind in computer science in South Dakota. Pending approval from the Higher Learning Commission, the program will begin in fall 2021.
October 7, 2020
Beacom Institute = energy efficiency
The 31,300-square-foot Beacom Institute of Technology is the first South Dakota Office of the State Engineer project to receive the award after being designed under the LEED organization’s newest sustainability guidelines.
October 7, 2020
Athlete. Tutor. Volunteer. Student.
Student-athlete Marcus VandenBosch came to DSU for a football scholarship, and the caring community has made him appreciate Dakota State even more.
October 6, 2020
DSU Outstanding Alumni recognized at homecoming
Five DSU alumni were honored with the annual Outstanding Alumni Awards at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 3.
October 2, 2020
Van Erdewyk named to Academic Hall of Fame
After 37 years at DSU, his former colleagues deemed Dr. Zeno Van Erdewyk's career so significant that he has been chosen as the 2020 Academic Hall of Fame inductee.
October 1, 2020
Judy Dittman DSU’s Homecoming 2020 Parade Marshal
After four decades working at Dakota State Judy Dittman is parade marshal for DSU’s Homecoming 2020 theme “Soaring Through the Decades.”
September
September 30, 2020
Homecoming parade protocols considered
Dakota State University’s Trojan Days parade is planned for Saturday, October 3 at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is “Soaring Through the Decades.”
September 30, 2020
Have the passion to enact change
The October ceremony celebrates those students who graduated in the spring or summer semester of 2020. The traditional spring commencement ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 30, 2020
Royalty crowned at Dakota State
Jacia Christiansen and Piyush Vyas were crowned queen and king at Dakota State’s Sept. 28 coronation ceremony. This event kicked off the 2020 Trojan Days Homecoming week.
September 29, 2020
Faculty mentor students to succeed
Faculty efforts to mentor students result in professional opportunities to attend and participate at cyber conferences like the 2020 Wild West Hackin’ Fest (WWHF).
September 23, 2020
Dakota State enrollment steady in light of COVID crisis
Dakota State University is reporting steady overall enrollment this fall semester, significantly better than was anticipated for a semester in the midst of the COVID pandemic crisis.
September 23, 2020
Cyber Jump Start
Annabelle Klosterman’s early start in cyber has helped her earn significant scholarship recognition.
September 22, 2020
DSU volleyball postpones games
Dakota State University Athletics is postponing some of its scheduled volleyball games due to COVID-19, after two players tested positive for the virus.
September 18, 2020
DSU Full of Opportunities and Experience
Christina Mulu, an international student from Ethiopia, chose to attend DSU after being inspired by DSU's; emphasis on IT related majors, small size that allows for high engagement on campus, and affordability.
September 15, 2020
Understanding Messy Data
Large amounts of data – referred to as messy data – can be hard to understand, but they also present opportunities to learn and make decisions. Students in our Master of Science In Analytics program learn to present this information in helpful data visualizations.
September 11, 2020
Wittmayer to discuss newspaper coverage of suffrage
There is a powerful history behind the passage of the 19th Amendment, chronicled in newspaper coverage of the movement.
September 10, 2020
Six named Gamewell Family, SBS scholarship winners
This fall six students were awarded SBS Cybersecurity and Gamewell Family Endowed Scholarships based on their exemplary leadership and cyber skills.
September 4, 2020
Family knows best
Jonathan Horn has always been interested in computers and technology. After his parents and grandma became aware of some of the program offerings at Dakota State they encouraged him to take a look.
September 1, 2020
CybHER Conversations announces impressive list of speakers
Dakota State University’s CybHER organization announces their speakers for September and October, featuring a deputy assistant director with the FBI, a Facebook vice president, and the chief information security officer with Kuwait Oil Company.
August
August 28, 2020
DSU to host panel with Cyberspace Solarium Commission
Cyberspace Solarium Commission to release new white paper on cybersecurity workforce development during DSU webinar.
August 25, 2020
Kemper publishes book about college basketball
Dr. Kurt Kemper, professor of history and General Beadle Honors Program Director, is publishing a book “Before March Madness: The Wars for the Soul of College Basketball,” with University of Illinois Press.
August 18, 2020
The Right to Vote, The Right to Lead
The right to vote forms the foundation of meaningful participation and leadership. Most of the South Dakota colleges and universities that women lead today were established decades before women had the right to vote.
August 18, 2020
Munger volunteers time on Miss America selection committee
Jennifer Munger, instructor of Special Education at Dakota State, was one of those who served on the Miss America Organization (MAO) selection committee.
August 18, 2020
Knowlton Award presented to DSU Human Resources
The Dakota State University Human Resources team has been awarded the 2019-2020 Doug Knowlton Excellence in Quality Award for their work creating an employee onboarding and retention package called “The DSU Experience.”
August 18, 2020
DSU announces first True Trojan Hexagon Award winners
DSU announces first True Trojan Hexagon Award winners as a way for the university to acknowledge employees who exhibit true Trojan Pride.
August 17, 2020
DSU announces 2020-2021 CyberCorps Scholars
Eleven Dakota State University students have been named CyberCorps Scholars for 2020-2021. CyberCorps provides students with; scholarships, professional development funding, books, and supplies.
August 17, 2020
Stehlik awarded not one but two SWSIS scholarships
Sara Stehlik, a network and security administration major at Dakota State secures two scholarships from Scholarships for Women Studying Information Security (SWSIS).
August 14, 2020
Research identifies aphanomyces in sd
DSU students Jenni Giles and Conner Tordsen have identified Aphanomyces (root rot in alfalfa) in South Dakota for the first time.
August 13, 2020
DSU team takes 1st at national challenge
Dakota State students often place well in cyber competitions, but the team that captured first place in a DEF CON contest in August was made up of DSU faculty and staff members.
August 13, 2020
STEM lending library created by CybHER
Dakota State University's CybHER program creates STEM lending library for Madison Elementary that will impact a lot of children by providing educational devices and curriculum.
August 13, 2020
Learner for Life
Bridget Thill always dreamed of being a teacher. She wants to be a teacher to help kids fall in love with learning and teach them how to be confident in their abilities.
August 10, 2020
EPSCoR students present research at summer symposia
Six students participating in the National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program presented their research findings from this summer during an undergraduate research symposium held in July.
August 7, 2020
MSET program preps grads for teaching in pandemic
Dakota State’s Master of Science in Educational Technology (MSET) has helped prepare teachers to be adaptable with technology in or outside of schools.
August 4, 2020
Cyber defense is a career, not just a job
Arica Kulm was looking for a career, not just a job. After finishing her master’s degree in Cyber Defense, she decided to continue on as one of the first students in the PhD in Cyber Defense program. This gives her the knowledge base for a meaningful, interesting career in a field that is in great demand worldwide.
July
July 31, 2020
Heston Hall celebrates centennial
Happy 100th birthday Heston Hall. If Dakota State University’s Heston Hall could talk, it could tell two life stories from its 100 years of existence.
July 31, 2020
North Korea research broadens knowledge base
Dr. Benjamin Young, assistant professor of Cyber Leadership and Intelligence (CLI), continues to share his research about North Korea with the world.
July 27, 2020
two students earn first place at national conference
Students placed in the Future Business Leaders-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) Leadership conference.
July 27, 2020
Professional esports athlete joins DSU program
Nicolas Engle, a professional esports athlete, is bringing his knowledge and experience to Dakota State’s young esports team.
July 23, 2020
Rocketing into research
Sammy Drummond came to the U.S. from Australia so that he could play baseball while continuing his academic studies. This led him to Dakota State University where he is a senior physical science major.
July 23, 2020
Sopko Thrives with Flexibility of Online Degree
Sopko chose to attend DSU based on the school’s reputation in the technology world. “It’s a small enough school for the personal touch in education, but large enough to leverage the cutting-edge technology towards their students’ education.”
July 21, 2020
Podhradsky featured in IF/THEN® Ambassador Collection
Dr. Ashley Podhradsky is one of the women featured in IF/THEN® Ambassador Collection, the world's first free digital resource library to inspire women in STEM.
July 15, 2020
Native American student association scholarship
The Native American Student Association (NASA) at Dakota State began working on creating a scholarship for native students in the fall of 2019.
July 8, 2020
DSU students conducting astrobiology research
Four students are currently conducting astrobiology research under the leadership of Associate Research Professor, Dr. Michael Gaylor, who serves as a lead investigator for the National Science Foundation’s EPSCoR program.
July 1, 2020
Victoria Sopko joins DSU alumni board
Victoria Sopko, 2017 elementary education DSU graduate, has joined the Alumni Board. Sopko was inspired to join the board through her own experiences attending alumni events.
June
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Victoria Sopko joins DSU alumni board
June 29, 2020
Protecting personal data
Dustin Steinhagen, PhD student in Cyber Defense, has a passion for defending humans from social engineering. His goal is to fight the societal vulnerability of living in a world where it is so easy to hack a person's mind.
June 26, 2020
Reporting on Research
Mary Francis and the staff at the Karl Mundt Library can help you find and evaluate good resources.
June 23, 2020
DSU partners with Mustang Seeds for research project
Dr. Andrew Sathoff, assistant professor of biology, is collaborating with Mustang Seeds to research alfalfa disease (Aphanomyces root rot) in South Dakota.
June 18, 2020
From student to alum to faculty
By the time Cody Welu was in high school, he knew he wanted to do something with computers. An undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. later, and Welu is working as an assistant professor in The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences.
June 15, 2020
DSU placement rates at 98% and 100%
Dakota State University’s 2019 placement rates are 98% for undergraduate and 100% for graduate outcomes. In addition to high placement rates, DSU has high knowledge rates as well.
June 15, 2020
DSU provides computers for Sioux Falls’ Recovery Houses
Dakota State University recently provided 20 refurbished computers to the Oxford homes located in Sioux Falls, including the one dedicated for women and children called “Emily’s Hope Oxford House.”
June 15, 2020
DSU announces move-in plans
Dakota State University has announced the move-in plans for fall semester 2020, which have been adjusted due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
June 11, 2020
New members inducted into Delta Mu Delta
The Dakota State chapter of Delta Mu Delta inducted four new members into the group this year.
June 9, 2020
Counseling center continues connecting with students
The staff of Dakota State’s Counseling Center has always understood the importance of connecting with students, and they know that the COVID-19 pandemic has only increased that.
June 5, 2020
Dakota State 2020 Spring Honors List Released
A total of 585 full-time and 197 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2020 spring semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
June 3, 2020
Changes made to fall academic calendar at DSU
Dakota State University will resume on-campus operations for the Fall 2020 semester, but the fall calendar has been changed in order to better balance the safety of those in the on-campus community with student success. This decision is made in conjunction with the Board of Regents (BOR) and other regental schools.
June 3, 2020
DSU creates course offering internship experience
COVID-19 has impacted a variety of summer activities – from vacations to summer camps -- but also educational opportunities like summer internships.
June 2, 2020
AdapT lab seeks to help those with disabilities
I6 Biosciences grant will help with commercialization, tech transfer. Dr. Justin Blessinger is working on a device for users of powered chairs and scooters to draw power from the batteries to charge devices.
June 1, 2020
Molly Kuxhaus
Molly Kuxhaus wants to the be the reason children go from hating school to looking forward to it. Through the online education program, Molly Kuxhaus reached her goal of becoming a teacher.
May
May 29, 2020
DSU hosting virtual Teach Camp
As educators continue to adjust to changes related to COVID-19, DSU modified their annual summer camps for educators to be offered online. DSU Camp Teach is combination of DSU STEAM Camp and the Trauma Sensitive Teaching Conference.
May 27, 2020
CybHER Conversations to begin June 3
It’s hard to be what you can’t see, so to show young girls what it means to be a cyber security professional, Dakota State University’s CybHER has created a new program of virtual meetings called CybHER Conversations. These free, weekly meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. CT, beginning June 3.
May 22, 2020
DSU students present papers at Hawaii conferences via Zoom
Two Dakota State doctoral students presented papers via Zoom at the 4th International Conference on Information System & Data Mining and the 3rd International Conference on Knowledge Management Systems.
May 20, 2020
Dakota State students honored for achievements
Dakota State University is pleased to honor several students with award distinctions this academic year. This demonstrates a continuing commitment to celebrate the achievements of students who have worked hard to excel and contribute to their own future, as well as to the lives and progress of all those around them.
May 20, 2020
DSU freshman to attend West Point
Hunter Baer, a freshman computer science major from Garrison, North Dakota, was recently accepted to West Point United States Military Academy.
May 19, 2020
James Maloney selected for NASA fellowship
Dr. James Maloney was selected as a Faculty Fellow in the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Aerospace Fellowship Program.
May 18, 2020
Welu joins DSU Alumni Board
Dr. Cody Welu has joined the Dakota State University Alumni Board. In addition to being an alum, Welu is a faculty member at Dakota State.
May 14, 2020
Omar El-Gayar
Dr. Omar El-Gayar, Professor of Computer Information Systems, has noted how responsive faculty have been to student needs through innovative curricula, flexible delivery, online courses, and expanded scholarship programs.
May 6, 2020
Students develop Alzheimer’s video game
Nursing homes aren’t your average setting for a video game, but Dakota State student Gabriel Simao and his friends aren’t creating an average video game.
May 5, 2020
DSU Spring Commencement to be held October 4
The rescheduled Spring 2020 Commencement at Dakota State University is planned for Sunday, October 4, during the university’s Homecoming weekend. The original May 9 commencement was postponed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Both spring and summer graduates will be recognized at the ceremony.
May 1, 2020
DSU announces plans to reopen its campus for Fall 2020
Dakota State University plans to resume on-campus operations for the Fall 2020 semester. This will include face-to-face classes, along with the online courses normally offered at DSU. This decision is made in conjunction with the Board of Regents (BOR) and other regental schools.
April
April 30, 2020
DSU College of Education offering free webinars
Dakota State’s College of Education is offering free webinars for teachers and parents on various tech tools and resources that can be used while teaching virtually.
April 29, 2020
Arbor day foundation honors dsu
University plants 5 Swiss Stone pines on Arbor Day. Dakota State University has been honored with 2019 Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. This is a distinction they have earned every year since 2016.
April 29, 2020
New website shares stories of the fall 2019 Madison flood
For their Publishing for New Media class, four Dakota State students wanted to create a project of value for the community of Dakota State and Madison. After a brainstorming session, they decided to make a website featuring stories from the fall 2019 flood in Madison.
April 28, 2020
Faculty awards announced
Four Dakota State faculty members are being recognized through awards.
April 27, 2020
DSU offering short webinars on virtual teaching
College of Business offering three 12-minute Zoom sessions
April 26, 2020
Mary Simmons
When Mary Simmons chose to study cyber, she started researching different cyber schools. Dakota State came up as one of the top in the nation. The programs at DSU are innovative and cutting-edge.
April 24, 2020
DSU announces hiring of two new deans
Engebretson takes helm of Beacom College, Kenley new dean of A&S
April 23, 2020
DSU student teachers adjust to teaching online
DSU student teachers continue to make an impact in their classrooms, despite the COVID-19 pandemic that has required schools to transition to online learning.
April 15, 2020
Sheehan selected as student employee of the year for S.D.
Phusuda Sheehan, a digital arts and design major, was named South Dakota student Employee of the Year through the Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators (MASEA).
April 14, 2020
Shannon Bezonia
Online student Shannon Oyler Bezonia recently graduated in December 2019 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
April 9, 2020
The Pandemic's 'silver lining'
CybHER launches YouTube Learning Channel to teach cybersecurity. These programs will have more hands-on activities for students. Viewers can subscribe to the channel for free.
April 8, 2020
College Business Plan Competition winners
Three winners have been selected in the 2nd annual Business Plan Competition at Dakota State. Grant Carlson received first place, Elizabeth Olson received second place, and Andrew Rotert received third place
April 8, 2020
DSU alum and instructor shares experience
Zach Wilson graduated from Dakota State’s respiratory care program in 2015. Now he’s an instructor for the program, along with working for Sanford Health in their respiratory care department and as a flight team member.
April 7, 2020
Business plan competition winners announced
Three winners from South Dakota schools have been selected in the DSU Business Plan Competition high school division.
April 6, 2020
DSU classes to remain online through summer term
Dakota State University’s summer courses will be offered online for Summer 2020. On April 6, the South Dakota Board of Regents announced all public university instruction will continue to use this delivery method through the summer academic term. This does not significantly alter DSU’s term, as the university traditionally holds very few on-campus courses during the summer.
April 1, 2020
Regents Make No Changes in Tuition and Fees for Coming Year
The South Dakota Board of Regents agreed today to maintain its existing tuition and mandatory fees for the next academic year.
March
March 26, 2020
Jacob Garza
Jacob Garza set out on his college journey with one thing in mind – find a computer science program that was amongst the top in the nation, to compliment his passion for the rapidly growing field.
March 25, 2020
DSU Athletics Hall of Fame banquet cancelled for 2020
Dakota State University has cancelled the 2020 Athletics Hall of Fame banquet, scheduled for June 6.
March 24, 2020
2020 Spring semester goes online-only
The South Dakota Board of Regents has determined all South Dakota public universities will transition to spring classes online for the duration of the semester and postpone graduation until further notice, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 19, 2020
Opportunities Everywhere
Lindsey Vogl chose DSU's professional accounting degree as her major has reinforced the lesson that “you can find opportunities everywhere” and she’s ready to take that lesson out into the world.
March 17, 2020
Miss America visits Dakota State
Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier visited Dakota State on Friday, March 13. During her visit, Schrier spoke about how she became interested in STEM, demonstrated the experiment she conducted as her talent in the Miss America competition, and answered questions submitted by Madison Middle School students.
March 16, 2020
Mason Wieman
No other campuses have a Digital Arts and Design program like DSU’s. The major offers four specializations, so Mason Wieman choose to study digital sound design, and “I’m loving it so far.”
March 16, 2020
DSU moves to online-only for remainder of spring semester
Dakota State University continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and make decisions that are in the best interest of everyone in the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) system. The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff throughout the state remain our top priority and we continue to monitor the situation around the clock.
March 16, 2020
NAIA cancels spring sports schedule
As of March 16, the NAIA has cancelled the spring sports season. The North Star Conference (NSAA), which DSU is a member of, had previously suspended their schedule.
March 13, 2020
DSU takes action with upcoming events
Dakota State is postponing, moving to online formats, or cancelling all events through April 13. This is a precautionary measure to lower the risk of COVID-19 exposure to the university community, current and prospective students, and guests to campus. Updates are available on the coronavirus alert page at DSU.edu regarding specific events.
March 12, 2020
Dakota State extends spring break to respond to pandemic
Dakota State University is joining the other five universities in the South Dakota Regental System in the decision to extend the 2020 spring break an additional week in response to the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19). As of March 12, there have been no confirmed cases at Dakota State, in Madison or Lake County.
March 11, 2020
High school finalists enter business plan competition
This year DSU has expanded its business plan competition to include college and high school categories. Participants are required to complete a business plan, with finalists participating in a pitch competition where they will have 90 seconds to pitch their plan.
March 10, 2020
Montgomery’s work featured at South Dakota Art Museum
Alan Montgomery, professor of art, is currently part of an exhibition on display at the South Dakota Art Museum through May 10. Montgomery’s work was chosen as part of the abstract exhibit.
March 5, 2020
Miss America comes to DSU
Miss America Camille Schrier will be visiting Dakota State University on March 13, to speak with students from Madison Middle School to inspire them to consider studying for a career in STEM – science, technology, engineering, and math.
March 4, 2020
DSU alum shares love of cyber with the world
Gerald Auger started his career as a software developer and windows administrator, but a growing interest in the field of cyber ultimately led him to continue his education, earning two degrees from Dakota State. Today he works as an information security architect at the Medical University of South Carolina, runs Coastal Information Security Group – a cybersecurity consulting business, and recently started a YouTube channel Simply Cyber to advise individuals interested in advancing in the cybersecurity field.
February
February 25, 2020
Bowen receives Merrigan Award
Nicole Bowen, student wellness counselor lead at DSU, has received the Patrick Merrigan Award for Distinguished Service to the Profession of Student Affairs at the South Dakota Higher Education Association (SDHEA) Conference.
February 25, 2020
Simons named Philanthropists of Year at DSU Gala
Darrel and Patti Simon embody servant leadership, said Suzy Collignon-Hodgen, chair of the DSU Foundation Board of Trustees. For that reason, they were named the 2019 Philanthropists of the Year for Dakota State University.
February 24, 2020
Carl Petersen
Coming home will be the best thing a Dakota State University education can provide for Carl Petersen. The DSU senior intends to develop a game design studio on the South Dakota reservation where he grew up.
February 20, 2020
Five named as SBS/Gamewell Family Scholars
This spring, five young women have been awarded the SBS CyberSecurity and Gamewell Family Endowed Scholarship. SBS is a Madison-based cybersecurity consulting and audit firm.
February 18, 2020
Theatre club awarded for 'Frankenstein' production
Dakota State’s Theatre Club was recognized for the use of new technologies in “Frankenstein: A Modern Adaptation” at the Region 5 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in January of 2020.
February 13, 2020
Grad students have papers published
Four online Dakota State students from The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences and the College of Business and Information Systems have had research papers published. All four students worked with Dr. Houssain Kettani, professor of computer science to write the papers.
February 12, 2020
DSU cancelling classes due to weather
Due to dangerous windchills, Dakota State University will be cancelling classes beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2020
February 11, 2020
DSU earns 2020-2021 Military Friendly ® School designation
Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,000 schools participated in the 2020-2021 survey with 695 earning the designation.
February 10, 2020
Alexis VanderWilt
Alexis VanderWilt is a junior at Dakota State, double majoring in computer science and math for information systems, with a minor in Spanish.
February 6, 2020
DSU students attend world's largest security conference
Kanthi Narukonda and Katie Shuck will be among the more than 40,000 people attending RSA, which is the world’s largest security conference.
January
January 27, 2020
Scholarship need is focus of 2020 DSU Gala
One Night – One Cause aims to raise $150,000
January 24, 2020
2019 Fall Honors List
Dakota State University's 2019 Fall Honors List contains full time and part-time students who achieved a 3.5 to 4.0 grade point average to qualify.
January 24, 2020
Gunderson’s donates to Dakota State athletics
Gift to Trojans Unite will help keep programs competitive
January 23, 2020
Sewell contributes to critical exploration of YA literature
Dr. William Sewell, associate professor of English education, wrote a chapter for the book “Critical Explorations of Young Adult Literature: Identifying and Critiquing the Canon.”
January 22, 2020
SD writers’ series coming to DSU
South Dakota Humanities Council grants brings six South Dakota writers to DSU and Madison
January 15, 2020
“The Chair is Not Me” exhibit displayed in gallery
An educational exhibit “The Chair is Not Me,” is on display in the First Bank & Trust Art Gallery at Dakota State through February 28. The exhibit features artwork alongside poems from the book “The Chair is Not Me,” by “JJ” James Janis. The book is a collection of poems about his life experiences and challenges as a diversely abled individual.
January 7, 2020
Andrea Thompson named associate dean
Andrea Thompson, former Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, has been named to a new position at Dakota State University.
January 1, 2020
Carrie Slaathaug named permanent alumni director
Carrie Slaathaug, interim director of Alumni and Family Engagement at Dakota State University, has been named to the position permanently
January 1, 2020
Kayla Mentele
Homey environment. Great education. Financial value. These are some of the reasons Kayla Mentele chose to attend Dakota State University, not far from her home in Salem, S.D.