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Student Life

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The Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center

The Opportunity Center embraces SDSU’s land-grant mission by supporting educational access for all students.

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American Indian Opportunities

SDSU seeks to create a welcoming and supportive campus environment for American Indian students through a variety of academic programs, scholarships, student services and initiatives.

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Jackrabbit Preview

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Lead State Welcome Event

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UPC - May Day Music Festival

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Mellon Foundation to fund new SDSU program for post-carceral students

The Mellon Foundation has awarded South Dakota State University a grant to help SDSU provide a pathway to higher education for previously incarcerated individuals looking for a better future. SDSU’s Post-Carceral Educational Opportunity Program will be funded by Mellon’s Higher Education in Prison Program with a three-year, $150,000 grant and led by Victor Taylor, SDSU vice provost for graduate education and extended studies.

Recital Report: Elizabeth Robinson

Elizabeth Robinson, a South Dakota University assistant professor of music, held her faculty recital on Feb. 1, 2024.

SDSU raises $604 million in historic Bold & Blue fundraising campaign

South Dakota State University surpassed its half-billion-dollar Bold & Blue fundraising goal, announcing $604,345,119 in gifts and pledges had been received from nearly 31,000 different donors.

Plan for traffic impacts on SDSU graduation day

South Dakota State University is partnering with the Dacotah Bank Center to host the university’s 138th commencement May 4, and community members should be aware of increased traffic flow and patterns throughout the day near the center.