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One Day for STATE wouldn't be possible without YOU. You celebrated, shared and gave. You turned a day of celebration into endless new opportunities for our Jackrabbit family. THANK YOU from all of us at #SDState.

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New game day procedures outlined

In preparation for South Dakota State's football home opener Saturday, Sept. 7, a few changes are being implemented for games this season at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.
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New partnership with St. Jude providing unique, elite opportunities for students

Students enrolled in the exercise science program in the School of Health and Human Sciences at South Dakota State University now have the opportunity to apply for an exclusive SDSU internship spot in the Human Performance Lab at a top-rated pediatric oncology hospital — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Engineers stacking NSF awards

Five faculty members in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering have received awards from the National Science Foundation in recent weeks.

SDSU Foundation celebrates eighth annual One Day for STATE giving challenge Sept. 5

The fall semester at South Dakota State University brings three things without fail: the return of Jackrabbits to Brookings, opportunities for campus and community connections, and the celebration of One Day for STATE. The SDSU Foundation will host the university’s eighth annual giving day on Thursday, Sept. 5. The 24-hour campaign invites Jackrabbits everywhere to join together in celebration of SDSU and the incredible impact of philanthropic giving.