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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.

The Yellow & Blue Podcast | Garret Greenfield | S1E1

Garret Greenfield is a former left tackle for the South Dakota State University football team. Now, he's taking his passion for the sport to the next level, looking to become drafted into the National Football League.

Cole to present senior recital

Eli Cole, a senior majoring in music education, will present his senior recital at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center’s Founders Recital Hall on the South Dakota State University campus.

Martinez named April’s Civil Service Employee of the Month

John Martinez, a policy/data analyst for South Dakota State University’s Division of Budget and Finance, has been named SDSU Civil Service Employee of the Month for April.

Four student speakers to be featured at SDSU commencement

Four South Dakota State University soon-to-be graduates will be featured speakers at the university’s 138th commencement May 4 at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings.

Brookings middle school principal, SDSU alum given top SD award

Todd Foster’s decades-long career in education has taken him in different directions and led him on a path of service to his students, school and community. This year, the South Dakota State University alum’s dedicated journey is being honored at the state level. Foster, who serves as principal of George S. Mickelson Middle School in Brookings, was recently named the top principal in the state of South Dakota.

SDSU’s Population Health Evaluation Center honored as ‘Partner in Health’

The Population Health Evaluation Center at South Dakota State University has been recognized by the South Dakota Department of Health as its 2023 outstanding Partner in Health.