… enrollment to its highest number in five years. Figures released by the South Dakota Board of Regents today shows total enrollment for fall 2023 at South Dakota’s largest and most comprehensive university at 11,505—the largest enrollment since 2019, when 11,518 students attended SDSU. The total enrollment includes a first-year class of 2,275 students, the third largest to enroll in SDSU … dreams and eventually move into careers that positively impact our communities and make society better for everyone,” SDSU President Barry Dunn said. “We are very excited about having the third-largest class of first-year students ever at SDSU, and to surpass an 80% retention rate for the third time in four years is amazing.” The 2,275 first-year student class …
… Jackrabbits near, far rally together to break records on seventh annual One Day for STATE Jackrabbits in all 50 states and across 15 countries united to tackle historic philanthropy on Sept. 7 during One Day for STATE. The South Dakota State University Foundation’s seventh annual giving day celebrated all things SDSU and the impact that can be made through private gifts. In 24 … said Erin Glidden, SDSU Foundation director of pipeline strategy. “This is our chance to work together and make a really bold impact for SDSU.” The celebration culminated with the community favorite Yellow and Blue Block Party. The festivities featured all the classics for the party’s lineup: performances by The Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band followed by the …
… SDSU commencement ceremonies back at Dacotah Bank Center South Dakota State University commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2024 will be held May 4 at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings. The move from campus is due to construction in Frost Arena as that facility continues its transformation into First Bank & Trust Arena. Three ceremonies will be held May 4 at 10 …
… Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education Winners Announced Cheryl Logan, Barry Dunn and Roy Pea selected for outstanding achievement in pre-K–12, higher education and learning science research. The 2022 winners of the prestigious Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education were announced today by the … classrooms, on university campuses and in learning science research, respectively — are being recognized for their extraordinary achievements. Each winner will receive an award of $50,000 and an iconic awards sculpture. "The McGraw Prize was established in 1988 to honor my father's commitment to literacy and education and to shine a spotlight on innovative and dedicated educators who empower our students and enhance our society,” said Harold McGraw III , former …
… Research helps SDSU senior refine career path When Sioux Falls native Zachary Lehmann came to South Dakota State University , he set his sights on becoming a medical physicist. “In AP physics class (at Washington High School), I was exposed to the field of medical and health physics, such as radiation therapies for cancer. That … it has been Lehmann’s experiences with research at SDSU and the Mayo Clinic that helped refine his career path. During his second semester at State, associate physics professor Parashu Kharel offered Lehmann an opportunity to do research on semiconductor materials. That experience helped him get a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in molecular … going into medical school or graduate work in biomedical engineering or becoming a research scientist at a hospital or national laboratory working with radiation therapy, medical imagery and nuclear medicine. “Undergraduate research requires commitment and motivation to put in the time and effort to do productive research,” Kharel said. “Zach is a highly …
… SDSU Foundation celebrates seventh annual One Day for STATE giving challenge Thursday Jackrabbit spirit for South Dakota State University shattered records and transformed lives after last year’s historically successful giving day, and it will … thousands of donors raised more than $2.4 million in donations during One Day for STATE, stemming from 6,825 gifts overall. This year, the foundation is rallying the yellow and blue community to once again unite 5,000 donors in just 24 hours. Donors may choose which area of campus their gift can impact, ranging from scholarships, student travel, faculty support, colleges of choice and a variety of academic and co-curricular …
… SDSU to host ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Community Read events A series of events featuring the bestselling book “Killers of the Flower Moon” this semester will culminate April 5, when author David Grann will give a lecture on the South Dakota State University campus. The … and tribal politics and traditions. McEntee said it took a lot of support from a lot of different parties to host the events and bring Grann to campus. Work to do so started last May. After organizers confirmed they could get Grann to SDSU, the other plans started falling into place. The Community Read events are being sponsored by the South Dakota Humanities …
… State honors newest endowment holders South Dakota State University recently paid tribute to the university’s newest endowment holders. The second annual investiture ceremony honoring 12 holders of endowed faculty and director positions was held Sept. 21 in Founders Recital Hall in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Through the generosity of donors, SDSU now has commitments in place for 53 endowed leadership positions. A central part of SDSU’s Bold & Blue comprehensive campaign was growth in endowed positions. There were commitments for 13 at … 2018 from SDSU. Instrumental in providing insight and ideas during the planning of the American Indian Student Center, she became the student success adviser for the center upon its opening. She believes her time as an American Indian student at SDSU helps her to better understand students in her current roll. • Christina Castillo: Larson Family Endowed Director …
… SDSU team advances in global Hult Prize contest A business plan developed by four South Dakota State University students — to manufacture biodegradable, single-use plastic bags out of soybean hulls — has earned them a chance to advance in an international contest with the next stop Nairobi, Kenya. The SDSU students are among 360 teams that advanced out of 10,000 teams entered in the global Hult Prize competition, which is considered the Nobel Prize for college students, according to team member Hunter Eide of Gettysburg. Other members are Nicole Schilling, of St. Peter, Minnesota; … activity. The students kept meeting and digging into more complex issues. “It’s very rare and very exciting to see a group of students go beyond like this. … That’s some of the real magic behind this group of students. They are so tenacious and so deeply motivated to understand the world around them and to figure out how to make a positive impact on some of our …