Dakota State University Spring 2022 graduates
June 29, 2022
Dakota State University in Madison, S.D. celebrates spring 2022 graduates. The 262 graduates earned a total of 295 degrees, 18 associate degrees, 211 baccalaureate degrees, 33 master’s degrees, and 11 earned doctoral degrees. Additionally, 19 undergraduate certificates and 3 graduate certificates were earned.
Honors distinctions include: Summa Cum Laude (3.9 Grade Point Average or higher); Magna Cum Laude (3.7 to 3.9 GPA); and Cum Laude (3.5 to 3.7 GPA). For associate degree graduates, the distinctions are With Highest Honors (3.9 GPA or above); With High Honor (3.7 to 3.9 GPA); and With Honor (3.5 to 3.7 GPA).
Candidates for graduation who chose to share their information include:
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Name |
City |
Degree |
Honors |
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ARIZONA |
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Ryan Jackovich |
Phoenix |
Bachelor of Science in Network & Security Administration |
Cum Laude |
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CALIFORNIA |
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Srinivasulu Vuggumudi |
San Ramon |
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems – Cybersecurity |
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ILLINOIS |
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Jacques LaCour |
Wheaton |
Master of Science in Cyber Defense |
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IOWA |
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John Bonar |
Cedar Rapids |
Master of Science in Cyber Defense |
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Cutter Bruce |
St. Ansgar |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
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Jacob Dixon |
Spirit Lake |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Cum Laude |
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Max Hardyk |
Le Mars |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Film & Cinematic Arts |
Cum Laude |
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Nicolas Sandison |
Spirit Lake |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Donald Soukup |
Emmetsburg |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Justin Thomas |
Logan |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
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Rachel Van Der Maaten |
Le Mars |
Master of Science in Analytics |
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KANSAS |
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Evan Read |
Derby |
Master of Science in Cyber Defense |
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MINNESOTA |
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Trevor Balaen |
Minneota |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Connor Ford |
Stewartville |
Master of Science in Computer Science |
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Tyler Franzen |
Minnetrista |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Cum Laude |
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Zane Holmgren |
Luverne |
Bachelor of Science in Network & Security Administration |
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Aleona Lund |
Litchfield Willmar |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Computer Graphics |
Cum Laude |
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Mercedes Moeller |
Welcome |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education/Special Education |
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Tate Mohlenkamp |
Pipestone |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Film & Cinematic Arts |
Cum Laude |
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Justin Tamondong |
Woodbury |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
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Conner Tordsen |
Fairmont |
Bachelor of Science in Biology |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Benjamin Wilson |
Chanhassen |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Cum Laude |
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NEBRASKA |
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Eli Fink |
Scottsbluff |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Leadership & Intelligence – Digital Forensics |
Cum Laude |
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Lisa McKee |
Tekamah |
Doctor of Philosophy in Cyber Defense |
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Jamie Shirley |
Berwyn |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Leadership & Intelligence – Digital Forensics |
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Isabel Small |
David City |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Production Animation |
Cum Laude |
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NEW YORK |
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Sol Zona |
Ithaca |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
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OREGON |
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Skyler Pattison |
Albany |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education |
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PENNSYLVANIA |
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Amit Chahwala |
Hummelstown |
Master of Science in Health Information & Information Management |
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SOUTH DAKOTA |
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Joseph Abbott |
Dell Rapids |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Production Animation |
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Mason Allam |
Aberdeen |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design |
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Tara Aslesen |
Watertown |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education/Special Education |
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Sarah Baumberger |
Madison |
Associate of Arts in General Studies |
With Honor |
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Stacy Bennett |
Britton |
Master of Science in Education in Educational Technology |
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Vincent Campbell |
Tea |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Computer Graphics |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Jacia Christiansen |
Viborg |
Bachelor of Science in Professional Accountancy |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Hattie Clapp |
Volga |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Burkelyn Cowles |
Sioux Falls |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education |
Cum Laude |
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Morgan Dalluge |
Wakonda |
Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting |
Cum Laude |
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Ebraam Ebrahem |
Sioux Falls |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
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Andrew Erdmann |
Sioux Falls |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations and Network & Security Administration |
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Cody Gilbertson |
Florence |
Associate of Science in Business Management |
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Jennifer Giles |
Madison |
Bachelor of Science in Biology |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Jessica Giles |
Madison |
Bachelor of Science in English for New Media |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Robert Goscicki |
Aberdeen |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Megan Griebel |
Dell Rapids |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education/Special Education |
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Ketia Hanson |
Brookings |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Computer Graphics |
Cum Laude |
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McKenzie Hermanson |
Sioux Falls |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations and Network & Security Administration |
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BreeAnn Hoek |
Colton |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education/Special Education |
Cum Laude |
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Steven Honomichl |
Jefferson |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
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Sara Hopkins |
Chamberlain |
Bachelor of Science in Education - Mathematics |
Cum Laude |
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Ethan Houchin |
Kennebec |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design |
Cum Laude |
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Nathan Huisman |
Wessington Springs |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
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Blaine Humann |
Pierre |
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Kelly Jennings |
Sioux Falls |
Bachelor of Business Administration – Business Technology |
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Isaac Kaiser |
Hoven |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Ryan Kaler |
Brandon |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations and Network & Security Administration |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Katrina Kauffman |
Madison |
Associate of Arts in General Studies |
With Highest Honor |
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Anna Koisti |
Lake Norden |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education/Special Education |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Kevin Krumm |
Redfield |
Bachelor of Science in Biology |
Cum Laude |
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Rebecca Lange |
Bridgewater |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Computer Graphics |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Antonio Lansang |
Brookings |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Tanner Larson |
Hartford |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations and Network & Security Administration |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Sophia Lewis |
Winner |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Cum Laude |
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Hannah Lunden |
Toronto |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education/Special Education |
Cum Laude |
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Morgan Metzinger |
Pierre |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education |
Cum Laude |
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Osmal Momotic |
Sioux Falls |
Bachelor of Science in Network & Security Administration |
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Tresa Monteith |
Brookings |
Associate of Science in Network & Security Administration |
With High Honor |
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Gillian Morris |
Estelline |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Eric Narveson |
Volga |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Audio Production |
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Joseph Nugteren |
Canistota |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Cum Laude |
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Tanner Peck |
Warner |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
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Kylie Randall |
Summit |
Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Mason Rusten |
Brandon |
Bachelor of Science in Network & Security Administration |
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Nicole Sarringar |
Pierre |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Jennifer Schulte |
Watertown |
Master of Science in Information Systems – Healthcare Information Systems |
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Abbey Strait |
Castlewood |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education/Special Education |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Kristin Tassler |
Harrisburg |
Bachelor of Business Administration – Management |
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Dominick Tureaud |
Dakota Dunes |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
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Marcus VandenBosch |
Madison |
Bachelor of Science Professional Accountancy & Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting |
Cum Laude |
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Ben Von Wald |
Selby |
Bachelor of Business Administration – Business Technology |
Cum Laude |
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Naomi Vonkeman |
Wentworth |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Computer Graphics |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Braedon Wallenstein |
Lennox |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Physical Education |
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Jack Weekly |
Aberdeen |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Makayla Welbig |
Flandreau |
Bachelor of Science in Biology |
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Dylan Westlund |
Big Stone |
Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning & Cyber Operations |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Levi Wixon |
Rapid City |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
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Megan Zephier |
Pickstown |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design and Digital Arts & Design – Production Animation |
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INTERNATIONAL |
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Giridhar Reddy Bojja |
Hyderabad India |
Doctor of Philosophy – Information Systems – Analytics/Decision Support |
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Vyshnavi Dasari |
Hyderabad Telangana |
Master of Science in Analytics |
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Divya Singh Sankhla |
Jaipur Rajasthan |
Master of Science in Analytics |
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