DSU announces spring 2023 graduates
July 18, 2023
Dakota State University celebrates Spring 2023 graduates
MADISON, S.D., July 17, 2023 – Dakota State University in Madison, S.D. celebrates spring 2023 graduates. The 279 graduates earned a total of 357 degrees, 36 associate degrees, 216 baccalaureate degrees, 42 master’s degrees and 9 earned doctoral degrees. Additionally, 52 undergraduate certificates and 2 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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CALIFORNIA |
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James McClain |
Stockton |
Bachelor of Science in General Studies |
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ILLINOIS |
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Kira Bjerke |
Mahomet |
Associate of Arts in General Studies |
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INDIANA |
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Tess Hill |
New Albany |
Bachelor of Science in Network & Security Administration |
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IOWA |
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Jacob Mauss |
Dubuque |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Cum Laude |
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Kayla Gerken |
George |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Morgan Schoenrock |
Hinton |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education |
Magna Cum Laude |
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MASSACHUSETTS |
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Catherine Birney |
Baldwinville |
Master of Science in Cyber Defense |
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MARYLAND |
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Nahome Teshome Hailemichael |
Gaithersburg |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Subas Shrestha |
Odenton |
Master of Science in Analytics |
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MINNESOTA |
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Jonathan Horn |
Adrian |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations and Network & Security Administration |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Luke Kremer |
Avon |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education/Special Education |
Cum Laude |
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Autumn Taylor |
Anoka |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Leadership & Intelligence – Digital Forensics |
Cum Laude |
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Carsten Bergersen |
Arlington |
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science |
Cum Laude |
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Elliott DuCharme |
Caledonia |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Cameron Maynard |
Canby |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Cyber Operations |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Joseph Polzin |
Herman |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Cum Laude |
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Riley Ruzicka |
Silver Lake |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
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Nicholas Gourley |
Shoreview |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
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Danielle Stevens |
Waubun |
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration |
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MONTANA |
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Katelyn Hoppe |
Belgrade |
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science |
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NORTH DAKOTA |
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Chad Fenner |
Minot |
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems - Cybersecurity |
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NEBRASKA |
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Claira Monroe |
Malcolm |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Cum Laude |
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Colby Clarkson |
Norfolk |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Math Information Systems |
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NEVADA |
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Jessica Tarr |
Henderson |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Software Engineering |
Cum Laude |
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OKLAHOMA |
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Madelin Smith |
Lindsay |
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Marketing |
Summa Cum Laude |
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OHIO |
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Divanshu Mittal |
Dublin |
Master of Science in Analytics |
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SOUTH DAKOTA |
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Susan Jensen |
Badger |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education/Special Education |
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Maxwell Allmon |
Brandon |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Digital Sound Design |
Cum Laude |
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Colter Elkin |
Brandon |
Associate of Science in Business Management |
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Brennan Meester |
Brandon |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Cum Laude |
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Kathleen Lange |
Bridgewater |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Computer Graphics |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Dayton Wade |
Britton |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems – Business Analytics |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Weston Henschel |
Britton |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Dylan Park |
Brookings |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
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Jazlynn Pederson |
Brookings |
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Ethan Tesch |
Brookings |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
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Kimberly Fischer |
Castlewood |
Master of Science in Education Technology |
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Jackson Ruedebusch |
Colton |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Cum Laude |
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Caysen Eide |
Corsica |
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Management |
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Caleb Schneider |
Crooks |
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Business Technology |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Avery Hof |
Dell Rapids |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Morgan Saathoff |
Estelline |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Software Engineering and Math Information Systems |
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Jakob Kaiser |
Faulkton |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Cum Laude |
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Callie Mueller |
Florence |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education/Special Education |
Magna Cum Laude |
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John Eng |
Flandreau |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Brooklyn Goosen |
Freeman |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Computer Graphics |
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Brook Slagle |
Hartford |
Associate of Science in Network & Security Administration and Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
With High Honor/Magna Cum Laude |
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Kendra Gassman |
Henry |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education |
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Alexander Adermann |
Huron |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Computer Graphics |
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Riley Peters |
Lennox |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education/Special Education |
Cum Laude |
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Sarah Torres |
Madison |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education/Special Education |
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Erin Englert |
Madison |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Hannah Reiff |
McCook Lake |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education/Special Education |
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Jacob Brown |
Millbank |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Cum Laude |
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Sean Thompson |
Mitchell |
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design – Digital Sound Design |
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Samantha Voeltz |
North Sioux City |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education |
Cum Laude |
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Jacob Williams |
Parker |
Doctor of Philosophy in Cyber Operations |
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Tucker Murtha |
Parkston |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
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Carson McClelland |
Pierre |
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting |
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Conner Knepp |
Rapid City |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
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Darian Perry |
Rapid City |
Associate of Science in Network & Security Administration |
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Gloria Benn |
Rapid City |
Associate of Science in Health Information Technology |
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Dylan Van Den Hemel |
Rapid City |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Game Design |
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Morgan Erikson |
Salem |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Kaitlin Graham |
Sioux Falls |
Associate of Science in Health Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration |
With High Honor/Magna Cum Laude |
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Melissa Phillips |
Sioux Falls |
Associate of Arts in General Studies |
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Sabrina Smith |
Sioux Falls |
Associate of Science in Software Development |
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London Van Sickle |
Sioux Falls |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Prosper Bugsagala |
Sioux Falls |
Master of Science in Analytics |
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Nicholas Handberg |
Sioux Falls |
Bachelor of Science in Math Information Systems |
Magna Cum Laude |
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Braden Madison |
Sioux Falls |
Associate of Science in Network & Security Administration and Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
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Matthew Thompson |
Sioux Falls |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
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Hayley Crawford |
Tea |
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations |
Cum Laude |
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Gage Stavig |
Watertown |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems – Business Analytics |
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Shaylee DeBeer |
White |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Elementary Education/Special Education |
Summa Cum Laude |
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Trey Weber |
Woonsocket |
Bachelor of Science in Education – Physical Education |
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VIRGINIA |
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John Piccione |
Front Royal |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
Cum Laude |