December 19, 2024
Third annual data analytics competition at DSU
The Data Analytics Competition at DSU has returned for the third year, and is again sponsored by Sanford Health. This free event allows collegiate teams to evaluate big data sets and make data forecasts for real-world business needs while helping students grow their critical thinking, collaboration, and presentation skills.
December 16, 2024
International competitions hone good cyber skills
Dakota State University students are honing their cybersecurity skills everywhere they can, in class, through campus clubs, and with competitions that take place around the world.
December 12, 2024
Slattery: DSU was made for me
Angela Slattery, the fall 2024 commencement student speaker, said DSU was made for her, allowing her to develop her identity in the classroom and on the basketball court.
December 10, 2024
Judy Dittman is DSU’s fall commencement speaker
Dr. Judy Dittman will be the fall 2024 commencement speaker at DSU on Dec. 14. Alumna Tammy Miller will be receiving an honorary degree for public service.
December 9, 2024
Nanocon is game changer
Nanocon is a game changer for the student committee members who organize the free gaming convention held at Dakota State University by teaching them project management, organizational skills, and teamwork.
November 21, 2024
Biology program at DSU is student-centered and flexible
The biology program at DSU is student-centered and flexible, preparing students for a variety of career paths.
November 15, 2024
Smith awarded STEM outreach grant
Dr. Kevin Smith knows how important math is for STEM careers and a skilled workforce, and he’ll use a South Dakota Biotech/SD EPSCoR grant to create an outreach program helping students be positive about math and STEM.
October 31, 2024
Faculty win Hackin’ Fest competition
Four DSU faculty in The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences won the Capture the Flag competition at the 2024 Wild West Hackin’ Fest in Deadwood.
October 21, 2024
DSU research impacts national conference
Dakota State University researchers made an impressive showing at a summer professional conference, demonstrating that DSU faculty and students conduct quality, cutting-edge research that contributes to theory and practice.
October 4, 2024
Summer Milestones
DSU led efforts this summer to bridge the United States’ cyber-gap, educate the next generation of cyber experts, and lead the nation on the international cyber stage.
September 20, 2024
No goal is too big
RayLee Wallis’s summer internship in the Secretary of the Army Primary Cyber Advisor’s office taught her that she is capable of doing big things. “I can develop the skills necessary for contributing in a fast-paced work environment.”
September 11, 2024
DSU enrollment numbers pass 3,770
Dakota State University total enrollment for fall 2024 is up 7.6% from last year, continuing steady enrollment increases over the last 25 years.
September 10, 2024
Meaningful Contributions
Dakota State University’s research exchange program is growing in size, impact, and reputation through an industrial immersion program for graduate students from DSU and Swedish universities.
September 3, 2024
Exceeding Expectations
First-year numbers show that expectations were exceeded in the first year of the Governors Cyber Academy, a program that fuels students’ passions for cyber careers.
August 8, 2024
DSU signs new agreement with Army Cyber Center of Excellence
Students at two organizations will benefit from a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Dakota State University and the Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE).
August 8, 2024
Peraton awards DSU student scholarships
Dakota State University students are following in their parents’ footsteps.
June 27, 2024
Berry named Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Stacey Berry has been named Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Dakota State University. Provost Rebecca Hoey announced the hiring following a nationwide search.
June 12, 2024
NSF funds South Dakota STEM education pathways
Dakota State University has joined 10 other state agencies in an effort to create pathways for young learners to become interested in STEM fields. This work will be funded through a National Science Foundation grant program aimed at enhancing the state's research and development competitiveness and promote scientific progress nationwide.
June 10, 2024
DSU and Concordia blend strengths through a new partnership
Dakota State University and Concordia College (Minn.) are unique institutions of higher learning, but by blending their strengths, they will be able to provide new opportunities for their students’ successful careers.
May 22, 2024
Spring 2024 Honors List Released
A total of 661 full-time and 188 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2024 spring semester at Dakota State University.
May 15, 2024
Romance scams pose financial and psychological threat
Romance scams pose financial and psychological threat
May 14, 2024
DSU doctoral students present at international symposium
San Juan, Puerto Rico, has much to offer – beaches and churches, history and museums. For two Dakota State University doctoral students – Tjada Nelson and Bryan Ikei – it also offered the opportunity to share research they have conducted in Intelligent Security and Privacy.
May 1, 2024
Embrace the Unknown
Graduate student Zach Rohrbach to serve as DSU’s student commencement speaker.
April 30, 2024
Longevity Milestones
Dakota State University recognized employees for their dedication and commitment at the annual Longevity Reception on April 16.
April 29, 2024
DSU College of Ed to become College of Education & Human Performance
The potential for growth in Dakota State University’s heritage mission of education is bringing about a name change.
April 25, 2024
Honored Students
Every year, we are able to celebrate the achievements of our students, those who have worked especially hard to excel and contribute to their own future as well as to the lives and progress of those around them.
April 24, 2024
Award Winning Faculty
Several Dakota State University faculty members received awards at the annual Honors Reception on April 18.
April 19, 2024
Inspired to Educate
By the third grade, Madeline Hegg already knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. Like many individuals who choose to pursue a career in education, she was inspired by teachers throughout her schooling.
April 10, 2024
DSU to offer accelerated degrees
Dakota State University is developing new academic options to help students enter the career field sooner.
April 4, 2024
DSU to offer advanced AI degrees
Dakota State University is elevating its emerging technology offerings with advanced degrees in Artificial Intelligence. Master’s programs will begin in fall 2024.
March 13, 2024
CISA Director looks to inspire the next generation of cyber leaders
Jen Easterly, CISA Director to speak at Dakota State March 22. She will speak at the annual DakotaCon Cybersecurity Conference at 9 a.m. in Dakota Prairie Playhouse.
February 23, 2024
DSU to celebrate 40 years of technology-focused mission
On Feb. 29, 1984, then-Governor Bill Janklow signed House Bill 1357, changing Dakota State’s mission to include technology in all programs. The yearbook at the time called this “A Brand New Day.”
February 22, 2024
Camaraderie is Key
At Dakota State University, the General Beadle Honors Program is a catalyst, providing students with an academically rigorous program while simultaneously enriching their lives in ways they are quick to articulate.
February 15, 2024
Beacom Dean’s Cup experience is resume-builder
Dakota State University students excel in all types of cyber competitions, whether they be regional, national, or international.
January 5, 2024
2023 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 702 full-time and 183 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2023 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
December 18, 2023
Regents expand continuing ed options for state employees
State employees will have expanded educational opportunities after action from the state Board of Regents (BOR) this week.
December 18, 2023
BOR approves expanding SD Advantage program
The South Dakota Board of Regents voted this week to expand its South Dakota Advantage program to include students from Minnesota, Kansas, and Missouri.
December 13, 2023
Resonant Landscapes: DSU researchers make music with nature
DSU student Carter Gordon is collaborating with Dr. Tate Carson on “Resonant Landscapes: Soundscapes of South Dakota,” a research project which will use field recordings from South Dakota state parks to electronically create music.
December 6, 2023
DSU provides graduates with a competitive edge
DSU provides graduates with a competitive edge. Justice Forster to speak at fall commencement.
December 4, 2023
Charles Luke is Fall Commencement speaker
Charles Luke will be the fall commencement speaker at Dakota State University on December 9.
November 15, 2023
DSU awarded grant to help low-income STEM students
DSU awarded grant to help low-income STEM students. Scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support.
November 14, 2023
Bell receives Civilian Service Medal
Bell receives Civilian Service Medal for work as an educator. Bell also part of team creating curriculum guide for NATO.
November 9, 2023
Thomas Jefferson expert was History & Ethics speaker
Dakota State University hosted their third annual History & Ethics forum on Tuesday, Nov. 7. This year’s guest speaker was Clay Jenkinson, Director of the Dakota Institute.
November 9, 2023
Dr. Mary Bell joined NATO DEEP Event
Dr. Mary Bell, Dean of The Beacom College, Joined NATO DEEP
September 26, 2023
Blue Bytes: Damian Kortus
Blue Bytes: Damian Kortus ‘23 / English for New Media When searching for universities in South Dakota, Dakota State University stood out to Damian Kortus.
September 13, 2023
DSU enrollment tops 3500
DSU enrollment tops 3500 for the first time ever. Growth seen in multiple categories.
August 28, 2023
DSU honors 'True'Trojan' award winners
Dakota State University has kicked off the new academic year by honoring several employees as “True Trojans.”
August 21, 2023
DSU alum moves on to nursing career
DSU alum moves on to nursing career. Life can take unexpected but exciting turns.
July 28, 2023
DSU inspires through US Cyber Team
Students and alumni from Dakota State University are competing against the world as members of the U.S. Cyber Team.
July 27, 2023
DSU President Moderates AI Briefing for All Senators
President Griffiths served as the moderator for an all-Senate briefing on AI technology on July 26. This educational event will help leaders and policy makers better understand this changing technology that will impact the world.
July 19, 2023
Rizi awarded amateur radio scholarship
Tony Rizi is passionate about exploring the world of amateur radio and digital communications and inspiring and shaping the future of wireless technology.
June 28, 2023
DSU students named National Cyber Scholars
In addition to taking their cutting-edge academic courses, many take advantage of DSU’s encouraging environment to build on that foundation and participate in additional learning and scholarship opportunities.
June 26, 2023
DSU updates agreement with Cryptologic University
Dakota State University and the National Security Agency’s National Cryptologic University (NCU) have entered into an articulation agreement which was approved at the March 2023 Board of Regents’ meeting. This agreement refines a 2015 partnership between the two entities.
June 19, 2023
DSU, Army Cyber sign partnership agreement
Dakota State University and ArmyCyber (ARCYBER) have signed an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) at a ceremony held at DSU on June 19.
June 13, 2023
Arts & Sciences to be led by new leadership team
The College of Arts & Sciences at Dakota State University will have a new leadership team for the 2023-2024 academic year.
June 12, 2023
Dr. Mary Bell named Dean of DSU’s Beacom College
Dr. Mary Bell has been named the new Dean of The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Dakota State University (DSU).
June 6, 2023
New members inducted into Delta Mu Delta
The Dakota State chapter of Delta Mu Delta (DMD) inducted new members this spring.
June 5, 2023
Unique internships spark interest
DSU grad recommends internships for underrepresented students
May 17, 2023
2023 Spring Honors List Released
A total of 595 full-time and 205 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2023 spring semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
May 9, 2023
Gamification in Education
As enrollment declines and online options proliferate, colleges and universities are hoping gamification will help boost student participation and engagement in classroom and campus activities.
May 9, 2023
Awards announced at 2023 Honors Reception
Four Dakota State University faculty members received awards at the annual Honors Reception on April 18.
May 4, 2023
DSU diploma is a Ticket to Ride
Dakota State University’s spring graduates will learn how their DSU diploma is a “ticket to ride,” in the commencement address from Dr. David Kenley.
May 2, 2023
A business idea is born from a research project
Jonathan Lancelot is developing a graduate research project with his Tesla into a new company for object detection.
April 14, 2023
DSU leaders busy telling DSU's story on KELO-AM podcasts
DSU leaders busy telling DSU's story on KELO-AM podcasts
April 5, 2023
Sterling named to DSU Academic Hall of Fame
Dr. Vicki Sterling has been named to the Dakota State University Hall of Fame for her innovation, research, and creativity in teaching literacy at DSU.
March 21, 2023
SCSP to lead NatSecTech event at Dakota State
DSU to host workshop on techno-economic competition. SCSP to lead NatSecTech event at Dakota State.
March 17, 2023
Research events planned at Dakota State
Research Week 2023 brings DSU research to the world, and the world to DSU with our keynote speaker.
March 13, 2023
Family Ties to Service
DSU student Connor Starrett was one of three area Air Force cadets chosen to attend an Air Force symposium. He is following in his family’s footsteps with a military career, and wants to do all he can to help other people through his service.
March 13, 2023
Will AI Chatbots Raise Digital Equity Concerns for Students?
Some ed-tech experts say the need to close the digital divide will only grow more urgent as Internet-based artificial intelligence tools become commonplace in schools and universities.
March 9, 2023
DSU recognizes 62 long-time employees
Dakota State University has recognized 62 employees for their dedication and commitment to the university at the annual Longevity Reception on March 1.
March 3, 2023
Competition Skills
The DSU CCDC team is headed to the national competition in April after winning the At Large region. This experience gives students a variety of skills that are very applicable to the real world.
March 3, 2023
Podhradsky contributes to ERVA engineering report
The Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA), a U.S. National Science Foundation-funded initiative, released a report in February outlining engineering research priorities to create R&D and technology solutions to make infrastructure “unhackable.”
February 28, 2023
Certified Tutors love their job
Gage Schacher and Jess Tarr, tutors with the DSU Trojan Tutoring Center are now CRLA certified. Both love the job, and enjoy helping student learners and seeing them progress.
February 27, 2023
This South Dakota university is cybersecurity’s next powerhouse
With partnerships at the federal, state, and local levels, Dakota State University provides students and faculty "breadth and depth" in research opportunities and potential career paths.
February 24, 2023
Practical research leads to professional internship
Joseph Boyd’s research project has led to a summer internship opportunity, and could possibly lead to a career as well. Robert Richardson is Boyd’s faculty mentor for the research.
February 15, 2023
Kooistra named COO & General Counsel of DSU-ARC
Sioux Falls City Attorney Stacy Kooistra has accepted a new position as the Chief Operations Officer and General Counsel for the Dakota State University-Applied Research Corporation (DSU-ARC).
February 10, 2023
Griffiths receives Chief Executive Leadership Award from CASE
Honor recognizes outstanding leadership and service in support of education
February 8, 2023
Bowman refused to be discouraged from cybersecurity field
For those considering a career in cybersecurity, Ben Bowman’s advice is simple: be a little bit stubborn.
January 10, 2023
DSU and NSA education partnership offers opportunities
Dakota State University is now in partnership with the National Security Agency through an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA). This agreement was approved at the December Board of Regents meeting.
January 10, 2023
2022 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 594 full-time and 195 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2022 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
December 20, 2022
Griffiths one of 50 influential women in AI
Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths has been named to the InspiredMinds! Community’s top 50 most influential women in 2022.
December 7, 2022
Krebs is Fall Commencement speaker at Dakota State
Shantel Krebs will be the fall commencement speaker at Dakota State University on December 10. Rollyn Samp to be awarded honorary degree.
December 7, 2022
Palmieri wants to be on cybersecurity ‘front lines’
DSU student commencement speaker demonstrates integrity . Janessa Palmieri doesn’t even hesitate to describe her dream job.
December 5, 2022
Universities to form Innovation Alliance
DSU among 13 Colleges, Universities to form Innovation Alliance. Institutions are from Northern Plains, Rocky Mountain West area.
November 30, 2022
Opportunity in any language
No matter what language you use, student research is a huge opportunity.
November 17, 2022
MadLabs® design wins architectural awards
The Madison Cyber Labs’ (MadLabs®) design has been recognized by both the North and South Dakota chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
November 2, 2022
Helping our Heroes
Austin Slaughter, DSU’s Veteran Affairs Director, helps student-veterans and their families utilize their education benefits towards a successful career.
October 24, 2022
Scholarship offers freedom
Needs-based scholarships can make a difference for South Dakota students.
October 20, 2022
DSU fields 4 on U.S. Cyber Team Season II
Three DSU students were chosen for the U.S. Cyber Team Season II, which will compete internationally next summer in the International Cyber Games.
September 27, 2022
Conference presentations are invaluable experiences
Opportunity important to professional growth Dakota State University students gain valuable knowledge in class, but through research and conference presentations, they learn to apply that knowledge and adapt them into career-ready skills.
September 20, 2022
DSU announces enrollment gains for Fall ‘22
Numbers rising across the board at Dakota State
September 19, 2022
DSU to connect with prospective families
Dakota State has established the Trojan FamilyConnect online portal, for prospective families to stay connected with the University throughout the entire college experience.
September 15, 2022
DSU students receive DOD scholarships
Three Dakota State students are now part of the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program.
September 1, 2022
Rachynska youngest presenter at National Plant Conference
Sophomore Alex Rachynska was the youngest presenter at the Plant Health 2022 Conference in August in Pittsburgh, Pa. Rachynska shared alfalfa research she and fellow DSU students have conducted over the course of the school year and summer.
August 19, 2022
Addressing today's problems
Aaron Baker’s passion for programming has grown into a passion for malware analysis. His research work in this field earned him an invitation to the Black Hat Arsenal this month.
August 15, 2022
DSU on the cutting-edge of edge learning
Cutting-edge learning is quite literally taking place at DSU. This summer, students from AI Sweden and DSU began artificial intelligence research, part of an ongoing collaboration.
June 23, 2022
Jaacks named new CIO at Dakota State
Shawn Jaacks has been named the new Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Dakota State University.
June 17, 2022
US Cyber team takes 3rd at international competition
The U.S. Cyber Team – which features three Dakota State University Trojans – won third place in the first-ever International Cybersecurity Challenge.
June 8, 2022
DSU students to compete on US Cyber Games team
Students from Dakota State are about to make history by competing in what has been called the Olympics of Cyber.
May 31, 2022
Hoey named the new Provost at Dakota State
Dr. Rebecca Hoey will be the new Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Dakota State University. Hoey’s experience includes many years at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, including serving as Dean of the Graduate School and Adult Learning.
May 23, 2022
CybHER, AT&T take cyber education to SD Reservations
CybHER, AT&T take cyber education to SD Reservations
May 23, 2022
2022 Spring Honors List Released
A total of 514 full-time and 191 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2022 spring semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
May 18, 2022
Brenner Furlong takes off on aviation career
Brenner Furlong ’22 was able to incorporate flight training in addition to his college degree, taking flight on a career he loves.
May 16, 2022
Francis named Interim Director at Karl Mundt Library
Mary Francis has been named the interim Director of the Karl Mundt Library at Dakota State University. Current Director Jan Brue Enright is retiring this month.
May 6, 2022
Interim director of applied research lab: Wohnoutka
Joel Wohnoutka has been named the Interim Director of the Madison Applied Research Laboratory at Dakota State University.
May 4, 2022
Klosterman named student speaker for DSU Commencement
Mariel Klosterman will be sharing this advice with her fellow graduates at the Dakota State University spring commencement ceremony on May 7, as the student speaker.
May 3, 2022
Hanson to talk about change at Spring Commencement
Dr. Richard Hanson has always been confident about the benefits of change through higher education.
May 3, 2022
Roach named VP for Human Resources
Deb Roach has been named the Vice President for Human Resources at Dakota State University, effective immediately.
May 3, 2022
Griffiths to speak at World Summit AI Americas
We continue to “go global” with all things AI, this week at the World Summit AI Americas in Montreal, Canada, where President Griffiths is speaking on a panel discussion about the European Union’s artificial intelligence act. Ashley Podhradsky and Brent Van Aartsen are also attending the summit.
May 2, 2022
David De Jong named new Education Dean at Dakota State
Dr. David De Jong has been named the new Dean of the College of Education at Dakota State University.
April 27, 2022
DSU team places second at National CCDC
The Dakota State University team placed second in the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC) in San Antonio, Texas on April 21-22.
April 26, 2022
Honored Students
Dakota State students were honored with a number of awards at the 2022 spring Honors Reception, held April 21, 2022.
April 26, 2022
Faculty awards announced at 2022 Honors Reception
Four Dakota State University faculty members received awards at the annual Honors Reception on April 21.
April 22, 2022
Here to Help
Patti Beck is here to help students succeed and is driven to find innovative ways to do this. As Coordinator of Academic Support Services, she has instituted new programs and pathways to help students move from thinking “I can’t do it” to “I can’t do it yet.”
April 6, 2022
Teams Capture the Flag at conference competitions
Diversity and experience bring success to DSU teams in the WiCyS Capture the Flag competitions. Congratulations to our students on their first and second-place finishes at WiCyS!
April 1, 2022
DSU announces Trojans Unite Comprehensive Campaign
Dakota State is launching the Trojans Unite Comprehensive Campaign (TUCC) with a fundraising goal of $250 million. Miles and Lisa Beacom, longtime Dakota State University supporters, will chair the campaign.
March 23, 2022
Making Remote Research Work
Six graduate students – all in different physical locations ¬– are gaining essential research experience through a remote research project. Their work could lead to an improvement in the security of IOT devices.
March 11, 2022
Researching CEO communication styles on social media
Through a Graduate Research Initiative (GRI) grant Giridhar Bojja is researching CEO communication styles on social media and how those styles may impact their businesses.
March 8, 2022
Research experience provides versatile skills
Two Cyber Operations majors, Austen King and Nathan Ord are discovering that research is quite a learning process, but it provides versatile skills college students – and industry professionals – need.
March 8, 2022
DSU becomes Academic Engagement Network Partner
Dakota State has a new distinction to report – we are now a partner with the U.S. Cyber Command’s Academic Engagement Network! This represents an investment in creating a robust pool of qualified cyber professionals.
March 7, 2022
The Deposit of Faith
‘The Deposit of Faith: Why 2,000 years of art, architecture and thought matter’ and will feature Dr. Joseph Bottum, Director of the Classics Institute at Dakota State University.
March 3, 2022
DSU faculty and grad students present at DSS Conference
College of BIS faculty and graduate students attended SDSU's Data Science Symposium. They networked, learned from their peers in the industry, and presented their own research.
February 28, 2022
$45 million raised for DSU Athletics facilities
Dakota State is building champions with $45 million raised for the new athletics facilities. This will be transformative for DSU and the Madison community.
February 14, 2022
Podhradsky statue featured at Smithsonian
A life-size statue of Dr. Ashley Podhradsky is one of 120 featured at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., for Women’s History Month in March. Podhradsky is the Vice President for Research & Economic Development at Dakota State, and an AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador.
February 11, 2022
Developing New Skills
Sascha Walker is learning marketable skills from his research project on fileless malware. By learning about cyber offense, he can know about cyber defense, a bonus with potential employers.
February 10, 2022
Griffiths named as advisor for national SCSP group
Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths has been named an expert advisor for the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP).
February 7, 2022
College of Business runs investment game for area high schools
The College of Business and Information Systems (BIS) hosted a South Dakota High School Investment Challenge for the fall 2021 semester.
January 26, 2022
Dakota State announces $90M initiative
On Jan. 26, Dakota State University announced a $90 million initiative to grow the cyber-research industry in South Dakota. Dakota State is known for its nationally recognized programs in cybersecurity.
January 20, 2022
Incredible Impact
DSU doctoral student Lisa McKee is fearless, working to create new cyber defense industry standards that could have a global impact.
January 14, 2022
DSU featured on Jan. 15 CBS Dream Team show
Dakota State digital forensics expert Dr. Ashley Podhradsky will help unravel cell phones mysteries on the January 15 CBS Dream Team show “Mission Unstoppable” episode.
January 10, 2022
Hoesing publishes “Kusamira Music in Uganda” book
Research that began over 15 years ago has culminated in the publication of “Kusamira Music in Uganda: Spirit Mediumship and Ritual Healing,” by Dr. Peter Hoesing.
January 6, 2022
Tordsen evaluating biological control agents for SRI
Conner Tordsen continues his alfalfa research with a second SRI grant.
January 6, 2022
2021 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 591 full-time and 188 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2021 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
December 30, 2021
Students create new film ‘The Tall’
Max Hardyk and Tate Mohlenkamp utilize an SRI grant to make the film “The Tall” and bring light to the film program at Dakota State.
December 29, 2021
DSU alumna featured in AWS recruiting video
Karen Hildebrand is using her DSU education to break down barriers in agriculture as the Worldwide Technology Leader for the Agriculture Industry at Amazon Web Services.
December 22, 2021
Creating her future
Shay Huss: Creating her future. An interest in psychology and computer science led Shay Huss to Dakota State University and the Cyber Leadership and Intelligence (CLI) degree program.
December 21, 2021
Grant benefits business, university, students
College is not just about classroom learning, it’s also about applying that knowledge to the professional environment. A new grant to Dr. David Zeng and his team will help students use their education for a real-life application, and help an area business in the process. Congratulations to Dr. Zeng and the team!
December 16, 2021
Miss Alabama wins Miss America writing competition
The Miss America Organization and The Miss America Foundation have announced the 2022 scholarship award winner for The Dakota State University and The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences STEM Scholarship. She is Miss Alabama, Lauren Bradford.
December 9, 2021
DSU faculty invited to international conference
Dr. Bramwell Brizendine, Assistant Professor Computer and Cyber Sciences, received an invitation to speak at a new international cybersecurity conference, @Hack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
December 8, 2021
DSU grad knows ‘Dreams can change’
Dreams can change, so don’t be afraid to try new things. That’s the advice of Alexis VanderWilt, the student speaker at DSU’s fall commencement on Dec. 11. Alexis is one of 161 students graduating this fall!
December 7, 2021
Schaefer named commencement speaker
“Trust yourself.” That’s the message this fall’s commencement speaker, alumnus, and former Regent Randy Schaefer, will share at the December 11 event.
December 3, 2021
English grad is total-package journalist
DSU is not a traditional journalism school, but graduates of the English program have a diverse enough education to make excellent reporters, like Dan Crisler, business and education reporter with the Omaha World-Herald.
December 2, 2021
Academic conferences foster new ideas
Academic conferences foster new ideas and different approaches for faculty like Kyle Cronin, Mike Ham, and Shawn Zwach. By attending and presenting at conferences, faculty can improve tools used in the classroom.
November 29, 2021
Understanding alfalfa
Jenni Giles received her second Student Research Initiative (SRI) grant to continue research on Pythium, an alfalfa pathogen, in South Dakota soils.
November 23, 2021
DeVonté Garcia joins DSU Foundation
Dakota State University welcomes DeVonté Garcia to Institutional Advancement as their newest Assistant Director of Development.
November 22, 2021
Making it Mobile
Gabe Simao will be working on converting the game 3 O’clock Horror (currently available for play on Steam) to a mobile game as part of his SRI grant.
November 18, 2021
Differentiating Research Skills
Undergraduate research provides unique and differentiating skills for students. Dakota State encourages this experience by offering Student Research Initiative grants. Jakob Kaiser, a junior Cyber Operations major, is researching hotel safes with his project.
November 17, 2021
Students benefit from publication process
With daily progress researching Aphanomyces (or root rot) in alfalfa over two summers, Dakota State University students Jennifer Giles and Conner Tordsen have gathered enough data and information to submit an article to the journal “Plant Disease.”
November 17, 2021
DSU students add their games to Steam website
There are currently two different games on the online gaming platform Steam that have been designed by Dakota State University game design students. Mi Scusi and 3 O’clock Horror are available for download and play.
November 9, 2021
Collegiate Pen Testing is real-world experience
DSU students excel at real workforce skills. Case in point: our penetration testing CPTC team is headed to the global finals in January. Their skills are exactly what companies are looking for in junior penetration testing roles. Congratulations, Team!
November 5, 2021
Dakota State hosts annual PBL fall leadership conference
Dakota State is hosting the second annual Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) State Leadership Conference.
November 3, 2021
Two students chosen as scholars at national conference
Annabelle Klosterman and Alexis Kulm, two Dakota State University students have been chosen as security scholars for the upcoming national RSA Conference.
November 2, 2021
DSU to host information meeting on FAST Launch
Dakota State University and South Dakota Biotech will introduce the new FAST Launch entrepreneurial program at an informational meeting in Madison on November 9.
November 2, 2021
How to build a gaming empire
For Global Entrepreneurship Week, Dakota State is hosting TJ Nissen, developer of Network Nirvana. He will speak about his trek “From the bedroom to the boardroom: my journey to create a gaming empire”.
November 1, 2021
Applying classroom experience to an internship
Josh Pauley is utilizing classroom lessons at his marketing management internship at Ramsdell F&M.
October 27, 2021
Heartland supports scholarship investment
Heartland Consumers Power District is sponsoring a $1.5 million gift to Dakota State University to primarily be used for scholarships over a 10-year period.
October 27, 2021
SBS/Gamewell Family Scholarship motivates students
There is no question that the SBS CyberSecurity, LLC/Gamewell Family Scholarship helps Dakota State students with school fees and tuition, but the funding is also a motivation, say this semester’s recipients.
October 25, 2021
Real-world examples provide ‘illuminating’ education
Cody Welu designs Halloween and Christmas light displays to music. People watching the show could go to the display’s webpage, madlights.net, and request which song on the playlist they wanted to see.
October 25, 2021
“How may I help you?”
Marie Johnson is a True Trojan, quite literally. She was honored with a True Trojan Hexagon Award this fall, as the 2021 Career Service Association Outstanding Contributor.
October 22, 2021
DSU begins new Forum on History and Ethics
Dakota State University hosted its first-ever Forum on History and Ethics on October 21. The forum is a new venture for the university, which is best known for incorporating technology into all majors.
October 22, 2021
Karl E. Mundt Oral Interpretation Tournament
The 38th annual Karl E. Mundt Dakota Invitational Oral Interpretation Tournament will be at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D.
October 19, 2021
Hetherington group & DSU announce new osint academy
Dakota State University and Hetherington Group are proud to announce the commencement of OSINT Academy–a collaborative cybersecurity training initiative funded by the National Security Agency.
October 19, 2021
Walk Softly
Angela Behrends’ collaborative piece “Walk Softly” has been acquired by the Sioux Falls Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center for its permanent collection.
October 14, 2021
Kemper book reading October 21
The Karl Mundt Library is hosting an author event for Dr. Kurt Kemper on the afternoon of Thursday, October 21. Kemper, Professor of History, will be reading from his 2020 book “Before March Madness: The Wars for the Soul of College Basketball.”
October 14, 2021
Jan Enright named Librarian of the Year
DSU Library Director Jan Brue Enright has been named South Dakota Library Association (SDLA) Librarian of the Year for 2021.
October 5, 2021
DSU announces new CyberCorps cohort
DSU’s 11 new CyberCorps students should put this scholarship award prominently on their résumés because it shows they are at the top of their class. This scholarship for service program began at DSU in 2011 and has supported 113 students with their education.
October 4, 2021
DSU students win CySP scholarships
Two Dakota State University students have been awarded scholarships from the Department of Defense Cybersecurity Scholarship Program (DoD CySP).
October 4, 2021
Bousquet receives $10K Google scholarship
Keinen Bousquet, a DSU Computer Science student, is one of eight student veterans in the country awarded a $10,000 scholarship from Google/Student Veterans of America.
September 29, 2021
Schaefers see good things in DSU’s past, present, and future
Alumni Randy and Theresa Schaefer credit DSU with all the good things in their lives, and are excited by the good things in DSU’s future.
September 27, 2021
DSU professors receive NSA Grant
Dr. Yong Wang and colleague Dr. Bhaskar Rimal have been awarded a National Security Agency grant for research work that takes place in the PATRIOT Lab, one of the divisions of the Madison Cyber Labs at DSU. They are co-directors of the lab.
September 24, 2021
DSU announces enrollment gains for Fall ‘21
Student enrollment at Dakota State University is up this fall, to 3,219 students. This is a 1.04% increase in headcount, compared to Fall 2020 enrollment when 3,186 students were taking classes with the Madison, S.D. university.
September 22, 2021
Homecoming royalty announced at DSU
Klosterman is a junior cyber operations major from Brandon, SD; she represented the Computer Club. McCrory is a junior Cyber Operations and Network and Security Administration major from Bemidji, Minn.; he is a representative of the Esports Club.
September 10, 2021
Crissinger named VP for student affairs
Amy Crissinger has been named the permanent Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Dakota State University.
August 26, 2021
Dakota State welcomes new mascot
Dakota State University Trojans have a new mascot, "General Cyber," or General Cy for short.
August 26, 2021
Help Night for Remote Learning earns Knowlton Award
A faculty and student team in The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences won the annual Knowlton Excellence in Quality Award for their creation of Help Night for Remote Learning.
August 24, 2021
Madison Regional Health System makes donation to DSU
Madison Regional Health System proudly supports Dakota State University’s initiatives for its students, facilities, and our region with a $100,000 yearly agreement for the next 10 years.
August 19, 2021
DSU Entrepreneurial Building and Paulson Center Opening
Dakota State University is celebrating the opening of the DSU Entrepreneurial Building and Paulson Cyber Incubator & Entrepreneurial Center (Paulson Center) with a program and reception.
August 18, 2021
Griffiths named to CNAS AI Task Force
DSU’s President José-Marie Griffiths, has been named as a member of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and National Security.
August 12, 2021
Cutting Edge Research
This is the right time, and DSU is the right place for cutting-edge, exciting technology research. Dr. Bhaskar Rimal talks about some of his work with Fog computing, 6G, and FiWi tech.
August 11, 2021
Achieving a dream
Natalie Van Wyhe’s time attending DSU helped her achieve a lifelong goal of becoming a firefighter.
August 11, 2021
DSU hosts JROTC Cyber Academy
Dakota State held a new cyber offering this summer, a Cyber Academy for Air Force Junior ROTC (JROTC) students.
August 9, 2021
The learner’s journey
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies Matthew Ingram earned a certificate in Effective Practice Framework from the Association of College and University Educators.
August 4, 2021
GenCyber camp inspires enrollment at DSU
DSU’s GenCyber camp piqued Alexis Kulm’s interest in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) so much so that she decided to attend Dakota State University and major in cyber operations.
August 3, 2021
Summer research makes for meaningful opportunities
Ten Dakota State University students from across the country have had that experience this summer studying Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
July 29, 2021
DSU to study electric vehicle charging
Dr. Bhaskar Rimal, an assistant professor of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Dakota State University, has received a $90,000 Competitive Research Grant (CRG) from the South Dakota Board of Regents to study new technology related to electric vehicles (EVs).
July 28, 2021
DSU sponsors Miss America’s Outstanding Teen scholarship
Dakota State will offer a Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences scholarship in the 2021 Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition, held the week of July 26 at Universal Studios Orlando.
July 13, 2021
Podhradsky named VP for research at DSU
Dr. Ashley Podhradsky has been named the vice president for Research and Economic Development at Dakota State.
July 1, 2021
Alfalfa research continues at DSU
Three senior biology students under the guidance of Dr. Andrew Sathoff, assistant professor of biology, and with financial support from Mustang Seeds, are researching Pythium, a seedling disease that impacts alfalfa.
June 24, 2021
Students Earn Regents’ Recognition
The South Dakota Board of Regents recognized student organizations from Dakota State University for excellence in academic, community, and organizational work.
June 24, 2021
DSU maintains placement rates of 98% and 100% for 2020
Dakota State University graduates had high job placement numbers for 2020. The placement rates are 98% for undergraduate and 100% for graduate outcomes.
June 23, 2021
BOR approves new AI degree for organizations
The newly-approved AI degree at DSU will focus on business and organization's needs with artificial intelligence. Graduates will be “AI-aware” as they prepare for a workplace impacted by AI.
June 16, 2021
US Cyber Command Meeting
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Service Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, facilitated a meeting between leadership at Dakota State University (DSU) and leadership at the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade in Maryland.
June 15, 2021
From the Farm to the World Stage
With Evan Bolt’s education in cyber, he has moved from the farm to the world stage, collecting data for the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center dashboard, the go-to source for COVID-19 numbers. “It’s nice to be able to say I’m helping in some small way.”
June 2, 2021
Dakota State 2021 Spring Honors List Released
A total of 504 full-time and 193 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2021 spring semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
May 28, 2021
More than a game
There’s a lot more to designing games than just a love of playing them, a point impressed upon students by the new game design professors at DSU.
May 27, 2021
A Student of Excellence
Odin Bernstein has taken advantage of many of the opportunities at Dakota State, and is on track for a successful cyber security career.
May 24, 2021
DSU hosting virtual teach camp June 4
Dakota State’s College of Education is hosting a free virtual teach camp for teachers on Friday, June 4. This is the second year of the virtual teach camp.
May 21, 2021
Neher’s avocation becomes new vocation
Sherry Neher awarded SMART scholar providing her with full tuition for up to five years, summer internships, a stipend, and full-time employment with the Department of Defense after graduation.
May 21, 2021
From Passion to Production
Breanne Butters' passion for drawing has led to her dream job at DreamWorks Animation. Read more on her journey to DreamWorks below!
May 18, 2021
Online programming perfect fit for educational journey
Health Information Administration student from the College of Business and Information Systems Danielle Stevens appreciates the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of earning a degree online. Stevens works full-time and is raising three children as she earns her degree.
May 17, 2021
Podhradsky statue in If/Then Exhibit
Our very own Ashley Podhradsky will be featured in the newest IF/THEN exhibit. More than 120 Ambassadors from 40 states will be featured as life-sized statues in one monumental exhibit aimed at raising awareness and inspiring young girls everywhere to consider pursuing careers in #STEM.
May 11, 2021
Distinctive Talent
Dakota State’s Native American Student Association (NASA) Club asked member Vanessa Polmateer to create an original artwork to highlight the issues of violence against Indigenous women.
May 10, 2021
An Adventure Worth Staying For
Dr. Wayne Pauli came to DSU for the education, but stayed for the adventure. Over 20 years later, he's held various titles, taught a plethora of classes, and strives to create effective relationships with his students.
May 4, 2021
Transformational Fellowship
DSU student Spencer Sexton is one of 15 students nationwide selected for the prestigious Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship program.
May 4, 2021
Fick finds home at DSU on campus and online
Marissa Fick, an online student majoring in business management, appreciates inclusiveness of campus for online students.
May 3, 2021
Student blogs featured on ANY.RUN
Dakota State students will be able to benefit from a cooperation with ANY.RUN (an interactive online platform for detecting and investigating cyber threats).
April 27, 2021
Honorable Students
Dakota State students were honored with a number of awards at the 2021 spring Honors Reception, held in a hybrid format on April 20, 2021.
April 27, 2021
Faculty awards announced at 2021 Honors Reception
Four Dakota State University faculty members received awards at the annual Honors Reception on April 20.
April 23, 2021
DSU celebrates 2021 longevity with reception
Dakota State University recognized 51 employees and five retirees for a combined 635 years of service to the state of South Dakota on Wednesday, April 21.
April 16, 2021
Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence is important to the future of our society. Cutting-edge programs and research opportunities help students become competitive in this field.
April 14, 2021
Cultivating Creativity
Assistant Professor of Art Angela Behrends uses her experience as an artist to show her students they have creativity, and everyone can make art.
April 8, 2021
Biagi thankful for Elementary Education experience at DSU
After graduating with a BSE in Elementary Education in 2011, Laura Biagi embarked on her teaching career. Now, she teaches fourth grade at Chester Area School in Chester, SD.
March 31, 2021
3 faculty selected for biennial art exhibition
Congratulations to Angela Behrends, Tom Jones, and Alan Montgomery! These 3 faculty members have artwork in the Governor’s 9th Biennial Art Exhibition. The exhibition will travel to 4 venues across South Dakota.
March 30, 2021
DSU cyber academy approved
The Cyber Academy with the Southern Hills Education Consortium will help us reach out to high school students West River to advance their education with bachelor’s degrees!
March 30, 2021
AI degrees coming to DSU
Dakota State will be the only public university in South Dakota to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence. We are also planning a BS for AI in Business degree.
March 23, 2021
Mary Francis publishes book on Open Educational Resources
Mary Francis recently had a book on Open Educational Resources (OER) published through the College Library Information on Policy and Practice (CLIPP) publishing program.
March 22, 2021
Mentoring Mathematicians
Kevin Smith and two of his students are providing math mentorship to Harrisburg 5th graders. This collaboration is enriching the learning experience of DSU students and a group of burgeoning mathematicians.
March 18, 2021
Dawson follows dream to become an educational leader
Jessica Dawson knew the MSET program would be the next step in following her dream to become an educational leader. Now, she's achieving that dream while teaching fifth-grade math at the Madison Elementary School.
March 16, 2021
Giles shares alfalfa research poster at Capitol
Congratulations to Jenni Giles for presenting her research poster on the alfalfa pathogen Pythium at the Capitol! Learn about her ongoing research and how it started through a partnership with Mustang Seeds Inc.
March 9, 2021
Advance your career with PhDIS
A PhD in Information Systems can help you utilize data to drive your career. Online student Kalee Crandall is currently earning her PhD in IS to help impact the way technology is designed for non-technical fields like school counseling in the future.
February 24, 2021
Five receive SBS/Gamewell scholarship
Workforce diversity was an active passion for late SBS Cybersecurity CEO Aaron Gamewell, evidenced through the SBS CyberSecurity and Gamewell Family Endowed Scholarship. This spring five students from diverse groups received the scholarship.
February 18, 2021
DSU Alumna Promoted to Partner in Training for Hoffman & Brobst, PLLP
Tamara Deutz has always had a love for the accounting world. and since graduating from DSU in 2006, she's gained valuable experience in tax and audit areas. Now, she's now made Partner in Training at Hoffman & Brobst and will become a full equity partner of the practice in 2022.
February 16, 2021
Benefits from DSU business plan competition to expand
Area institutions have been invited to join in the third annual business plan competition at DSU. Throughout the competition, students see every aspect of business development.
February 4, 2021
Game Plan for Success
Mostafa Haque ’16 is using his Dakota State education to reach new goals in his computer game design career.
January 29, 2021
Renae Spohn's DSU journey
Health Information Management veteran Dr. Renae Spohn earned her associate and bachelor degree from Dakota State in the ‘80s, now she is director of the HIM programs and coordinator of MSHIIM program.
January 27, 2021
Dean’s Cup keeps students engaged over break
Motivated students are knowledgeable students. To motivate students over the holiday break, Beacom College students were able to participate in a new Dean’s Cup Competition.
January 11, 2021
Slate board comes home to Kennedy Hall
Teachers have influenced generations of students, using whatever technology was available to them. Today that is cyber; in the early days of DSU it was slate boards. A new “old school” display of a slate board from the original Kennedy Hall will show students what tools their predecessors used for teaching.
January 5, 2021
Campus comradery
Graphic design student Naomi Vonkeman loves that DSU’s size allows her to meet and befriend so many people.
January 4, 2021
‘Go Baby Go’ car gives child gift of accessibility
DSU helped create magic for a child this December, through a partnership with DSU, CybHER, and LifeScape. Students adapted an electric car to fit the needs of the child, providing accessibility, usefulness, and fun.
December 17, 2020
DSU students collaborate on sound collage
Digital Art and Design Art 121 students taking Honors 2-D design studied sound during their fall semester, ultimately creating visual images of sound.
December 4, 2020
DSU education prepares for life’s challenges
Change is inevitable, and a degree from Dakota State University can help deal with those challenges for a successful career. A perfect example is alumnus Daryl Reinicke, CEO of Westhills Village Living in Rapid City.
November 30, 2020
Connecting through DSU
Tavyn Hallan, a senior professional accountancy major, appreciates connections he’s made through his time at DSU.
November 12, 2020
Advancing health information technology
DSU’s dedication to technological advancement can be seen in every area of study and research on campus, including the Center for the Advancement of Health Information Technology (CAHIT).
November 11, 2020
Master's in health information accreditation confirmed
The Commission of Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM) education has accredited Dakota State’s Master of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management (MSHIIM).
November 10, 2020
Grants awarded to 18 DSU students for research projects
“The mission of a researcher is to ask questions and to try out new things to answer those questions,” said Dr. Stacey Berry, associate professor of English and undergraduate research coordinator. Research experience “equips students with experiences and skills that will give them an edge after they finish their degree programs,” she said.
November 10, 2020
Gaylor presents at 5th international congress
Dr. Michael Gaylor will be giving a keynote address at the 5th International Congress of Astrobiology this month. The conference, now being held virtually due to COVID-19, is being hosted by the Institute of Astrobiology of Colombia (IAC).
November 6, 2020
Ofori finds research success at DSU
Originally from Kumasi, Ghana, Ofori Martinson has taken advantage of research tools and events available to students, including Dakota State’s yearly Research Symposium, where he won first place in 2019.
November 4, 2020
Workforce Development
“This new National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program is a ‘win-win’ for all involved,” said Dr. Wayne Pauli, Professor of Information Systems and Coordinator for the PhD in Cyber Operations program.
November 2, 2020
Competition wins bring ‘Cyber Clout’
Collegiate cyber competitions sharpen the skills Dakota State graduates need for the workplace. Wins in those competitions sharpen DSU’s reputation among those in the field.
October 29, 2020
Driven to Teach
Amanda Hargreaves is driven to teach, inspired by classroom learning and faculty at her alma mater Dakota State. She is the 2021 South Dakota Teacher of the Year.
October 29, 2020
Drummond speaks at 5th international congress
Sammy Drummond is making the most of his college career. He’s conducting groundbreaking research in his senior year at Dakota State and will present his research at the 5th International Congress on Astrobiology virtually in November.
October 23, 2020
Dedication and Determination
When Kristen Dowling got married and had two little girls, she knew being a stay-at-home Mom while pursuing her degree part time was the perfect choice for her and her family.
October 22, 2020
$3.5M granted to cybersecurity faculty
There are constant openings for cybersecurity faculty around the country, said Dr. Wayne Pauli. This fact demonstrates “there is a critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals available to teach and perform faculty duties in cybersecurity.”
October 21, 2020
Grants Advance Research
As Dakota State’s graduate and research programs have grown, they have created new internal funding options for faculty.
October 15, 2020
The Perfect Shot
A Kodak 110 camera in the hands of 8-year-old Tom Jones inspired a lifelong passion of photography for the Professor of Art.
October 15, 2020
Exploring the world through DSU
Jacia Christiansen has always wanted to travel, so she was excited when her participation in track and the PBL Business Club enabled her to visit the Gulf Shores, Baltimore, Vancouver, Wash., and San Antonio.
October 7, 2020
New PhD Meets Urgent Need
The South Dakota Board of Regents announced approval of a new joint degree in computer science to be offered at Dakota State University and SDSU. The doctorate is the first of its kind in computer science in South Dakota. Pending approval from the Higher Learning Commission, the program will begin in fall 2021.
October 7, 2020
Beacom Institute = energy efficiency
The 31,300-square-foot Beacom Institute of Technology is the first South Dakota Office of the State Engineer project to receive the award after being designed under the LEED organization’s newest sustainability guidelines.
October 6, 2020
DSU Outstanding Alumni recognized at homecoming
Five DSU alumni were honored with the annual Outstanding Alumni Awards at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 3.
October 2, 2020
Van Erdewyk named to Academic Hall of Fame
After 37 years at DSU, his former colleagues deemed Dr. Zeno Van Erdewyk's career so significant that he has been chosen as the 2020 Academic Hall of Fame inductee.
September 23, 2020
Cyber Jump Start
Annabelle Klosterman’s early start in cyber has helped her earn significant scholarship recognition.
September 18, 2020
DSU Full of Opportunities and Experience
Christina Mulu, an international student from Ethiopia, chose to attend DSU after being inspired by DSU's; emphasis on IT related majors, small size that allows for high engagement on campus, and affordability.
September 15, 2020
Understanding Messy Data
Large amounts of data – referred to as messy data – can be hard to understand, but they also present opportunities to learn and make decisions. Students in our Master of Science In Analytics program learn to present this information in helpful data visualizations.
September 10, 2020
Six named Gamewell Family, SBS scholarship winners
This fall six students were awarded SBS Cybersecurity and Gamewell Family Endowed Scholarships based on their exemplary leadership and cyber skills.
September 4, 2020
Family knows best
Jonathan Horn has always been interested in computers and technology. After his parents and grandma became aware of some of the program offerings at Dakota State they encouraged him to take a look.
August 25, 2020
Kemper publishes book about college basketball
Dr. Kurt Kemper, professor of history and General Beadle Honors Program Director, is publishing a book “Before March Madness: The Wars for the Soul of College Basketball,” with University of Illinois Press.
August 18, 2020
DSU announces first True Trojan Hexagon Award winners
DSU announces first True Trojan Hexagon Award winners as a way for the university to acknowledge employees who exhibit true Trojan Pride.
August 18, 2020
Knowlton Award presented to DSU Human Resources
The Dakota State University Human Resources team has been awarded the 2019-2020 Doug Knowlton Excellence in Quality Award for their work creating an employee onboarding and retention package called “The DSU Experience.”
August 17, 2020
DSU announces 2020-2021 CyberCorps Scholars
Eleven Dakota State University students have been named CyberCorps Scholars for 2020-2021. CyberCorps provides students with; scholarships, professional development funding, books, and supplies.
August 14, 2020
Research identifies aphanomyces in sd
DSU students Jenni Giles and Conner Tordsen have identified Aphanomyces (root rot in alfalfa) in South Dakota for the first time.
August 13, 2020
STEM lending library created by CybHER
Dakota State University's CybHER program creates STEM lending library for Madison Elementary that will impact a lot of children by providing educational devices and curriculum.
August 13, 2020
DSU team takes 1st at national challenge
Dakota State students often place well in cyber competitions, but the team that captured first place in a DEF CON contest in August was made up of DSU faculty and staff members.
August 10, 2020
EPSCoR students present research at summer symposia
Six students participating in the National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program presented their research findings from this summer during an undergraduate research symposium held in July.
August 7, 2020
MSET program preps grads for teaching in pandemic
Dakota State’s Master of Science in Educational Technology (MSET) has helped prepare teachers to be adaptable with technology in or outside of schools.
August 4, 2020
Cyber defense is a career, not just a job
Arica Kulm was looking for a career, not just a job. After finishing her master’s degree in Cyber Defense, she decided to continue on as one of the first students in the PhD in Cyber Defense program. This gives her the knowledge base for a meaningful, interesting career in a field that is in great demand worldwide.
July 31, 2020
North Korea research broadens knowledge base
Dr. Benjamin Young, assistant professor of Cyber Leadership and Intelligence (CLI), continues to share his research about North Korea with the world.
July 23, 2020
Rocketing into research
Sammy Drummond came to the U.S. from Australia so that he could play baseball while continuing his academic studies. This led him to Dakota State University where he is a senior physical science major.
July 23, 2020
Sopko Thrives with Flexibility of Online Degree
Sopko chose to attend DSU based on the school’s reputation in the technology world. “It’s a small enough school for the personal touch in education, but large enough to leverage the cutting-edge technology towards their students’ education.”
July 21, 2020
Podhradsky featured in IF/THEN® Ambassador Collection
Dr. Ashley Podhradsky is one of the women featured in IF/THEN® Ambassador Collection, the world's first free digital resource library to inspire women in STEM.
July 15, 2020
Native American student association scholarship
The Native American Student Association (NASA) at Dakota State began working on creating a scholarship for native students in the fall of 2019.
July 8, 2020
DSU students conducting astrobiology research
Four students are currently conducting astrobiology research under the leadership of Associate Research Professor, Dr. Michael Gaylor, who serves as a lead investigator for the National Science Foundation’s EPSCoR program.
June 29, 2020
Protecting personal data
Dustin Steinhagen, PhD student in Cyber Defense, has a passion for defending humans from social engineering. His goal is to fight the societal vulnerability of living in a world where it is so easy to hack a person's mind.
June 26, 2020
Reporting on Research
Mary Francis and the staff at the Karl Mundt Library can help you find and evaluate good resources.
June 18, 2020
From student to alum to faculty
By the time Cody Welu was in high school, he knew he wanted to do something with computers. An undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. later, and Welu is working as an assistant professor in The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences.
June 15, 2020
DSU provides computers for Sioux Falls’ Recovery Houses
Dakota State University recently provided 20 refurbished computers to the Oxford homes located in Sioux Falls, including the one dedicated for women and children called “Emily’s Hope Oxford House.”
June 11, 2020
New members inducted into Delta Mu Delta
The Dakota State chapter of Delta Mu Delta inducted four new members into the group this year.
June 3, 2020
DSU creates course offering internship experience
COVID-19 has impacted a variety of summer activities – from vacations to summer camps -- but also educational opportunities like summer internships.
June 2, 2020
AdapT lab seeks to help those with disabilities
I6 Biosciences grant will help with commercialization, tech transfer. Dr. Justin Blessinger is working on a device for users of powered chairs and scooters to draw power from the batteries to charge devices.
May 29, 2020
DSU hosting virtual Teach Camp
As educators continue to adjust to changes related to COVID-19, DSU modified their annual summer camps for educators to be offered online. DSU Camp Teach is combination of DSU STEAM Camp and the Trauma Sensitive Teaching Conference.
May 22, 2020
DSU students present papers at Hawaii conferences via Zoom
Two Dakota State doctoral students presented papers via Zoom at the 4th International Conference on Information System & Data Mining and the 3rd International Conference on Knowledge Management Systems.
May 20, 2020
DSU freshman to attend West Point
Hunter Baer, a freshman computer science major from Garrison, North Dakota, was recently accepted to West Point United States Military Academy.
May 20, 2020
Dakota State students honored for achievements
Dakota State University is pleased to honor several students with award distinctions this academic year. This demonstrates a continuing commitment to celebrate the achievements of students who have worked hard to excel and contribute to their own future, as well as to the lives and progress of all those around them.
May 19, 2020
James Maloney selected for NASA fellowship
Dr. James Maloney was selected as a Faculty Fellow in the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Aerospace Fellowship Program.
May 14, 2020
Omar El-Gayar
Dr. Omar El-Gayar, Professor of Computer Information Systems, has noted how responsive faculty have been to student needs through innovative curricula, flexible delivery, online courses, and expanded scholarship programs.
May 6, 2020
Students develop Alzheimer’s video game
Nursing homes aren’t your average setting for a video game, but Dakota State student Gabriel Simao and his friends aren’t creating an average video game.
May 5, 2020
DSU Spring Commencement to be held October 4
The rescheduled Spring 2020 Commencement at Dakota State University is planned for Sunday, October 4, during the university’s Homecoming weekend. The original May 9 commencement was postponed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Both spring and summer graduates will be recognized at the ceremony.
May 1, 2020
DSU announces plans to reopen its campus for Fall 2020
Dakota State University plans to resume on-campus operations for the Fall 2020 semester. This will include face-to-face classes, along with the online courses normally offered at DSU. This decision is made in conjunction with the Board of Regents (BOR) and other regental schools.
April 28, 2020
Faculty awards announced
Four Dakota State faculty members are being recognized through awards.
April 26, 2020
Mary Simmons
When Mary Simmons chose to study cyber, she started researching different cyber schools. Dakota State came up as one of the top in the nation. The programs at DSU are innovative and cutting-edge.
April 8, 2020
College Business Plan Competition winners
Three winners have been selected in the 2nd annual Business Plan Competition at Dakota State. Grant Carlson received first place, Elizabeth Olson received second place, and Andrew Rotert received third place
April 8, 2020
DSU alum and instructor shares experience
Zach Wilson graduated from Dakota State’s respiratory care program in 2015. Now he’s an instructor for the program, along with working for Sanford Health in their respiratory care department and as a flight team member.
April 7, 2020
Business plan competition winners announced
Three winners from South Dakota schools have been selected in the DSU Business Plan Competition high school division.
April 6, 2020
DSU classes to remain online through summer term
Dakota State University’s summer courses will be offered online for Summer 2020. On April 6, the South Dakota Board of Regents announced all public university instruction will continue to use this delivery method through the summer academic term. This does not significantly alter DSU’s term, as the university traditionally holds very few on-campus courses during the summer.
April 1, 2020
Regents Make No Changes in Tuition and Fees for Coming Year
The South Dakota Board of Regents agreed today to maintain its existing tuition and mandatory fees for the next academic year.
March 26, 2020
Jacob Garza
Jacob Garza set out on his college journey with one thing in mind – find a computer science program that was amongst the top in the nation, to compliment his passion for the rapidly growing field.
March 25, 2020
DSU Athletics Hall of Fame banquet cancelled for 2020
Dakota State University has cancelled the 2020 Athletics Hall of Fame banquet, scheduled for June 6.
March 24, 2020
2020 Spring semester goes online-only
The South Dakota Board of Regents has determined all South Dakota public universities will transition to spring classes online for the duration of the semester and postpone graduation until further notice, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 19, 2020
Opportunities Everywhere
Lindsey Vogl chose DSU's professional accounting degree as her major has reinforced the lesson that “you can find opportunities everywhere” and she’s ready to take that lesson out into the world.
March 16, 2020
DSU moves to online-only for remainder of spring semester
Dakota State University continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and make decisions that are in the best interest of everyone in the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) system. The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff throughout the state remain our top priority and we continue to monitor the situation around the clock.
March 16, 2020
NAIA cancels spring sports schedule
As of March 16, the NAIA has cancelled the spring sports season. The North Star Conference (NSAA), which DSU is a member of, had previously suspended their schedule.
March 16, 2020
Mason Wieman
No other campuses have a Digital Arts and Design program like DSU’s. The major offers four specializations, so Mason Wieman choose to study digital sound design, and “I’m loving it so far.”
March 13, 2020
DSU takes action with upcoming events
Dakota State is postponing, moving to online formats, or cancelling all events through April 13. This is a precautionary measure to lower the risk of COVID-19 exposure to the university community, current and prospective students, and guests to campus. Updates are available on the coronavirus alert page at DSU.edu regarding specific events.
March 12, 2020
Dakota State extends spring break to respond to pandemic
Dakota State University is joining the other five universities in the South Dakota Regental System in the decision to extend the 2020 spring break an additional week in response to the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19). As of March 12, there have been no confirmed cases at Dakota State, in Madison or Lake County.
March 5, 2020
Miss America comes to DSU
Miss America Camille Schrier will be visiting Dakota State University on March 13, to speak with students from Madison Middle School to inspire them to consider studying for a career in STEM – science, technology, engineering, and math.
March 4, 2020
DSU alum shares love of cyber with the world
Gerald Auger started his career as a software developer and windows administrator, but a growing interest in the field of cyber ultimately led him to continue his education, earning two degrees from Dakota State. Today he works as an information security architect at the Medical University of South Carolina, runs Coastal Information Security Group – a cybersecurity consulting business, and recently started a YouTube channel Simply Cyber to advise individuals interested in advancing in the cybersecurity field.
February 25, 2020
Bowen receives Merrigan Award
Nicole Bowen, student wellness counselor lead at DSU, has received the Patrick Merrigan Award for Distinguished Service to the Profession of Student Affairs at the South Dakota Higher Education Association (SDHEA) Conference.
February 25, 2020
Simons named Philanthropists of Year at DSU Gala
Darrel and Patti Simon embody servant leadership, said Suzy Collignon-Hodgen, chair of the DSU Foundation Board of Trustees. For that reason, they were named the 2019 Philanthropists of the Year for Dakota State University.
February 24, 2020
Carl Petersen
Coming home will be the best thing a Dakota State University education can provide for Carl Petersen. The DSU senior intends to develop a game design studio on the South Dakota reservation where he grew up.
February 13, 2020
Grad students have papers published
Four online Dakota State students from The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences and the College of Business and Information Systems have had research papers published. All four students worked with Dr. Houssain Kettani, professor of computer science to write the papers.
February 12, 2020
DSU cancelling classes due to weather
Due to dangerous windchills, Dakota State University will be cancelling classes beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2020
February 10, 2020
Alexis VanderWilt
Alexis VanderWilt is a junior at Dakota State, double majoring in computer science and math for information systems, with a minor in Spanish.
January 27, 2020
Scholarship need is focus of 2020 DSU Gala
One Night – One Cause aims to raise $150,000
January 24, 2020
2019 Fall Honors List
Dakota State University's 2019 Fall Honors List contains full time and part-time students who achieved a 3.5 to 4.0 grade point average to qualify.
January 22, 2020
SD writers’ series coming to DSU
South Dakota Humanities Council grants brings six South Dakota writers to DSU and Madison
January 15, 2020
“The Chair is Not Me” exhibit displayed in gallery
An educational exhibit “The Chair is Not Me,” is on display in the First Bank & Trust Art Gallery at Dakota State through February 28. The exhibit features artwork alongside poems from the book “The Chair is Not Me,” by “JJ” James Janis. The book is a collection of poems about his life experiences and challenges as a diversely abled individual.
January 1, 2020
Kayla Mentele
Homey environment. Great education. Financial value. These are some of the reasons Kayla Mentele chose to attend Dakota State University, not far from her home in Salem, S.D.
December 19, 2019
Andrew Kramer
Andrew Kramer says transfer students should “use your time wisely…to be active and make new friends.” The two-time DSU alum has stayed on in Madison to teach in The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences.
December 10, 2019
Dave Link is fall commencement speaker at DSU
International student speaking for graduates
December 3, 2019
Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell has always been willing to try new opportunities, a characteristic which has led him to a 49-year career teaching at Dakota State.
November 22, 2019
Kettani publishes book about World Muslim Population
Book is first of its kind research
November 6, 2019
Summer internships produce professional successes
Summer internships teach students a lot about what they want to do for a career, said Collin Rumpca, a Dakota State computer science student from Aberdeen, S.D.
October 30, 2019
Grad Studies celebrates 20 years
Dakota State University is celebrating 20 years of Graduate Studies this fall.
October 3, 2019
Student Groups from DSU Recognized for Excellence
The South Dakota Board of Regents recognized student organizations from Dakota State University for excellence in academic, community, and organizational work.
October 2, 2019
Madison Cyber Labs rises to challenge of cyber research
Grand opening event coincides with Board of Regents’ meeting
October 1, 2019
Increased research capacity means larger NSF grant
Projects planned in education, science, analytics
September 9, 2019
Inaugural cyber day on the hill
The Democratic Digital Communications Staff Association in partnership with the Congressional Tech Staff Association and Senate Systems Administrator Association Board held the first annual Cyber Day on the Hill.
August 16, 2019
DSU respiratory program receives credentialing award
Dakota State University’s respiratory care program received a credentialing award in Ft. Lauderdale, Flor. from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) in July.
July 31, 2019
DSU professor to speak at DEF CON
Dr. Bramwell Brizendine, assistant professor of computer and cyber sciences, has been selected to speak at DEF CON 27 August 8-11 in Las Vegas.
July 17, 2019
Grad course provides opportunity to see virtual learning in action
Grad course provides opportunity to see virtual learning in action
June 13, 2019
New network will create new research opportunities
$1.46M EDA grant intended to drive job creation
June 4, 2019
Dakota State 2019 Spring Honors List Released
A total of 509 full-time and 177 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2019 spring semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
June 3, 2019
DSU graduate student wins two national honors
Opoku-Boateng named Google Techmaker Scholar, blackcomputeHER Fellow
May 20, 2019
Moran named interim provost at DSU
Dr. James Moran has been named the interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Dakota State University. He is currently the Vice President for Accreditation and Student Success Initiatives at the University of South Dakota. Scott McKay’s resignation as provost effective June 21.
May 13, 2019
Bottom co-authors award-winning children's book
“The World is Awake” to be celebrated at New York City gala May 23
May 9, 2019
2019 DSU Employee Longevity Reception
Dakota State recognized 34 employees with a combined 730 years of service at the recent Longevity Reception.
May 1, 2019
General Beadle grads honored in may ceremony
The Class of 1969, the final graduating class from General Beadle State College, will celebrate their 50-year anniversary of graduation in May.
May 1, 2019
Student leader accomplishes a great deal in a short time
New graduate hopes to continue impacting people in the world
April 30, 2019
Freshman wins first place in DSU business plan competition
Ethan Johanneson, a freshman computer science major from Kaylor, S.D., won first place in the Dakota State University business plan competition, earning $1,000 for the idea.
April 26, 2019
NSA leader is DSU’s spring commencement speaker
Science Steve named distinguished alumnus for May 4 ceremony
April 24, 2019
Life experience prompts grad student to study cyber
Thuy Lam wins poster session award at international conference
April 22, 2019
Juntunen to advocate for science on Capitol Hill
DSU senior’s research chosen for CUR poster session
April 22, 2019
NASA astrobiologist to visit Dakota State
Public invited to April 24 presentation: “Searching for Signs of Life and its Origin on Other Planets.”
April 18, 2019
DSU students compete at national leadership conference
Conference will take place in San Antonio, Texas June 24-27
April 18, 2019
DSU event to consider publishing in the digital era
Panel discussion to be held on April 24
April 17, 2019
2019 Honors Banquet
Dakota State University held its annual Honors Banquet Monday, April 15, 2019, at Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison, S.D.
April 17, 2019
Faculty honored at annual banquet
Four Dakota State University faculty members received awards at the annual Honors Banquet on April 15.
April 4, 2019
DSU advances plans for cyber defense Ph.D program
The new doctoral program will address growing cyber threats and workforce needs.
April 4, 2019
DSU student researchers honored for project work
Topics range from smart ag to data presentation
April 2, 2019
Practical applications mean STEM research is critical
NSB chair Souvaine keynote speaker at research symposium
March 28, 2019
Music at DSU concert April 7
Dakota State University musical groups, the TroGin and Tonic band, DSU Concert Choir, and DSU Voices will perform a free spring concert “Monsters, Myths, Music”.
March 25, 2019
DSU students attending International English Convention
Two students will be presenting papers at event
March 20, 2019
Carl Petersen receives $10,000 Dreamstarter grant
Petersen to make games for and by Native people
March 18, 2019
Giving back
At Dakota State University we’re more than technology. We’re a university who takes pride in our campus, students, and local community. We always search for ways to lend a helping hand.
March 15, 2019
Jon Schaff to lecture on computing politics at DSU
Political theorist’s visit is part of DSU Classics Institute lecture series
February 27, 2019
Cyber Operations majors to present research to legislators
Legislators, college students, and the public can all benefit from an event being held Feb. 28 at the State Capitol Rotunda in Pierre.
February 11, 2019
From science fiction to reality DSU modernizes Frankenstein
Student look at ethics in a quickly advancing technological world
February 11, 2019
Leinen’s research published in international journal
Lead authorship in prominent scientific journals is rare as undergrad
January 13, 2019
First Bank and Trust Dakota State Art Gallery reopens
There will be an opening reception in the gallery, Wednesday, January 16 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
January 13, 2019
Dakota State 2018 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 595 full-time and 202 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2018 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
January 6, 2019
Campus Watch program begins January 8 at DSU
Safety/security program offers evening hours assistance
December 17, 2018
Successful faculty development events to continue in spring
Established by the administration beginning in the 2018-19 school year, CTL events offer opportunities for faculty to learn instructional strategies that support student learning.
December 11, 2018
DSU CyberForce team is #4 in nation
Defensive security team inspires fellow students
December 5, 2018
SD Consumer Protection partners with DSU
New students from adjacent states will soon experience the South Dakota Advantage, a tuition program that state public universities will offer, starting next summer, to new freshmen and new transfer students from six surrounding states.
December 4, 2018
Students offered SD tuition advantage
South Dakota Advantage, offers new freshmen students and new transfer students from Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado a tuition rate equivalent to the resident undergraduate rate set at each South Dakota public university.
December 3, 2018
Students start conversations with World Languages Club
Three cyber operations majors, Racquel Meyer, Fischer Nordin, and Sascha Walker, started the DSU World Languages Club this fall for people interested in world languages.
December 2, 2018
Bob Sutton chosen as DSU’s fall commencement speaker
Ceremony will be held on December 8
November 28, 2018
Spoke workshop teaches inclusion through communication
Event is Berry’s SD Change Network project
November 27, 2018
SBS and CEO sponsor women in cyber security
New $30K scholarship endowment will benefit gender diversity
November 25, 2018
Cricket Club provides life balance for grad students
November 19, 2018
DSU to partner with native language institute
Students to create videos about Dakotah language
November 15, 2018
DSU ranked #29 Best for Vets college in nation
Support for military students comes from programs, staff, community
November 2, 2018
Madison, S.D. hopes to be model city with 5G
City provides incentives to benefit small cell technology
November 2, 2018
16th Annual Nanocon November 9-11
In its 16th year, Dakota State University gaming club’s gaming convention, Nanocon, is still going strong. The event will take place the weekend of Nov. 9-11 and is free and open to the public.
October 29, 2018
Programmers take top spots at Digi-Key competition
Teams win prize money for The Beacom College
October 25, 2018
DSU to host the 2018 British National Debate Team
Dakota State University will host the 2018 British Debate Team on Thursday, November 1 at 7 p.m. in the Tunheim Classroom Building (TCB) auditorium.
October 22, 2018
Undergrads co-author scientific journal article
The research efforts of most undergraduate science majors are often noted with a passing mention in scientific journal articles, said Hope Juntunen.
October 2, 2018
DSU cyber defense team snags second in competition
40 teams from North America participate in eSentinel event
September 20, 2018
DSU reports enrollment growth 18 out of last 20 years
Total enrollment now almost 3,400
September 14, 2018
Finding inspiration at Grace Hopper conference
Pokorney, Opoku-Boateng first DSU students to attend
September 12, 2018
Year-long learning takes place in CyberPatriot clubs
DSU professor looks to start more K-12 student clubs
September 11, 2018
CybHER program provides first scholarships to DSU students
For the past five years, the CybHER outreach program at Dakota State University has empowered, motivated, and educated over 10,000 girls interested in cybersecurity, girls in the Madison area and beyond.
September 10, 2018
DSU is partner in NSF traineeship award
$3M grant to benefit 20 students from four SD universities
September 10, 2018
Themes from Frankenstein’s monster transcend the times
Dakota State faculty invited to inspire conversations with Mary Shelley’s 200-year-old classic
August 22, 2018
New data show DSU placement at 99 percent
Some majors report 100 percent placement in job or grad school
August 2, 2018
Heartland Technology Center to house DSU research projects
Research projects at Dakota State University are ambitious, to say the least. In fact, some are moving forward so fast that researchers can’t wait for next fall’s completion of the university’s new research and development center, the Madison Cyber Labs (MadLabs).
June 6, 2018
DSU president joins white house STEM education summit
José-Marie Griffiths, president of DSU, was recently invited to attend the first-of-its-kind State-Federal STEM Education Summit.
June 5, 2018
Online cyber competition creates opportunity for teamwork
DSU team takes 3rd in National Cyber League competition. “People can't solve everything by themselves,” said Dakota State University Leron Gray. That’s why a team is important, said Gray, a DSU online student from San Antonio, Texas. He and four teammates learned this important teamwork lesson by participating in the National Cyber League (NCL) competition this spring.
May 23, 2018
Number of women on the rise in DSU’s Beacom College
296% hike in number of female students since 2013
May 17, 2018
Conference helps students network in global game market
DSU gamers win GDC narrative competition
May 16, 2018
Newbury chosen for Rochester Institute research internship
Information systems blends programming, people skills
May 15, 2018
DSU education profs receive professional honors
Two Dakota State University education professors have been honored by professional organizations.
May 11, 2018
grant helps sponsor virtual classroom
Dakota State University has received a $3,500 South Dakota Fund grant award from the South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF).
May 10, 2018
DSU team places 7th at Argonne Labs competition
The DSU CDC (Cyber Defense Competition) team, placed seventh out of 29 teams at a national competition held April 6 and 7.
May 10, 2018
DSU cyber defense team places 3rd at national competition
Exercises are ‘real-world scenarios’
May 9, 2018
"OK" for new cyber leadership degree means new specializations
The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved a new degree program at Dakota State University.
May 7, 2018
Students inducted in National Society of Leadership and Success
DSU chapter inducts 31 new members
May 7, 2018
Delta Mu Delta inducts three new members
An international business honor society, Delta Mu Delta recognizes and encourages the academic excellence of students at qualifying colleges and universities.
May 7, 2018
2018 DSU Employee Longevity Reception
Six and a half centuries – that’s how many years of experience DSU recognized at the recent Longevity Reception.
April 30, 2018
Dennis Daugaard is DSU’s spring commencement speaker
USF president Bradfield named Distinguished Alumnus
April 26, 2018
Sanford Inspire, Harmony adopted by DSU College of Ed
The programs are operated through a partnership with National University System (NUS) in California, which provides the materials for Inspire and Harmony free of charge.
April 20, 2018
2018 Honors Banquet
Dakota State University held its annual Honors Banquet Monday, April 16, at Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison, S.D.
April 20, 2018
Four DSU faculty honored at annual banquet
April 17, 2018
DSU to host discussion on digitized libraries
Total access creates worrisome issues for librarians, users
April 16, 2018
DSU STEM Institute re-invented to focus on space science
Program adds year-long activities and cross-disciplinary outreach
April 13, 2018
European Union Ambassador to U.S. visits DSU
David O’Sullivan meets with faculty, students, community members
April 9, 2018
Beinlich, Ford to speak at UNL ‘Shaping the Future’ forum
Dakota State University students Sam Beinlich and Kennedi Ford have been selected to give presentations at the 2018 Forum on Digital Humanities at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on April 13, 2018.
March 30, 2018
DSU brings autism awareness with new program
“Don’t look at autism as a disability,” Megan Roddie told employers, faculty and students at the 2018 Dakota Con. “Focus on the assets their neurodiversity brings to the company.”
March 28, 2018
DSU students create Madison travel guide
‘36 Hours in Madison’ mimics New York Times series
March 21, 2018
2018 DakotaCon brings in new speakers, training sessions
Twelve collegiate student teams from across the region will test their cybersecurity knowledge by building, protecting, and maintaining a realistic network and operations environment.
March 15, 2018
DSU researchers find success locally, nationally
“High quality research opportunities are flourishing at both the graduate and undergraduate levels at Dakota State University,” said DSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Scott McKay.
February 25, 2018
Workforce development alliance is a 'win' for all
Madison Regional Health first to partner with the university
February 25, 2018
Swenson represents DSU at state capitol poster session
South Dakota colleges and universities sent 12 outstanding undergraduate student researchers to the State Capitol on Feb. 26 to share their research work with lawmakers and the public. Vaille A. Swenson, a senior biology for information systems major from Nederland, Colo., represented Dakota State University.
February 15, 2018
'the toughest major you'll ever love'
It’s not all fun and games for students in the computer game design program at Dakota State University. It’s also hard work, said Aaron Curry, a senior computer game design major from Cosmos, Minn.
February 7, 2018
DSU named #3 cybersecurity school by ‘Military Times’
Dakota State University has been ranked as one of the 10 best cybersecurity programs in the nation for veterans and military students. Dakota State placed third out of the more than 600 colleges and universities that participated in a 2018 “Military Times” survey.
January 28, 2018
Denny Sanford gift will benefit DSU students
Future Dakota State University students will benefit from a recent donation made by well-known philanthropist Denny Sanford.
January 7, 2018
Dakota State 2017 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 504 full-time and 192 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2017 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
December 17, 2017
New community partnership will spur workforce development
SDPaSS program announced Dec. 18
November 21, 2017
Dakota State receives Military Times Best distinction
This is the first year DSU has been included on the Military Times’ list.
November 16, 2017
DeVries, Meyer inducted into Delta Mu Delta
November 12, 2017
DSU team takes the offense at national cyber competition
Dakota State University cyber students have a long history of success competing in regional and national defensive cyber competitions.
November 7, 2017
DSU team wins at regional, national cyber competition
A team of DSU students participated in a defensive competition, the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC).
November 5, 2017
Area HR directors form collaborative group
All human resources (HR) managers in the Madison area report they are facing the same problem -- not enough workers to fill job openings.
October 30, 2017
Industry advisory board reaches five-year mark
Collaboration benefits DSU, businesses alike
October 24, 2017
Dakota State students to start AAUW student chapter
Two women inspired at NCCWSL conference
October 16, 2017
Virtual learning brings classroom management to life
DSU is the only institution in the state to offer a new technology to help train student teachers. It is called Virtual Avatar Learning Experience, or VALE.
August 15, 2017
DSU professors fill niche with cyber training center
Wayne Pauli, Yong Wang receive 3-year NSF grant
August 3, 2017
Lucas shows ‘fighting spirit’ at C2C cyber competition
DSU student wins awards at international competition
August 1, 2017
Historic celebration for Beacom institute of technology
Featured guests are Amazon Web Service’s Mark Ryland, country music star Jake Owen
July 25, 2017
KSFY to broadcast from DSU, Madison on Miracle Treat Day
One Day Getaway shows set for July 27
July 21, 2017
DSU student to compete in international cyber competition
Chase Lucas part of 2017 C2C at Univ. of Cambridge
July 6, 2017
DSU cyber designations renewed until 2022
Three of Dakota State University’s designations as National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) have been renewed by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
June 16, 2017
Student stays on top of technology with drone certification
Dakota State University’s theme “Embrace Innovation” is something Dacey Black is taking seriously.
June 7, 2017
Jones to discuss book about Afghanistan on SpyCast
DSU dean making second guest appearance on Intl. Spy Museum podcast
May 25, 2017
DSU announces 2017-2018 CyberCorps Scholars
Twelve DSU students have been named Cyber Corps scholars for 2017-2018.
May 24, 2017
Students win SWSIS scholarships
Awards help Plucker, Oeltjenbruns with education, networking opportunities
May 23, 2017
Bangston named Google Women Techmakers Scholar winner
Dakota State University student Leah Bangston has been named a Google Women Techmakers Scholar for 2017.
May 17, 2017
Student project joins science and technology
Swenson to present at ASM conference in June
May 5, 2017
National Society of leadership and success inducts 26 members
DSU's National Society of Leadership and Success inducts new members
May 5, 2017
Winner announced in DSU security awareness poster contest
Dakota State University’s Information Technology Services (ITS) Help Desk has announced the winner of its first security awareness poster contest, sophomore graphic design major Obatola Layiwola.
May 5, 2017
Lowry site best location for DSU’s proposed MadLabs
Architect presents site analysis results of six possible locations
May 4, 2017
Seven new members in Delta Mu Delta
April 28, 2017
Dakota State hires McKay as provost
Dr. Scott McKay, dean of science and engineering at Southern Arkansas University, has accepted the position of provost and vice president of academic affairs at Dakota State University.
April 25, 2017
Bennett named BIS dean at DSU
April 24, 2017
Student employees honored at banquet
April 21, 2017
Juntunen receives Goldwater Scholarship
Student is first from DSU to win the Goldwater award
April 21, 2017
Eleven DSU students headed to PBL national conference
April 19, 2017
Podhradsky is EmBe’s Young Woman of Achievement
Three DSU alumnae honored at Sioux Falls ceremony
April 18, 2017
2017 Honors Banquet
Dakota State University held its annual Honors Banquet Tuesday, April 11, at Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison, S.D. See below for the honors recognized during the event.
April 18, 2017
Deploying student honored at special ceremony
April 11, 2017
New DSU organization hosting Startup Weekend
DSU, LAIC co-sponsoring April 21-23 event
April 10, 2017
DSU named safest SD campus
Dakota State University has been named the safest college campus in South Dakota by the ADT affiliate YourLocalSecurity.com.
April 7, 2017
DSU to host open forum with Sen. John Thune
“The Road to 5G” discussed at April 11 event
April 7, 2017
DSU awarded LAIC Growth and Achievement award
April 5, 2017
Local choir provides audio experience for DSU student
Madison MasterSingers have been performing concerts in the area for 29 years.
March 31, 2017
Conferences help faculty stay “on the right track”
Presentations, panel discussions bring career development for DSU faculty, staff
March 29, 2017
Physical security featured at 2017 DakotaCon
7th annual security convention scheduled for March 31-April 2 at DSU
March 28, 2017
Astrophysicist to speak at DSU Research Symposium
13 local research groups also presenting at poster session
March 23, 2017
DSU students win GDC narrative review competition
Students explain the magic of video games
March 21, 2017
Two DSU students serve with state agriculture groups
Connection growing between ag and technology
March 20, 2017
U of Memphis names Smith outstanding IDT doctoral student
Pi Day provides teaching moment in college math class
March 20, 2017
Nussbaum wins SDHEA’s Marcus Boesen award
When Nussbaum was at the SDHEA annual conference, he made a larger-than-life appearance on a video screen.
March 15, 2017
Libraries help teach evaluation of information
Francis visits Pierre to advocate for libraries
March 8, 2017
DSU photography club sells krispy kremes
Everybody loves doughnuts, everybody hates cancer
March 7, 2017
DSU professor’s & student’s work recognized
Freedom is what Haley Hansen enjoys about photography, to use the world and nature as a studio.
March 5, 2017
DSU part of innovative data project with Sanford
Dakota State University researchers are among those from six Dakota universities and private institutions who will be using real-time data from Sanford Health to study patient trends.
February 26, 2017
DSU students learn old storytelling in new format
For an assignment in Publishing for New Media class, students interviewed residents at Bethel, and made an audio recording of their conversations.
February 22, 2017
Pioneering film future built on groundwork of the past
DSU’s filmmaking history featured at festival, on SDPB
February 21, 2017
Sanford lab offers opportunities to DSU students
Computing opportunity, intellectual stimulation benefit of ‘Deep Talk’
February 15, 2017
DSU hosts CTE ‘show & tell’ for area high school students
Camp shows teens the career work that goes with college degree
February 9, 2017
Trojan Transit partners with East Dakota Transit
Students are now able to get free rides to and from campus with the local transportation service.
February 8, 2017
DSU grad student wins service award
Dennis Acuna, a Dakota State University graduate student in information systems, has received the 2016 Doctoral Student Service Award from the Association for Information Systems (AIS).
February 2, 2017
DSU releases details of Indochina trip
July Discovery trip to include UNESCO World Heritage sites
January 30, 2017
Professors’ personal work helps DSU students’ education
DSU art professors’ works featured locally, globally
January 24, 2017
Dakota state programs rank well in national, regional lists
Faculty offer advice on considering ranking data
January 19, 2017
Movement aims to increase cybersecurity diversity
DSU professor takes new CybHER idea to national audience
January 18, 2017
Bennett elected to CAHIIM board of directors
January 16, 2017
DSU undergrad to chair session at China conference
Juntunen, Gaylor to lead session on land-applied sewage waste
January 12, 2017
Dakota State to host provost candidates
Dakota State University will be hosting three candidates for the position of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
January 9, 2017
Diversity coordinator named keynote speaker
Edwards to discuss “Life’s Journey’ at Jan. 12 program
January 4, 2017
Dakota State 2016 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 452 full-time and 223 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2016 Fall Semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
December 20, 2016
26 members inducted tp National Society of Leadership and Success
NSLS is one of the nation's largest leadership honor societies.
December 15, 2016
Sioux Falls CTE students get hands-on with technology
DSU campus visit generates interest in tech careers
December 15, 2016
DSU education program receives CAEP accreditation
College opted to be early adopter with new accreditation organization
December 13, 2016
English professors receive first DSU innovation grant
Project will digitize documents on Indian asylum
December 8, 2016
DSU planning trip to Indochina
DSU continues to offer opportunities for its staff, students, and alumni to expand their global horizons.
December 7, 2016
DSU pumpkin project reaches fundraising goal
DSU pumpkin project reaches fundraising goal; scientific team to be on SDPB Dakota Midday on Friday.
December 4, 2016
DSU becomes an HIMSS approved education partner
Program also listed as #1 best online masters in health informatics
December 1, 2016
DSU professor talks cyber security and online purchases
DSU's Kyle Cronin speaks to KDLT about cyber security and shopping online.
November 29, 2016
Eric Rabkin speaks at DSU commencement
The Dakota State University 2016 Fall Commencement speaker is no stranger to speaking in front of large university groups.
November 20, 2016
Community invited to DSU event with European union dignitary
DSU invites you to an Open Campus Forum with Mr. Andrea Glorioso, Counsellor for the Digital Economy at the Delegation of the European Union in USA.
November 20, 2016
Dakota State awarded federal grant for student success
Dakota State University in Madison has been awarded a Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance support for students in their quest to complete their degree.
November 9, 2016
Dakota State to celebrate International Education Week
Dakota State University will celebrate International Education Week, starting next Monday, part of a nationwide focus on initiatives that attract students to the United States and on programs that encourage study opportunities abroad.
November 1, 2016
DSU student presents at international science conference
DSU student Hope Juntunen has been invited to present her undergraduate research work at the SETAC World Congress/North America Meeting in November.
October 17, 2016
DSU to host the 2016 British National Debate Team
Dakota State University will host the 2016 British Debate Team on Sunday, October 23 at 7 p.m. in the Tunheim Classroom Building (TCB) auditorium.
September 7, 2016
Blessinger leads project to develop "beacons"
DSU announces that Dr. Justin Blessinger, a professor in DSU’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a $10,000 grant through the South Dakota Community Foundation as part of the Bush Foundation’s Community Innovation Grants program.
September 6, 2016
Behrends’ artwork focuses on Hiawatha Insane Asylum
“I Have the Honor to Report” features both collaborative and individual artwork by Blood Run: Artists of the Big Sioux, including Jerry Fogg, Chris Francis, Chad Nelson, and Behrends.
August 29, 2016
Richard Hanson Appointed Interim Provost
Dr. Richard Hanson has been appointed DSU Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
August 23, 2016
DSU Faculty featured in Governor’s Art Exhibition
The South Dakota Governor’s 7th Biennial Art Exhibition opened Friday, Aug. 19 at the Dahl Arts Center in Rapid City, S.D., with three Dakota State University faculty members’ artwork included in the exhibit.
July 19, 2016
Phi Beta Lambda students receive top awards
DSU's Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) chapter recently traveled to Atlanta, Ga. to compete in the 2016 PBL National Leadership Conference.
July 12, 2016
DSU student’s journey to Black Hat and beyond
Sara Chinn is a full-time online student with Dakota State University, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Operations, and has an A.A.S. in Cyber Security and Digital Crime.
July 11, 2016
DSU ranks in top 50 for animation in the nation
Animation Career Review recently announced its rankings for the top animation schools in the nation. Dakota State University ranked in the top 50 public schools nationwide and in the top 25 in the Midwest region.
June 30, 2016
Dakota State University Student Groups Earn Recognition
The South Dakota Board of Regents this week honored student organizations from Dakota State University for their academic, community, and organizational achievements.
June 30, 2016
DSU hold STEAM Camp for teachers
The 2016 DSU STEAM Camp for Teachers was held on Friday, June 3 on the Dakota State University campus in Madison, S.D.
June 28, 2016
Honors students holds game design seminar for kids
Derek Kerner, a senior Computer Game Design student at DSU, set up a short seminar to teach kids the basics of game design for his service project for the General Beadle Honors Program.
June 24, 2016
Largest residential camp in the nation returns to DSU
For the third summer in a row, Dakota State University will host the largest residential co-ed cyber camp in the nation.
June 7, 2016
Respiratory care program awarded for fifth year in a row
DSU's associate respiratory care program has been recognized by CoARC as a recipient of the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success award.
May 26, 2016
The NSLS Chapter at DSU Inducts 29 New Members
The Dakota State University Chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success recently held its ceremony for its third induction class, which included 29 DSU students.
May 26, 2016
Dakota State 2016 Spring Honors list released
Dakota State 2016 Spring Honors list released
May 19, 2016
Jones interviews for SpyCast
Dr. Benjamin F. Jones records podcast at the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C.
May 4, 2016
Madison native speaks at DSU commencement
The 132nd Dakota State University spring commencement is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the DSU Fieldhouse in Madison, S.D.
May 4, 2016
DeRungs receives NBEA Award
Logan DeRungs was selected to receive the National Business Education Association (NBEA) Award of Merit for outstanding achievement in business education.
April 25, 2016
Delta Mu Delta Gamma XI chapter initiates new members
Eleven new members were initiated into Gamma Xi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, on April 22.
April 20, 2016
DSU students collect 1,100 pounds of books
The 11 DSU students originally had a goal of collecting about 50 pounds of books each, or around 550 pounds total of gently-used books for the Victorious Nazarene Primary School in San Jose Succotz, Belize. Instead, 1,100 pounds of donated books were gathered and transported for the creation of one, large library the whole school could use.
April 14, 2016
2016 Honors Banquet
Dakota State University held its annual Honors Banquet Tuesday, April 12, at Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison, S.D.
March 30, 2016
DakotaCon returns to DSU this weekend
DakotaCon returns to the campus of Dakota State University this year for another three full days of presentations and trainings from experts in the security world.
March 29, 2016
Plucker Receives National Scholarship for Women
Stephanie Plucker, a Dakota State University student from Parker, South Dakota, received the Scholarship for Women Studying Information Security (SWSIS).
March 28, 2016
Penn to speak at annual DSU CQI event
Dakota State University’s annual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) event is set for Wednesday, April 6 at 2:30 in the Habeger Science Center on the Madison, S.D. campus.
March 24, 2016
DSU Announces CyberCorps Scholars
DSU announces 11 undergraduate students selected as CyberCorps scholars as funded by DSU’s $4.8M award from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarship for Service program in 2014.
March 15, 2016
Pam Rowland Keeps the Force Going Strong for Girls
The Sioux Falls chapter of Women in Science held their annual Girls in Science event at Southeast Tech on March 8th.
March 15, 2016
DSU among top eight in global analytics competition
DSU team, Ideamonk, was in the top eight out of 63 teams that competed in the SAS competition.
March 14, 2016
Dr. Podhradsky gives Keynote at Women in Science Event
Dr. Ashley Podhradsky gave the keynote presentation at the Women in Science event held at Northern State University.
March 2, 2016
“Look Homeward, Angel” to hit the stage
The Dakota State University spring play, “Look Homeward, Angel,” will take over Dakota Prairie Playhouse from March 17-20.
February 28, 2016
DSU filmmakers win Prairie Grass Film Challenge
Dakota State University Lights, Camera, Action Film Club and DSU Film and Cinematic Arts students win "Best of Show: College" award for their film titled, “Feel My Desire,” in Dordt College's "10th Anniversary of the Prairie Grass Film Challenge."
February 24, 2016
Physicist to speak at DSU in honor of her grandfather
Dooley’s second speaking engagement at DSU, and her presentation, “Listening to black holes collide: the first detection of gravitational waves,” addresses one of the hottest subjects in science right now.
February 9, 2016
DSU announces INSuRE Scholarship Recipients
Dakota State University in Madison, S.D. announces 15 undergraduate students have received a scholarship under a granted awarded to DSU from the National Security Agency.
February 4, 2016
Rowland to participate in 2016 CRA-W Grad Cohort Workshop
Pam Rowland, Instructor for College of Computing in Computer Science at Dakota State University, is one of 20 women selected to participate in the upcoming 2016 CRA-W Grad Cohort Workshop in San Diego, Calif.
February 2, 2016
DSU associate professor featured in New York Times
DSU associate professor, Dr. Kevin Streff, is featured in a New York Times article titled "Bank Tellers, With Access to Accounts, Pose a Rising Security Risk."
February 1, 2016
Students take part in Belize service-learning trip
During the 2016 spring break, the next generation of DSU elementary teachers will take their classroom learning to Belize for a service-learning trip of a lifetime.
January 25, 2016
Behrends’ art on display in Hiawatha Asylum Exhibit
Dakota State University instructor, Angela Behrends, is one of four contributing artists of The Blood Run Artworks of the Big Sioux, which is opening the I Have The Honor To Report: Hiawatha Asylum Exhibit in Sioux Falls, S.D.
January 21, 2016
Podhradsky keynote speaker at InfraGard
Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, assistant professor of information assurance and forensics at Dakota State University, was the keynote speaker at the quarterly InfraGard meeting in Sioux Falls, SD.
January 20, 2016
Travel to Cuba with DSU
You are invited to participate in this educational and cultural excursion to Cuba.
January 13, 2016
Girls discover the force with FemSTEM
Dakota State University faculty, Pam Rowland and Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, kicked off their FEMSTEM AAUW grant program and visited a local school to teach girls how to code.
December 22, 2015
National Society of Leadership and Success inducts 38 members
DSU students attend the fall 2015 National Society of Leadership and Success induction ceremony.
December 21, 2015
AAUW grant increases female participation in STEM
DSU female faculty and students are on a mission when it comes to science, technology and math education.
December 7, 2015
Daniel Morrow DSU commencement speaker
Dakota State University’s 2015 fall commencement is Saturday, Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m. at the DSU Fieldhouse in Madison, S.D.
November 30, 2015
Get me out of here! Escape the Room Experience
Students at DSU are presenting a live-theater experience Escape the Room Game, a team-based, puzzle solving experience that challenges participants to break out of a locked room within 15 minutes.
November 24, 2015
DSU alumna earns top honor
Earlier this year a DSU College of Education graduate, Jodi Neugebauer ’08, earned her profession’s top honor as a National Board Certified Teacher for 2014, and we couldn’t be prouder.
November 15, 2015
Trekking across the world: International students at DSU
International students from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Japan talk about why they chose to come to DSU.
November 11, 2015
DSU to host the 2015 British National Debate Team
Dakota State University will host the 2015 British Debate Team on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. in the Tunheim Classroom Building (TCB) auditorium.
November 8, 2015
Join the DSU faculty led European tour
During the spring 2016 semester, DSU students and community members have an opportunity to discover and appreciate European art and architecture from Paris to Rome.
October 30, 2015
Respiratory Care: Changing the World One Breath at a Time
The theme of this year's National Respiratory Care week is all about “Changing the World One Breath at a Time.”
October 21, 2015
Former u.s. sen. Larry pressler comes to DSU
The DSU College of Art and Sciences and the Lights, Camera, Action! film club are excited to welcome former U.S. Senator for South Dakota, Larry Pressler, for a presentation titled, “History, Hollywood and War: Larry Pressler and the making of American History.”
October 16, 2015
DSU statement regarding future facilities
Dakota State University is working on various facilities projects including the Beacom Institute Building, Madison Hospital and Trojan Center.
October 14, 2015
STEM Institute returns to DSU for fall 2016
The Great Plains Education Foundation recently awarded Dakota State University a grant to fully fund the STEM Institute for up to 20 students for fall 2016.
October 5, 2015
DSU awarded in transforming clinical practice initiative
DSU is thrilled to be a partner with the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative to implement a six-state Compass Practice Transformation Network (PTN).
September 18, 2015
Record number of DSU science majors compete nationwide
Dakota State University science majors are having a stellar year with many of them completing highly competitive research experiences all over the U.S.
September 4, 2015
Bethke receives Delta Mu Delta Board Award
Casey Bethke has been selected to receive the Delta Mu Delta Board Award, presented each year to an outstanding student of business.
August 14, 2015
NSA's new Education partnership with DSU
The NSA has a new partnership between its National Cryptologic School (NCS) and DSU.
July 31, 2015
DSU’s Girls GenCyber Camp to expand
One hundred girls from around the region and country recently discovered the abundant opportunities the world of cyber offers at DSU's first Girls GenCyber Camp.
July 13, 2015
A new approach to teaching our teachers
Technology is changing the way we teach future educators, including integration into curriculum and students receiving their education degree online.
June 26, 2015
GenCyber Camp is an ‘amazing experience’
Students from all over the U.S. attend GenCyber Camp at DSU.
June 19, 2015
DSU announces Film and Cinematic Arts specialization
DSU's Digital Arts and Design program will have a new specialization this fall that focuses on film production and cinematography.
June 12, 2015
CETUP* brings over 150 world-class physicists to SD for 5TH year
Over 150 of the world’s top physicists will be in the Lead/Deadwood area from June 15 to July 17, 2015 as part of the fifth year of The Center for Theoretical Underground Physics and Related Areas (CETUP*).
June 12, 2015
DSU Professor Contributes to Award-winning Anthology
Dr. Kurt Edward Kemper, was a contributing author to A Companion to American Sport History, which was named as the Most Outstanding Anthology at the 2015 meeting of the North American Society for Sport History (NASSH).
June 10, 2015
Over $1.1 million raised for DSU scholarships
Two fundraising initiatives have raised over $1.1 million for academic and athletic scholarships.
June 4, 2015
First Students graduate from "it's a hit!" program
Twelve rural Community Health Center healthcare workforce members including eight Horizon Health Care staff and four Prairie Community Health staff recently completed the Prairie Health IT Network’s health information technology (health IT) training program called “It’s a HIT!”
May 21, 2015
DSU respiratory care program awarded 4 years in a row
DSU Respiratory Care program receives distinguished award four years in a row
May 18, 2015
Accreditation reaffirmed for DSU business programs
Accreditation of the Business Programs at Dakota State University Reaffirmed by ACBSP
May 15, 2015
National Society of leadership and success inducts 70 members
The newly established Dakota State University Chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success recently held its first induction ceremony for 70 DSU students.
May 6, 2015
Gimbel receives award of merit
Gimbel receives National Business Education Association Award of Merit
May 6, 2015
Phi beta lambda students compete in regional competition
A team of students from DSU participated in the regional PBL Spring Leadership Conference and took home 21 top place awards, including nine first place awards and seven second place awards, which automatically qualified the winners for the national conference.
May 6, 2015
DSU joins the competitive world of collegiate eSports
This past fall, DSU joined the Collegiate STAR League which covers three different eSports games, one of which is the ever-popular League of Legends.
May 6, 2015
DELTA MU DELTA GAMMA XI chapter initiates new members
DELTA MU DELTA GAMMA XI chapter initiates new members
May 5, 2015
Restructuring the college of business and information systems
DSU requests restructure of College of Business and Information Systems
May 4, 2015
Wade Pogany DSU commencement speaker
Dakota State University’s spring commencement is Saturday, May 9, 10:30 a.m. at the DSU Fieldhouse in Madison, S.D.
April 16, 2015
2015 Honors Banquet
Dakota State University held its annual Honors Banquet Tuesday, April 14 at Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison, S.D
April 3, 2015
DSU announces 2015-2016 Cyber Corps Scholarship recipients
DSU announces the 2015-16 recipients of the Cyber Corps scholarship as funded by the National Science Foundation's Scholarship for Service (NSF-SFS) program.
April 1, 2015
DSU students create SD Wage Calculator
A popular wage calculator launched by the S.D. Governor’s Office of Economic Development was created by two DSU students, Chris Wahl and Jared Horack, along with faculty advisor Josh Stroschein.
March 30, 2015
South Dakota’s First CoderDojo to launch in Madison
The Madison CoderDojo is part of a global network of free, volunteer-led, independent, community-based programming clubs for young people.
March 19, 2015
DSU grad featured in MED magazine
DSU alumna, Kathleen Christiansen, was recently featured in MED magazine.
March 4, 2015
DakotaCon returns
DakotaCon returns to the campus of Dakota State University this year for another three full days of presentations and trainings from experts in the security world.
February 22, 2015
Barton accepts post-bachelor work at premier physics lab
DSU alumnus, Clay “CJ” Barton recently started his post-bachelor position as an on-call employee at the nation’s premier particle physics laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, in Batavia, Ill.
February 19, 2015
DSU professors serve as cyber security experts for media
DSU professors not only teach those in the classroom about the latest in information security, they inform the public through a wide variety of means including media.
February 18, 2015
Film club makes video for madison central school education foundation
Lights, Camera, Action Film Club helps educational foundation with video about their impact on education.
February 18, 2015
Cybersecurity Camp for Girls to be held in July
Through a grant from the National Science Foundation, DSU will be able to host nearly 60 girls for the GenCyber Camp for Girls, one of the first in the nation tailored specifically for girls.
February 5, 2015
DSU photography students shoot Monster X Tour
DSU photography students had the opportunity to become professional photographers for a day. On Saturday, January 30, 2015, Professor Thomas Jones and his students photographed the Monster X Tour at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.
January 14, 2015
DSU releases 2014 Fall Honors List
A total of 397 full-time and 143 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2014 Fall Semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
December 16, 2014
Students enjoy ‘An Hour of Code’
DSU elementary education students went to Madison Elementary School for one hour on Friday to jointly participate in an Hour of Code, a worldwide program which promotes computer science curriculum in schools.
December 11, 2014
Estridge receives prestigious research fellowship
Grace Estridge has been awarded a prestigious undergraduate environmental research fellowship with the EPA.
November 17, 2014
DSU announces a doctoral degree in cyber security
DSU announces a doctoral degree in cyber security
November 12, 2014
South Dakota Joins National Distance Education Initiative
South Dakota was approved this week to join a nationwide effort making distance education courses more accessible to college students across state lines. The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, known as SARA, also makes it easier for higher education institutions to participate in interstate delivery of distance education and for states to regulate the process, said Jack Warner, executive director and CEO of the South Dakota Board of Regents. The Board of Regents will manage South Dakota’s SARA agreement on behalf of all participating public and private postsecondary education institutions in the state.
November 3, 2014
Sproul’s internship journey
As every college graduate can tell you, getting experience in your field while still in college is a great resume builder and also prepares you for the nerve wracking job search after college.
October 29, 2014
DSU programming contest prepares students for regionals
Dakota State University recently held the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Programming Contest.
October 29, 2014
Dr. Molstad Gorder awarded for 25 years of service
Dr. Molstad Gorder awarded for 25 years of service
October 27, 2014
Gaming convention and workshop invades DSU's campus
Popular gaming convention and game design workshop invades Dakota State’s campus
October 21, 2014
Two DSU students exhibit in University Invitational
Two DSU students exhibit in University Invitational
October 21, 2014
Spohn presents at 2014 AHIMA Convention
Renae Spohn presents at 2014 AHIMA Convention
October 10, 2014
4 DSU faculty selected for Governor's 6th Biennial art exhibition
Four DSU Art Faculty selected for SD Governor's 6th Biennial Art Exhibition
October 7, 2014
DSU makes Victory Media's 2015 Military Friendly® Schools List
Dakota State University announced today that it has been designated a 2015 Military Friendly School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds.
October 1, 2014
SD universities “Jump Start” College Success
DSU partners with SDSU and five other South Dakota higher education institutions to receive a $3.6 million federal grant to help American Indian and low-income students enroll and succeed in college.
September 22, 2014
DSU and MetaStar partnership secure ePHI
Dakota State University in Madison, S.D., and MetaStar in Madison, Wis., announced today a new partnership to perform network penetration testing for healthcare providers in the Midwest and via virtual service nationwide.
September 11, 2014
New faculty this fall
Dakota State hired several new faculty for the 2014 academic year. A total of eight faculty have been hired in all three college departments.
July 23, 2014
Training the next generation of cyber experts
High school students from around the country are gathered around computers in East Hall on the Dakota State University campus, playing a digital version of the game that teaches them how to secure machines and defend cyber attacks.
June 12, 2014
DSU professors awarded research fellowship to attend Cornell University
DSU Professor earns research fellowship to attend conference at Cornell University
May 28, 2014
IBM Partners up to help train tomorrow's data scientists
New programs provide big data and analytics degree seekers with skills that merge business and IT for successful data science careers
April 29, 2014
Behrend's artwork Purchased for Permanent Collection
Angela Behrends created Ascension II for her solo exhibit, Front, at the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center (VAC) in 2012. David Merhib, Director of the VAC, requested that the artwork hang at the newly designed entrance to the Visual Arts Center (construction begins in May).
April 25, 2014
DSU spring commencement is Saturday, May 10th
Video of the 2014 DSU Spring commencement can be found at http://streaming.dsu.edu/Graduation/GraduationSP14.wmv.
April 7, 2014
DSU announces collaborative master’s degree in analytics
DSU was recently approved by the SD Board of Regents to offer a master’s degree in analytics both online and on campus.
April 3, 2014
DSU Approved for New High-Tech Degrees
The South Dakota Board of Regents has given its approval for a new doctoral degree in cyber security at Dakota State University, along with a plan for DSU and South Dakota State University to jointly offer master’s degrees in analytics and data science, building on each other’s unique academic strengths.
March 27, 2014
Barton receives NASA scholarship & invited to LSU
Dakota State University junior, Clay Barton, a physical science major from Webster, S.D., was recently awarded a $2,500 educational stipend from the NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium Management Team for the 2014-2015 school year.
March 17, 2014
Olson brings accessible learning to DSU
The capability to earn an online degree without ever physically touching a computer seems like an oxymoron to many. Ask someone how they received an online degree and they will probably tell you about the hours they spent at their keyboard, typing away on term papers or code. But thanks to a grant from the Larson Foundation in Brookings, S.D. and DSU Professor Chris Olson, the idea of earning any degree entirely online without ever using a keyboard or mouse is one that is obtainable for anyone.
March 10, 2014
DSU CCDC team becomes Texas Bound
For the second year in a row, the cyber defense talents of the Dakota State University CCDC team catapulted them into a landslide victory during the North Central Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) this past weekend in Madison, S.D. The DSU team members consist of eight students; Christopher Paschen, Steve Secker, Andrew Kramer, Cody Welu, William Hofer, Benjamin Cable, Alexander Gartner and Jesse Mendez.
February 25, 2014
DakotaCon 2014: South Dakota’s Epic Cyber Security Event
DakotaCon, South Dakota’s premier security event, returns to the Dakota State University campus on Friday, March 7th, through Sunday, March 9th, in Madison, S.D. Once again, DSU is bringing the best and brightest cyber security individuals together for three full days of talks, competitions, and trainings, all in the middle of a cornfield.
February 19, 2014
Students win top honors in game narrative review competition
Five Dakota State University students were recently awarded top honors in a Game Narrative Review competition for the Game Developer’s Conference.
February 19, 2014
DSU English for New Media student reports at PAX
DSU English for New Media major, Alissa McAloon, a senior from Huron, S.D., has been a fan of video games since she was young. So, it was a dream-come-true for her to attend and report at one of the largest community- driven video game conventions in North America, the 2013 Penny Arcade Expo (PAX Prime), in Seattle, Wash.
February 3, 2014
Student takes 2nd place in photography exhibit
Dakota State University junior, Chelsea Meyer, a Digital Arts and Design major from Sioux Falls, S.D., was encouraged by her Photography Club advisor to submit her artwork into the Brookings Arts Council’s 34th Annual Open Photography Exhibition, in Brookings, S.D.
January 7, 2014
Photography is DSU professor’s passion
When Thomas Jones first started out as an artist, he considered painting as his preferred medium, and always had a camera in-hand to take reference photos for his paintings. Over time he noticed his paintings became more and more photo realistic. After that realization, Jones decided to pursue photography as his medium of choice, which then became his passion.
January 6, 2014
DSU best in nation at National Cyber League
The DSU cyber security team clinched the first place position in the National Cyber League’s (NCL) Fall Post Season National Championship Standings. The season wrapped up in December and the DSU student team beat out over 50 other collegiate teams for top honors.
November 24, 2013
DSU receives $5M for technology building
DSU receives $5 million from Sanford and Beacom for technology building
May 23, 2012
DSU's Cyber operations named A center of academic excellence
The National Security Agency (NSA) recently named Dakota State University a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO). After a rigorous application and screening process, the NSA selected this month the first four schools to receive the CAE-CO designation for the 2012-2013 academic year: Dakota State University; the Naval Postgraduate School, Calif.; Northeastern University, Mass.; and University of Tulsa, Okla.