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June 18, 2025
DSU, Google Celebrate Grand Opening of Cybersecurity Clinic to Train South Dakotans
Dakota State University (DSU) and Google celebrated the grand opening of the DSU Cybersecurity Clinic and announced its services will extend to towns and cities, small businesses, small utilities, and more.
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June 11, 2025
DSU awards 58 major scholarships
Fifty-eight students were awarded Champion and/or Rising Scholarships at Dakota State University this spring at the Champion Scholar Registration Day.
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April 23, 2025
Secretary Noem is DSU’s spring commencement speaker
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has been invited to serve as the spring commencement speaker at Dakota State University on May 10.
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April 17, 2025
Governor visits DSU on Opportunity Tour
Governor Larry Rhoden’s community visit series, the Open for Opportunity Tours, stopped in Madison and Dakota State on April 17.
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April 8, 2025
DSU marketing materials receive ADDY awards
Dakota State University marketing materials have been recognized for creative excellence at recent advertising awards events.
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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.
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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
Big day elevates DSU legacy
The opening of the Beacom PREMIER Complex will create distinctive opportunities that will benefit Dakota State and the surrounding region for years to come.
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April 30, 2024
Longevity Milestones
Dakota State University recognized employees for their dedication and commitment at the annual Longevity Reception on April 16.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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September 13, 2023
DSU enrollment tops 3500
DSU enrollment tops 3500 for the first time ever. Growth seen in multiple categories.
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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.”
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May 15, 2023
Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway accepting applications
Today, the South Dakota Department of Education distributed applications to its new Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway program to thousands of para-educators (paras) in all accredited school districts across the state.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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February 10, 2023
Griffiths receives Chief Executive Leadership Award from CASE
Honor recognizes outstanding leadership and service in support of education
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