June 29, 2022
Dakota State University Spring 2022 graduates
Dakota State University in Madison, S.D. celebrates spring 2022 graduates. The 262 graduates earned a total of 295 degrees, 18 associate degrees, 211 baccalaureate degrees, 33 master’s degrees and 11 earned doctoral degrees. Additionally, 19 undergraduate certificates and 3 graduate certificates were earned.
June 28, 2022
Record-breaking fundraising at DSU Sutton Bay event
In its second year, the DSU Sutton Bay event raised $393,000 in cash donations and pledges. This will be used for athletic scholarships.
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 16, 2022
Two DSU students to compete at National PBL Conference
DSU students Lucy Fods and Cooper Vincent are traveling to Chicago to compete at the National Leadership Conference June 24-27.
June 9, 2022
King joins DSU alumni on US Cyber Team
Dakota State University student Austen King joins two DSU alumni as a member of the U.S. Cyber Team traveling to Athens, Greece to compete in the first International Cybersecurity Challenge.
June 9, 2022
Stratton to compete at international Cyber Games
Dakota State alumnus Logan Stratton is one of the 20 members of the U.S. Cyber Team traveling to Athens, Greece to compete in the first International Cybersecurity Challenge.
June 9, 2022
Klosterman to compete at international Cyber Games
Dakota State alumnus Joshua Klosterman will be traveling to Athens, Greece as part of the U.S. Cyber Team to compete in the first 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.
June 8, 2022
DSU Gardening Club plants Giving Garden
A plot in the Madison Community Garden will help the DSU Cooking and Gardening Club supply potatoes for the DSU Food Bank and the Madison Food Bank this fall.
June 2, 2022
Regional eighth graders participate in JA Day
Seventy-six eighth-graders from Colman-Egan, Chester, Rutland, and Oldham-Ramona schools participated in Junior Achievement (JA) Day at Dakota State this spring.
June 1, 2022
Maroney donates millions to Trojans Unite Campaign
Thanks to DSU alumnus Patrick Maroney, $7 million dollars have been donated to the athletics facilities for the Trojans Unite Comprehensive Campaign: Building Champions. He has donated an additional $1.5 million to scholarships as part of the Academic Success pillar of the campaign.
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 25, 2022
Alum drives partnership with DSU facility, business
Alumnus Randy Morehouse was able to benefit the Community Center by facilitating an affordable option for new LifeFloor tiles at the aquatics area.
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 19, 2022
Inspired to make an impact through research
Kruttika Sutrave enjoys research because she hopes to make people’s lives easier, even if it’s just a small improvement.
May 19, 2022
Behrends’ artwork added to state’s permanent collection
Angela Behrends’ artwork “Buffaloed” has been accepted for the South Dakota Art for State Buildings program through the South Dakota Arts Council.
May 18, 2022
Bailey Belisario to speak at Bitcoin Day
DSU alumnus Bailey Belisario is speaking at Bitcoin Day in Sioux Falls on Saturday, May 21. Belisario will be discussing his own journey with Bitcoin and Bitcoin in the education system.
May 17, 2022
Delta Mu Delta inducts new members
The Dakota State chapter of Delta Mu Delta inducted new members this spring.
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 9, 2022
DSU Virtual Teach Camp returns
Dakota State University’s Virtual Teach Camp returns on June 3. DSU Teach Camp is a one-day virtual conference with all sessions held via Zoom. It is open to all PK-12 teachers. The event is free, or $40 for participants who would like to receive one graduate credit.
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 6, 2022
Student creates walker animation
Isabel Small created 2D animations of a robotic walker for Michael Bankowski, CEO and founder of Prosperous Home Health, a Sioux Falls-based organization.
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
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
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
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.
May 2, 2022
DSU celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting
DSU celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting. This is the seventh year the university was recognized as a Tree Campus USA.
April 29, 2022
Film students find experiences outside the classroom
This semester, juniors and seniors in the Dakota State film program have gained experience outside the classroom, touring news stations, assisting with the production of a late-night television show, and participating in film competitions.
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 27, 2022
Dakota State joins international cyber consortium
Dakota State is going global with our efforts. We are now part of an international artificial intelligence cyber consortium, The Edge Learning Lab, with AI Sweden.
April 26, 2022
DSU Athletics Events Center groundbreaking May 2
The public is invited to Dakota State University Foundation’s groundbreaking for the new Athletics Events Center on Monday, May 2 at 3 p.m. at Trojan Field.
April 26, 2022
2022 business plan competition winners
During Entrepreneurs Day in March, students in the high school and college divisions of the business plan competition were awarded places.
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 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 21, 2022
TriBeta to host Careers in Science Speaker Series
Dakota State’s TriBeta Biology Honor Society is hosting a DSU Careers in Science Speaker Series on Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Science Center Auditorium.
April 20, 2022
DSU Alumna Camrin Vaux wins Milken Award
Dakota State University 2006 alumna Camrin Vaux has won one of the highest honors in education, a Milken Educator Award.
April 19, 2022
Kim Wermers elected to the NACCU Board of Directors
Kim Wermers has been elected to the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU) Board of Directors for a three-year term.
April 19, 2022
CCDC team heads to national competition
Eight Dakota State students are headed to the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC), taking place April 21-23 in San Antonio, TX, Throughout the 18 years the competition has taken place, a DSU team has been a finalist six times, including a second-place finish in 2013, and a third-place finish in 2018.
April 14, 2022
CybHER donates to Dakota Horizons STEM Mobile
CybHER, announced that CybHER would be donating five Wonder Workshop Dash robots for the Girl Scout's new STEM Mobile. This is a new traveling resource that can provide Girl Scouts with hands-on STEM activities, to introduce girls to STEM areas such as robotics, engineering, or cybersecurity.
April 13, 2022
DSUnite raises over $329,000 for scholarships
The DSU Foundation raised a record-breaking $329,423 at DSUnite, Dakota State’s annual fundraising event.
April 13, 2022
Larsen takes on leadership role in online advising group
Kati Larsen, an academic advisor with The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences, has been named to a leadership position in Distance Advising for Online Education with the professional organization NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising.
April 11, 2022
New exhibition in First Bank & Trust Gallery
An exhibition featuring work by Russ Nordman and Jody Boyer will be on display in the First Bank & Trust Gallery on the Dakota State University campus through Thursday, May 14.
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 28, 2022
State extends Project Boundary Fence funding
State extends Project Boundary Fence funding. Dr. Arica Kulm spearheads the project that provides preventative assessments for municipalities.
March 24, 2022
DSU moves forward with cyber research initiative
Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 54 and SB 130 into law on March 24 at a bill signing ceremony in Sioux Falls.
March 24, 2022
DSUnite scholarship fundraising event April 1
Dakota State University Foundation is hosting DSUnite, formerly known as The DSU Gala, its annual scholarship fundraising event.
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
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
Fulfilling Research
Tanner Lange has received a Student Research Initiative grant to investigate ways to help law enforcement use OSINT in online child exploitation investigations. This research can help law enforcement, and lead to a fulfilling career.
March 4, 2022
DSU recognizes 51 long-time employees
Perseverance. Commitment. Performance. These are the qualities exhibited by 51 Dakota State employees who were honored at the annual Longevity Reception. Together, they represent 535 years of service!
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 23, 2022
Mental health collection added to Mundt Library
The DSU Counseling Center and Karl Mundt Library have partnered to provide a mental health library for students and staff. They utilized COVID funds to create the mental health library.
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 27, 2022
DSU HR hosts job fair for campus openings
Dakota State University Human Resources department is hosting a job fair for available positions at DSU on Tuesday, February 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Karl Mundt Library.
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 18, 2022
Kern’s $5 million legacy to keep DSU Rising
Local Madison businessman and longtime Trojan Athletics supporter Brian Kern has donated $5 million for the development and completion of a new athletics facility.
January 17, 2022
Inspiring students through volunteer work
A DSU doctoral student’s volunteer work has inspired elementary students to learn about communications technology and resulted in an opportunity to speak with an astronaut on the International Space Station.
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.
January 4, 2022
DSU education leads to research opportunities
Dakota State was an exact fit for Tarek Abdelmotaleb Ahmed, and he’s making the most of his education, taking classes in computer security, and participating in research opportunities to find ways to improve security.
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 15, 2021
Inspired Influencer
Aleona Lund uses her creativity and the lessons she’s learned at DSU to inspire others and work as a social media influencer.
December 10, 2021
Driven: in and out of the classroom
Student Senate President Nathan Ord encourages students to get involved with campus activities for fun and experience.
December 9, 2021
DSU partners with Miss America for 2nd year
Dakota State University (DSU) will again offer a scholarship opportunity to one of the 51 contestants at the 2022 Miss America (MAO) Competition, held Dec. 12-16 in Connecticut.
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
Remembrance and Reconciliation
Riders with the Dakota 38+2 Memorial Ride are stopping in Madison on December 14, part of their annual journey across South Dakota and Minnesota.
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
Tom Nielsen Returns to Dakota State
Dakota State University welcomes back Tom Nielsen to Institutional Advancement as Associate Director of Alumni & External Engagement.
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 30, 2021
Tyler Flaagan donates to Toys for Tots
Tyler Flaagan’s interest in 3D printing will help warm children’s hearts for the holidays. He created 3D printed train engines to be part of the @ic3dprinters @toysfortots drive for 2021. The overall program goal is to create over 50,000 toys for children in need.
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 22, 2021
“The Big Play”
It's been 50 years since the historic Boot Hill Bowl game. Darwin Robinson’s 80-yard catch with a little over five minutes left at the Boot Hill Bowl game on Dec. 4, 1971 was a historic comeback 23-20 win over Northwestern Oklahoma State of Alva, OK.
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 18, 2021
Emily Wollmann joins DSU Foundation
Dakota State University welcomes Emily Wollmann to Institutional Advancement as Foundation Records and Support Specialist.
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 Esports program to host Midwest Invitational
Dakota State University Esports is hosting a Midwest Invitational on Saturday, November 20, and Sunday, November 21. It will feature collegiate gameplay in VALORANT and League of Legends, with open to the public, pay-to-play fighting games tournaments.
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 15, 2021
Native American heritage events planned at DSU
November is Native American Heritage Month, and DSU’s Native American Student Association Club (NASA) has several events planned for the observance. DSU students, faculty, staff, and the community are invited to attend any or all of these events, which bring awareness to the importance of Native Heritage.
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
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 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 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
East Hall Open House Nov. 2
An open house of East Hall for the campus and Madison community will take place on Tuesday, November 2 from 3 to 5 p.m.
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
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 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 21, 2021
Four DSU students on national Cyber Games team
Four DSU students/alumni are among 25 who have been named to the U.S. Cyber Games™ team that will compete internationally in 2022. The team members’ gaming competition skills will apply to real-world problems and challenges in the workforce.
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 15, 2021
DSU students win at Capture the Flag
There are no downsides to a Capture the Flag competition. Students reinforce classroom knowledge, develop new skills, and when they are hired by businesses, those companies benefit. DSU students are big advocates – and big winners – in CTF competitions.
October 15, 2021
Bre Baltzer joins DSU Foundation
Dakota State University welcomes Bre Baltzer to Institutional Advancement as Director of Strategic Initiatives.
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
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.
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).
September 30, 2021
Wagner joins DSU Foundation
Dakota State University welcomes Logan Wagner to Institutional Advancement as Assistant Director of Development for Athletics.
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 24, 2021
With Deep Roots, Foliage Thrives
In partnership with the Association of Chinese Artists in American Academia, Dakota State University’s Digital Arts and Design program are hosting a one-day virtual conference “With Deep Roots, Foliage Thrives” the forum of Across the Divide International Art and Design Education on September 30.
September 24, 2021
DSU recognizes Outstanding Alumni
Five DSU alumni will be honored with the annual Outstanding Alumni Awards at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Sept. 25.
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 20, 2021
Be the DSU difference
Student’s life altered by receiving a scholarship. DSU Giving Day is Thursday, Sept. 23.
September 13, 2021
Stewart family named 2021 Ag Bowl Captains
Linda and Dan Stewart appreciate farm life, through the artwork in their home, and in their lifestyle. Longtime ag producers in Lake County, the Stewarts will be recognized as the 2021 Ag Bowl Captains at Dakota State on Sept. 18.
September 13, 2021
Believing in yourself makes all the difference
Dawn Bonham is starting a new role in her 30th year of teaching. She recommends people believe in themselves to take advantage of new opportunities.
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.
September 9, 2021
Podhradsky to be keynote speaker at WiCyS
The 8th Annual WiCyS conference is being held on September 8-10, in Denver, and Podhradsky will address the entire group on Thursday evening. She will be introduced by Shannon Lietz, Vice President of the Vulnerability Labs at Adobe Systems, Inc.
September 1, 2021
DSU AdapT Lab helps build beach wheelchair
Dr. Justin Blessinger and DSU AdapT Lab help worked with Ted and Marietta Faszer to create a beach wheelchair for Marietta Faszer to use.
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 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 11, 2021
Achieving a dream
Natalie Van Wyhe’s time attending DSU helped her achieve a lifelong goal of becoming a firefighter.
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
Researchers receive crime fighting grant
Researchers from four South Dakota public universities have received a five-year grant to understand and disrupt illegal criminal networks.
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.
August 2, 2021
Kiana Dowdell joins DSU Foundation
Dakota State University welcomes Kiana Dowdell to the Foundation and Alumni Association as director of prospect research and information management.
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 28, 2021
Student researcher leaves mark on DSU
Recent graduate Sammy Drummond has made an impact at DSU, particularly in undergraduate research.
July 23, 2021
Designing Career Options
Vinny Campbell has developed his creativity as a student at DSU and looks forward to sharing his art with the world.
July 20, 2021
First Bank & Trust donates to DSU’s CybHER program
First Bank & Trust donates $150,000 to allow outreach to more students through DSU’s CybHER program. The gift will create the CybHER Vault, cybersecurity lesson plans, outreach, and events.
July 14, 2021
College library work is a ‘thrill’ for Enright
Whether she’s assisting students with information finding, or developing programming, Jan Brue Enright, director of the Karl E. Mundt Library, enjoys her career as a librarian.
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 30, 2021
DSU cybHER receives donation from accessdata
To help young people understand how important this is, AccessData, an Exterro company, has raised and donated $2,900 to CybHER.
June 30, 2021
AT&T continues to support CybHER initiatives
Partners on a shared mission! For 5 years, AT&T and CybHERGirls have been working together to spark interest in STEM for young girls, and boys as well! AT&T donated again in 2021.
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 22, 2021
Dakota State University Invests in Forward Sioux Falls
Dakota State University has invested in the Forward Sioux Falls (FSF) 2026 campaign. Forward Sioux Falls is a group of business and civic leaders dedicated to expanding the economy and enhancing the quality of life in Sioux Falls and the surrounding region.
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 2, 2021
A big story for Big George
Shirley Blankley is honoring her late husband George Blankley through a donation to the Trojans Unite campaign and the future naming of Blankley Field.
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 26, 2021
Summer camps return to DSU campus
Summer camps have returned to campus this year, after cancellations due to COVID-19 last year.
May 20, 2021
Haley Larson's film gets featured
Dr. Haley Larson’s artwork Cladogram, a short film that brings language into a digital environment is a part of the South Dakota Governor’s ninth biennial art exhibition currently traveling through South Dakota.
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 6, 2021
DSU launches Cyberology podcast
Dakota State University has launched a brand-new monthly podcast, Cyberology, about all things cyber and technology.
May 6, 2021
Dream. Believe. Care
Ally Bright is the 2020-2021 Koepsell Family Scholarship recipient. She can empathize with the Koepsell family; her mother was diagnosed with cancer when she was 4 and passed away when she was in 8th grade.
May 5, 2021
Dakota State to be ‘mask optional’ beginning May 10
The South Dakota Board of Regents today announced plans to change to a “mask optional” in indoor and outdoor environments on Monday, May 10.
April 30, 2021
Taking presentation skills to the next level
Presenting at international conferences takes public speaking skills to the next level. Graduate student Austin Babcock and DSU Professor Dr. Bramwell Brizendine are presenting at two international conferences.
April 29, 2021
DSU student art on display at Washington Pavilion
DSU’s 3-D design students currently have their 3-D wire animals and wire spheres featured at the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center now through June 19.
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 16, 2021
Winners announced for DSU’s 1st Entrepreneurs Day
Winners were announced for Dakota State’s first-ever Entrepreneurs Day was April 10. Entrepreneurs Day coincided with the culmination of DSU’s 3rd annual business plan competition.
April 16, 2021
DSU Giving Day April 21
Dakota State University’s annual Giving Day is set for Wednesday, April 21. This year’s goal is to raise $75,000 and 250 donors/gifts for scholarships and programs.
April 15, 2021
Blessinger uncovers president's past
General Beadle was an abolitionist, who spent time serving as a messenger for the underground railroad. Read more on General Beadle in Dr. Justin Blessinger's article, “South Dakota's Civil War Veterans - General William H.H. Beadle: Rider for the Underground Railroad.”
March 17, 2021
Plans are to return to normal settings for Fall 21
Dakota State University is planning to return to a more normal academic setting for Fall 2021. DSU joins the other state regental institutions in this aim.
March 9, 2021
Paulsons named Philanthropists of Year
Congratulations to our 2020 Philanthropists of the Year the Paulsons! Matt is a DSU alum, entrepreneur, founder of MarketBeat.com, supporter of DSU, and more.
March 2, 2021
TriBeta chapter coming to DSU
Dakota State science students have new opportunities through an honor society Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta). TriBeta is for students, particularly undergraduate students, who are dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study.
February 24, 2021
Hoesing releases documentary ‘Birth of an Ancestor’
“Birth of an Ancestor” a documentary film by @kigoziPeter about songs of death and social responsibility in eastern Uganda recently earned silver at a juried film festival – Spotlight Documentary Film Awards.
February 12, 2021
Director of economic development announced
Katherine Cota started her first business when she was 12 years old. Now, she's the Director of Economic Development. Her vision? Help DSU students realize that entrepreneurship is an option for post-graduate careers.
February 2, 2021
Gabe Lamb chosen for Space Force
Cyber Ops major Gabe Lamb wants to be part of the solution to keep space safe. He’ll get that chance, after being 1 of 7 Air Force ROTC cadets in the nation chosen as a member of the @SpaceForceDoD Cyber Warfare Operations division.
January 19, 2021
2020 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 572 full-time and 173 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2020 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
January 19, 2021
First patent granted at Dakota State
Dr. Justin Blessinger’s development of an assistive technology device has resulted in DSU’s first provisional patent! This device allows users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters to conveniently power devices such as cell phones, increasing their dignity and independence.
January 14, 2021
Peraton partners with CybHER
Peraton is proud to partner with Dakota State University, which has developed strong cyber academic programs and built a state-of-the-art research and development center.
December 11, 2020
David Kenley has two new books out
This year, while serving as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at DSU, David Kenley recently published a second edition of “Modern Chinese History” and edited “Teaching about Asia in a Time of Pandemic,”.
December 10, 2020
Board of Regents approve Paulson Center at DSU
Look for BIG, new ideas to grow at Dakota State. Entrepreneurs with tech ideas or business startups will soon have new resources at their disposal through the newly named Paulson Cyber Incubator and Entrepreneurial Center.
December 9, 2020
Schemmel hired to head DSU Foundation
Jon Schemmel has been hired as the new Vice President for Advancement at Dakota State University. New VP for Institutional Advancement has Madison roots.
December 4, 2020
DSU team takes 3rd in Sanford HealthHack
Three students have ventured into the realm of cyberhealth by participating in and taking 3rd place in the recent Sanford HealthHack.
December 2, 2020
2020 Longevity Reception celebrated at DSU
Dakota State recognized 38 employees and 8 retirees for a combined 738 years of service to the state of South Dakota at a reception Monday, Nov. 30.
November 23, 2020
Be Great Over Break
As a lead up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January Dakota State is inviting employees and students to Be Great Over Break by giving back to their communities in a safe, socially distanced way.
November 18, 2020
New CyberHealth Strategic Alliance
Dakota State University and Sanford Health have announced a new Strategic Alliance that will drive CyberHealth innovation and research, and create workforce and economic development opportunities for South Dakota.
November 11, 2020
Two degrees. Three deployments. 23 years of service.
With 23 years of service and three deployments, Heath Abraham has a long history of military service. As a police officer for the City of Madison, SD, a Safety Resource officer for Dakota State University, and a soldier in the SD Army National Guard, he’s no stranger to serving his country or community.
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 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 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.
October 1, 2020
Judy Dittman DSU’s Homecoming 2020 Parade Marshal
After four decades working at Dakota State Judy Dittman is parade marshal for DSU’s Homecoming 2020 theme “Soaring Through the Decades.”
September 30, 2020
Homecoming parade protocols considered
Dakota State University’s Trojan Days parade is planned for Saturday, October 3 at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is “Soaring Through the Decades.”
September 30, 2020
Have the passion to enact change
The October ceremony celebrates those students who graduated in the spring or summer semester of 2020. The traditional spring commencement ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 30, 2020
Royalty crowned at Dakota State
Jacia Christiansen and Piyush Vyas were crowned queen and king at Dakota State’s Sept. 28 coronation ceremony. This event kicked off the 2020 Trojan Days Homecoming week.
September 29, 2020
Faculty mentor students to succeed
Faculty efforts to mentor students result in professional opportunities to attend and participate at cyber conferences like the 2020 Wild West Hackin’ Fest (WWHF).
September 23, 2020
Dakota State enrollment steady in light of COVID crisis
Dakota State University is reporting steady overall enrollment this fall semester, significantly better than was anticipated for a semester in the midst of the COVID pandemic crisis.
September 11, 2020
Wittmayer to discuss newspaper coverage of suffrage
There is a powerful history behind the passage of the 19th Amendment, chronicled in newspaper coverage of the movement.
September 1, 2020
CybHER Conversations announces impressive list of speakers
Dakota State University’s CybHER organization announces their speakers for September and October, featuring a deputy assistant director with the FBI, a Facebook vice president, and the chief information security officer with Kuwait Oil Company.
August 28, 2020
DSU to host panel with Cyberspace Solarium Commission
Cyberspace Solarium Commission to release new white paper on cybersecurity workforce development during DSU webinar.
August 18, 2020
The Right to Vote, The Right to Lead
The right to vote forms the foundation of meaningful participation and leadership. Most of the South Dakota colleges and universities that women lead today were established decades before women had the right to vote.
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 17, 2020
Stehlik awarded not one but two SWSIS scholarships
Sara Stehlik, a network and security administration major at Dakota State secures two scholarships from Scholarships for Women Studying Information Security (SWSIS).
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 13, 2020
Learner for Life
Bridget Thill always dreamed of being a teacher. She wants to be a teacher to help kids fall in love with learning and teach them how to be confident in their abilities.
July 31, 2020
Heston Hall celebrates centennial
Happy 100th birthday Heston Hall. If Dakota State University’s Heston Hall could talk, it could tell two life stories from its 100 years of existence.
July 1, 2020
Victoria Sopko joins DSU alumni board
Victoria Sopko, 2017 elementary education DSU graduate, has joined the Alumni Board. Sopko was inspired to join the board through her own experiences attending alumni events.
June 15, 2020
DSU placement rates at 98% and 100%
Dakota State University’s 2019 placement rates are 98% for undergraduate and 100% for graduate outcomes. In addition to high placement rates, DSU has high knowledge rates as well.
June 15, 2020
DSU announces move-in plans
Dakota State University has announced the move-in plans for fall semester 2020, which have been adjusted due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
June 5, 2020
Dakota State 2020 Spring Honors List Released
A total of 585 full-time and 197 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2020 spring semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
June 3, 2020
Changes made to fall academic calendar at DSU
Dakota State University will resume on-campus operations for the Fall 2020 semester, but the fall calendar has been changed in order to better balance the safety of those in the on-campus community with student success. This decision is made in conjunction with the Board of Regents (BOR) and other regental schools.
April 15, 2020
Sheehan selected as student employee of the year for S.D.
Phusuda Sheehan, a digital arts and design major, was named South Dakota student Employee of the Year through the Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators (MASEA).
April 14, 2020
Shannon Bezonia
Online student Shannon Oyler Bezonia recently graduated in December 2019 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
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
August 29, 2019
Trojans Unite campaign kicks off with $10M gift
First PREMIER Bank-PREMIER Bankcard and Beacoms donate to DSU Athletics program