October 22, 2021
Karl E. Mundt Oral Interpretation Tournament is Saturday
The 38th annual Karl E. Mundt Dakota Invitational Oral Interpretation Tournament will be held Saturday, October 23, at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D.
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
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 19, 2021
Hetherington Group & Dakota State University 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 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 all 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 Vice President for Student Affairs, Enrollment Management
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, an Exterro company
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 featured in Governor’s Biennial Art Exhibition
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
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 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 15, 2021
DSU professor uncovers insight into former 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
Katherine Cota announced as Director of Economic Development
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
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 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 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 to speak at 5th International Congress on Astrobiology
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
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
Homecoming parade protocols consider public health mitigation
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
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 selected
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