2021 Posts
December
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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
“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 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 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
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 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
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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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Bousquet receives $10K Google scholarship
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 recognizes Outstanding Alumni
Five DSU alumni will be honored with the annual Outstanding Alumni Awards at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Sept. 25.
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 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 20, 2021
Be the DSU difference
Student’s life altered by receiving a scholarship. DSU Giving Day is Thursday, Sept. 23.
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 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 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
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 26, 2021
Dakota State welcomes new mascot
Dakota State University Trojans have a new mascot, "General Cyber," or General Cy for short.
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 24, 2021
DSU announces True Trojan award winners
Dakota State University has announced its annual True Trojan Hexagon Award winners.
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
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
July 29, 2021
Learning Leadership
Mandy Parpart strives to create opportunities for students to become better leaders, and encourage them to do more than they thought they could.
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
Student researcher leaves mark on DSU
Recent graduate Sammy Drummond has made an impact at DSU, particularly in undergraduate research.
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 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 15, 2021
Corben Leo secures second win
Corben Leo is using his experience and computer science education to be successful in bug bounties. He has won Hack the Army two years in a row.
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
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Alfalfa research continues at DSU
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 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 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 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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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
Photo club snaps headshots
The staff of Madison Regional Health Systems received the 2021 Champions of Healthcare Award. MRHF collaborated with DSU's Photo Club to take headshots of MRHS employees for a photomontage project.
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
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 6, 2021
DSU launches Cyberology podcast
Dakota State University has launched a brand-new monthly podcast, Cyberology, about all things cyber and technology.
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.
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 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 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
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 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 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
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 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.”
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 14, 2021
Stanford Press publishes Ben Young's book
Dr. Ben Young recently published his first book “Guns, Guerillas, and the Great Leader: North Korea and the Third World” through Stanford University Press.
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
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
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
March 1, 2021
DSU Alum Tony Nour knows the impact of scholarships
South Dakota native and 2003 DSU alum Tony Nour was a recipient of multiple scholarships when he attended Dakota State University. He now gives back to provide opportunities for others.
February
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 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 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 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.
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
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 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.
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.