June
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 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 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 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
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.”
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
Ben Young publishes book on North Korea with Stanford Press
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
Three DSU faculty selected for SD Governor’s 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 with Southern Hills school consortium
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 Tamara Deutz 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
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 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.