Academics
January 23, 2025
Dakota State joins Cisco Networking Academy
Dakota State University is now a Cisco Network Academy certified campus. When fully operational later this year, this collaboration will provide a huge benefit for faculty and students to draw from Cisco’s resources.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics Research Stories All News Student Life
January 22, 2025
DSU founding partner with ASU on cyber education platform
Dakota State University and Arizona State University have created a partnership that will help train individuals for cybersecurity jobs through the American Cybersecurity Education Institute.
Tags: Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics All News Research
January 16, 2025
Competition wins translate to workforce success
DSU teams swept the top four spots at a recent CTF event, demonstrating that competition experience is a way to stand out in the cybersecurity job field.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life All News Stories
January 14, 2025
2024 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 865 full-time and 190 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2024 fall semester at Dakota State University.
Tags: College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems All News College of Arts and Sciences Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
January 3, 2025
EXPLR ANNOUNCES TOP STUDENT INNOVATORS NAMED NATIONAL STEM CHAMPIONS
EXPLR announced the names of 106 students whose outstanding performance in the National STEM Festival Challenge has earned them the title of National STEM Champion. These students will be recognized at the 2025 National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C., presented by EXPLR with support from Dakota State University’s Governors Cyber Academy. Three of the champions are from South Dakota.
Tags: Academics All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
December 30, 2024
Braxton Lacher: Leading, Snapping, and Inspiring at DSU
From leading tours as a Trojan Ambassador to practicing snaps on the football field and conducting research with the TriBeta Club, DSU grad Braxton Lacher was everywhere on campus, making an impact at every turn!
Tags: Academics College of Arts and Sciences All News Athletics Student Life
December 19, 2024
Third annual data analytics competition at DSU
The Data Analytics Competition at DSU has returned for the third year, and is again sponsored by Sanford Health. This free event allows collegiate teams to evaluate big data sets and make data forecasts for real-world business needs while helping students grow their critical thinking, collaboration, and presentation skills.
Tags: Research Academics College of Business and Information Systems All News Online @ DSU
December 16, 2024
International competitions hone good cyber skills
Dakota State University students are honing their cybersecurity skills everywhere they can, in class, through campus clubs, and with competitions that take place around the world.
Tags: Student Life The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Stories College of Business and Information Systems Academics
December 12, 2024
Slattery: DSU was made for me
Angela Slattery, the fall 2024 commencement student speaker, said DSU was made for her, allowing her to develop her identity in the classroom and on the basketball court.
Tags: Student Life Stories Athletics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics All News
December 10, 2024
Judy Dittman is DSU’s fall commencement speaker
Dr. Judy Dittman will be the fall 2024 commencement speaker at DSU on Dec. 14. Alumna Tammy Miller will be receiving an honorary degree for public service.
Tags: Academics Athletics College of Business and Information Systems Admissions All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences International Student Life College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences Stories
December 9, 2024
Nanocon is game changer
Nanocon is a game changer for the student committee members who organize the free gaming convention held at Dakota State University by teaching them project management, organizational skills, and teamwork.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences Student Life All News Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance Academics College of Business and Information Systems
November 21, 2024
Biology program at DSU is student-centered and flexible
The biology program at DSU is student-centered and flexible, preparing students for a variety of career paths.
November 15, 2024
Smith awarded STEM outreach grant
Dr. Kevin Smith knows how important math is for STEM careers and a skilled workforce, and he’ll use a South Dakota Biotech/SD EPSCoR grant to create an outreach program helping students be positive about math and STEM.
Tags: College of Education and Human Performance Research Academics Stories All News
October 31, 2024
Faculty win Hackin’ Fest competition
Four DSU faculty in The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences won the Capture the Flag competition at the 2024 Wild West Hackin’ Fest in Deadwood.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Stories
October 21, 2024
DSU research impacts national conference
Dakota State University researchers made an impressive showing at a summer professional conference, demonstrating that DSU faculty and students conduct quality, cutting-edge research that contributes to theory and practice.
Tags: All News College of Education and Human Performance Academics College of Business and Information Systems Research
October 4, 2024
Summer Milestones
DSU led efforts this summer to bridge the United States’ cyber-gap, educate the next generation of cyber experts, and lead the nation on the international cyber stage.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences Academics College of Business and Information Systems
September 20, 2024
No goal is too big
RayLee Wallis’s summer internship in the Secretary of the Army Primary Cyber Advisor’s office taught her that she is capable of doing big things. “I can develop the skills necessary for contributing in a fast-paced work environment.”
Tags: Academics All News Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life
September 11, 2024
DSU enrollment numbers pass 3,770
Dakota State University total enrollment for fall 2024 is up 7.6% from last year, continuing steady enrollment increases over the last 25 years.
Tags: Online @ DSU Admissions Academics All News
September 10, 2024
Meaningful Contributions
Dakota State University’s research exchange program is growing in size, impact, and reputation through an industrial immersion program for graduate students from DSU and Swedish universities.
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories Academics All News Research International
September 3, 2024
Exceeding Expectations
First-year numbers show that expectations were exceeded in the first year of the Governors Cyber Academy, a program that fuels students’ passions for cyber careers.
Tags: Online @ DSU College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance Academics All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories
August 8, 2024
DSU signs new agreement with Army Cyber Center of Excellence
Students at two organizations will benefit from a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Dakota State University and the Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE).
Tags: Online @ DSU All News Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences
August 8, 2024
Peraton awards DSU student scholarships
Dakota State University students are following in their parents’ footsteps.
Tags: All News College of Business and Information Systems Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Research
June 27, 2024
Berry named Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Stacey Berry has been named Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Dakota State University. Provost Rebecca Hoey announced the hiring following a nationwide search.
Tags: Online @ DSU All News College of Arts and Sciences Academics
June 12, 2024
NSF funds South Dakota STEM education pathways
Dakota State University has joined 10 other state agencies in an effort to create pathways for young learners to become interested in STEM fields. This work will be funded through a National Science Foundation grant program aimed at enhancing the state's research and development competitiveness and promote scientific progress nationwide.
Tags: Academics All News College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance Online @ DSU
June 10, 2024
DSU and Concordia blend strengths through a new partnership
Dakota State University and Concordia College (Minn.) are unique institutions of higher learning, but by blending their strengths, they will be able to provide new opportunities for their students’ successful careers.
Tags: Academics Online @ DSU College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Research
May 22, 2024
Spring 2024 Honors List Released
A total of 661 full-time and 188 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2024 spring semester at Dakota State University.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Business and Information Systems Academics College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences
May 15, 2024
Romance scams pose financial and psychological threat
Romance scams pose financial and psychological threat
Tags: Academics All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Online @ DSU Research
May 14, 2024
DSU doctoral students present at international symposium
San Juan, Puerto Rico, has much to offer – beaches and churches, history and museums. For two Dakota State University doctoral students – Tjada Nelson and Bryan Ikei – it also offered the opportunity to share research they have conducted in Intelligent Security and Privacy.
Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Online @ DSU Academics
May 1, 2024
Embrace the Unknown
Graduate student Zach Rohrbach to serve as DSU’s student commencement speaker.
Tags: Academics All News College of Business and Information Systems
April 30, 2024
Longevity Milestones
Dakota State University recognized employees for their dedication and commitment at the annual Longevity Reception on April 16.
Tags: Academics International Admissions Online @ DSU The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Research Athletics College of Education and Human Performance
April 29, 2024
DSU College of Ed to become College of Education & Human Performance
The potential for growth in Dakota State University’s heritage mission of education is bringing about a name change.
Tags: All News College of Education and Human Performance Online @ DSU Academics
April 25, 2024
Honored Students
Every year, we are able to celebrate the achievements of our students, those who have worked especially hard to excel and contribute to their own future as well as to the lives and progress of those around them.
Tags: International College of Business and Information Systems Athletics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences All News Academics College of Education and Human Performance
April 24, 2024
Award Winning Faculty
Several Dakota State University faculty members received awards at the annual Honors Reception on April 18.
Tags: College of Education and Human Performance All News College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
April 19, 2024
Inspired to Educate
By the third grade, Madeline Hegg already knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. Like many individuals who choose to pursue a career in education, she was inspired by teachers throughout her schooling.
Tags: Academics All News College of Education and Human Performance Student Life
April 10, 2024
DSU to offer accelerated degrees
Dakota State University is developing new academic options to help students enter the career field sooner.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News
April 4, 2024
DSU to offer advanced AI degrees
Dakota State University is elevating its emerging technology offerings with advanced degrees in Artificial Intelligence. Master’s programs will begin in fall 2024.
Tags: College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions College of Arts and Sciences International All News College of Business and Information Systems Academics
March 13, 2024
CISA Director looks to inspire the next generation of cyber leaders
Jen Easterly, CISA Director to speak at Dakota State March 22. She will speak at the annual DakotaCon Cybersecurity Conference at 9 a.m. in Dakota Prairie Playhouse.
Tags: All News College of Business and Information Systems Academics
February 23, 2024
DSU to celebrate 40 years of technology-focused mission
On Feb. 29, 1984, then-Governor Bill Janklow signed House Bill 1357, changing Dakota State’s mission to include technology in all programs. The yearbook at the time called this “A Brand New Day.”
Tags: College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Academics Online @ DSU
February 22, 2024
Camaraderie is Key
At Dakota State University, the General Beadle Honors Program is a catalyst, providing students with an academically rigorous program while simultaneously enriching their lives in ways they are quick to articulate.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems International Academics College of Education and Human Performance
February 15, 2024
Beacom Dean’s Cup experience is resume-builder
Dakota State University students excel in all types of cyber competitions, whether they be regional, national, or international.
Tags: Academics All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
January 5, 2024
2023 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 702 full-time and 183 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2023 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences Academics
December 18, 2023
Regents expand continuing ed options for state employees
State employees will have expanded educational opportunities after action from the state Board of Regents (BOR) this week.
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Academics College of Arts and Sciences All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance Admissions
December 18, 2023
BOR approves expanding SD Advantage program
The South Dakota Board of Regents voted this week to expand its South Dakota Advantage program to include students from Minnesota, Kansas, and Missouri.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Athletics Admissions Online @ DSU College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News
December 13, 2023
Resonant Landscapes: DSU researchers make music with nature
DSU student Carter Gordon is collaborating with Dr. Tate Carson on “Resonant Landscapes: Soundscapes of South Dakota,” a research project which will use field recordings from South Dakota state parks to electronically create music.
Tags: All News College of Arts and Sciences Academics Research
December 6, 2023
DSU provides graduates with a competitive edge
DSU provides graduates with a competitive edge. Justice Forster to speak at fall commencement.
Tags: All News Academics Student Life College of Business and Information Systems
December 4, 2023
Charles Luke is Fall Commencement speaker
Charles Luke will be the fall commencement speaker at Dakota State University on December 9.
November 15, 2023
DSU awarded grant to help low-income STEM students
DSU awarded grant to help low-income STEM students. Scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems All News Academics
November 14, 2023
Bell receives Civilian Service Medal
Bell receives Civilian Service Medal for work as an educator. Bell also part of team creating curriculum guide for NATO.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics All News
November 9, 2023
Thomas Jefferson expert was History & Ethics speaker
Dakota State University hosted their third annual History & Ethics forum on Tuesday, Nov. 7. This year’s guest speaker was Clay Jenkinson, Director of the Dakota Institute.
November 9, 2023
Dr. Mary Bell joined NATO DEEP Event
Dr. Mary Bell, Dean of The Beacom College, Joined NATO DEEP
Tags: Academics All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
September 26, 2023
Blue Bytes: Damian Kortus
Blue Bytes: Damian Kortus ‘23 / English for New Media When searching for universities in South Dakota, Dakota State University stood out to Damian Kortus.
September 13, 2023
DSU enrollment tops 3500
DSU enrollment tops 3500 for the first time ever. Growth seen in multiple categories.
Tags: Academics College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems International The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions All News Athletics College of Arts and Sciences Online @ DSU
August 28, 2023
DSU honors 'True'Trojan' award winners
Dakota State University has kicked off the new academic year by honoring several employees as “True Trojans.”
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences International Admissions Research Academics All News Online @ DSU Athletics College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
August 21, 2023
DSU alum moves on to nursing career
DSU alum moves on to nursing career. Life can take unexpected but exciting turns.
Tags: Academics College of Arts and Sciences All News Stories
July 28, 2023
DSU inspires through US Cyber Team
Students and alumni from Dakota State University are competing against the world as members of the U.S. Cyber Team.
Tags: Research All News Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
July 27, 2023
DSU President Moderates AI Briefing for All Senators
President Griffiths served as the moderator for an all-Senate briefing on AI technology on July 26. This educational event will help leaders and policy makers better understand this changing technology that will impact the world.
Tags: All News Research Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
July 19, 2023
Rizi awarded amateur radio scholarship
Tony Rizi is passionate about exploring the world of amateur radio and digital communications and inspiring and shaping the future of wireless technology.
Tags: All News College of Arts and Sciences Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
June 28, 2023
DSU students named National Cyber Scholars
In addition to taking their cutting-edge academic courses, many take advantage of DSU’s encouraging environment to build on that foundation and participate in additional learning and scholarship opportunities.
Tags: All News College of Business and Information Systems Student Life The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics
June 26, 2023
DSU updates agreement with Cryptologic University
Dakota State University and the National Security Agency’s National Cryptologic University (NCU) have entered into an articulation agreement which was approved at the March 2023 Board of Regents’ meeting. This agreement refines a 2015 partnership between the two entities.
Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics
June 19, 2023
DSU, Army Cyber sign partnership agreement
Dakota State University and ArmyCyber (ARCYBER) have signed an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) at a ceremony held at DSU on June 19.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Academics College of Education and Human Performance All News
June 13, 2023
Arts & Sciences to be led by new leadership team
The College of Arts & Sciences at Dakota State University will have a new leadership team for the 2023-2024 academic year.
June 12, 2023
Dr. Mary Bell named Dean of DSU’s Beacom College
Dr. Mary Bell has been named the new Dean of The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Dakota State University (DSU).
Tags: Academics College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News
June 6, 2023
New members inducted into Delta Mu Delta
The Dakota State chapter of Delta Mu Delta (DMD) inducted new members this spring.
Tags: Academics All News College of Business and Information Systems
June 5, 2023
Unique internships spark interest
DSU grad recommends internships for underrepresented students
Tags: All News Research Academics College of Arts and Sciences
May 17, 2023
2023 Spring Honors List Released
A total of 595 full-time and 205 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2023 spring semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
Tags: College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News
May 9, 2023
Gamification in Education
As enrollment declines and online options proliferate, colleges and universities are hoping gamification will help boost student participation and engagement in classroom and campus activities.
Tags: Academics All News College of Education and Human Performance
May 9, 2023
Awards announced at 2023 Honors Reception
Four Dakota State University faculty members received awards at the annual Honors Reception on April 18.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News College of Arts and Sciences
May 8, 2023
Student Honors Awards 2022-2023
Student Honors Awards 2022-2023
Tags: College of Education and Human Performance Athletics College of Business and Information Systems Academics College of Arts and Sciences International All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
May 4, 2023
DSU diploma is a Ticket to Ride
Dakota State University’s spring graduates will learn how their DSU diploma is a “ticket to ride,” in the commencement address from Dr. David Kenley.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences International College of Business and Information Systems All News College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences
May 3, 2023
The Power of ‘Yet’
Jazlynn Pederson has had an interesting journey in higher education.
Tags: Academics College of Education and Human Performance All News Student Life
May 2, 2023
A business idea is born from a research project
Jonathan Lancelot is developing a graduate research project with his Tesla into a new company for object detection.
Tags: Academics Research All News College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
April 14, 2023
DSU leaders busy telling DSU's story on KELO-AM podcasts
DSU leaders busy telling DSU's story on KELO-AM podcasts
Tags: All News Academics College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research
April 5, 2023
Sterling named to DSU Academic Hall of Fame
Dr. Vicki Sterling has been named to the Dakota State University Hall of Fame for her innovation, research, and creativity in teaching literacy at DSU.
Tags: Academics College of Education and Human Performance All News
March 21, 2023
SCSP to lead NatSecTech event at Dakota State
DSU to host workshop on techno-economic competition. SCSP to lead NatSecTech event at Dakota State.
Tags: All News Academics Research College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
March 17, 2023
Research events planned at Dakota State
Research Week 2023 brings DSU research to the world, and the world to DSU with our keynote speaker.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences Research International All News College of Education and Human Performance
March 13, 2023
Family Ties to Service
DSU student Connor Starrett was one of three area Air Force cadets chosen to attend an Air Force symposium. He is following in his family’s footsteps with a military career, and wants to do all he can to help other people through his service.
Tags: Athletics Academics All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life
March 13, 2023
Will AI Chatbots Raise Digital Equity Concerns for Students?
Some ed-tech experts say the need to close the digital divide will only grow more urgent as Internet-based artificial intelligence tools become commonplace in schools and universities.
Tags: All News College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Research Academics College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
March 9, 2023
DSU recognizes 62 long-time employees
Dakota State University has recognized 62 employees for their dedication and commitment to the university at the annual Longevity Reception on March 1.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences International All News Admissions College of Arts and Sciences Research Academics College of Education and Human Performance Athletics College of Business and Information Systems Stories
March 3, 2023
Competition Skills
The DSU CCDC team is headed to the national competition in April after winning the At Large region. This experience gives students a variety of skills that are very applicable to the real world.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems
March 3, 2023
Podhradsky contributes to ERVA engineering report
The Engineering Research Visioning Alliance (ERVA), a U.S. National Science Foundation-funded initiative, released a report in February outlining engineering research priorities to create R&D and technology solutions to make infrastructure “unhackable.”
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Academics All News Research
February 28, 2023
Certified Tutors love their job
Gage Schacher and Jess Tarr, tutors with the DSU Trojan Tutoring Center are now CRLA certified. Both love the job, and enjoy helping student learners and seeing them progress.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences Admissions College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Academics College of Education and Human Performance
February 27, 2023
This South Dakota university is cybersecurity’s next powerhouse
With partnerships at the federal, state, and local levels, Dakota State University provides students and faculty "breadth and depth" in research opportunities and potential career paths.
Tags: Academics Admissions Research All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems
February 24, 2023
Practical research leads to professional internship
Joseph Boyd’s research project has led to a summer internship opportunity, and could possibly lead to a career as well. Robert Richardson is Boyd’s faculty mentor for the research.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research Stories All News Student Life
February 15, 2023
Kooistra named COO & General Counsel of DSU-ARC
Sioux Falls City Attorney Stacy Kooistra has accepted a new position as the Chief Operations Officer and General Counsel for the Dakota State University-Applied Research Corporation (DSU-ARC).
Tags: Academics All News College of Business and Information Systems Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
February 10, 2023
Griffiths receives Chief Executive Leadership Award from CASE
Honor recognizes outstanding leadership and service in support of education
Tags: Admissions College of Business and Information Systems Stories College of Education and Human Performance All News Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences
February 8, 2023
Bowman refused to be discouraged from cybersecurity field
For those considering a career in cybersecurity, Ben Bowman’s advice is simple: be a little bit stubborn.
Tags: Research All News College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life
January 10, 2023
DSU and NSA education partnership offers opportunities
Dakota State University is now in partnership with the National Security Agency through an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA). This agreement was approved at the December Board of Regents meeting.
Tags: Research All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics
January 10, 2023
2022 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 594 full-time and 195 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2022 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance Academics College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News
December 20, 2022
Griffiths one of 50 influential women in AI
Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths has been named to the InspiredMinds! Community’s top 50 most influential women in 2022.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Business and Information Systems Academics
December 7, 2022
Krebs is Fall Commencement speaker at Dakota State
Shantel Krebs will be the fall commencement speaker at Dakota State University on December 10. Rollyn Samp to be awarded honorary degree.
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics College of Education and Human Performance All News
December 7, 2022
Palmieri wants to be on cybersecurity ‘front lines’
DSU student commencement speaker demonstrates integrity . Janessa Palmieri doesn’t even hesitate to describe her dream job.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Student Life Academics Research
December 5, 2022
Universities to form Innovation Alliance
DSU among 13 Colleges, Universities to form Innovation Alliance. Institutions are from Northern Plains, Rocky Mountain West area.
Tags: Academics College of Education and Human Performance All News College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Stories
November 30, 2022
Opportunity in any language
No matter what language you use, student research is a huge opportunity.
November 17, 2022
MadLabs® design wins architectural awards
The Madison Cyber Labs’ (MadLabs®) design has been recognized by both the North and South Dakota chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Academics All News Research
November 2, 2022
Helping our Heroes
Austin Slaughter, DSU’s Veteran Affairs Director, helps student-veterans and their families utilize their education benefits towards a successful career.
Tags: Academics All News Admissions
October 24, 2022
Scholarship offers freedom
Needs-based scholarships can make a difference for South Dakota students.
Tags: All News Academics Admissions
October 20, 2022
DSU fields 4 on U.S. Cyber Team Season II
Three DSU students were chosen for the U.S. Cyber Team Season II, which will compete internationally next summer in the International Cyber Games.
Tags: All News Academics Athletics Research College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
September 27, 2022
Conference presentations are invaluable experiences
Opportunity important to professional growth Dakota State University students gain valuable knowledge in class, but through research and conference presentations, they learn to apply that knowledge and adapt them into career-ready skills.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research Academics All News International
September 20, 2022
DSU announces enrollment gains for Fall ‘22
Numbers rising across the board at Dakota State
Tags: Research College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Business and Information Systems Admissions Academics College of Arts and Sciences Athletics
September 19, 2022
DSU to connect with prospective families
Dakota State has established the Trojan FamilyConnect online portal, for prospective families to stay connected with the University throughout the entire college experience.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance Academics All News Student Life The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions
September 15, 2022
DSU students receive DOD scholarships
Three Dakota State students are now part of the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program.
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life All News Academics
September 1, 2022
Rachynska youngest presenter at National Plant Conference
Sophomore Alex Rachynska was the youngest presenter at the Plant Health 2022 Conference in August in Pittsburgh, Pa. Rachynska shared alfalfa research she and fellow DSU students have conducted over the course of the school year and summer.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences Research Academics All News
August 19, 2022
Addressing today's problems
Aaron Baker’s passion for programming has grown into a passion for malware analysis. His research work in this field earned him an invitation to the Black Hat Arsenal this month.
Tags: All News Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics
August 15, 2022
DSU on the cutting-edge of edge learning
Cutting-edge learning is quite literally taking place at DSU. This summer, students from AI Sweden and DSU began artificial intelligence research, part of an ongoing collaboration.
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.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Academics
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.
Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life Academics
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.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research Academics All News Student Life
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.
Tags: All News Academics College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences
May 23, 2022
CybHER, AT&T take cyber education to SD Reservations
CybHER, AT&T take cyber education to SD Reservations
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions All News Academics
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.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance All News
May 18, 2022
Brenner Furlong takes off on aviation career
Brenner Furlong ’22 was able to incorporate flight training in addition to his college degree, taking flight on a career he loves.
Tags: Academics
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 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 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.
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance All News College of Arts and Sciences Stories Academics
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.
Tags: All News Academics College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems
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.
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Admissions Academics Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences
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.
Tags: All News Academics College of Education and Human Performance
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.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Academics Student Life
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.
Tags: All News Student Life College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences International Academics College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance
April 26, 2022
Faculty awards announced at 2022 Honors Reception
Four Dakota State University faculty members received awards at the annual Honors Reception on April 21.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance Academics College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences
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.”
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Academics College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
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!
Tags: Student Life Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News
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.
Tags: Research Academics College of Arts and Sciences Student Life All News College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Athletics
March 23, 2022
Making Remote Research Work
Six graduate students – all in different physical locations ¬– are gaining essential research experience through a remote research project. Their work could lead to an improvement in the security of IOT devices.
Tags: International The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research Stories Academics
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.
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Research All News Academics
March 8, 2022
Research experience provides versatile skills
Two Cyber Operations majors, Austen King and Nathan Ord are discovering that research is quite a learning process, but it provides versatile skills college students – and industry professionals – need.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research
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.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News
March 7, 2022
The Deposit of Faith
‘The Deposit of Faith: Why 2,000 years of art, architecture and thought matter’ and will feature Dr. Joseph Bottum, Director of the Classics Institute at Dakota State University.
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.
Tags: Academics College of Business and Information Systems Research All News
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.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance All News Academics Student Life Admissions College of Business and Information Systems Athletics
February 14, 2022
Podhradsky statue featured at Smithsonian
A life-size statue of Dr. Ashley Podhradsky is one of 120 featured at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., for Women’s History Month in March. Podhradsky is the Vice President for Research & Economic Development at Dakota State, and an AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador.
Tags: Academics Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
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.
Tags: Stories All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research Academics
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.
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Academics All News
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.
Tags: Research All News College of Arts and Sciences Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems
January 20, 2022
Incredible Impact
DSU doctoral student Lisa McKee is fearless, working to create new cyber defense industry standards that could have a global impact.
Tags: Research Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories
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.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions All News Research
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.
Tags: Research All News Academics College of Arts and Sciences
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.
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences Academics
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.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences Academics Research All News Student Life
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.