June 29, 2020
Protecting personal data
Dustin Steinhagen, PhD student in Cyber Defense, has a passion for defending humans from social engineering. His goal is to fight the societal vulnerability of living in a world where it is so easy to hack a person's mind.
June 26, 2020
Reporting on Research
Mary Francis and the staff at the Karl Mundt Library can help you find and evaluate good resources.
June 18, 2020
From student to alum to faculty
By the time Cody Welu was in high school, he knew he wanted to do something with computers. An undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. later, and Welu is working as an assistant professor in The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences.
June 15, 2020
DSU provides computers for Sioux Falls’ Recovery Houses
Dakota State University recently provided 20 refurbished computers to the Oxford homes located in Sioux Falls, including the one dedicated for women and children called “Emily’s Hope Oxford House.”
June 11, 2020
New members inducted into Delta Mu Delta
The Dakota State chapter of Delta Mu Delta inducted four new members into the group this year.
June 3, 2020
DSU creates course offering internship experience
COVID-19 has impacted a variety of summer activities – from vacations to summer camps -- but also educational opportunities like summer internships.
June 2, 2020
AdapT Lab seeks to solve human problems for those with disabilities
I6 Biosciences grant will help with commercialization, tech transfer
May 22, 2020
DSU students present papers at Hawaii conferences via Zoom
Two Dakota State doctoral students presented papers via Zoom at the 4th International Conference on Information System & Data Mining and the 3rd International Conference on Knowledge Management Systems.
May 20, 2020
DSU freshman to attend West Point
Hunter Baer, a freshman computer science major from Garrison, North Dakota, was recently accepted to West Point United States Military Academy.
May 20, 2020
Dakota State students honored for achievements
Dakota State University is pleased to honor several students with award distinctions this academic year. This demonstrates a continuing commitment to celebrate the achievements of students who have worked hard to excel and contribute to their own future, as well as to the lives and progress of all those around them.
May 19, 2020
James Maloney selected for NASA fellowship
Dr. James Maloney was selected as a Faculty Fellow in the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Aerospace Fellowship Program.
May 14, 2020
Omar El-Gayor
Dr. Omar El-Gayar, Professor of Computer Information Systems has noted how responsive faculty have been to student needs through innovative curricula, flexible delivery, online courses, and expanded scholarship programs.
May 6, 2020
Students develop Alzheimer’s video game
Nursing homes aren’t your average setting for a video game, but Dakota State student Gabriel Simao and his friends aren’t creating an average video game.
May 5, 2020
DSU Spring Commencement to be held October 4
The rescheduled Spring 2020 Commencement at Dakota State University is planned for Sunday, October 4, during the university’s Homecoming weekend. The original May 9 commencement was postponed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Both spring and summer graduates will be recognized at the ceremony.
May 1, 2020
DSU announces plans to reopen its campus for Fall 2020
Dakota State University plans to resume on-campus operations for the Fall 2020 semester. This will include face-to-face classes, along with the online courses normally offered at DSU. This decision is made in conjunction with the Board of Regents (BOR) and other regental schools.
April 28, 2020
Faculty awards announced
Four Dakota State faculty members are being recognized through awards.
April 26, 2020
Mary Simmons
When Mary Simmons chose to study cyber, she started researching different cyber schools. Dakota State came up as one of the top in the nation. The programs at DSU are innovative and cutting-edge.
April 8, 2020
DSU alum and instructor shares experience
Zach Wilson graduated from Dakota State’s respiratory care program in 2015. Now he’s an instructor for the program, along with working for Sanford Health in their respiratory care department and as a flight team member.
April 8, 2020
College Business Plan Competition winners selected
Three winners have been selected in the 2nd annual Business Plan Competition at Dakota State. Grant Carlson received first place, Elizabeth Olson received second place, and Andrew Rotert received third place
April 7, 2020
DSU Business Plan Competition high school winners announced
Three winners from South Dakota schools have been selected in the DSU Business Plan Competition high school division.
April 6, 2020
DSU classes to remain online through summer term
Dakota State University’s summer courses will be offered online for Summer 2020. On April 6, the South Dakota Board of Regents announced all public university instruction will continue to use this delivery method through the summer academic term. This does not significantly alter DSU’s term, as the university traditionally holds very few on-campus courses during the summer.
April 1, 2020
Regents Make No Changes in Tuition and Fees for Coming Year
The South Dakota Board of Regents agreed today to maintain its existing tuition and mandatory fees for the next academic year.
March 26, 2020
Jacob Garza
Jacob Garza set out on his college journey with one thing in mind – find a computer science program that was amongst the top in the nation, to compliment his passion for the rapidly growing field.
March 25, 2020
DSU Athletics Hall of Fame banquet cancelled for 2020
Dakota State University has cancelled the 2020 Athletics Hall of Fame banquet, scheduled for June 6.
March 24, 2020
DSU moving to online-only classes for the duration of the spring semester
The South Dakota Board of Regents has determined all South Dakota public universities will transition to spring classes online for the duration of the semester and postpone graduation until further notice, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 19, 2020
Opportunities Everywhere
Lindsey Vogl chose DSU's professional accounting degree as her major has reinforced the lesson that “you can find opportunities everywhere” and she’s ready to take that lesson out into the world.
March 16, 2020
Mason Wieman
No other campuses have a Digital Arts and Design program like DSU’s. The major offers four specializations, so Mason Wieman choose to study digital sound design, and “I’m loving it so far.”
March 16, 2020
DSU moves to online classes March 23 – April 3
Dakota State University continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and make decisions that are in the best interest of everyone in the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) system. The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff throughout the state remain our top priority and we continue to monitor the situation around the clock.
March 16, 2020
NAIA cancels spring sports schedule
As of March 16, the NAIA has cancelled the spring sports season. The North Star Conference (NSAA), which DSU is a member of, had previously suspended their schedule.
March 13, 2020
DSU takes action with upcoming events
Dakota State is postponing, moving to online formats, or cancelling all events through April 13. This is a precautionary measure to lower the risk of COVID-19 exposure to the university community, current and prospective students, and guests to campus. Updates are available on the coronavirus alert page at DSU.edu regarding specific events.
March 12, 2020
Dakota State extends spring break to respond to pandemic
Dakota State University is joining the other five universities in the South Dakota Regental System in the decision to extend the 2020 spring break an additional week in response to the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19). As of March 12, there have been no confirmed cases at Dakota State, in Madison or Lake County.
March 5, 2020
Redefining Inspiration - Miss America visits DSU to inspire STEM studies
Miss America Camille Schrier will be visiting Dakota State University on March 13, to speak with students from Madison Middle School to inspire them to consider studying for a career in STEM – science, technology, engineering, and math.
March 4, 2020
DSU alum shares love of cyber with the world
Gerald Auger started his career as a software developer and windows administrator, but a growing interest in the field of cyber ultimately led him to continue his education, earning two degrees from Dakota State. Today he works as an information security architect at the Medical University of South Carolina, runs Coastal Information Security Group – a cybersecurity consulting business, and recently started a YouTube channel Simply Cyber to advise individuals interested in advancing in the cybersecurity field.
February 25, 2020
Bowen receives Merrigan Award
Nicole Bowen, student wellness counselor lead at DSU, has received the Patrick Merrigan Award for Distinguished Service to the Profession of Student Affairs at the South Dakota Higher Education Association (SDHEA) Conference.
February 25, 2020
Simons named Philanthropists of Year at DSU Gala
Darrel and Patti Simon embody servant leadership, said Suzy Collignon-Hodgen, chair of the DSU Foundation Board of Trustees. For that reason, they were named the 2019 Philanthropists of the Year for Dakota State University.
February 24, 2020
Carl Petersen
Coming home will be the best thing a Dakota State University education can provide for Carl Petersen. The DSU senior intends to develop a game design studio on the South Dakota reservation where he grew up.
February 13, 2020
Grad students have papers published
Four online Dakota State students from The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences and the College of Business and Information Systems have had research papers published. All four students worked with Dr. Houssain Kettani, professor of computer science to write the papers.
February 12, 2020
DSU cancelling classes due to weather
Due to dangerous windchills, Dakota State University will be cancelling classes beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2020
February 10, 2020
Alexis VanderWilt
Alexis VanderWilt is a junior at Dakota State, double majoring in computer science and math for information systems, with a minor in Spanish.
January 27, 2020
Scholarship need is focus of 2020 DSU Gala
One Night – One Cause aims to raise $150,000
January 24, 2020
2019 Fall Honors List
Dakota State University's 2019 Fall Honors List contains full time and part-time students who achieved a 3.5 to 4.0 grade point average to qualify.
January 22, 2020
SD writers’ series coming to DSU
South Dakota Humanities Council grants brings six South Dakota writers to DSU and Madison
January 15, 2020
“The Chair is Not Me” exhibit displayed in gallery
An educational exhibit “The Chair is Not Me,” is on display in the First Bank & Trust Art Gallery at Dakota State through February 28. The exhibit features artwork alongside poems from the book “The Chair is Not Me,” by “JJ” James Janis. The book is a collection of poems about his life experiences and challenges as a diversely abled individual.
January 1, 2020
Kayla Mentele
Homey environment. Great education. Financial value. These are some of the reasons Kayla Mentele chose to attend Dakota State University, not far from her home in Salem, S.D.
December 19, 2019
Andrew Kramer
Andrew Kramer says transfer students should “use your time wisely…to be active and make new friends.” The two-time DSU alum has stayed on in Madison to teach in The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences.
December 10, 2019
Dave Link is fall commencement speaker at DSU
International student speaking for graduates
December 3, 2019
Tom Farrell
Tom Farrell has always been willing to try new opportunities, a characteristic which has led him to a 49-year career teaching at Dakota State.
November 22, 2019
Kettani publishes book about World Muslim Population
Book is first of its kind research
November 6, 2019
Summer internships produce professional successes
Summer internships teach students a lot about what they want to do for a career, said Collin Rumpca, a Dakota State computer science student from Aberdeen, S.D.
October 30, 2019
Grad Studies celebrates 20 years
Dakota State University is celebrating 20 years of Graduate Studies this fall.
October 3, 2019
Student Groups from DSU Recognized for Excellence
The South Dakota Board of Regents recognized student organizations from Dakota State University for excellence in academic, community, and organizational work.
October 2, 2019
Madison Cyber Labs rises to challenge of cyber research
Grand opening event coincides with Board of Regents’ meeting
October 1, 2019
Increased research capacity enables DSU to take larger part of NSF grant
Projects planned in education, science, analytics
September 9, 2019
Bipartisan, Bicameral Staffers Host Inaugural Cyber Day on the Hill
The Democratic Digital Communications Staff Association in partnership with the Congressional Tech Staff Association and Senate Systems Administrator Association Board held the first annual Cyber Day on the Hill.
August 16, 2019
DSU respiratory program receives credentialing award
Dakota State University’s respiratory care program received a credentialing award in Ft. Lauderdale, Flor. from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) in July.
June 13, 2019
New network will create new research opportunities
$1.46M EDA grant intended to drive job creation
June 4, 2019
Dakota State 2019 Spring Honors List Released
A total of 509 full-time and 177 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2019 spring semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
June 3, 2019
DSU graduate student wins two national honors
Opoku-Boateng named Google Techmaker Scholar, blackcomputeHER Fellow
May 20, 2019
Moran named interim provost at DSU
Dr. James Moran has been named the interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Dakota State University. He is currently the Vice President for Accreditation and Student Success Initiatives at the University of South Dakota. Scott McKay’s resignation as provost effective June 21.
May 13, 2019
Bottum co-author on Christopher Award-winning children’s book
“The World is Awake” to be celebrated at New York City gala May 23
May 10, 2019
Students inducted into National Society of Leadership and Success
DSU chapter inducts 33 new members
May 9, 2019
2019 DSU Employee Longevity Reception
Dakota State recognized 34 employees with a combined 730 years of service at the recent Longevity Reception.
May 1, 2019
Student leader accomplishes a great deal in a short time
New graduate hopes to continue impacting people in the world
May 1, 2019
Final General Beadle graduates to be honored at May ceremony
The Class of 1969, the final graduating class from General Beadle State College, will celebrate their 50-year anniversary of graduation in May.
April 30, 2019
Freshman wins first place in DSU business plan competition
Ethan Johanneson, a freshman computer science major from Kaylor, S.D., won first place in the Dakota State University business plan competition, earning $1,000 for the idea.
April 26, 2019
NSA leader is DSU’s spring commencement speaker
Science Steve named distinguished alumnus for May 4 ceremony
April 24, 2019
Life experience prompts grad student to study cyber
Thuy Lam wins poster session award at international conference
April 22, 2019
Juntunen to advocate for science on Capitol Hill
DSU senior’s research chosen for CUR poster session
April 22, 2019
NASA astrobiologist to visit Dakota State
Public invited to April 24 presentation: “Searching for Signs of Life and its Origin on Other Planets.”
April 18, 2019
Seven DSU students to compete at National Leadership Conference in June
Conference will take place in San Antonio, Texas June 24-27
April 18, 2019
DSU event to consider publishing in the digital era
Panel discussion to be held on April 24
April 17, 2019
2019 Honors Banquet
Dakota State University held its annual Honors Banquet Monday, April 15, 2019, at Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison, S.D.
April 17, 2019
Faculty honored at annual banquet
Four Dakota State University faculty members received awards at the annual Honors Banquet on April 15.
April 4, 2019
DSU student researchers honored for project work
Topics range from smart ag to data presentation
April 4, 2019
Dakota State Advances Plans for Ph.D. Program in Cyber Defense
The new doctoral program will address growing cyber threats and workforce needs.
April 2, 2019
Practical applications mean STEM research is critical
NSB chair Souvaine keynote speaker at research symposium
March 28, 2019
Music at DSU concert April 7
Dakota State University musical groups, the TroGin and Tonic band, DSU Concert Choir, and DSU Voices will perform a free spring concert “Monsters, Myths, Music”.
March 25, 2019
DSU students attending International English Convention
Two students will be presenting papers at event
March 20, 2019
Carl Petersen receives $10,000 Dreamstarter grant
Petersen to make games for and by Native people
March 18, 2019
Giving back
At Dakota State University we’re more than technology. We’re a university who takes pride in our campus, students, and local community. We always search for ways to lend a helping hand.
March 18, 2019
Clyde Brashier is first inductee into DSU Academic Hall of Fame
Public invited to March 26 ceremony
March 15, 2019
Jon Schaff to lecture on computing politics at DSU
Political theorist’s visit is part of DSU Classics Institute lecture series
February 27, 2019
Cyber Operations majors to present research to legislators
Legislators, college students, and the public can all benefit from an event being held Feb. 28 at the State Capitol Rotunda in Pierre.
February 11, 2019
Leinen’s research published in international journal
Lead authorship in prominent scientific journals is rare as undergrad
February 11, 2019
From science fiction to reality DSU modernizes Frankenstein
Student look at ethics in a quickly advancing technological world
January 13, 2019
Dakota State 2018 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 595 full-time and 202 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2018 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
January 13, 2019
First Bank and Trust Dakota State Art Gallery reopens
There will be an opening reception in the gallery, Wednesday, January 16 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
January 6, 2019
Campus Watch program begins January 8 at DSU
Safety/security program offers evening hours assistance
December 17, 2018
Successful faculty development events to continue in spring
Established by the administration beginning in the 2018-19 school year, CTL events offer opportunities for faculty to learn instructional strategies that support student learning.
December 11, 2018
DSU CyberForce team is #4 in nation
Defensive security team inspires fellow students
December 5, 2018
South Dakota Consumer Protection Division and Dakota State Partner in Joint Cybercrime Initiative
New students from adjacent states will soon experience the South Dakota Advantage, a tuition program that state public universities will offer, starting next summer, to new freshmen and new transfer students from six surrounding states.
December 4, 2018
Adjacent State Students Offered South Dakota Tuition Advantage
South Dakota Advantage, offers new freshmen students and new transfer students from Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado a tuition rate equivalent to the resident undergraduate rate set at each South Dakota public university.
December 3, 2018
Students start conversations with World Languages Club
December 2, 2018
Bob Sutton chosen as DSU’s fall commencement speaker
Ceremony will be held on December 8
November 28, 2018
Spoke workshop teaches inclusion through communication
Event is Berry’s SD Change Network project
November 27, 2018
SBS CyberSecurity and CEO to sponsor women in cyber security
New $30K scholarship endowment will benefit gender diversity
November 25, 2018
Cricket Club provides life balance for grad students
November 19, 2018
DSU to partner with native language institute
Students to create videos about Dakotah language
November 15, 2018
DSU ranked #29 Best for Vets college in nation
Support for military students comes from programs, staff, community
November 2, 2018
16th Annual Nanocon November 9-11
In its 16th year, Dakota State University gaming club’s gaming convention, Nanocon, is still going strong. The event will take place the weekend of Nov. 9-11 and is free and open to the public.
November 2, 2018
Madison, S.D. hopes to be model city with 5G
City provides incentives to benefit small cell technology
October 29, 2018
Programmers take top spots at Digi-Key competition
Teams win prize money for The Beacom College
October 25, 2018
DSU to host the 2018 British National Debate Team
“Is the American Dream Dead?” debate Thursday, Nov. 1
October 22, 2018
DSU undergrads are lead co-authors on scientific journal article
October 2, 2018
DSU cyber defense team snags second in competition
40 teams from North America participate in eSentinel event
September 20, 2018
DSU reports enrollment growth 18 out of last 20 years
Total enrollment now almost 3,400
September 14, 2018
Young women look for inspiration at Grace Hopper conference
Pokorney, Opoku-Boateng first DSU students to attend
September 12, 2018
Year-long learning takes place in CyberPatriot clubs
DSU professor looks to start more K-12 student clubs
September 11, 2018
CybHER program provides first scholarships to DSU students
For the past five years, the CybHER outreach program at Dakota State University has empowered, motivated, and educated over 10,000 girls interested in cybersecurity, girls in the Madison area and beyond.
September 10, 2018
Themes from Frankenstein’s monster transcend the times
Dakota State faculty invited to inspire conversations with Mary Shelley’s 200-year-old classic
September 10, 2018
DSU is partner in NSF traineeship award
$3M grant to benefit 20 students from four SD universities
August 22, 2018
New data show DSU placement at 99 percent
Some majors report 100 percent placement in job or grad school
August 2, 2018
Heartland Technology Center to house DSU research projects
Research projects at Dakota State University are ambitious, to say the least. In fact, some are moving forward so fast that researchers can’t wait for next fall’s completion of the university’s new research and development center, the Madison Cyber Labs (MadLabs).
July 17, 2018
DSU to host Q&A session with the International Space Station
Watch the livestream link on NASA TV
June 6, 2018
DSU president to join landmark White House STEM education summit
José-Marie Griffiths, president of Dakota State University, was recently invited to attend the first-of-its-kind State-Federal Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education Summit hosted by The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) on June 25-26, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
June 5, 2018
Online cyber competition creates opportunity for teamwork
DSU team takes 3rd in National Cyber League competition. “People can't solve everything by themselves,” said Dakota State University Leron Gray. That’s why a team is important, said Gray, a DSU online student from San Antonio, Texas. He and four teammates learned this important teamwork lesson by participating in the National Cyber League (NCL) competition this spring.
May 24, 2018
Northern Lights on the itinerary for DSU’s next international trip
Iceland is destination for March 2019
May 23, 2018
Number of women on the rise in DSU’s Beacom College
296% hike in number of female students since 2013
May 17, 2018
Conference helps students network in global game market
DSU gamers win GDC narrative competition
May 16, 2018
Newbury chosen for Rochester Institute research internship
Information systems blends programming, people skills
May 15, 2018
DSU education profs receive professional honors
May 10, 2018
DSU team places 7th at Argonne Labs competition
The DSU CDC (Cyber Defense Competition) team, placed seventh out of 29 teams at a national competition held April 6 and 7.
May 10, 2018
DSU cyber defense team places 3rd at national competition
Exercises are ‘real-world scenarios’
May 9, 2018
Dakota State OK’d to offer new Cyber Leadership degree, new specializations
The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved a new degree program at Dakota State University.
May 7, 2018
2018 DSU Employee Longevity Reception
Six and a half centuries – that’s how many years of experience DSU recognized at the recent Longevity Reception.
May 7, 2018
Students inducted in National Society of Leadership and Success
DSU chapter inducts 31 new members
May 7, 2018
Delta Mu Delta inducts three new members
An international business honor society, Delta Mu Delta recognizes and encourages the academic excellence of students at qualifying colleges and universities.
April 30, 2018
Dennis Daugaard is DSU’s spring commencement speaker
USF president Bradfield named Distinguished Alumnus
April 26, 2018
Sanford Inspire, Harmony adopted by DSU College of Ed
April 20, 2018
2018 Honors Banquet
Dakota State University held its annual Honors Banquet Monday, April 16, at Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison, S.D.
April 20, 2018
Four DSU faculty honored at annual banquet
April 17, 2018
DSU to host discussion on digitized libraries
Total access creates worrisome issues for librarians, users
April 16, 2018
DSU STEM Institute re-invented to focus on space science
Program adds year-long activities and cross-disciplinary outreach
April 13, 2018
European Union Ambassador to U.S. visits DSU
David O’Sullivan meets with faculty, students, community members
April 9, 2018
Beinlich, Ford to speak at UNL ‘Shaping the Future’ forum
Dakota State University students Sam Beinlich and Kennedi Ford have been selected to give presentations at the 2018 Forum on Digital Humanities at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln on April 13, 2018.
March 30, 2018
Dakota State brings awareness to autism with new program, guest speaker
“Don’t look at autism as a disability,” Megan Roddie told employers, faculty and students at the 2018 Dakota Con. “Focus on the assets their neurodiversity brings to the company.”
March 28, 2018
DSU students create Madison travel guide
‘36 Hours in Madison’ mimics New York Times series
March 21, 2018
2018 DakotaCon brings in new speakers, training sessions
Twelve collegiate student teams from across the region will test their cybersecurity knowledge by building, protecting, and maintaining a realistic network and operations environment.
March 15, 2018
DSU researchers find success locally, nationally
“High quality research opportunities are flourishing at both the graduate and undergraduate levels at Dakota State University,” said DSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Scott McKay.
February 25, 2018
Swenson represents DSU at state capitol poster session
South Dakota colleges and universities sent 12 outstanding undergraduate student researchers to the State Capitol on Feb. 26 to share their research work with lawmakers and the public. Vaille A. Swenson, a senior biology for information systems major from Nederland, Colo., represented Dakota State University.
February 25, 2018
DSU’s new Workforce Development Alliance a ‘win’ for everybody
Madison Regional Health first to partner with the university
February 15, 2018
DSU computer game design is ‘toughest major you’ll ever love’
It’s not all fun and games for students in the computer game design program at Dakota State University. It’s also hard work, said Aaron Curry, a senior computer game design major from Cosmos, Minn.
February 7, 2018
DSU named #3 cybersecurity school by ‘Military Times’
Dakota State University has been ranked as one of the 10 best cybersecurity programs in the nation for veterans and military students. Dakota State placed third out of the more than 600 colleges and universities that participated in a 2018 “Military Times” survey.
January 28, 2018
Denny Sanford gift to Horatio Alger Assoc. will benefit DSU students
Future Dakota State University students will benefit from a recent donation made by well-known philanthropist Denny Sanford.
January 7, 2018
Dakota State 2017 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 504 full-time and 192 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2017 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
December 17, 2017
New community partnership will spur workforce development
SDPaSS program announced Dec. 18
November 21, 2017
Dakota State receives Military Times Best distinction
This is the first year DSU has been included on the Military Times’ list.
November 16, 2017
DeVries, Meyer inducted into Delta Mu Delta
November 12, 2017
DSU team takes the offense at national cyber competition
Dakota State University cyber students have a long history of success competing in regional and national defensive cyber competitions.
November 7, 2017
DSU team wins at regional, national cyber competition
A team of DSU students participated in a defensive competition, the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC).
November 5, 2017
Area HR directors form collaborative group
All human resources (HR) managers in the Madison area report they are facing the same problem -- not enough workers to fill job openings.
October 30, 2017
Industry advisory board reaches five-year mark
Collaboration benefits DSU, businesses alike
October 24, 2017
Dakota State students to start AAUW student chapter
Two women inspired at NCCWSL conference
October 16, 2017
Classroom management comes alive with virtual learning experience
DSU is the only institution in the state to offer a new technology to help train student teachers. It is called Virtual Avatar Learning Experience, or VALE.
August 15, 2017
DSU professors fill niche with cyber training center
Wayne Pauli, Yong Wang receive 3-year NSF grant
August 3, 2017
Lucas shows ‘fighting spirit’ at C2C cyber competition
DSU student wins awards at international competition
August 1, 2017
Historic celebration to open DSU’s Beacom Institute of Technology
Featured guests are Amazon Web Service’s Mark Ryland, country music star Jake Owen
July 25, 2017
KSFY to broadcast from DSU, Madison on Miracle Treat Day
One Day Getaway shows set for July 27
July 21, 2017
DSU student to compete in international cyber competition
Chase Lucas part of 2017 C2C at Univ. of Cambridge
July 6, 2017
DSU cyber designations renewed until 2022
Three of Dakota State University’s designations as National Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) have been renewed by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
June 16, 2017
Student stays on top of technology with drone certification
Dakota State University’s theme “Embrace Innovation” is something Dacey Black is taking seriously.
June 7, 2017
Jones to discuss book about Afghanistan on SpyCast
DSU dean making second guest appearance on Intl. Spy Museum podcast
May 25, 2017
DSU announces 2017-2018 CyberCorps Scholars
Twelve DSU students have been named Cyber Corps scholars for 2017-2018.
May 24, 2017
Students win SWSIS scholarships
Awards help Plucker, Oeltjenbruns with education, networking opportunities
May 23, 2017
Bangston named Google Women Techmakers Scholar winner
Dakota State University student Leah Bangston has been named a Google Women Techmakers Scholar for 2017.
May 17, 2017
DSU student project provides collaboration between science, tech
Swenson to present at ASM conference in June
May 15, 2017
DSU students learn to make a difference with virtual reality
New equipment provided by DSU mini-grant
May 5, 2017
Lowry site best location for DSU’s proposed MadLabs
Architect presents site analysis results of six possible locations
May 4, 2017
Seven new members in Delta Mu Delta
April 28, 2017
Dakota State hires McKay as provost
April 25, 2017
Bennett named BIS dean at DSU
April 24, 2017
Student employees honored at banquet
April 21, 2017
Juntunen receives Goldwater Scholarship
Student is first from DSU to win the Goldwater award
April 21, 2017
Eleven DSU students headed to PBL national conference
April 19, 2017
Podhradsky is EmBe’s Young Woman of Achievement
Three DSU alumnae honored at Sioux Falls ceremony
April 18, 2017
2017 Honors Banquet
Dakota State University held its annual Honors Banquet Tuesday, April 11, at Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison, S.D. See below for the honors recognized during the event.
April 18, 2017
Deploying student honored at special ceremony
April 11, 2017
New DSU organization hosting Startup Weekend
DSU, LAIC co-sponsoring April 21-23 event
April 10, 2017
DSU named safest SD campus
April 7, 2017
DSU to host open forum with Sen. John Thune
“The Road to 5G” discussed at April 11 event
April 7, 2017
DSU awarded LAIC Growth and Achievement award
April 5, 2017
Local choir provides audio experience for DSU student
MasterSingers spring concerts set for Friday, Sunday
March 31, 2017
Conferences help faculty stay “on the right track”
Presentations, panel discussions bring career development for DSU faculty, staff
March 29, 2017
Physical security featured at 2017 DakotaCon
7th annual security convention scheduled for March 31-April 2 at DSU
March 28, 2017
Astrophysicist to speak at DSU Research Symposium
13 local research groups also presenting at poster session
March 23, 2017
DSU students win GDC narrative review competition
Students explain the magic of video games
March 21, 2017
Two DSU students serve with state agriculture groups
Connection growing between ag and technology
March 20, 2017
U of Memphis names Smith outstanding IDT doctoral student
Pi Day provides teaching moment in college math class
March 20, 2017
Nussbaum wins SDHEA’s Marcus Boesen award
When Nussbaum was at the SDHEA annual conference, he made a larger-than-life appearance on a video screen.
March 15, 2017
Libraries help teach evaluation of information
Francis visits Pierre to advocate for libraries
March 8, 2017
DSU photography club selling Krispy Kremes as Relay for Life fundraiser
Everybody loves doughnuts, everybody hates cancer
March 7, 2017
Picture perfect: DSU professor’s, student’s work recognized
Freedom is what Haley Hansen enjoys about photography, to use the world and nature as a studio.
March 5, 2017
DSU part of innovative data project with Sanford
Dakota State University researchers are among those from six Dakota universities and private institutions who will be using real-time data from Sanford Health to study patient trends.
February 26, 2017
DSU students learn old storytelling in new format
For an assignment in Publishing for New Media class, students interviewed residents at Bethel, and made an audio recording of their conversations.
February 22, 2017
Pioneering film future built on groundwork of the past
DSU’s filmmaking history featured at festival, on SDPB
February 21, 2017
Sanford lab offers opportunities to DSU students
Computing opportunity, intellectual stimulation benefit of ‘Deep Talk’
February 15, 2017
DSU hosts CTE ‘show & tell’ for area high school students
Camp shows teens the career work that goes with college degree
February 9, 2017
Trojan Transit partners with East Dakota Transit
Students are now able to get free rides to and from campus with the local transportation service.
February 8, 2017
DSU grad student wins service award
Dennis Acuna, a Dakota State University graduate student in information systems, has received the 2016 Doctoral Student Service Award from the Association for Information Systems (AIS).
February 2, 2017
DSU releases details of Indochina trip
July Discovery trip to include UNESCO World Heritage sites
January 30, 2017
Professors’ personal work helps DSU students’ education
DSU art professors’ works featured locally, globally
January 30, 2017
Letter from Dakota State University Provost and Academic Vice President
Dear Faculty, Staff and Students:
January 24, 2017
Dakota state programs rank well in national, regional lists
Faculty offer advice on considering ranking data
January 19, 2017
New movement aims to increase gender diversity in cybersecurity
DSU professor takes new CybHER idea to national audience
January 18, 2017
Bennett elected to CAHIIM board of directors
January 16, 2017
DSU undergrad to chair session at China conference
Juntunen, Gaylor to lead session on land-applied sewage waste
January 12, 2017
Dakota State to host provost candidates
Dakota State University will be hosting three candidates for the position of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
January 9, 2017
DSU diversity coordinator is keynote speaker at MLK program
Edwards to discuss “Life’s Journey’ at Jan. 12 program
January 4, 2017
Dakota State 2016 Fall Honors List Released
December 27, 2016
Madison Daily Leader’s Jon Hunter highlights DSU during interview
South Dakota Focus Year in Review
December 20, 2016
DSU’s National Society of Leadership and Success chapter inducts 26 new members
NSLS is one of the nation's largest leadership honor societies.
December 15, 2016
Sioux Falls CTE students get hands-on with technology
DSU campus visit generates interest in tech careers
December 15, 2016
DSU education program receives CAEP accreditation
College opted to be early adopter with new accreditation organization
December 13, 2016
English professors receive first DSU innovation grant
Project will digitize documents on Indian asylum
December 8, 2016
DSU planning trip to Indochina
DSU continues to offer opportunities for its staff, students, and alumni to expand their global horizons.
December 7, 2016
DSU pumpkin project reaches fundraising goal
DSU pumpkin project reaches fundraising goal; scientific team to be on SDPB Dakota Midday on Friday.
December 4, 2016
Dakota State University becomes a HIMSS Approved Education Partner
Program also listed as #1 best online masters in health informatics
December 1, 2016
DSU professor talks cyber security and online purchases
DSU's Kyle Cronin speaks to KDLT about cyber security and shopping online.
November 29, 2016
Professor and sci-fi writer Eric Rabkin is DSU commencement speaker
The Dakota State University 2016 Fall Commencement speaker is no stranger to speaking in front of large university groups.
November 20, 2016
Madison community invited to DSU forum with European Union Dignitary
DSU invites you to an Open Campus Forum with Mr. Andrea Glorioso, Counsellor for the Digital Economy at the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to the USA.
November 20, 2016
Dakota State awarded federal grant for student success
Dakota State University in Madison has been awarded a Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance support for students in their quest to complete their degree.
November 9, 2016
Dakota State to celebrate International Education Week
Dakota State University will celebrate International Education Week, starting next Monday, part of a nationwide focus on initiatives that attract students to the United States and on programs that encourage study opportunities abroad.
November 1, 2016
Dakota State student presenting at international science conference
DSU student Hope Juntunen has been invited to present her undergraduate research work at the SETAC World Congress/North America Meeting in November.
October 17, 2016
DSU to host the 2016 British National Debate Team
Dakota State University will host the 2016 British Debate Team on Sunday, October 23 at 7 p.m. in the Tunheim Classroom Building (TCB) auditorium.
September 7, 2016
Blessinger leading DSU project to develop innovative information “beacons”
DSU announces that Dr. Justin Blessinger, a professor in DSU’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a $10,000 grant through the South Dakota Community Foundation as part of the Bush Foundation’s Community Innovation Grants program.
September 6, 2016
Behrends’ artwork focuses on Hiawatha Insane Asylum
“I Have the Honor to Report” features both collaborative and individual artwork by Blood Run: Artists of the Big Sioux, including Jerry Fogg, Chris Francis, Chad Nelson, and Behrends.
August 29, 2016
Experienced University Administrator Richard Hanson Appointed DSU Interim Provost and Vice President
Dr. Richard Hanson has been appointed DSU Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
August 23, 2016
Three DSU faculty in South Dakota Governor’s 7th Biennial Art Exhibition
The South Dakota Governor’s 7th Biennial Art Exhibition opened Friday, Aug. 19 at the Dahl Arts Center in Rapid City, S.D., with three Dakota State University faculty members’ artwork included in the exhibit.
July 19, 2016
DSU Phi Beta Lambda members receive top awards in national conference
DSU's Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) chapter recently traveled to Atlanta, Ga. to compete in the 2016 PBL National Leadership Conference.
July 12, 2016
DSU student’s journey to Black Hat and beyond
Sara Chinn is a full-time online student with Dakota State University, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Operations, and has an A.A.S. in Cyber Security and Digital Crime.
July 11, 2016
DSU ranks among top 50 public animation schools in the nation
Animation Career Review recently announced its rankings for the top animation schools in the nation. Dakota State University ranked in the top 50 public schools nationwide and in the top 25 in the Midwest region.
June 30, 2016
DSU hold STEAM Camp for teachers
The 2016 DSU STEAM Camp for Teachers was held on Friday, June 3 on the Dakota State University campus in Madison, S.D.
June 30, 2016
Dakota State University Student Groups Earn Recognition
The South Dakota Board of Regents this week honored student organizations from Dakota State University for their academic, community, and organizational achievements.
June 28, 2016
General Beadle Honors student holds game design seminar for kids
Derek Kerner, a senior Computer Game Design student at DSU, set up a short seminar to teach kids the basics of game design for his service project for the General Beadle Honors Program.
June 24, 2016
Largest residential camp in the nation returns to DSU
For the third summer in a row, Dakota State University will host the largest residential co-ed cyber camp in the nation.
June 7, 2016
DSU respiratory care program receives credentialing award for fifth year in a row
DSU's associate respiratory care program has been recognized by CoARC as a recipient of the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success award.
May 26, 2016
The NSLS Chapter at DSU Inducts 29 New Members
The Dakota State University Chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success recently held its ceremony for its third induction class, which included 29 DSU students.
May 26, 2016
Dakota State 2016 Spring Honors list released
Dakota State 2016 Spring Honors list released
May 19, 2016
Jones interviews for SpyCast
Dr. Benjamin F. Jones records podcast at the International Spy Museum in Washington D.C.
May 4, 2016
Madison native to address DSU graduates at Saturday commencement
The 132nd Dakota State University spring commencement is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the DSU Fieldhouse in Madison, S.D.
May 4, 2016
DeRungs receives NBEA Award
Logan DeRungs was selected to receive the National Business Education Association (NBEA) Award of Merit for outstanding achievement in business education.
April 25, 2016
Delta Mu Delta Gamma XI chapter initiates new members
Eleven new members were initiated into Gamma Xi Chapter of Delta Mu Delta, on April 22.
April 20, 2016
DSU students collect 1,100 pounds of books
The 11 DSU students originally had a goal of collecting about 50 pounds of books each, or around 550 pounds total of gently-used books for the Victorious Nazarene Primary School in San Jose Succotz, Belize. Instead, 1,100 pounds of donated books were gathered and transported for the creation of one, large library the whole school could use.
April 14, 2016
2016 Honors Banquet
Dakota State University held its annual Honors Banquet Tuesday, April 12, at Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison, S.D.
March 30, 2016
DakotaCon returns to DSU this weekend
DakotaCon returns to the campus of Dakota State University this year for another three full days of presentations and trainings from experts in the security world.
March 29, 2016
Plucker Receives National Scholarship for Women
Stephanie Plucker, a Dakota State University student from Parker, South Dakota, received the Scholarship for Women Studying Information Security (SWSIS).
March 28, 2016
Penn to speak at annual DSU CQI event
Dakota State University’s annual Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) event is set for Wednesday, April 6 at 2:30 in the Habeger Science Center on the Madison, S.D. campus.
March 24, 2016
DSU Announces CyberCorps Scholars
DSU announces 11 undergraduate students selected as CyberCorps scholars as funded by DSU’s $4.8M award from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarship for Service program in 2014.
March 15, 2016
Pam Rowland Keeps the Force Going Strong for Girls
The Sioux Falls chapter of Women in Science held their annual Girls in Science event at Southeast Tech on March 8th.
March 15, 2016
DSU among top eight in global analytics competition
DSU team, Ideamonk, was in the top eight out of 63 teams that competed in the SAS competition.
March 14, 2016
Dr. Podhradsky gives Keynote at Women in Science Event
Dr. Ashley Podhradsky gave the keynote presentation at the Women in Science event held at Northern State University.
March 2, 2016
“Look Homeward, Angel” to hit the stage
The Dakota State University spring play, “Look Homeward, Angel,” will take over Dakota Prairie Playhouse from March 17-20.
February 28, 2016
DSU filmmakers win Prairie Grass Film Challenge
Dakota State University Lights, Camera, Action Film Club and DSU Film and Cinematic Arts students win "Best of Show: College" award for their film titled, “Feel My Desire,” in Dordt College's "10th Anniversary of the Prairie Grass Film Challenge."
February 24, 2016
Physicist to speak at DSU in honor of her grandfather
Dooley’s second speaking engagement at DSU, and her presentation, “Listening to black holes collide: the first detection of gravitational waves,” addresses one of the hottest subjects in science right now.
February 9, 2016
DSU announces INSuRE Scholarship Recipients
Dakota State University in Madison, S.D. announces 15 undergraduate students have received a scholarship under a granted awarded to DSU from the National Security Agency.
February 4, 2016
Rowland to participate in 2016 CRA-W Grad Cohort Workshop
Pam Rowland, Instructor for College of Computing in Computer Science at Dakota State University, is one of 20 women selected to participate in the upcoming 2016 CRA-W Grad Cohort Workshop in San Diego, Calif.
February 2, 2016
DSU associate professor featured in New York Times
DSU associate professor, Dr. Kevin Streff, is featured in a New York Times article titled "Bank Tellers, With Access to Accounts, Pose a Rising Security Risk."
February 1, 2016
DSU students to participate in Belize service-learning trip
During the 2016 spring break, the next generation of DSU elementary teachers will take their classroom learning to Belize for a service-learning trip of a lifetime.
January 25, 2016
Behrends’ art on display in Hiawatha Asylum Exhibit
Dakota State University instructor, Angela Behrends, is one of four contributing artists of The Blood Run Artworks of the Big Sioux, which is opening the I Have The Honor To Report: Hiawatha Asylum Exhibit in Sioux Falls, S.D.
January 21, 2016
Podhradsky keynote speaker at InfraGard
Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, assistant professor of information assurance and forensics at Dakota State University, was the keynote speaker at the quarterly InfraGard meeting in Sioux Falls, SD.
January 20, 2016
Travel to Cuba with DSU
You are invited to participate in this educational and cultural excursion to Cuba.
January 13, 2016
Girls discover the force with FemSTEM
Dakota State University faculty, Pam Rowland and Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, kicked off their FEMSTEM AAUW grant program and visited a local school to teach girls how to code.
December 22, 2015
The National Society of Leadership and Success Chapter at DSU Inducts 38 New Members
DSU students attend the fall 2015 National Society of Leadership and Success induction ceremony.
December 21, 2015
AAUW awards DSU grant to increase female participation in STEM fields
DSU female faculty and students are on a mission when it comes to science, technology and math education.
December 7, 2015
Daniel Morrow DSU commencement speaker
Dakota State University’s 2015 fall commencement is Saturday, Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m. at the DSU Fieldhouse in Madison, S.D.
November 30, 2015
Get me out of here! DSU Hosts Escape the Room Game Experience
Students at DSU are presenting a live-theater experience Escape the Room Game, a team-based, puzzle solving experience that challenges participants to break out of a locked room within 15 minutes.
November 24, 2015
DSU alumna earns top honor
Earlier this year a DSU College of Education graduate, Jodi Neugebauer ’08, earned her profession’s top honor as a National Board Certified Teacher for 2014, and we couldn’t be prouder.
November 15, 2015
Trekking across the world: International students at DSU
International students from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Japan talk about why they chose to come to DSU.
November 11, 2015
DSU to host the 2015 British National Debate Team
Dakota State University will host the 2015 British Debate Team on Wednesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. in the Tunheim Classroom Building (TCB) auditorium.
November 8, 2015
Join the DSU faculty led European tour
During the spring 2016 semester, DSU students and community members have an opportunity to discover and appreciate European art and architecture from Paris to Rome.
October 30, 2015
Respiratory Care: Changing the World One Breath at a Time
The theme of this year's National Respiratory Care week is all about “Changing the World One Breath at a Time.”
October 21, 2015
Former U.S. Sen. Larry Pressler to present at Dakota State University
The DSU College of Art and Sciences and the Lights, Camera, Action! film club are excited to welcome former U.S. Senator for South Dakota, Larry Pressler, for a presentation titled, “History, Hollywood and War: Larry Pressler and the making of American History.”
October 16, 2015
DSU statement regarding future facilities
Dakota State University is working on various facilities projects including the Beacom Institute Building, Madison Hospital and Trojan Center.
October 14, 2015
STEM Institute returns to DSU for fall 2016
The Great Plains Education Foundation recently awarded Dakota State University a grant to fully fund the STEM Institute for up to 20 students for fall 2016.
October 5, 2015
DSU awarded new work in Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative
DSU is thrilled to be a partner with the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative to implement a six-state Compass Practice Transformation Network (PTN).
September 18, 2015
Record number of science majors complete competitive research experiences around the country
Dakota State University science majors are having a stellar year with many of them completing highly competitive research experiences all over the U.S.
September 4, 2015
Bethke receives Delta Mu Delta Board Award
Casey Bethke has been selected to receive the Delta Mu Delta Board Award, presented each year to an outstanding student of business.
August 14, 2015
National Security Agency Announces New Education Partnership with Dakota State University
The NSA has a new partnership between its National Cryptologic School (NCS) and DSU.
July 31, 2015
DSU’s Girls GenCyber Camp to expand
One hundred girls from around the region and country recently discovered the abundant opportunities the world of cyber offers at DSU's first Girls GenCyber Camp.
July 13, 2015
Learning today to teach for tomorrow: A new approach to teaching our teachers
Technology is changing the way we teach future educators, including integration into curriculum and students receiving their education degree online.
June 26, 2015
GenCyber Camp is an ‘amazing experience’
Students from all over the U.S. attend GenCyber Camp at DSU.
June 19, 2015
DSU announces Film and Cinematic Arts specialization
DSU's Digital Arts and Design program will have a new specialization this fall that focuses on film production and cinematography.
June 12, 2015
DSU Professor Contributes to Award-winning Anthology
Dr. Kurt Edward Kemper, professor of history at Dakota State University, was a contributing author to A Companion to American Sport History, which was named as the Most Outstanding Anthology at the 2015 meeting of the North American Society for Sport History (NASSH).
June 12, 2015
CETUP* brings over 150 world-class physicists to South Dakota for fifth year
Over 150 of the world’s top physicists will be in the Lead/Deadwood area from June 15 to July 17, 2015 as part of the fifth year of The Center for Theoretical Underground Physics and Related Areas (CETUP*).
June 10, 2015
Fundraising initiatives raise over $1.1 million for Dakota State University scholarships
Two fundraising initiatives have raised over $1.1 million for academic and athletic scholarships.
June 4, 2015
First Cohort of Students Graduate from “It’s a HIT!” Rural Health IT Training Program
Twelve rural Community Health Center healthcare workforce members including eight Horizon Health Care staff and four Prairie Community Health staff recently completed the Prairie Health IT Network’s health information technology (health IT) training program called “It’s a HIT!”
May 21, 2015
DSU Respiratory Care program receives distinguished award four years in a row
DSU Respiratory Care program receives distinguished award four years in a row
May 18, 2015
Accreditation of the Business Programs at Dakota State University Reaffirmed by ACBSP
Accreditation of the Business Programs at Dakota State University Reaffirmed by ACBSP
May 15, 2015
The National Society of Leadership and Success Chapter at DSU Inducts 70 New Members
The newly established Dakota State University Chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success recently held its first induction ceremony for 70 DSU students.
May 6, 2015
Phi Beta Lambda students participate in regional competition
A team of students from DSU participated in the regional PBL Spring Leadership Conference and took home 21 top place awards, including nine first place awards and seven second place awards, which automatically qualified the winners for the national conference.
May 6, 2015
Gimbel receives National Business Education Association Award of Merit
Gimbel receives National Business Education Association Award of Merit
May 6, 2015
DSU joins the competitive world of collegiate eSports
This past fall, DSU joined the Collegiate STAR League which covers three different eSports games, one of which is the ever-popular League of Legends.
May 6, 2015
DELTA MU DELTA GAMMA XI chapter initiates new members
DELTA MU DELTA GAMMA XI chapter initiates new members
May 5, 2015
DSU requests restructure of College of Business and Information Systems
DSU requests restructure of College of Business and Information Systems
May 4, 2015
Wade Pogany DSU commencement speaker
Dakota State University’s spring commencement is Saturday, May 9, 10:30 a.m. at the DSU Fieldhouse in Madison, S.D.
April 16, 2015
2015 Honors Banquet
Dakota State University held its annual Honors Banquet Tuesday, April 14 at Dakota Prairie Playhouse in Madison, S.D
April 3, 2015
DSU announces 2015-2016 Cyber Corps Scholarship recipients
DSU announces the 2015-16 recipients of the Cyber Corps scholarship as funded by the National Science Foundation's Scholarship for Service (NSF-SFS) program.
April 1, 2015
DSU students create SD Wage Calculator
A popular wage calculator launched by the S.D. Governor’s Office of Economic Development was created by two DSU students, Chris Wahl and Jared Horack, along with faculty advisor Josh Stroschein.
March 30, 2015
South Dakota’s First CoderDojo to launch in Madison
The Madison CoderDojo is part of a global network of free, volunteer-led, independent, community-based programming clubs for young people.
March 19, 2015
DSU grad featured in MED magazine
DSU alumna, Kathleen Christiansen, was recently featured in MED magazine.
March 4, 2015
DakotaCon returns for another round of cyber security events
DakotaCon returns to the campus of Dakota State University this year for another three full days of presentations and trainings from experts in the security world.
February 22, 2015
Barton accepts post-bachelor work at premier physics lab
DSU alumnus, Clay “CJ” Barton recently started his post-bachelor position as an on-call employee at the nation’s premier particle physics laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, in Batavia, Ill.
February 19, 2015
DSU professors serve as cyber security experts for media
DSU professors not only teach those in the classroom about the latest in information security, they inform the public through a wide variety of means including media.
February 18, 2015
DSU Film Club creates video for Madison Central School Educational Foundation
Lights, Camera, Action Film Club helps educational foundation with video about their impact on education.
February 18, 2015
Cybersecurity Camp for Girls to be held in July
Through a grant from the National Science Foundation, DSU will be able to host nearly 60 girls for the GenCyber Camp for Girls, one of the first in the nation tailored specifically for girls.
February 5, 2015
DSU photography students shoot Monster X Tour
DSU photography students had the opportunity to become professional photographers for a day. On Saturday, January 30, 2015, Professor Thomas Jones and his students photographed the Monster X Tour at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.
January 14, 2015
DSU releases 2014 Fall Honors List
A total of 397 full-time and 143 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2014 Fall Semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
December 16, 2014
Students enjoy ‘An Hour of Code’
DSU elementary education students went to Madison Elementary School for one hour on Friday to jointly participate in an Hour of Code, a worldwide program which promotes computer science curriculum in schools.
December 11, 2014
Estridge receives prestigious environmental research fellowship
Grace Estridge has been awarded a prestigious undergraduate environmental research fellowship with the EPA.
November 17, 2014
DSU announces a doctoral degree in cyber security
DSU announces a doctoral degree in cyber security
November 12, 2014
South Dakota Joins National Distance Education Initiative
South Dakota was approved this week to join a nationwide effort making distance education courses more accessible to college students across state lines. The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, known as SARA, also makes it easier for higher education institutions to participate in interstate delivery of distance education and for states to regulate the process, said Jack Warner, executive director and CEO of the South Dakota Board of Regents. The Board of Regents will manage South Dakota’s SARA agreement on behalf of all participating public and private postsecondary education institutions in the state.
November 3, 2014
Sproul’s internship journey
As every college graduate can tell you, getting experience in your field while still in college is a great resume builder and also prepares you for the nerve wracking job search after college.
October 29, 2014
DSU programming contest prepares students for regionals
Dakota State University recently held the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Programming Contest.
October 29, 2014
Dr. Molstad Gorder awarded for 25 years of service
Dr. Molstad Gorder awarded for 25 years of service
October 27, 2014
Popular gaming convention and game design workshop invades Dakota State’s campus
Popular gaming convention and game design workshop invades Dakota State’s campus
October 21, 2014
Two DSU students exhibit in University Invitational
Two DSU students exhibit in University Invitational
October 21, 2014
Spohn presents at 2014 AHIMA Convention
Renae Spohn presents at 2014 AHIMA Convention
October 10, 2014
Four DSU Art Faculty selected for SD Governor’s 6th Biennial Art Exhibition
Four DSU Art Faculty selected for SD Governor's 6th Biennial Art Exhibition
October 7, 2014
DSU Named to Victory Media’s 2015 Military Friendly Schools List
Dakota State University announced today that it has been designated a 2015 Military Friendly School by Victory Media, the leader in successfully connecting the military and civilian worlds.
October 1, 2014
Public Universities “Jump Start” Students to College Success
DSU partners with SDSU and five other South Dakota higher education institutions to receive a $3.6 million federal grant to help American Indian and low-income students enroll and succeed in college.
September 22, 2014
DSU and MetaStar Team Up to Secure ePHI with Network Penetration Testing
Dakota State University in Madison, S.D., and MetaStar in Madison, Wis., announced today a new partnership to perform network penetration testing for healthcare providers in the Midwest and via virtual service nationwide.
September 11, 2014
New faculty this fall
Dakota State hired several new faculty for the 2014 academic year. A total of eight faculty have been hired in all three college departments.
July 23, 2014
Cyber Stars shine at DSU: Training the next generation of cyber experts
High school students from around the country are gathered around computers in East Hall on the Dakota State University campus, playing a digital version of the game that teaches them how to secure machines and defend cyber attacks.
June 12, 2014
DSU Professor earns research fellowship to attend conference at Cornell University
DSU Professor earns research fellowship to attend conference at Cornell University
May 28, 2014
IBM Partners with 28 Business Schools and Universities to Help Train Tomorrow’s Data Scientists
New programs provide big data and analytics degree seekers with skills that merge business and IT for successful data science careers
April 29, 2014
DSU Instructor Angela Behrends’ artwork purchased for Washington Pavilion Permanent Collection
Angela Behrends created Ascension II for her solo exhibit, Front, at the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center (VAC) in 2012. David Merhib, Director of the VAC, requested that the artwork hang at the newly designed entrance to the Visual Arts Center (construction begins in May).
April 25, 2014
DSU spring commencement is Saturday, May 10th
Video of the 2014 DSU Spring commencement can be found at http://streaming.dsu.edu/Graduation/GraduationSP14.wmv.
April 7, 2014
DSU announces collaborative master’s degree in analytics
DSU was recently approved by the SD Board of Regents to offer a master’s degree in analytics both online and on campus.
April 3, 2014
DSU Approved for New High-Tech Degrees
The South Dakota Board of Regents has given its approval for a new doctoral degree in cyber security at Dakota State University, along with a plan for DSU and South Dakota State University to jointly offer master’s degrees in analytics and data science, building on each other’s unique academic strengths.
March 27, 2014
Barton receives NASA Scholarship and invited to join REU at LSU
Dakota State University junior, Clay Barton, a physical science major from Webster, S.D., was recently awarded a $2,500 educational stipend from the NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium Management Team for the 2014-2015 school year.
March 17, 2014
Olson brings accessible learning to DSU
The capability to earn an online degree without ever physically touching a computer seems like an oxymoron to many. Ask someone how they received an online degree and they will probably tell you about the hours they spent at their keyboard, typing away on term papers or code. But thanks to a grant from the Larson Foundation in Brookings, S.D. and DSU Professor Chris Olson, the idea of earning any degree entirely online without ever using a keyboard or mouse is one that is obtainable for anyone.
March 10, 2014
DSU is Texas bound after winning the North Central Regional CCDC competition
For the second year in a row, the cyber defense talents of the Dakota State University CCDC team catapulted them into a landslide victory during the North Central Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) this past weekend in Madison, S.D. The DSU team members consist of eight students; Christopher Paschen, Steve Secker, Andrew Kramer, Cody Welu, William Hofer, Benjamin Cable, Alexander Gartner and Jesse Mendez.
February 25, 2014
DakotaCon 2014: South Dakota’s Epic Cyber Security Event
DakotaCon, South Dakota’s premier security event, returns to the Dakota State University campus on Friday, March 7th, through Sunday, March 9th, in Madison, S.D. Once again, DSU is bringing the best and brightest cyber security individuals together for three full days of talks, competitions, and trainings, all in the middle of a cornfield.
February 19, 2014
DSU students win top honors in Game Narrative Review competition
Five Dakota State University students were recently awarded top honors in a Game Narrative Review competition for the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC), to be held in San Francisco, March 2014.
February 19, 2014
DSU English for New Media student reports at PAX
DSU English for New Media major, Alissa McAloon, a senior from Huron, S.D., has been a fan of video games since she was young. So, it was a dream-come-true for her to attend and report at one of the largest community- driven video game conventions in North America, the 2013 Penny Arcade Expo (PAX Prime), in Seattle, Wash.
February 3, 2014
DSU student takes 2nd place in Brookings photography exhibit
Dakota State University junior, Chelsea Meyer, a Digital Arts and Design major from Sioux Falls, S.D., was encouraged by her Photography Club advisor to submit her artwork into the Brookings Arts Council’s 34th Annual Open Photography Exhibition, in Brookings, S.D.
January 7, 2014
Photography is DSU professor’s passion
When Thomas Jones first started out as an artist, he considered painting as his preferred medium, and always had a camera in-hand to take reference photos for his paintings. Over time he noticed his paintings became more and more photo realistic. After that realization, Jones decided to pursue photography as his medium of choice, which then became his passion.
January 6, 2014
DSU best in nation at National Cyber League
The DSU cyber security team clinched the first place position in the National Cyber League’s (NCL) Fall Post Season National Championship Standings. The season wrapped up in December and the DSU student team beat out over 50 other collegiate teams for top honors.
November 24, 2013
DSU receives $5 million from Sanford and Beacom for technology building
DSU receives $5 million from Sanford and Beacom for technology building
May 23, 2012
Dakota State named a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations by the NSA
The National Security Agency (NSA) recently named Dakota State University a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO). After a rigorous application and screening process, the NSA selected this month the first four schools to receive the CAE-CO designation for the 2012-2013 academic year: Dakota State University; the Naval Postgraduate School, Calif.; Northeastern University, Mass.; and University of Tulsa, Okla.