January 13, 2025
Professor’s photo selected for international exhibit
“Piccadilly,” a photo by Professor Tom Jones, is part of an international exhibition, “Nocturne: Photographs After Dark” by Photo Artfolio. Photo Artfolio is an online gallery and resource center for emerging and established photographers.
January 10, 2025
DSU alumna crowned Miss Rodeo America
Dakota State alumna Callie Mueller’s 2024 was packed full of travel and accomplishments, serving as Miss Rodeo South Dakota 2024 and publishing her first children’s book “Faith Over Fear.” However, 2025 will be even busier as she takes on her duties as Miss Rodeo America.
January 9, 2025
Daniels gains rural health experience from AmeriCorps
A recent DSU graduate, Brandon Daniels (B.S. ’24), is working alongside Harvard doctors at Harvard’s teaching hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, while serving with the AmeriCorps Rural Health Partnership.
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.
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!
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.
December 18, 2024
Virtual training benefits students and industries
Dakota State University health informatics and information students and other students in healthcare information systems or cybersecurity and faculty have the opportunity to participate in the Virtual Interprofessional Education (VIPE) program training with other universities and organizations throughout the world.
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.
December 13, 2024
Welynn animation accepted to world film festival
Daniel Welynn’s animation Karuk Fire Race has been accepted into several film festivals, including The World’s Independent Film Festival in San Francisco. He is an associate professor in the College of Arts & Sciences at Dakota State University.
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.
December 11, 2024
South Dakota Native American artists visit DSU
For the past 50 years, DSU’s Native American Student Association (NASA) has brought speakers to campus and hosted events to celebrate Indigenous cultures. This month, NASA brought three Native American artists to campus to talk with students about their artistic journeys.
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.
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.
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 20, 2024
Research shows experiential learning happens in simulations
Dr. David De Jong, dean of the College of Education & Human Performance, collaborated with Dr. Sara Dexter of the University of Virginia, an international leader in simulation research, to publish a research paper on this topic. “Experiential learning through simulations in fully online asynchronous courses: Exploring the role of self-debriefing,” has been accepted for publication in The Internet and Higher Education.
November 19, 2024
Delta Mu Delta’s Charles Fazzi Award honors student’s potential
Garret Leiseth won a national Delta Mu Delta scholarship. The Charles Fazzi Award is a $1,000 scholarship that recognizes students with a generosity of spirit, creativity, and resources who are outstanding business students.
November 18, 2024
Fall research grants awarded at DSU
Dakota State University offers funded research opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students through mentored research initiative programs. Sixteen undergraduate and seven graduate students were awarded funds to complete their research projects for the 2024-25 academic year.
November 18, 2024
Waldner appointed director of Municipal Cybersecurity Grant Program
Dakota State University and South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announce the hiring of Mike Waldner as director of the newly established Municipal Cybersecurity Grant Program. This initiative, funded through Senate Bill 187, will enhance the cybersecurity infrastructure of South Dakota's municipalities.
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.
November 14, 2024
AT&T donates to CybHER
AT&T is continuing its partnership with CybHER® to bring technology outreach and digital literacy training to the state’s tribal students through local Boys & Girls Clubs.
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.
October 25, 2024
DSU professor and international research team discover dinosaur flap-run
Dr. Alex Dececchi, Assistant Professor of Biology in Dakota State University’s College of Arts & Sciences, is part of an exciting recent discovery. Dececchi led a team of international researchers in discovering evidence for the first time that small-feathered dinosaurs ran at speeds achieved only by using their wings to ‘flap-run.’
October 23, 2024
DSU alumnus shares lifelong learning message
While on campus, DSU alumnus and NBA referee Tre Maddox, B.S. (’90), spent time with student-athletes, gave a talk sponsored by DSU’s TriBeta Club, visited the new athletics facilities, and reminisced about his time at Dakota State.
October 23, 2024
Karl Mundt Oral Interpretation Tournament is Saturday
The 41st annual Karl E. Mundt Dakota Invitational Oral Interpretation Tournament will be held on Saturday, October 26, at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D. Over 225 competitors from more than 20 schools will be participating. The students will compete in three rounds in the morning, and final rounds in the afternoon. Students perform in various categories including poetry, oratory, humor, storytelling, drama, duet, and reader’s theatre.
October 22, 2024
Two Vietnam veteran artists featured in DSU gallery
Dakota State University’s First Bank & Trust Art Gallery is featuring an exhibition of two former Vietnam combat artists through Monday, Nov. 25. The joint exhibition, sponsored through the College of Arts & Sciences, features the work of Stephan Randall and James Pollock. Called “Sketch then Paint,” the show includes some of their plein air paintings, which refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view.
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.
October 9, 2024
Competitions and passions drive Vongkasemsiri
Whether she’s on the volleyball court, participating in an international cybersecurity competition, or running the club she created, Gwen Vongkasemsiri loves competitions. A senior cyber operations and network & security administration double major, Vongkasemsiri chose to attend DSU after analyzing a list of schools across the U.S. that have excellent cybersecurity programs.
October 4, 2024
’DAYTRIP‘ selected for multiple festivals
Dakota State senior Beau Headrick’s 2D animation “DAYTRIP” was selected for several film festivals, one of them international. Follow Fuzz on his journey to climb Mount Magoo all by himself, as he realizes along the way that maybe the summit is not the goal, but the company he keeps while on the journey.
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.
October 3, 2024
Educators Rising Learning Expo Oct. 9
Dakota State University’s College of Education & Human Performance is hosting an Educators Rising Learning Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The event is an opportunity for high school students interested in teaching to learn what it means to be an educator.
October 2, 2024
Researcher seeks to identify educational skeletons
Emme Josko's research project is dedicated to putting educational skeletons back together and attempting to identify what country the skeletons are from and some of the genetic traits attributable to them.
September 27, 2024
MarketBeat internship provides real-world experience
Brandon Jansen spent the summer as an intern at MarketBeat, a Sioux Falls company that got its start on Dakota State University’s campus.
September 26, 2024
DSU receives $1 million SBA grant
For the second time in three years, Dakota State University’s Paulson Cyber and Economic Development Center has received a grant through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program to help small businesses stay cyber safe.
September 26, 2024
Record enrollment in honors program
This fall, 67 incoming freshmen have joined the honors program, the General Beadle Honors Program, the largest incoming class so far.
September 25, 2024
Healing through art
Madison Miller published her first poetry book, "He doesn't deserve to know me." The book was a way for her to address her complicated relationship with her father.
September 23, 2024
Sharing best practices allows for innovation
Andrew Sathoff, assistant professor of biology at DSU, helped organize a hands-on teaching session at the National Plant Health Conference in Memphis over the summer.
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.”
September 18, 2024
Trojans Give Back to heart of DSU
A total of 953 students, faculty, and staff contributed 2,709 service hours to more than 40 projects in Madison. And over 1,200 Trojan supporters raised over $335,000 for student scholarships, exceeding the goal of $300,000. These are all increases over last year’s totals.
September 16, 2024
DSU HIIM faculty present at virtual conference
DSU faculty Dr. Renae Spohn and Julie Wulf Plimpton shared about health informatics and information management topics at the virtual CAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics & Information Management Education) 2024: Summit on Higher Education.
September 11, 2024
Homecoming royalty crowned
Braxton Lacher and Maya Plummer were crowned king and queen at Dakota State’s coronation ceremony.
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.
September 11, 2024
Study abroad trip takes K-12 teachers along ancient trade route
DSU Professor David Kenley led a unique modern-day trek along the Silk Road as part of a program for K-12 teachers from across the United States. The trip was funded by the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA).
September 10, 2024
CybHER refocuses outreach to K-8
For over 10 years, CybHER® at Dakota State University has offered outreach programs for all ages, with a focus on middle and high school students. Now, expanding on this vision, CybHER is increasing its efforts to reach K-8 students, understanding that impactful early education can significantly shape the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.
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.
September 10, 2024
Oak Ridge internship leads to expanded opportunities
What started as a summer internship with Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been extended into another opportunity for Dakota State student Ashton Ruesch. He will be continuing to work as a remote intern for the organization this academic year.
September 10, 2024
Big day elevates DSU legacy
The opening of the Beacom PREMIER Complex will create distinctive opportunities that will benefit Dakota State and the surrounding region for years to come.
September 4, 2024
Robert & Karen Hemre named 2024 parade marshals
Robert (’68) and Karen (’68) Hemre are the 2024 Trojan Days parade marshals.
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.
August 27, 2024
DSU's True Trojans
Dakota State University has named several employees “True Trojans” at the 2024 Welcome and University Address on August 19.
August 23, 2024
Scott & Sara Schlisner and family named Ag Bowl Captains
Longtime Madison area farmers Scott & Sara Schlisner and family are 2024's Ag Bowl Captains. The family will be honored at the DSU game on Thursday, Aug. 29.
August 23, 2024
DSU’s AdapT Lab modifies car for Lifescape
Working with LifeScape in Sioux Falls, faculty and DSU students in the AdapT Lab retrofit electric cars to give kids the ability to explore their world.
August 20, 2024
NBA referee Tre Maddox to visit campus
NBA Referee and DSU alumnus Tre Maddox is returning to DSU for a visit.
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).
August 8, 2024
Peraton awards DSU student scholarships
Dakota State University students are following in their parents’ footsteps.
August 1, 2024
DSU student organizations honored for distinction
Three student organizations were honored at the late summer Board of Regents’ meeting on campus.
July 30, 2024
Bravo presents research at national conference
Recent DSU graduate Denyce Bravo successfully shared her research into the antimicrobial properties of alfalfa honey at the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) annual conference in Atlanta.
July 25, 2024
DSU FBLA achieves national success
Every DSU student who competed in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state competition qualified for nationals. After the national competition in June, two returned home with first place and several others came in the top 10 nationally.
June 27, 2024
Old Dominion to Headline Kickoff Concert of Trojan Nights
Dakota State University is hosting Trojan Nights to celebrate the opening of the Brian Kern Family Stadium at the Beacom PREMIER Complex. The event will kick off on Tuesday, August 27, with a concert featuring Old Dominion with special guests Brothers Osborne, Elle King, and Host/DJ Blake Horstmann. The concert is exclusively sponsored by First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard.
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.
June 26, 2024
Andrew Sogn named DSU’s Chief Marketing Officer
Andrew Sogn is Dakota State University’s new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). He comes to the Madison, S.D. University with more than a decade of higher education experience, including the past eight years at South Dakota State University, where he had most recently been Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications.
June 24, 2024
Guo earns NSF EPSCoR LEAPS-MPS grant
Dr. Peng Guo has been awarded a Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (LEAPS-MPS) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) for research in quantum physics.
June 24, 2024
Renewed and rising: SBS CyberSecurity strengthens support for DSU
SBS CyberSecurity has renewed its partnership with Dakota State University and commitment to educational excellence with a $300,000 donation to support CybHER and the SBS Scholarship Endowment.
June 20, 2024
Security scholars amazed by opportunity
Dakota State University students Maci Kasuske and Jackson Heiberger were chosen to be RSAC Security Scholars. They attended the RSA Conference in San Francisco in May where they learned about cyberthreats, met others in the cybersecurity community, and learned about new technology.
June 18, 2024
DSU joins new SD Cybercrime Prevention Consortium
Cyber threats and challenges are a normal part of today’s digital landscape. Addressing them requires a dedicated effort from everyone in society, including governmental agencies and academic institutions.
June 13, 2024
Competition results will benefit DSU, corporate partner
Competition results will benefit DSU, corporate partner. Multi-disciplinary teams partner with Sterling Computers. Richard Sanchez is great about answering questions about Dakota State University.
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.
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.
June 10, 2024
DSU to join Cybersecurity Clinic Consortium
Dakota State University has been selected to receive $1 million in grant funding and wraparound support from Google’s Cybersecurity Clinics Fund to establish the Dakota State University Cybersecurity Clinic.
June 5, 2024
Data privacy poses challenges to AI in healthcare
Privacy and data access stand head-to-head like combatants, challenging researchers who seek to develop healthcare applications for artificial intelligence.
May 24, 2024
Mastering a math mindset with gamification
DSU Associate Professor Dr. Kevin Smith and his education students partnered with Madison Elementary’s second-grade classrooms for eight weeks of math activities, which he calls the Chasing Einstein Challenge.
May 23, 2024
Virtual Teach Camp returns to DSU
Dakota State University’s College of Education & Human Performance’s annual virtual Teach Camp returns on Friday, June 7. The free, one-day conference, open to all PK-12 teachers, is held via Zoom. Participants interested in earning one graduate credit for attending can do so for a $40 fee. Sessions will begin at 8:15 a.m. and continue until 3:30 p.m. CT.
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.
May 22, 2024
Game design for the next gen
An immersive and unique curriculum series in Dakota State University’s Computer Game Design program provides students with the opportunity to develop entire games from concept to console as a team.
May 21, 2024
Dakota State to join Frontier Conference
Dakota State University Athletics is joining the Frontier Conference effective in the 2025-2026 academic year.
May 15, 2024
Romance scams pose financial and psychological threat
Romance scams pose financial and psychological threat
May 15, 2024
From reps to strides
Dakota State University’s exercise science program goes beyond the sweat, teaching students about the human body, physical activity, health, nutrition, research and exercise prescription for athletes and the general population.
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.
May 3, 2024
Stratton completes NSA Codebreaker Challenge for 4th time
Dakota State University placed 5th nationwide in the National Security Agency’s (NSA) annual 2023 Codebreaker Challenge.
May 2, 2024
DSU alumnus Matt Paulson is spring commencement speaker
For Dakota State University’s spring graduates, May 4 will be a big day. It will also be a big day for alumnus Matt Paulson, who is returning to his alma mater as commencement speaker. He will also be presented with an honorary degree for public service.
May 1, 2024
DSU graduate named Chester Teacher of the Year
Chester Teacher of the Year Sara Mersch knows the school district well, having graduated from Chester High School in 1996. She walked the same halls her students walk now, ate in the same cafeteria.
May 1, 2024
Embrace the Unknown
Graduate student Zach Rohrbach to serve as DSU’s student commencement speaker.
May 1, 2024
Dakota State hires new leader for DSU Foundation
The Dakota State University Foundation has a new CEO and Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
April 30, 2024
Longevity Milestones
Dakota State University recognized employees for their dedication and commitment at the annual Longevity Reception on April 16.
April 30, 2024
Game Design student advances from board games to coding games
Jacob Hoge, a junior Game Design major from Lincoln, Neb., received the best game award for a fall semester project.
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.
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.
April 24, 2024
Award Winning Faculty
Several Dakota State University faculty members received awards at the annual Honors Reception on April 18.
April 24, 2024
Headrick wins best 2D animation for fall semester
Beau Headrick, a junior Digital Art & Design Production Animation major from Canton, S.D., chose DSU for its tech focus and great animation program. Headrick won the fall semester’s best project for 2D animation.
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.
April 15, 2024
Culberson wins fall semester award for modeling & texturing
Lainy Culberson, a senior Digital Art & Design (DAD) – Production Animation major from Rapid City, was awarded best 3D modeling and texturing for the fall semester for her piece titled “Retro Building.”
April 15, 2024
DSU programming team advances to North American Championship
Dakota State University’s International Competitive Programming Competition (ICPC) team will compete at the North American Championship in May.
April 11, 2024
DSU adds Espionage Camp to summer schedule
High schoolers can trade their bats and gloves for laptops this summer by registering for Dakota State University’s first-ever Cyber Espionage Camp in from June 24 to 26.
April 10, 2024
DSU to offer accelerated degrees
Dakota State University is developing new academic options to help students enter the career field sooner.
April 10, 2024
DSU art students to exhibit projects
Drawings, digital illustrations and photography, paintings, animations, digital sound projects, and 3D works will fill the BrickHouse this week. These works, created by DSU Digital Art & Design (DAD) students, will be displayed by the Madison Area Arts Council (MAAC) at the BrickHouse on Thursday, April 11 from 7 to 9 p.m.
April 5, 2024
DSU creates new double major option
Dakota State University students interested in a future in the medical field can now double major in Biology and Exercise Science.
April 5, 2024
Create and captivate
Dakota State University will offer a new interdisciplinary degree program in Digital Content Creation beginning fall 2024.
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.
April 4, 2024
DSU to be a sponsor for upcoming AI Expo for National Competitiveness
“SCSP’s greatest strength lies in its ability to convene, through its global reach, the wide variety of parties involved with AI and emerging technologies." President José-Marie Griffiths. DSU is pleased to be a sponsor for their upcoming AI Expo for National Competitiveness.
March 27, 2024
Alfalfa research expands to honey
A new project at Dakota State University shows why honey is useful to treat infections on a molecular basis by looking at honey produced by bees that gather nectar from alfalfa and its antimicrobial properties.
March 27, 2024
Princeton Review ranks DSU game design program in top 50 programs
The Princeton Review has named Dakota State University’s game design program among the top 50 undergraduate programs.
March 21, 2024
Beyond the bedside
An interest in science, medicine, and health will often conjure images of potential careers as doctors, nurses, dentists, paramedics, and therapists, but there are other avenues for those who would prefer to work with different aspects of patient care. Health informatics and information include all data related to a patient’s medical history, including their symptoms, diagnoses, procedures, and outcomes.
March 18, 2024
DSU to host over 120 youth for JA-in-a-Day
Dakota State University’s College of Business & Information Systems (BIS) will host over 120 youth from rural schools near Madison on Thursday, March 28 for a Junior Achievement (JA) Day learning about entrepreneurship.
March 18, 2024
DSU Entrepreneurs Day moves to Sioux Falls
Dakota State University’s fourth annual Entrepreneurs Day will be held in Sioux Falls for the first time, taking place at Startup Sioux Falls on Friday, March 22.
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.
March 12, 2024
CPTC team wins two awards at globals
Dakota State University’s Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) team competed at globals in Rochester, N.Y., winning two awards. Penetration testing helps companies and organizations know what is and isn’t vulnerable in their network. CPTC allows collegiate cybersecurity students to perform real-world penetration testing with a fictional business.
March 12, 2024
Gene Swallow art featured in DSU gallery
Contemporary Lakota artist Gene Swallow’s “Modern Lakota” exhibit is on display in Dakota State University’s First Bank & Trust Gallery now through April 15.
March 12, 2024
Personal growth leads to program growth for DSU’s Cyber Academy
Dr. Fenecia Homan, dean of the Governors Cyber Academy at Dakota State University, speaks a special language: the language of an educator.
March 12, 2024
Klungseth researching flexible seating in college setting
Pedal. Glide. Stand. Balance. These are a few of the options available in flexible seating classrooms, or classrooms that allow for student movement. While there has been plenty of research on flexible seating in the K-12 education environment, that hasn’t been the case in higher education, so Dr. Scott Klungseth, Associate Professor in Exercise Science at Dakota State University, is looking to change that.
March 7, 2024
Two join ranks of CyberCorps® scholars at DSU
Two Dakota State University students have joined the ranks of CyberCorps® scholars. This Scholarship for Service program allows students to receive financial support as they prepare to start their cybersecurity careers in the government sector.
March 1, 2024
DSU professor’s photo featured on billboard
Dakota State University Art Professor Tom Jones has his artwork displayed on a billboard on Highway 34, west of Madison.
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.”
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.
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.
February 14, 2024
DSU student sees latest tech at trade show
Dakota State University junior Cyber Operations major David Siemienas attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), an annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association, in January.
February 9, 2024
Senior FDIC examiner to speak at DSU
Dakota State University’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club is bringing Andy McQuistan, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Senior Examiner, to campus to speak to students.
February 9, 2024
Mastering the opportunities of an MBA
Dakota State University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program prepares students for a variety of career opportunities, including entrepreneurship.
February 8, 2024
Quantum researcher to speak at DSU
Quantum researcher Dr. Vladimir Gasparyan will visit Dakota State University to speak about quantum mechanics on Thursday, February 22, at 1 p.m. in MadLabs.
February 8, 2024
From the Great Plains to Washington, D.C.: DSU In Our Nation’s Capital
Cybersecurity and AI continue to be a focus in D.C. and nationwide, and Dakota State University is pleased to lead the conversation in these emerging areas, highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships. The Fall 2023 semester included major successes for the University in the nation’s capital.
February 1, 2024
Gerald Auger wins Wild West Hackin’ Fest award
Gerald Auger has built his brand: Simply Cyber. Through a YouTube channel, he shares information, builds community, and helps others launch careers in cybersecurity.
January 29, 2024
DSU Faculty research drives advances in AI, Quantum
Dakota State faculty are leaders in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and quantum.
January 23, 2024
DSU hosts Global Game Jam site
Dakota State University is hosting a Global Game Jam site at The Beacom Institute of Technology from January 26-28.
January 19, 2024
From setbacks to comebacks
A non-profit organization has helped four international students find their homes at DSU. The four students found their way to Dakota State University this year through Second Chance at Higher Education, an organization dedicated to helping international students in need of financial aid and scholarships attend universities in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
January 18, 2024
Second annual Data Analytics Competition at DSU
The Data Analytics Competition at Dakota State University has returned for a second year. This free event allows collegiate teams to evaluate big data sets and make data forecasts for real-world business needs. It gives students plenty of opportunities to grow their critical thinking, collaboration, and presentation skills.
January 11, 2024
Professional accountancy career path opens doors
The term “professional accountancy” may invoke images of a future in bookkeeping or doing taxes, but the career paths with a professional accountancy degree are anything but limited. Graduates can find positions as data analysts, project accountants or C-suite administrators.
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.
January 5, 2024
Generations unite
Stephanie Veltkamp’s grandmother, Arlene Johnson Hoek, graduated from high school in 1953 and went on to earn her teaching certificate from DSU, when it was known as General Beadle State Teachers College. Now, Veltkamp is earning her teaching degree from Dakota State through the Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway (TAP) program.
January 5, 2024
A legacy of leadership
DSU alumna Dr. Summer Schultz (B.S. ‘98, M.S. ‘03) was inspired to become an educator by many individuals. Most notable among these was her father, a high school principal and athletic director at Colman-Egan.
December 27, 2023
Anderson leads literacy at DSU
Over the past five years, Anderson has been the higher education representative through the South Dakota Department of Education State Personnel Development Grants (SDPG) program, and worked with six other educators to create a literacy framework or literacy plan for South Dakota.
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.
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.
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.
December 6, 2023
DSU provides graduates with a competitive edge
DSU provides graduates with a competitive edge. Justice Forster to speak at fall commencement.
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 17, 2023
Record breaking Nanocon brings in over 1100
Nanocon, Dakota State’s annual free gaming convention, broke its attendance record this year, bringing in just over 1,100 people throughout the four-day event.
November 17, 2023
Two DSU programs are eligible providers for SD Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
The Health Informatics and Information Management associate degree program and the Health Care Coding Certificate program are eligible providers of South Dakota’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program.
November 16, 2023
DSU Undergraduate research grants awarded
Thirteen undergraduate students were awarded funds to complete their research projects for the 2023-24 academic year.
November 16, 2023
DSU Graduate students awarded research grants
The Graduate Research Initiative has selected five graduate students to receive grants to conduct mentored research for the 2023-24 academic year.
November 15, 2023
New agreements expand options for students in Health Information programs
Dakota State University has new articulation agreements with regional community colleges for Health Information Management (HIM) programs.
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.
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.
November 14, 2023
Grants awarded for faculty research
Faculty Research Initiative (FRI) grants for the 2023-24 school year have been selected.
November 14, 2023
Game Developer is Global Entrepreneur Week speaker
When entrepreneur Nick Cash says life is a game, he means it literally.
November 13, 2023
For educators, ongoing learning around technology is vital to their profession
Technology permeates nearly every aspect of our lives, and education is no exception. This makes Dakota State University’s Master of Science in Educational Technology (MSET) program an asset to a career in education.
November 13, 2023
DSU adds graduate certificate in esports coaching
After successfully adding a competitive esports program at Dakota State in the fall of 2019, DSU is expanding it from the athletics arena to the classroom. It is now offering a graduate certificate in Esports Coaching.
November 13, 2023
Lights, camera, animation
An internship during graduate school helped DSU alumna Breanne Butters build her career at DreamWorks Animation.
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
November 8, 2023
Trojan Athletic Club's Annual Wild Game Feed Raises Over $31,000
The Trojan Athletics Club is proud to announce that its 8th Annual Wild Game Feed held on Thursday, November 2 was a huge success. The sold-out event at Dakota State University's Dakota Prairie Playhouse raised over $31,000 to support student-athletes at Dakota State University.
November 1, 2023
DSU receives lead donation of $7M for indoor practice facility
With a $7M lead donation from Philanthropist T. Denny Sanford, the University will look at a variety of plan options, but the initial consideration is a seasonal dome facility.
November 1, 2023
Dakota State research lab receives additional funding
Dakota State University’s cyber-research initiative has received additional support from one of its initial donors. Philanthropist T. Denny Sanford, who committed $50M to the project in 2022, recently promised another $10M.
October 24, 2023
Maj. Gen. Gaedecke kicks off Distinguished Speaker Series
Dakota State University hosted Major General David Gaedecke (USAF, Retired), as the inaugural guest of The Beacom Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series.
October 20, 2023
Karl Mundt Oral Interpretation Tournament is Saturday
The 40th annual Karl E. Mundt Dakota Invitational Oral Interpretation Tournament will be held on Saturday, October 21, at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D.
October 18, 2023
Starrett to reach stars through position with Space Force
Connor Starrett learned recently that he was accepted for a position with the Space Force military branch and is excited to take on a cutting-edge role.
October 17, 2023
FDIC internship leads to job offer
DSU student Justice Forster has accepted a permanent position with the Federal Insurance Corporation (FDIC) upon his graduation in December. Forster spent the summer as an intern for the FDIC as part of the Financial Management Scholars Program.
October 10, 2023
DSU athlete is role model for local cancer survivor
Houston native Emmanuel Drain lost his left eye to retinoblastoma when he was four years old, but he didn’t let that stop him from living life and participating in things he loved, like football.
October 5, 2023
Educators Rising Learning Expo at DSU Oct. 11
Dakota State University’s College of Education is excited to host the Educators Rising Learning Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 11.
October 5, 2023
The distinctive impact of undergraduate research
Recent DSU graduate Jay Alexander attended the National Plant Health Conference with Dr. Andrew Sathoff to present alfalfa gene research they conducted last school year.
October 4, 2023
Andrea Thompson named CEO of DSU Applied Research Corp
Andrea Thompson has been named CEO of the Dakota State University Applied Research Corporation.
October 2, 2023
AT&T contributes to CybHER
AT&T contributes to CybHER. Donations will help bridge the digital divide for students in South Dakota’s tribal nations.
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 26, 2023
Day of Giving and Service successful
The Dakota State University Foundation raised over $300,000 for DSU programs and scholarships on September 14, which was Day of Giving 2023. A record-setting number of volunteers also participated in DSU’s annual Day of Service on the same day.
September 25, 2023
Sam Bloom photography featured in DSU Art Gallery
Sioux Falls-based photographer Sam Bloom has returned to his hometown of Madison for an exhibition in DSU’s First Bank & Trust Art Gallery. The exhibit is on display through Friday, Oct. 13.
September 14, 2023
Suzy Collignon-Hodgen & Max Hodgen named parade marshals
Dakota State alumni Max Hodgen (B.S. ’97 & ’99, M.S. ’09) and Suzy Collignon-Hodgen (B.S. ’98) are the 2023 Trojan Days Parade Marshals. The couple’s origins began at DSU.
September 13, 2023
King and Queen crowned at DSU
Tyler Thomas and Blen Asgedom were crowned king and queen at Dakota State’s Sept. 11 coronation ceremony.
September 13, 2023
DSU enrollment tops 3500
DSU enrollment tops 3500 for the first time ever. Growth seen in multiple categories.
September 10, 2023
Join DSU for Day of Giving
The Dakota State University Foundation invites the Madison community to RISE UP and help DSU reach the goal of raising $250,000 for Day of Giving on Thursday, Sept. 14. Day of Giving coincides with Dakota State’s homecoming celebration, Trojan Days.
September 10, 2023
Professors Find AI Most Useful for Lesson Plans, Discussions
Now quite acquainted with generative AI tools, educators at several U.S. universities have found them most helpful for guiding class discussions, fleshing out lesson plans and teaching about AI as an emerging technology.
September 6, 2023
Experiences prepared alumna for administrative position
Throughout her career in education, Becky Fjerstad (B.S. ’95) has served in various positions, such as paraprofessional, middle school teacher, and elementary school teacher. She is now beginning her second year as an administrator for the elementary school of her hometown of Wessington Springs.
August 29, 2023
Summer exchange program provides valuable AI workplace skills
In the AI Sweden and Dakota State University's Exchange program, students will work with three international exchange students between AI Sweden and DSU.
August 28, 2023
Student research looks to confirm snake fungal disease in SD
Through research, Adam Peak hopes to discover whether the Snake Fungal Disease can affect the Plains Garter Snake, South Dakota’s most common snake.
August 28, 2023
Johnson Farms named 2023 Ag Bowl Captains
This year’s Ag Bowl Captains are members of Johnson Farms from Madison. These humble farmers are part of the partnership between ag and education that has been part of the region’s past, present, and future.
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.”
August 28, 2023
Supervisor training program recognized for quality
At DSU, we’re all about excellence and innovation. An interdisciplinary team used these concepts to create a unique supervisor training program, and for their efforts, they were awarded the 2023 Knowlton Excellence in Quality Award. Congratulations!
August 21, 2023
DSU alum moves on to nursing career
DSU alum moves on to nursing career. Life can take unexpected but exciting turns.
August 16, 2023
From one Madison to another
A journey that began in Madison, S.D., ultimately led Viana Mote to another Madison – Madison, Ala. A love of teaching and technology led Viana Mote to Dakota State. Sharing that passion with her students at James Clemens High School has earned her the Chiquita Marbury Technology Innovation Award after her first year of teaching there.
August 14, 2023
DSU Track to be named for alumnus Dan Beacom
The new track at Dakota State University in Madison will be named “The Dan Beacom Track Complex” after alumnus Dan Beacom, who passed away on May 24, 2023.
August 9, 2023
From Teacher's aide to teacher
South Dakota has developed an apprenticeship program for paraprofessionals who have not completed their teaching degree. Through the Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway, paraprofessionals will be able to take classes to complete their degrees while remaining in the classroom. Those seeking to earn elementary and special education degrees will complete their courses through DSU.
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.
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.
July 24, 2023
DSU adds Intro to Esports course
Dakota State is launching an Introduction to Esports course for the fall semester. The course, open to all students, is online and structured around independent research and lectures, according to Instructor and DSU Esports Coach Andy Roland.
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.
July 18, 2023
DSU announces spring 2023 graduates
Dakota State University in Madison, S.D. celebrates spring 2023 graduates. The 279 graduates earned a total of 357 degrees, 36 associate degrees, 216 baccalaureate degrees, 42 master’s degrees and 9 earned doctoral degrees. Additionally, 52 undergraduate certificates and 2 graduate certificates were earned.
July 17, 2023
DSU FBLA members place at nationals
Five of the six DSU students who competed at the 2023 FBLA National Leadership Conference placed in the top 10.
July 13, 2023
Finding the Future
Brenna Smith, a veteran, and mother of two, has returned to school to earn a degree in Business Administration Technology through DSU's online programming.
July 10, 2023
From science student to Science Steve
Watermelon and toilet paper are just a couple of the props used by Science Steve — technically Steven Rokusek, an education specialist with South Dakota Public Broadcasting — to teach fun and humorous lessons about physics, chemistry, anatomy, and more.
July 6, 2023
Digital Arts & Design grad finds success as entrepreneur
After graduating from DSU in 2013, Martin spent a brief period overseas playing basketball. But he ultimately returned to Atlanta, where he started his own business, EYA Sports, a multi-million-dollar basketball training program.
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.
June 27, 2023
DSU Wins Gold in 44th Annual Telly Awards
Dakota State University (DSU) has earned a gold honor from The 44th Annual Telly Awards for its International Cybersecurity Challenge video.
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.
June 23, 2023
Alumnus finds success in academia
DSU alumnus Dr. Rajeev Bukralia has developed a variety of programs and organizations related to data science in academia.
June 23, 2023
DSU organizations honored by BOR
The South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) honored three Dakota State University organizations at the June meeting.
June 20, 2023
Homan selected for Leadership South Dakota
Fenecia Homan, Dean of the Governors Cyber Academy at Dakota State University, is one of the 40 members in the 10th class of Leadership South Dakota.
June 20, 2023
DSU placement rates at 99.7%
Dakota State University is excited to announce the Class of 2022’s placement rates are at 99.7%.
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.
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).
June 6, 2023
New members inducted into Delta Mu Delta
The Dakota State chapter of Delta Mu Delta (DMD) inducted new members this spring.
June 5, 2023
Unique internships spark interest
DSU grad recommends internships for underrepresented students
May 31, 2023
DSU Athletics Announces Partnership with BSN SPORTS, NIKE
DSU Athletics Announces Partnership with BSN SPORTS, NIKE
May 19, 2023
DSU students earn accolades at film festival
Dakota State’s Lights Camera Action Club (LCA) earned multiple awards from the 54 Film Festival this spring, for their film Agent 54.
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.
May 16, 2023
Virtual Teach Camp returns May 30
Dakota State University’s virtual Teach Camp returns on Tuesday, May 30.
May 15, 2023
Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway accepting applications
Today, the South Dakota Department of Education distributed applications to its new Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway program to thousands of para-educators (paras) in all accredited school districts across the state.
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.
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.
May 8, 2023
Tordsen’s final year of accomplishments
Extended eligibility due to COVID allowed Conner Tordsen (B.S. ’22) to return to DSU for the 2023 spring semester as a student-athlete in track & field and earn a third minor in business.
May 5, 2023
FBLA students to compete at nationals
Six DSU students will represent Dakota State University and the state of South Dakota at the national DSU FBLA-Collegiate competition.
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.
May 3, 2023
Women Reshaping The Cybersecurity Industry
Women Reshaping The Cybersecurity Industry: Dr. Ashley Podhradsky Of Dakota State University On The Five Things You Need To Create A Highly Successful Career In The Cybersecurity Industry
May 2, 2023
The PLEXUSS Presidential Podcast
President Griffiths was a guest on The PLEXUSS Presidential Podcast
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.
April 28, 2023
Forster to intern with FDIC
Justice Forster will spend 10 weeks of summer 2023 as an intern for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as part of the Financial Management Scholars Program.
April 25, 2023
President Griffiths to be inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame
President Griffiths to be inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame
April 24, 2023
DSUnite Shatters Fundraising Record
DSUnite raises over $500,000 for student scholarships at Dakota State University
April 17, 2023
DAD students fundraise for Feeding South Dakota
Dakota State Digital Arts & Design (DAD) students and faculty are fundraising for Feeding South Dakota this Thursday, April 20, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Sundog Coffee.
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
April 14, 2023
DSU and MarketBeat Reimagine the Kirby Science Discovery Center
Dakota State University and MarketBeat Partner to Reimagine the Kirby Science Discovery Center’s Space and Technology Floor
April 13, 2023
‘Fun’ Codebreaker Challenge
The NSA’s annual Codebreaker Challenge is fun, but also a great way to put students’ skills to the test in a real-world simulation. About 100 DSU students took part in the 2022 event, placing DSU 7th in the national event. Four completed all the challenges.
April 6, 2023
Students drive return of DakotaCon
DakotaCon was a wildly popular security conference hosted for many years at Dakota State.
April 6, 2023
Business Pitch Competition winners
Several finalists competed virtually in the DSU Business Pitch Competition on Friday, March 31.
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.
April 5, 2023
Can AI Tools Like ChatGPT Replace Computer Programmers?
Despite the fast-evolving capabilities of AI chatbots to write code as well as human language, many computer science educators see significant limits for these tools in accuracy, security and copyright infringement.
March 27, 2023
Public invited to DSU’s annual Entrepreneurs Day
The public is invited to attend the third annual Dakota State University Entrepreneurs Day on Friday, March 31. The event will take place at Dakota Prairie Playhouse at 11:30 a.m.
March 22, 2023
DSU to host Women's History luncheon
DSU to host Women’s History luncheon. March 30 panel to discuss Domestic Violence.
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.
March 21, 2023
National data analytics competition at DSU
Five teams are competing in the final round of a data analytics competition at Dakota State. Sponsored by Capital Services, the event takes place on Wednesday, March 22.
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.
March 14, 2023
Researching differentiated instruction in math
Differentiated instruction is Alison Logue’s research topic for the Student Research Initiative (SRI) grant she received for the 2022-23 school year.
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.
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.
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.
March 8, 2023
Faculty presented workshop on technology competition with China
Two DSU faculty members presented a workshop titled “Huawei, 5G, and the China-US Technology Race: A NCTA Workshop for K-12 Educators” via Zoom on Tuesday evening, March 7.
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.
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.”
February 28, 2023
Skyforce to host CybHER fundraiser night
Sioux Falls Skyforce, the area’s G-League basketball team, is hosting a CybHER fundraiser night on Friday, March 3.
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.
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.
February 27, 2023
Dakota State Partners With NSA, Puts $90M into Cyber Research
Dakota State University is partnering with the National Security Agency and investing heavily in recruiting, research and facilities in order to build a regional hub for cybersecurity studies and workforce development.
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.
February 21, 2023
Alexander researching alfalfa genes for SRI grant
Alexander, an Analytical Science major from Aurora, Ill., received a Student Research Initiative (SRI) grant this year to study the Functional Analysis of Differentially Expressed Genes in Alfalfa Inoculated with Aphanomyces.
February 21, 2023
DSU Fall 2022 graduates
Dakota State University in Madison, S.D. celebrates Fall 2022 graduates. The 171 graduates earned a total of 195 degrees, 13 associate degrees, 104 baccalaureate degrees, 54 master’s degrees and 2 earned doctoral degrees.
February 16, 2023
Midwest Forage Association meeting at DSU
The Midwest Forage Association (MFA) meeting is being held at Dakota State University on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
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).
February 15, 2023
Romero art exhibit featured in Marshall
Wendy Romero’s exhibit Experimental Strata is currently featured in Marshall, Minn., at the Marshall Area Fine Arts Council.
February 14, 2023
Two faculty selected for biennial art exhibition
Angela Behrends and Tom Jones have artwork featured in the South Dakota Governor’s 10th Biennial Art Exhibition.
February 10, 2023
Griffiths receives Chief Executive Leadership Award from CASE
Honor recognizes outstanding leadership and service in support of education
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.
February 3, 2023
Neonicotinoid research continues
Elsie Aslesen received her second Student Research Initiative (SRI) grant to continue research after finding neonicotinoid presence in the eggshells of birds last year.
February 2, 2023
Rebstock continues alfalfa research through SRI grant
For over two years, DSU Biology student Travis Rebstock has been researching alfalfa with Dr. Andrew Sathoff, Assistant Biology Professor.
January 31, 2023
Global Game Jam site at DSU
Dakota State University will be hosting a Global Game Jam site from Friday, February 3 at 5 p.m. to Sunday, February 5 at 5 p.m. in The Beacom Institute of Technology.
January 31, 2023
Detecting bias in interviews
Christine Vogel is conducting research to detect bias in personal outcome measures interviewers through the organization LifeScape for a Student Research Initiative grant.
January 23, 2023
DSU College of Education receives Department of Labor grant
Dakota State University’s College of Education is one of four organizations receiving a grant to develop apprenticeship programs for high school students from the South Dakota Department of Labor.
January 20, 2023
Service Animals
What they do and how to interact with them. A service animal is specifically trained to complete a task or service.
January 19, 2023
World’s largest puzzle at Karl Mundt Library
Dakota State University’s Karl Mundt Library is currently working to put together the world’s largest puzzle.
January 18, 2023
Application Development in Computer Information Systems
The Computer Information Systems major with an Application Development specialization teaches students to develop full stack applications.
January 17, 2023
DSU alumna finds success in California
Lexi Robson has found career success in California, working at Protiviti as an IT Audit Consultant in San Francisco, Calif.
January 17, 2023
Real-life tweet provides real-life research opportunity
Amir Kemal was inspired by a real-life tweet to do some real-life research on Twitter fake domains.
January 11, 2023
Securing information through cryptography
Cryptography is the effort to try to secure information, explained Spanier, Associate Professor in The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences.
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.
January 10, 2023
CIS in Business Analytics
Computer Information Systems major has two sides: the computer and the business sides.
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.
January 10, 2023
Ask the questions
Johanna Coffey can ask a family member questions about the college process, but the DSU sophomore said any of the friendly people at the university can help.
December 29, 2022
Rodeo Queen lessons apply to classroom
On July 25, Callie Mueller was crowned Miss Days of ’76 Rodeo Queen. Her role as Rodeo Queen is not dissimilar to her role as a student teacher in the classroom.
December 21, 2022
Kindra Schneider’s passion for teaching is contagious
Kindra Schneider started her career at DSU as an education student. After time in the workforce, both in and outside the education industry, she returned to DSU as an instructor.
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.
December 19, 2022
Rebstock only undergraduate presenter at World Alfalfa Congress
Travis Rebstock was the only undergraduate presenter at the World Alfalfa Congress in November in San Diego, Calif.
December 12, 2022
DSU to host final 38+2 Ride
Riders with the 38+2 Memorial Ride will be coming to Madison again this year on December 14. Leaders retiring at end of 2022 ride.
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.
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.
December 6, 2022
Strand wins Omnitech Christmas card design contest
DSU student Lauryn Strand won the 2022 Omnitech Christmas card design contest.
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.
November 30, 2022
Opportunity in any language
No matter what language you use, student research is a huge opportunity.
November 21, 2022
Project Management in Computer Information Systems
Computer Information Systems (CIS) focuses on solving business problems using practical applications of technology. In the project management specialization, students learn how to plan, develop, and execute information systems and technology projects in the business domain.
November 21, 2022
An artist's journey
In the fall of 2000, Montgomery joined the Dakota State University faculty. Since then, he’s continued teaching and sharing his art with the world.
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).
November 10, 2022
Russell Karim to speak at DSU
The world needs to inspire people to create better ways of doing things. To empower and support these individuals, the Global Entrepreneurship Network is hosting its 15th Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) on November 14-20.
November 9, 2022
One good idea sparks another
Jacob Davie will be examining unsecured keystrokes for his first research experience at DSU, thanks to the university’s SRI grant program.
November 7, 2022
A celebration of games
The theme for Dakota State’s annual Nanocon is “Into the Frozen Wasteland,” but organizers expect anything but barren terrain at the Dakota Prairie Playhouse on Nov. 10-13.
November 7, 2022
Celebrate the final game at Trojan Field
Over 50 years of athletics on Trojan Field will come to an end with the final home game of the Trojan football season on Saturday, November 12.
November 4, 2022
DSU alumnus Knudson named SD Principal of the Year
Collin Knudson, the high school principal of Tea Area High School for the past 10 years, was recognized as 2022’s South Dakota Principal of the Year.
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.
November 2, 2022
TriBeta to offer community outreach
Dakota State’s TriBeta Biology Honor Society will be providing community outreach on November 7 and 8 in Madison.
October 25, 2022
South Dakota Academy of Science meeting hosted by DSU
Dakota State University is hosting the South Dakota Academy of Science annual meeting on Friday, October 28, and Saturday, October 29.
October 25, 2022
Digital accounting certificate adds to students’ skill sets
Digital accounting, which takes place through an electronic format, is now offered at DSU as a certificate, minor, and associate degree.
October 24, 2022
Scholarship offers freedom
Needs-based scholarships can make a difference for South Dakota students.
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.
October 19, 2022
Dakota State researchers granted awards
Five Dakota State graduate students have been awarded in-house funding through the Graduate Research Initiative (GRI) program.
October 19, 2022
Karl Mundt Oral Interpretation Tournament is Saturday
The 39th annual Karl E. Mundt Dakota Invitational Oral Interpretation Tournament will be held on Saturday, October 22, at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D.
October 18, 2022
Cota wins SD Biotech award
Katherine Cota was presented with the Collaborator Award at the South Dakota Biotech Summit this month. Cota, the Director of Economic Development at Dakota State University, was chosen for the award due to her efforts with South Dakota FAST Launch and other shepherding programs critical to fostering talent and innovation for biotechnology in the state.
October 17, 2022
School Sims provides safe learning opportunities
School Sims, an organization that provides a library of simulations, enables educators and aspiring educators to walk through different scenarios with options to choose from on how to respond.
October 17, 2022
Bottum to read from new collection of Poetry
Dr. Joseph Bottum will be reading from his brand-new collection of poems, “Spending the Winter,” on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. in Karl Mundt Library room 201. The public is invited to attend.
October 17, 2022
DSU surpasses $250,000 goal on Day of Giving
The Dakota State University Foundation raised a total of $288,438 during last month’s Day of Giving, which raised scholarship dollars for DSU students.
October 11, 2022
Undergraduate student research grants awarded
The Undergraduate Student Mentored Research Initiative (SRI) program gives students the chance to conduct research with a faculty mentor, giving them hands-on research experience.
October 5, 2022
Window to the world
Gestures are small things that don’t last very long in a conversation, but they can be very important, said Dr. Matthew Ingram, Assistant Professor of Communication at Dakota State University.
September 30, 2022
Inspiring ambition
“It is always an amazing experience to run for my country,” said Dakota State student-athlete Fane Sauvakacolo.
September 30, 2022
New DSU student game on STEAM
A team of five students developed Knights of the Kitchen Table, which they describe as an action, adventure, hack, and slash game. It is a fully functional game available for purchase on the gaming platform STEAM.
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.
September 26, 2022
Turner’s life changed by DSU
Online student Meg Turner spent eight years in the Army, and was stationed in Sioux Falls, S.D., when she became a Trojan. Today, she is living in her home state of Texas where she is student teaching this fall.
September 26, 2022
Spohn to present at CAHIIM Fall Festival
Dr. Renae Spohn will be speaking at the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) Online Fall Festival 2022 Summit on Higher Education September 28-29.
September 23, 2022
Brian Kern named Trojan Days parade marshal
Madison businessman Brian Kern struggles with accolades. With his latest honor -- parade marshal for the Dakota State University Trojan Days parade -- he has decided to accept it as an honor and be thankful for that, he said.
September 23, 2022
Outstanding alumni awarded at DSU
Dakota State University’s Alumni Association will be honoring winners of the annual Outstanding Alumni Awards at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Sept. 24.
September 20, 2022
DSU announces enrollment gains for Fall ‘22
Numbers rising across the board at Dakota State
September 20, 2022
Homecoming royalty crowned at DSU
Jackson Heiberger and Gwendolyn Vongkasemsiri were crowned king and queen at Dakota State’s Sept. 19 coronation ceremony.
September 19, 2022
DSU alumna returns for new degree
After earning two degrees from Dakota State in 2007, Lisa Olson returned to DSU as an online student to earn her elementary education (ELED) degree in January 2020.
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.
September 15, 2022
DSU students receive DOD scholarships
Three Dakota State students are now part of the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program.
September 15, 2022
DSU announces new CyberCorps cohort
Nine students have been named to the Dakota State CyberCorps program for 2022-2023.
September 13, 2022
Student tutors certified with CRLA
The Trojan Tutoring Center helps students succeed through a variety of resources and certified tutors.
September 9, 2022
DSU receives NSF funds for innovation
Dakota State is one of seven regional institutions named as a recipient of a $14 million Innovation Corps (I-Corps) grant.
September 8, 2022
Colwill receives $10k from Gen.G Foundation
DSU freshman esports athlete Kaya Colwill is one of 10 people in the nation awarded a $10,000 scholarship from Gen.G Foundation.
September 7, 2022
From paraprofessional to teacher
DSU College of Education graduate, Stacy Van Overbeke, has spent a lot of time in the classroom, first as an occupational therapy assistant, then as a paraprofessional, and now in her current position as a special education teacher.
September 2, 2022
Being Part of the Solution
DSU receives SBA grant to help businesses stay cyber secure. Just like everyone else, small businesses around the country face cybersecurity threats. This includes the almost 90,000 small businesses in the state of South Dakota.
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.
August 24, 2022
True Trojans
Dakota State University has announced the 2022 True Trojan Award winners.
August 24, 2022
Knowlton Award presented for mental health library
An interdisciplinary team at Dakota State University has been awarded the 2021-2022 Doug Knowlton Excellence in Quality Award for their work creating a mental health library.
August 23, 2022
Carpers named honorary captains for 2022 Ag Bowl
The Carper family's contributions to agriculture in the region have made them the perfect candidates to be the Honorary Dakota State University Ag Bowl Captains on Thursday, August 25.
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.
August 15, 2022
DSU Foundation has record-breaking year
Dakota State University continues to rise, with the DSU Foundation raising a record-setting $127.3 million for fiscal year 2022.
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.
August 12, 2022
Vennard leads marketing at Silencer Central
Silencer Central is a rapidly growing business in Sioux Falls, and DSU alumna Terra Vennard is leading its marketing department.
August 1, 2022
Roach shares how to start a business
Dr. Michael Roach shared a presentation on how to start a business as part of the summer program Passport to Adulting, featuring virtual and in-person career workshops for attendees ages 14-24.
July 28, 2022
Undergrads research security of hospital devices
Patient care is a top priority for hospitals, and part of this involves the security of the medical devices used in those facilities.
July 28, 2022
DSU PBL Club finds success at nationals
In June, four Dakota State University students competed at the Phi-Beta Lambda (PBL) National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Chicago.
July 25, 2022
2021 Codebreaker Challenge accepted and solved
“Codebreaker Challenge is an awesome competition,” said Dakota State instructor Andrew Kramer, one that builds valuable real-world skills, and gives students a small taste of security work done by government agencies.
July 22, 2022
Podhradsky named to ERVA task force
Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, has been named to a specialized task force for ERVA.
July 20, 2022
Paulson Center has business resources for every entrepreneur
No matter the life or career experience, the Paulson Center can help provide resources and advice to start a business, or businesses.
July 20, 2022
DSU GenCyber Camps are a family affair
Camping is a wildly popular summertime activity for many families, but the Neumans have put a distinctive twist on family camping this year.
July 19, 2022
Griffiths to take part in White House Summit
DSU President joins Cyber Workforce and Education Summit. The event will include roundtable discussions on three topics related to cyber-security jobs: cyber education; defense; and cyber workforce hiring.
July 14, 2022
Tech lessons for teachers
Middle School teacher Kayla Havrevold had a good technology foundation with her DSU degree, but wanted to learn even more about cybersecurity and technology, so she attended the 2022 GenCyber Teacher camp.
July 13, 2022
Endless possibilities’ to do good with research
DSU’s second provisional patent in two years proves there are ‘endless possibilities’ to do good at Dakota State. This is exciting news for students, faculty, and staff, who have the opportunity and resources to create novel technologies.
July 6, 2022
DSU continues alfalfa research
A third summer of alfalfa research is underway at Dakota State University. This research is done in participation with the National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).
June 29, 2022
Dakota State University Spring 2022 graduates
Dakota State University in Madison, S.D. celebrates spring 2022 graduates. The 262 graduates earned a total of 295 degrees, 18 associate degrees, 211 baccalaureate degrees, 33 master’s degrees and 11 earned doctoral degrees. Additionally, 19 undergraduate certificates and 3 graduate certificates were earned.
June 28, 2022
Record-breaking fundraising at DSU Sutton Bay event
In its second year, the DSU Sutton Bay event raised $393,000 in cash donations and pledges. This will be used for athletic scholarships.
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.
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.
June 16, 2022
Two DSU students to compete at National PBL Conference
DSU students Lucy Fods and Cooper Vincent are traveling to Chicago to compete at the National Leadership Conference June 24-27.
June 9, 2022
Stratton to compete at international Cyber Games
Dakota State alumnus Logan Stratton is one of the 20 members of the U.S. Cyber Team traveling to Athens, Greece to compete in the first International Cybersecurity Challenge.
June 9, 2022
King joins DSU alumni on US Cyber Team
Dakota State University student Austen King joins two DSU alumni as a member of the U.S. Cyber Team traveling to Athens, Greece to compete in the first International Cybersecurity Challenge.
June 9, 2022
Klosterman to compete at international Cyber Games
Dakota State alumnus Joshua Klosterman will be traveling to Athens, Greece as part of the U.S. Cyber Team to compete in the first International Cybersecurity Challenge.
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.
June 8, 2022
DSU Gardening Club plants Giving Garden
A plot in the Madison Community Garden will help the DSU Cooking and Gardening Club supply potatoes for the DSU Food Bank and the Madison Food Bank this fall.
June 2, 2022
Regional eighth graders participate in JA Day
Seventy-six eighth-graders from Colman-Egan, Chester, Rutland, and Oldham-Ramona schools participated in Junior Achievement (JA) Day at Dakota State this spring.
June 1, 2022
Maroney donates millions to Trojans Unite Campaign
Thanks to DSU alumnus Patrick Maroney, $7 million dollars have been donated to the athletics facilities for the Trojans Unite Comprehensive Campaign: Building Champions. He has donated an additional $1.5 million to scholarships as part of the Academic Success pillar of the campaign.
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.
May 25, 2022
Alum drives partnership with DSU facility, business
Alumnus Randy Morehouse was able to benefit the Community Center by facilitating an affordable option for new LifeFloor tiles at the aquatics area.
May 23, 2022
CybHER, AT&T take cyber education to SD Reservations
CybHER, AT&T take cyber education to SD Reservations
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.
May 19, 2022
Inspired to make an impact through research
Kruttika Sutrave enjoys research because she hopes to make people’s lives easier, even if it’s just a small improvement.
May 19, 2022
Behrends’ artwork added to state’s permanent collection
Angela Behrends’ artwork “Buffaloed” has been accepted for the South Dakota Art for State Buildings program through the South Dakota Arts Council.
May 18, 2022
Bailey Belisario to speak at Bitcoin Day
DSU alumnus Bailey Belisario is speaking at Bitcoin Day in Sioux Falls on Saturday, May 21. Belisario will be discussing his own journey with Bitcoin and Bitcoin in the education system.
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.
May 17, 2022
Delta Mu Delta inducts new members
The Dakota State chapter of Delta Mu Delta inducted new members this spring.
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 9, 2022
DSU Virtual Teach Camp returns
Dakota State University’s Virtual Teach Camp returns on June 3. DSU Teach Camp is a one-day virtual conference with all sessions held via Zoom. It is open to all PK-12 teachers. The event is free, or $40 for participants who would like to receive one graduate credit.
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 6, 2022
Student creates walker animation
Isabel Small created 2D animations of a robotic walker for Michael Bankowski, CEO and founder of Prosperous Home Health, a Sioux Falls-based organization.
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.
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.
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.
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.
May 2, 2022
DSU celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting
DSU celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting. This is the seventh year the university was recognized as a Tree Campus USA.
April 29, 2022
Film students find experiences outside the classroom
This semester, juniors and seniors in the Dakota State film program have gained experience outside the classroom, touring news stations, assisting with the production of a late-night television show, and participating in film competitions.
April 27, 2022
Dakota State joins international cyber consortium
Dakota State is going global with our efforts. We are now part of an international artificial intelligence cyber consortium, The Edge Learning Lab, with AI Sweden.
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.
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.
April 26, 2022
2022 business plan competition winners
During Entrepreneurs Day in March, students in the high school and college divisions of the business plan competition were awarded places.
April 26, 2022
DSU Athletics Events Center groundbreaking May 2
The public is invited to Dakota State University Foundation’s groundbreaking for the new Athletics Events Center on Monday, May 2 at 3 p.m. at Trojan Field.
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.
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.”
April 21, 2022
TriBeta to host Careers in Science Speaker Series
Dakota State’s TriBeta Biology Honor Society is hosting a DSU Careers in Science Speaker Series on Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Science Center Auditorium.
April 20, 2022
DSU Alumna Camrin Vaux wins Milken Award
Dakota State University 2006 alumna Camrin Vaux has won one of the highest honors in education, a Milken Educator Award.
April 19, 2022
Kim Wermers elected to the NACCU Board of Directors
Kim Wermers has been elected to the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU) Board of Directors for a three-year term.
April 19, 2022
CCDC team heads to national competition
Eight Dakota State students are headed to the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC), taking place April 21-23 in San Antonio, TX, Throughout the 18 years the competition has taken place, a DSU team has been a finalist six times, including a second-place finish in 2013, and a third-place finish in 2018.
April 14, 2022
CybHER donates to Dakota Horizons STEM Mobile
CybHER, announced that CybHER would be donating five Wonder Workshop Dash robots for the Girl Scout's new STEM Mobile. This is a new traveling resource that can provide Girl Scouts with hands-on STEM activities, to introduce girls to STEM areas such as robotics, engineering, or cybersecurity.
April 13, 2022
DSUnite raises over $329,000 for scholarships
The DSU Foundation raised a record-breaking $329,423 at DSUnite, Dakota State’s annual fundraising event.
April 13, 2022
Larsen takes on leadership role in online advising group
Kati Larsen, an academic advisor with The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences, has been named to a leadership position in Distance Advising for Online Education with the professional organization NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising.
April 11, 2022
New exhibition in First Bank & Trust Gallery
An exhibition featuring work by Russ Nordman and Jody Boyer will be on display in the First Bank & Trust Gallery on the Dakota State University campus through Thursday, May 14.
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!
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.
March 28, 2022
State extends Project Boundary Fence funding
State extends Project Boundary Fence funding. Dr. Arica Kulm spearheads the project that provides preventative assessments for municipalities.
March 24, 2022
DSU moves forward with cyber research initiative
Governor Kristi Noem signed SB 54 and SB 130 into law on March 24 at a bill signing ceremony in Sioux Falls.
March 24, 2022
DSUnite scholarship fundraising event April 1
Dakota State University Foundation is hosting DSUnite, formerly known as The DSU Gala, its annual scholarship fundraising event.
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.
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.
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.
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.
March 7, 2022
Fulfilling Research
Tanner Lange has received a Student Research Initiative grant to investigate ways to help law enforcement use OSINT in online child exploitation investigations. This research can help law enforcement, and lead to a fulfilling career.
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 4, 2022
DSU recognizes 51 long-time employees
Perseverance. Commitment. Performance. These are the qualities exhibited by 51 Dakota State employees who were honored at the annual Longevity Reception. Together, they represent 535 years of service!
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.
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.
February 23, 2022
Mental health collection added to Mundt Library
The DSU Counseling Center and Karl Mundt Library have partnered to provide a mental health library for students and staff. They utilized COVID funds to create the mental health library.
February 14, 2022
Better together at DSU
When Katelyn Hoppe and Grant Svikulis first met at Williston State College in North Dakota, it was their love of sports that brought them together.
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.
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.
February 10, 2022
Photography by Jones featured in exhibition
Art Professor Tom Jones earned second place in the Brookings Arts Council’s annual photography exhibition in the black and white category.
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 8, 2022
Science entrepreneurs on ‘A Great Adventure’
For National Entrepreneur Week February 12-19, Dakota State is hosting a virtual presentation to highlight two of these individuals, Beth Heidemann and Curtis Bentley, who left successful teaching and scientific careers in 2017 to create a business called Go2Science.
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.
January 27, 2022
DSU HR hosts job fair for campus openings
Dakota State University Human Resources department is hosting a job fair for available positions at DSU on Tuesday, February 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Karl Mundt Library.
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.
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.
January 18, 2022
Kern’s $5 million legacy to keep DSU Rising
Local Madison businessman and longtime Trojan Athletics supporter Brian Kern has donated $5 million for the development and completion of a new athletics facility.
January 17, 2022
Inspiring students through volunteer work
A DSU doctoral student’s volunteer work has inspired elementary students to learn about communications technology and resulted in an opportunity to speak with an astronaut on the International Space Station.
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.
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.
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.
January 4, 2022
DSU education leads to research opportunities
Dakota State was an exact fit for Tarek Abdelmotaleb Ahmed, and he’s making the most of his education, taking classes in computer security, and participating in research opportunities to find ways to improve security.
December 30, 2021
Students create new film ‘The Tall’
Max Hardyk and Tate Mohlenkamp utilize an SRI grant to make the film “The Tall” and bring light to the film program at Dakota State.
December 29, 2021
DSU alumna featured in AWS recruiting video
Karen Hildebrand is using her DSU education to break down barriers in agriculture as the Worldwide Technology Leader for the Agriculture Industry at Amazon Web Services.
December 22, 2021
Creating her future
Shay Huss: Creating her future. An interest in psychology and computer science led Shay Huss to Dakota State University and the Cyber Leadership and Intelligence (CLI) degree program.
December 21, 2021
Grant benefits business, university, students
College is not just about classroom learning, it’s also about applying that knowledge to the professional environment. A new grant to Dr. David Zeng and his team will help students use their education for a real-life application, and help an area business in the process. Congratulations to Dr. Zeng and the team!
December 16, 2021
Miss Alabama wins Miss America writing competition
The Miss America Organization and The Miss America Foundation have announced the 2022 scholarship award winner for The Dakota State University and The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences STEM Scholarship. She is Miss Alabama, Lauren Bradford.
December 15, 2021
Inspired Influencer
Aleona Lund uses her creativity and the lessons she’s learned at DSU to inspire others and work as a social media influencer.
December 10, 2021
Driven: in and out of the classroom
Student Senate President Nathan Ord encourages students to get involved with campus activities for fun and experience.
December 9, 2021
DSU faculty invited to international conference
Dr. Bramwell Brizendine, Assistant Professor Computer and Cyber Sciences, received an invitation to speak at a new international cybersecurity conference, @Hack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
December 9, 2021
DSU partners with Miss America for 2nd year
Dakota State University (DSU) will again offer a scholarship opportunity to one of the 51 contestants at the 2022 Miss America (MAO) Competition, held Dec. 12-16 in Connecticut.
December 8, 2021
DSU grad knows ‘Dreams can change’
Dreams can change, so don’t be afraid to try new things. That’s the advice of Alexis VanderWilt, the student speaker at DSU’s fall commencement on Dec. 11. Alexis is one of 161 students graduating this fall!
December 7, 2021
Remembrance and Reconciliation
Riders with the Dakota 38+2 Memorial Ride are stopping in Madison on December 14, part of their annual journey across South Dakota and Minnesota.
December 7, 2021
Schaefer named commencement speaker
“Trust yourself.” That’s the message this fall’s commencement speaker, alumnus, and former Regent Randy Schaefer, will share at the December 11 event.
December 3, 2021
Tom Nielsen Returns to Dakota State
Dakota State University welcomes back Tom Nielsen to Institutional Advancement as Associate Director of Alumni & External Engagement.
December 3, 2021
English grad is total-package journalist
DSU is not a traditional journalism school, but graduates of the English program have a diverse enough education to make excellent reporters, like Dan Crisler, business and education reporter with the Omaha World-Herald.
December 2, 2021
Academic conferences foster new ideas
Academic conferences foster new ideas and different approaches for faculty like Kyle Cronin, Mike Ham, and Shawn Zwach. By attending and presenting at conferences, faculty can improve tools used in the classroom.
November 30, 2021
Tyler Flaagan donates to Toys for Tots
Tyler Flaagan’s interest in 3D printing will help warm children’s hearts for the holidays. He created 3D printed train engines to be part of the @ic3dprinters @toysfortots drive for 2021. The overall program goal is to create over 50,000 toys for children in need.
November 29, 2021
Understanding alfalfa
Jenni Giles received her second Student Research Initiative (SRI) grant to continue research on Pythium, an alfalfa pathogen, in South Dakota soils.
November 23, 2021
DeVonté Garcia joins DSU Foundation
Dakota State University welcomes DeVonté Garcia to Institutional Advancement as their newest Assistant Director of Development.
November 22, 2021
Making it Mobile
Gabe Simao will be working on converting the game 3 O’clock Horror (currently available for play on Steam) to a mobile game as part of his SRI grant.
November 22, 2021
“The Big Play”
It's been 50 years since the historic Boot Hill Bowl game. Darwin Robinson’s 80-yard catch with a little over five minutes left at the Boot Hill Bowl game on Dec. 4, 1971 was a historic comeback 23-20 win over Northwestern Oklahoma State of Alva, OK.
November 18, 2021
Differentiating Research Skills
Undergraduate research provides unique and differentiating skills for students. Dakota State encourages this experience by offering Student Research Initiative grants. Jakob Kaiser, a junior Cyber Operations major, is researching hotel safes with his project.
November 18, 2021
Emily Wollmann joins DSU Foundation
Dakota State University welcomes Emily Wollmann to Institutional Advancement as Foundation Records and Support Specialist.
November 17, 2021
Students benefit from publication process
With daily progress researching Aphanomyces (or root rot) in alfalfa over two summers, Dakota State University students Jennifer Giles and Conner Tordsen have gathered enough data and information to submit an article to the journal “Plant Disease.”
November 17, 2021
DSU Esports program to host Midwest Invitational
Dakota State University Esports is hosting a Midwest Invitational on Saturday, November 20, and Sunday, November 21. It will feature collegiate gameplay in VALORANT and League of Legends, with open to the public, pay-to-play fighting games tournaments.
November 17, 2021
DSU students add their games to Steam website
There are currently two different games on the online gaming platform Steam that have been designed by Dakota State University game design students. Mi Scusi and 3 O’clock Horror are available for download and play.
November 15, 2021
Native American heritage events planned at DSU
November is Native American Heritage Month, and DSU’s Native American Student Association Club (NASA) has several events planned for the observance. DSU students, faculty, staff, and the community are invited to attend any or all of these events, which bring awareness to the importance of Native Heritage.
November 9, 2021
Collegiate Pen Testing is real-world experience
DSU students excel at real workforce skills. Case in point: our penetration testing CPTC team is headed to the global finals in January. Their skills are exactly what companies are looking for in junior penetration testing roles. Congratulations, Team!
November 5, 2021
Dakota State hosts annual PBL fall leadership conference
Dakota State is hosting the second annual Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) State Leadership Conference.
November 3, 2021
Two students chosen as scholars at national conference
Annabelle Klosterman and Alexis Kulm, two Dakota State University students have been chosen as security scholars for the upcoming national RSA Conference.
November 2, 2021
DSU to host information meeting on FAST Launch
Dakota State University and South Dakota Biotech will introduce the new FAST Launch entrepreneurial program at an informational meeting in Madison on November 9.
November 2, 2021
How to build a gaming empire
For Global Entrepreneurship Week, Dakota State is hosting TJ Nissen, developer of Network Nirvana. He will speak about his trek “From the bedroom to the boardroom: my journey to create a gaming empire”.
November 1, 2021
Applying classroom experience to an internship
Josh Pauley is utilizing classroom lessons at his marketing management internship at Ramsdell F&M.
October 27, 2021
Heartland supports scholarship investment
Heartland Consumers Power District is sponsoring a $1.5 million gift to Dakota State University to primarily be used for scholarships over a 10-year period.
October 27, 2021
East Hall Open House Nov. 2
An open house of East Hall for the campus and Madison community will take place on Tuesday, November 2 from 3 to 5 p.m.
October 27, 2021
SBS/Gamewell Family Scholarship motivates students
There is no question that the SBS CyberSecurity, LLC/Gamewell Family Scholarship helps Dakota State students with school fees and tuition, but the funding is also a motivation, say this semester’s recipients.
October 25, 2021
Real-world examples provide ‘illuminating’ education
Cody Welu designs Halloween and Christmas light displays to music. People watching the show could go to the display’s webpage, madlights.net, and request which song on the playlist they wanted to see.
October 25, 2021
“How may I help you?”
Marie Johnson is a True Trojan, quite literally. She was honored with a True Trojan Hexagon Award this fall, as the 2021 Career Service Association Outstanding Contributor.
October 22, 2021
DSU begins new Forum on History and Ethics
Dakota State University hosted its first-ever Forum on History and Ethics on October 21. The forum is a new venture for the university, which is best known for incorporating technology into all majors.
October 22, 2021
Karl E. Mundt Oral Interpretation Tournament
The 38th annual Karl E. Mundt Dakota Invitational Oral Interpretation Tournament will be at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D.
October 21, 2021
Four DSU students on national Cyber Games team
Four DSU students/alumni are among 25 who have been named to the U.S. Cyber Games™ team that will compete internationally in 2022. The team members’ gaming competition skills will apply to real-world problems and challenges in the workforce.
October 19, 2021
Hetherington group & DSU announce new osint academy
Dakota State University and Hetherington Group are proud to announce the commencement of OSINT Academy–a collaborative cybersecurity training initiative funded by the National Security Agency.
October 19, 2021
Walk Softly
Angela Behrends’ collaborative piece “Walk Softly” has been acquired by the Sioux Falls Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center for its permanent collection.
October 15, 2021
DSU students win at Capture the Flag
There are no downsides to a Capture the Flag competition. Students reinforce classroom knowledge, develop new skills, and when they are hired by businesses, those companies benefit. DSU students are big advocates – and big winners – in CTF competitions.
October 15, 2021
Bre Baltzer joins DSU Foundation
Dakota State University welcomes Bre Baltzer to Institutional Advancement as Director of Strategic Initiatives.
October 14, 2021
Kemper book reading October 21
The Karl Mundt Library is hosting an author event for Dr. Kurt Kemper on the afternoon of Thursday, October 21. Kemper, Professor of History, will be reading from his 2020 book “Before March Madness: The Wars for the Soul of College Basketball.”
October 14, 2021
Jan Enright named Librarian of the Year
DSU Library Director Jan Brue Enright has been named South Dakota Library Association (SDLA) Librarian of the Year for 2021.
October 5, 2021
DSU announces new CyberCorps cohort
DSU’s 11 new CyberCorps students should put this scholarship award prominently on their résumés because it shows they are at the top of their class. This scholarship for service program began at DSU in 2011 and has supported 113 students with their education.
October 4, 2021
DSU students win CySP scholarships
Two Dakota State University students have been awarded scholarships from the Department of Defense Cybersecurity Scholarship Program (DoD CySP).
October 4, 2021
Bousquet receives $10K Google scholarship
Keinen Bousquet, a DSU Computer Science student, is one of eight student veterans in the country awarded a $10,000 scholarship from Google/Student Veterans of America.
September 30, 2021
Wagner joins DSU Foundation
Dakota State University welcomes Logan Wagner to Institutional Advancement as Assistant Director of Development for Athletics.
September 29, 2021
Schaefers see good things in DSU’s past, present, and future
Alumni Randy and Theresa Schaefer credit DSU with all the good things in their lives, and are excited by the good things in DSU’s future.
September 27, 2021
DSU professors receive NSA Grant
Dr. Yong Wang and colleague Dr. Bhaskar Rimal have been awarded a National Security Agency grant for research work that takes place in the PATRIOT Lab, one of the divisions of the Madison Cyber Labs at DSU. They are co-directors of the lab.
September 24, 2021
DSU announces enrollment gains for Fall ‘21
Student enrollment at Dakota State University is up this fall, to 3,219 students. This is a 1.04% increase in headcount, compared to Fall 2020 enrollment when 3,186 students were taking classes with the Madison, S.D. university.
September 24, 2021
With Deep Roots, Foliage Thrives
In partnership with the Association of Chinese Artists in American Academia, Dakota State University’s Digital Arts and Design program are hosting a one-day virtual conference “With Deep Roots, Foliage Thrives” the forum of Across the Divide International Art and Design Education on September 30.
September 24, 2021
DSU recognizes Outstanding Alumni
Five DSU alumni will be honored with the annual Outstanding Alumni Awards at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Sept. 25.
September 22, 2021
Homecoming royalty announced at DSU
Klosterman is a junior cyber operations major from Brandon, SD; she represented the Computer Club. McCrory is a junior Cyber Operations and Network and Security Administration major from Bemidji, Minn.; he is a representative of the Esports Club.
September 20, 2021
Be the DSU difference
Student’s life altered by receiving a scholarship. DSU Giving Day is Thursday, Sept. 23.
September 13, 2021
Stewart family named 2021 Ag Bowl Captains
Linda and Dan Stewart appreciate farm life, through the artwork in their home, and in their lifestyle. Longtime ag producers in Lake County, the Stewarts will be recognized as the 2021 Ag Bowl Captains at Dakota State on Sept. 18.
September 13, 2021
Believing in yourself makes all the difference
Dawn Bonham is starting a new role in her 30th year of teaching. She recommends people believe in themselves to take advantage of new opportunities.
September 10, 2021
Crissinger named VP for student affairs
Amy Crissinger has been named the permanent Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Dakota State University.
September 9, 2021
Podhradsky to be keynote speaker at WiCyS
The 8th Annual WiCyS conference is being held on September 8-10, in Denver, and Podhradsky will address the entire group on Thursday evening. She will be introduced by Shannon Lietz, Vice President of the Vulnerability Labs at Adobe Systems, Inc.
September 1, 2021
DSU AdapT Lab helps build beach wheelchair
Dr. Justin Blessinger and DSU AdapT Lab help worked with Ted and Marietta Faszer to create a beach wheelchair for Marietta Faszer to use.
August 26, 2021
Dakota State welcomes new mascot
Dakota State University Trojans have a new mascot, "General Cyber," or General Cy for short.
August 26, 2021
Help Night for Remote Learning earns Knowlton Award
A faculty and student team in The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences won the annual Knowlton Excellence in Quality Award for their creation of Help Night for Remote Learning.
August 24, 2021
Madison Regional Health System makes donation to DSU
Madison Regional Health System proudly supports Dakota State University’s initiatives for its students, facilities, and our region with a $100,000 yearly agreement for the next 10 years.
August 19, 2021
DSU Entrepreneurial Building and Paulson Center Opening
Dakota State University is celebrating the opening of the DSU Entrepreneurial Building and Paulson Cyber Incubator & Entrepreneurial Center (Paulson Center) with a program and reception.
August 18, 2021
Griffiths named to CNAS AI Task Force
DSU’s President José-Marie Griffiths, has been named as a member of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and National Security.
August 12, 2021
Cutting Edge Research
This is the right time, and DSU is the right place for cutting-edge, exciting technology research. Dr. Bhaskar Rimal talks about some of his work with Fog computing, 6G, and FiWi tech.
August 11, 2021
Achieving a dream
Natalie Van Wyhe’s time attending DSU helped her achieve a lifelong goal of becoming a firefighter.
August 11, 2021
DSU hosts JROTC Cyber Academy
Dakota State held a new cyber offering this summer, a Cyber Academy for Air Force Junior ROTC (JROTC) students.
August 9, 2021
The learner’s journey
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies Matthew Ingram earned a certificate in Effective Practice Framework from the Association of College and University Educators.
August 4, 2021
GenCyber camp inspires enrollment at DSU
DSU’s GenCyber camp piqued Alexis Kulm’s interest in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) so much so that she decided to attend Dakota State University and major in cyber operations.
August 4, 2021
Researchers receive crime fighting grant
Researchers from four South Dakota public universities have received a five-year grant to understand and disrupt illegal criminal networks.
August 3, 2021
Summer research makes for meaningful opportunities
Ten Dakota State University students from across the country have had that experience this summer studying Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
August 2, 2021
Kiana Dowdell joins DSU Foundation
Dakota State University welcomes Kiana Dowdell to the Foundation and Alumni Association as director of prospect research and information management.
July 29, 2021
DSU to study electric vehicle charging
Dr. Bhaskar Rimal, an assistant professor of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Dakota State University, has received a $90,000 Competitive Research Grant (CRG) from the South Dakota Board of Regents to study new technology related to electric vehicles (EVs).
July 29, 2021
Learning Leadership
Mandy Parpart strives to create opportunities for students to become better leaders, and encourage them to do more than they thought they could.
July 28, 2021
DSU sponsors Miss America’s Outstanding Teen scholarship
Dakota State will offer a Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences scholarship in the 2021 Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition, held the week of July 26 at Universal Studios Orlando.
July 28, 2021
Student researcher leaves mark on DSU
Recent graduate Sammy Drummond has made an impact at DSU, particularly in undergraduate research.
July 23, 2021
Designing Career Options
Vinny Campbell has developed his creativity as a student at DSU and looks forward to sharing his art with the world.
July 20, 2021
First Bank & Trust donates to DSU’s CybHER program
First Bank & Trust donates $150,000 to allow outreach to more students through DSU’s CybHER program. The gift will create the CybHER Vault, cybersecurity lesson plans, outreach, and events.
July 15, 2021
Corben Leo secures second win
Corben Leo is using his experience and computer science education to be successful in bug bounties. He has won Hack the Army two years in a row.
July 14, 2021
College library work is a ‘thrill’ for Enright
Whether she’s assisting students with information finding, or developing programming, Jan Brue Enright, director of the Karl E. Mundt Library, enjoys her career as a librarian.
July 13, 2021
Podhradsky named VP for research at DSU
Dr. Ashley Podhradsky has been named the vice president for Research and Economic Development at Dakota State.
July 1, 2021
Alfalfa research continues at DSU
Three senior biology students under the guidance of Dr. Andrew Sathoff, assistant professor of biology, and with financial support from Mustang Seeds, are researching Pythium, a seedling disease that impacts alfalfa.
June 30, 2021
AT&T continues to support CybHER initiatives
Partners on a shared mission! For 5 years, AT&T and CybHERGirls have been working together to spark interest in STEM for young girls, and boys as well! AT&T donated again in 2021.
June 30, 2021
DSU cybHER receives donation from accessdata
To help young people understand how important this is, AccessData, an Exterro company, has raised and donated $2,900 to CybHER.
June 24, 2021
Students Earn Regents’ Recognition
The South Dakota Board of Regents recognized student organizations from Dakota State University for excellence in academic, community, and organizational work.
June 24, 2021
DSU maintains placement rates of 98% and 100% for 2020
Dakota State University graduates had high job placement numbers for 2020. The placement rates are 98% for undergraduate and 100% for graduate outcomes.
June 23, 2021
BOR approves new AI degree for organizations
The newly-approved AI degree at DSU will focus on business and organization's needs with artificial intelligence. Graduates will be “AI-aware” as they prepare for a workplace impacted by AI.
June 22, 2021
Dakota State University Invests in Forward Sioux Falls
Dakota State University has invested in the Forward Sioux Falls (FSF) 2026 campaign. Forward Sioux Falls is a group of business and civic leaders dedicated to expanding the economy and enhancing the quality of life in Sioux Falls and the surrounding region.
June 16, 2021
US Cyber Command Meeting
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Service Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, facilitated a meeting between leadership at Dakota State University (DSU) and leadership at the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade in Maryland.
June 15, 2021
From the Farm to the World Stage
With Evan Bolt’s education in cyber, he has moved from the farm to the world stage, collecting data for the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center dashboard, the go-to source for COVID-19 numbers. “It’s nice to be able to say I’m helping in some small way.”
June 2, 2021
A big story for Big George
Shirley Blankley is honoring her late husband George Blankley through a donation to the Trojans Unite campaign and the future naming of Blankley Field.
June 2, 2021
Dakota State 2021 Spring Honors List Released
A total of 504 full-time and 193 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2021 spring semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
May 28, 2021
More than a game
There’s a lot more to designing games than just a love of playing them, a point impressed upon students by the new game design professors at DSU.
May 27, 2021
A Student of Excellence
Odin Bernstein has taken advantage of many of the opportunities at Dakota State, and is on track for a successful cyber security career.
May 26, 2021
Summer camps return to DSU campus
Summer camps have returned to campus this year, after cancellations due to COVID-19 last year.
May 24, 2021
DSU hosting virtual teach camp June 4
Dakota State’s College of Education is hosting a free virtual teach camp for teachers on Friday, June 4. This is the second year of the virtual teach camp.
May 21, 2021
Neher’s avocation becomes new vocation
Sherry Neher awarded SMART scholar providing her with full tuition for up to five years, summer internships, a stipend, and full-time employment with the Department of Defense after graduation.
May 21, 2021
From Passion to Production
Breanne Butters' passion for drawing has led to her dream job at DreamWorks Animation. Read more on her journey to DreamWorks below!
May 20, 2021
Haley Larson's film gets featured
Dr. Haley Larson’s artwork Cladogram, a short film that brings language into a digital environment is a part of the South Dakota Governor’s ninth biennial art exhibition currently traveling through South Dakota.
May 18, 2021
Online programming perfect fit for educational journey
Health Information Administration student from the College of Business and Information Systems Danielle Stevens appreciates the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of earning a degree online. Stevens works full-time and is raising three children as she earns her degree.
May 17, 2021
Podhradsky statue in If/Then Exhibit
Our very own Ashley Podhradsky will be featured in the newest IF/THEN exhibit. More than 120 Ambassadors from 40 states will be featured as life-sized statues in one monumental exhibit aimed at raising awareness and inspiring young girls everywhere to consider pursuing careers in #STEM.
May 17, 2021
Photo club snaps headshots
The staff of Madison Regional Health Systems received the 2021 Champions of Healthcare Award. MRHF collaborated with DSU's Photo Club to take headshots of MRHS employees for a photomontage project.
May 11, 2021
Distinctive Talent
Dakota State’s Native American Student Association (NASA) Club asked member Vanessa Polmateer to create an original artwork to highlight the issues of violence against Indigenous women.
May 10, 2021
An Adventure Worth Staying For
Dr. Wayne Pauli came to DSU for the education, but stayed for the adventure. Over 20 years later, he's held various titles, taught a plethora of classes, and strives to create effective relationships with his students.
May 6, 2021
DSU launches Cyberology podcast
Dakota State University has launched a brand-new monthly podcast, Cyberology, about all things cyber and technology.
May 6, 2021
Dream. Believe. Care
Ally Bright is the 2020-2021 Koepsell Family Scholarship recipient. She can empathize with the Koepsell family; her mother was diagnosed with cancer when she was 4 and passed away when she was in 8th grade.
May 5, 2021
Dakota State to be ‘mask optional’ beginning May 10
The South Dakota Board of Regents today announced plans to change to a “mask optional” in indoor and outdoor environments on Monday, May 10.
May 4, 2021
Transformational Fellowship
DSU student Spencer Sexton is one of 15 students nationwide selected for the prestigious Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship program.
May 4, 2021
Fick finds home at DSU on campus and online
Marissa Fick, an online student majoring in business management, appreciates inclusiveness of campus for online students.
May 3, 2021
Student blogs featured on ANY.RUN
Dakota State students will be able to benefit from a cooperation with ANY.RUN (an interactive online platform for detecting and investigating cyber threats).
April 30, 2021
Taking presentation skills to the next level
Presenting at international conferences takes public speaking skills to the next level. Graduate student Austin Babcock and DSU Professor Dr. Bramwell Brizendine are presenting at two international conferences.
April 29, 2021
DSU student art on display at Washington Pavilion
DSU’s 3-D design students currently have their 3-D wire animals and wire spheres featured at the Washington Pavilion Visual Arts Center now through June 19.
April 27, 2021
Honorable Students
Dakota State students were honored with a number of awards at the 2021 spring Honors Reception, held in a hybrid format on April 20, 2021.
April 27, 2021
Faculty awards announced at 2021 Honors Reception
Four Dakota State University faculty members received awards at the annual Honors Reception on April 20.
April 23, 2021
DSU celebrates 2021 longevity with reception
Dakota State University recognized 51 employees and five retirees for a combined 635 years of service to the state of South Dakota on Wednesday, April 21.
April 16, 2021
Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence is important to the future of our society. Cutting-edge programs and research opportunities help students become competitive in this field.
April 16, 2021
Winners announced for DSU’s 1st Entrepreneurs Day
Winners were announced for Dakota State’s first-ever Entrepreneurs Day was April 10. Entrepreneurs Day coincided with the culmination of DSU’s 3rd annual business plan competition.
April 16, 2021
DSU Giving Day April 21
Dakota State University’s annual Giving Day is set for Wednesday, April 21. This year’s goal is to raise $75,000 and 250 donors/gifts for scholarships and programs.
April 15, 2021
Blessinger uncovers president's past
General Beadle was an abolitionist, who spent time serving as a messenger for the underground railroad. Read more on General Beadle in Dr. Justin Blessinger's article, “South Dakota's Civil War Veterans - General William H.H. Beadle: Rider for the Underground Railroad.”
April 14, 2021
Cultivating Creativity
Assistant Professor of Art Angela Behrends uses her experience as an artist to show her students they have creativity, and everyone can make art.
April 14, 2021
Stanford Press publishes Ben Young's book
Dr. Ben Young recently published his first book “Guns, Guerillas, and the Great Leader: North Korea and the Third World” through Stanford University Press.
April 8, 2021
Biagi thankful for Elementary Education experience at DSU
After graduating with a BSE in Elementary Education in 2011, Laura Biagi embarked on her teaching career. Now, she teaches fourth grade at Chester Area School in Chester, SD.
March 31, 2021
3 faculty selected for biennial art exhibition
Congratulations to Angela Behrends, Tom Jones, and Alan Montgomery! These 3 faculty members have artwork in the Governor’s 9th Biennial Art Exhibition. The exhibition will travel to 4 venues across South Dakota.
March 30, 2021
DSU cyber academy approved
The Cyber Academy with the Southern Hills Education Consortium will help us reach out to high school students West River to advance their education with bachelor’s degrees!
March 30, 2021
AI degrees coming to DSU
Dakota State will be the only public university in South Dakota to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence. We are also planning a BS for AI in Business degree.
March 23, 2021
Mary Francis publishes book on Open Educational Resources
Mary Francis recently had a book on Open Educational Resources (OER) published through the College Library Information on Policy and Practice (CLIPP) publishing program.
March 22, 2021
Mentoring Mathematicians
Kevin Smith and two of his students are providing math mentorship to Harrisburg 5th graders. This collaboration is enriching the learning experience of DSU students and a group of burgeoning mathematicians.
March 18, 2021
Dawson follows dream to become an educational leader
Jessica Dawson knew the MSET program would be the next step in following her dream to become an educational leader. Now, she's achieving that dream while teaching fifth-grade math at the Madison Elementary School.
March 17, 2021
Plans are to return to normal settings for Fall 21
Dakota State University is planning to return to a more normal academic setting for Fall 2021. DSU joins the other state regental institutions in this aim.
March 16, 2021
Giles shares alfalfa research poster at Capitol
Congratulations to Jenni Giles for presenting her research poster on the alfalfa pathogen Pythium at the Capitol! Learn about her ongoing research and how it started through a partnership with Mustang Seeds Inc.
March 9, 2021
Paulsons named Philanthropists of Year
Congratulations to our 2020 Philanthropists of the Year the Paulsons! Matt is a DSU alum, entrepreneur, founder of MarketBeat.com, supporter of DSU, and more.
March 9, 2021
Advance your career with PhDIS
A PhD in Information Systems can help you utilize data to drive your career. Online student Kalee Crandall is currently earning her PhD in IS to help impact the way technology is designed for non-technical fields like school counseling in the future.
March 2, 2021
TriBeta chapter coming to DSU
Dakota State science students have new opportunities through an honor society Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta). TriBeta is for students, particularly undergraduate students, who are dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study.
March 1, 2021
DSU Alum Tony Nour knows the impact of scholarships
South Dakota native and 2003 DSU alum Tony Nour was a recipient of multiple scholarships when he attended Dakota State University. He now gives back to provide opportunities for others.
February 24, 2021
Hoesing releases documentary ‘Birth of an Ancestor’
“Birth of an Ancestor” a documentary film by @kigoziPeter about songs of death and social responsibility in eastern Uganda recently earned silver at a juried film festival – Spotlight Documentary Film Awards.
February 24, 2021
Five receive SBS/Gamewell scholarship
Workforce diversity was an active passion for late SBS Cybersecurity CEO Aaron Gamewell, evidenced through the SBS CyberSecurity and Gamewell Family Endowed Scholarship. This spring five students from diverse groups received the scholarship.
February 18, 2021
DSU Alumna Promoted to Partner in Training for Hoffman & Brobst, PLLP
Tamara Deutz has always had a love for the accounting world. and since graduating from DSU in 2006, she's gained valuable experience in tax and audit areas. Now, she's now made Partner in Training at Hoffman & Brobst and will become a full equity partner of the practice in 2022.
February 16, 2021
Benefits from DSU business plan competition to expand
Area institutions have been invited to join in the third annual business plan competition at DSU. Throughout the competition, students see every aspect of business development.
February 12, 2021
Director of economic development announced
Katherine Cota started her first business when she was 12 years old. Now, she's the Director of Economic Development. Her vision? Help DSU students realize that entrepreneurship is an option for post-graduate careers.
February 4, 2021
Game Plan for Success
Mostafa Haque ’16 is using his Dakota State education to reach new goals in his computer game design career.
February 2, 2021
Gabe Lamb chosen for Space Force
Cyber Ops major Gabe Lamb wants to be part of the solution to keep space safe. He’ll get that chance, after being 1 of 7 Air Force ROTC cadets in the nation chosen as a member of the @SpaceForceDoD Cyber Warfare Operations division.
January 29, 2021
Renae Spohn's DSU journey
Health Information Management veteran Dr. Renae Spohn earned her associate and bachelor degree from Dakota State in the ‘80s, now she is director of the HIM programs and coordinator of MSHIIM program.
January 27, 2021
Dean’s Cup keeps students engaged over break
Motivated students are knowledgeable students. To motivate students over the holiday break, Beacom College students were able to participate in a new Dean’s Cup Competition.
January 19, 2021
First patent granted at Dakota State
Dr. Justin Blessinger’s development of an assistive technology device has resulted in DSU’s first provisional patent! This device allows users of powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters to conveniently power devices such as cell phones, increasing their dignity and independence.
January 19, 2021
2020 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 572 full-time and 173 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2020 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
January 14, 2021
Peraton partners with CybHER
Peraton is proud to partner with Dakota State University, which has developed strong cyber academic programs and built a state-of-the-art research and development center.
January 11, 2021
Slate board comes home to Kennedy Hall
Teachers have influenced generations of students, using whatever technology was available to them. Today that is cyber; in the early days of DSU it was slate boards. A new “old school” display of a slate board from the original Kennedy Hall will show students what tools their predecessors used for teaching.
January 5, 2021
Campus comradery
Graphic design student Naomi Vonkeman loves that DSU’s size allows her to meet and befriend so many people.
January 4, 2021
‘Go Baby Go’ car gives child gift of accessibility
DSU helped create magic for a child this December, through a partnership with DSU, CybHER, and LifeScape. Students adapted an electric car to fit the needs of the child, providing accessibility, usefulness, and fun.
December 17, 2020
DSU students collaborate on sound collage
Digital Art and Design Art 121 students taking Honors 2-D design studied sound during their fall semester, ultimately creating visual images of sound.
December 14, 2020
International student enjoys family feel of DSU
International student Josh Snook enjoys the family feel of DSU. Snook recommends all students get involved in activities, adding that it completes the university experience.
December 11, 2020
David Kenley has two new books out
This year, while serving as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at DSU, David Kenley recently published a second edition of “Modern Chinese History” and edited “Teaching about Asia in a Time of Pandemic,”.
December 10, 2020
Board of Regents approve Paulson Center at DSU
Look for BIG, new ideas to grow at Dakota State. Entrepreneurs with tech ideas or business startups will soon have new resources at their disposal through the newly named Paulson Cyber Incubator and Entrepreneurial Center.
December 9, 2020
Schemmel hired to head DSU Foundation
Jon Schemmel has been hired as the new Vice President for Advancement at Dakota State University. New VP for Institutional Advancement has Madison roots.
December 4, 2020
DSU team takes 3rd in Sanford HealthHack
Three students have ventured into the realm of cyberhealth by participating in and taking 3rd place in the recent Sanford HealthHack.
December 4, 2020
DSU education prepares for life’s challenges
Change is inevitable, and a degree from Dakota State University can help deal with those challenges for a successful career. A perfect example is alumnus Daryl Reinicke, CEO of Westhills Village Living in Rapid City.
December 2, 2020
2020 Longevity Reception celebrated at DSU
Dakota State recognized 38 employees and 8 retirees for a combined 738 years of service to the state of South Dakota at a reception Monday, Nov. 30.
November 30, 2020
Connecting through DSU
Tavyn Hallan, a senior professional accountancy major, appreciates connections he’s made through his time at DSU.
November 23, 2020
Be Great Over Break
As a lead up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January Dakota State is inviting employees and students to Be Great Over Break by giving back to their communities in a safe, socially distanced way.
November 20, 2020
Scholarships prove key to designing collegiate success
With a solid grip on the basics, Megan Zephier chose to embark on an education that would lead her towards her career goal. Now, she's a thriving game design major chasing her dreams.
November 18, 2020
New CyberHealth Strategic Alliance
Dakota State University and Sanford Health have announced a new Strategic Alliance that will drive CyberHealth innovation and research, and create workforce and economic development opportunities for South Dakota.
November 12, 2020
Advancing health information technology
DSU’s dedication to technological advancement can be seen in every area of study and research on campus, including the Center for the Advancement of Health Information Technology (CAHIT).
November 11, 2020
Master's in health information accreditation confirmed
The Commission of Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM) education has accredited Dakota State’s Master of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management (MSHIIM).
November 11, 2020
Two degrees. Three deployments. 23 years of service.
With 23 years of service and three deployments, Heath Abraham has a long history of military service. As a police officer for the City of Madison, SD, a Safety Resource officer for Dakota State University, and a soldier in the SD Army National Guard, he’s no stranger to serving his country or community.
November 10, 2020
Grants awarded to 18 DSU students for research projects
“The mission of a researcher is to ask questions and to try out new things to answer those questions,” said Dr. Stacey Berry, associate professor of English and undergraduate research coordinator. Research experience “equips students with experiences and skills that will give them an edge after they finish their degree programs,” she said.
November 10, 2020
Gaylor presents at 5th international congress
Dr. Michael Gaylor will be giving a keynote address at the 5th International Congress of Astrobiology this month. The conference, now being held virtually due to COVID-19, is being hosted by the Institute of Astrobiology of Colombia (IAC).
November 10, 2020
DSU Theatre to perform “Vintage Hitchcock”
Sixteen film and sound design majors in the Digital Arts and Design program at Dakota State are producing and performing “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry.
November 6, 2020
Ofori finds research success at DSU
Originally from Kumasi, Ghana, Ofori Martinson has taken advantage of research tools and events available to students, including Dakota State’s yearly Research Symposium, where he won first place in 2019.
November 4, 2020
Workforce Development
“This new National Cybersecurity Workforce Development Program is a ‘win-win’ for all involved,” said Dr. Wayne Pauli, Professor of Information Systems and Coordinator for the PhD in Cyber Operations program.
November 3, 2020
Strategic marketing course features finnish guest lecturer
Kati Antola, senior lecturer in Marketing and International Business at Finland’s Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, is giving a virtual lecture to members of Dr. Deb Tech’s strategic marketing course 775.
November 2, 2020
Podhradsky to promote STEM on national stage
Dr. Ashley Podhradsky is not shy about sharing her message describing the benefits and importance of a career in STEM with young women.
November 2, 2020
Competition wins bring ‘Cyber Clout’
Collegiate cyber competitions sharpen the skills Dakota State graduates need for the workplace. Wins in those competitions sharpen DSU’s reputation among those in the field.
October 29, 2020
Driven to Teach
Amanda Hargreaves is driven to teach, inspired by classroom learning and faculty at her alma mater Dakota State. She is the 2021 South Dakota Teacher of the Year.
October 29, 2020
Drummond speaks at 5th international congress
Sammy Drummond is making the most of his college career. He’s conducting groundbreaking research in his senior year at Dakota State and will present his research at the 5th International Congress on Astrobiology virtually in November.
October 28, 2020
DSU named 7th safest public university in US
StateUniversity.com has ranked Dakota State University as the seventh safest public university in the U.S. and safest campus in the state of South Dakota for 2020.
October 23, 2020
Dedication and Determination
When Kristen Dowling got married and had two little girls, she knew being a stay-at-home Mom while pursuing her degree part time was the perfect choice for her and her family.
October 22, 2020
$3.5M granted to cybersecurity faculty
There are constant openings for cybersecurity faculty around the country, said Dr. Wayne Pauli. This fact demonstrates “there is a critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals available to teach and perform faculty duties in cybersecurity.”
October 21, 2020
Grants Advance Research
As Dakota State’s graduate and research programs have grown, they have created new internal funding options for faculty.
October 20, 2020
scholarships & athletic eligibility options
Prospective college students have options to fulfill admissions requirements at South Dakota’s regental universities.
October 19, 2020
Health information technology celebrates 45 years as a degree
This fall Dakota State is celebrating its beginning 45 years, with the creation of the Health Information Technology Associate Degree.
October 15, 2020
The Perfect Shot
A Kodak 110 camera in the hands of 8-year-old Tom Jones inspired a lifelong passion of photography for the Professor of Art.
October 15, 2020
Exploring the world through DSU
Jacia Christiansen has always wanted to travel, so she was excited when her participation in track and the PBL Business Club enabled her to visit the Gulf Shores, Baltimore, Vancouver, Wash., and San Antonio.
October 9, 2020
Native American Day observations planned at DSU
The Native American Student Association of Dakota State University (DSU NASA) has planned several experiences in honor of Native American Day, Monday, October 12.
October 7, 2020
New PhD Meets Urgent Need
The South Dakota Board of Regents announced approval of a new joint degree in computer science to be offered at Dakota State University and SDSU. The doctorate is the first of its kind in computer science in South Dakota. Pending approval from the Higher Learning Commission, the program will begin in fall 2021.
October 7, 2020
Athlete. Tutor. Volunteer. Student.
Student-athlete Marcus VandenBosch came to DSU for a football scholarship, and the caring community has made him appreciate Dakota State even more.
October 7, 2020
Beacom Institute = energy efficiency
The 31,300-square-foot Beacom Institute of Technology is the first South Dakota Office of the State Engineer project to receive the award after being designed under the LEED organization’s newest sustainability guidelines.
October 6, 2020
DSU Outstanding Alumni recognized at homecoming
Five DSU alumni were honored with the annual Outstanding Alumni Awards at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 3.
October 2, 2020
Van Erdewyk named to Academic Hall of Fame
After 37 years at DSU, his former colleagues deemed Dr. Zeno Van Erdewyk's career so significant that he has been chosen as the 2020 Academic Hall of Fame inductee.
October 1, 2020
Judy Dittman DSU’s Homecoming 2020 Parade Marshal
After four decades working at Dakota State Judy Dittman is parade marshal for DSU’s Homecoming 2020 theme “Soaring Through the Decades.”
September 30, 2020
Homecoming parade protocols considered
Dakota State University’s Trojan Days parade is planned for Saturday, October 3 at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is “Soaring Through the Decades.”
September 30, 2020
Have the passion to enact change
The October ceremony celebrates those students who graduated in the spring or summer semester of 2020. The traditional spring commencement ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 30, 2020
Royalty crowned at Dakota State
Jacia Christiansen and Piyush Vyas were crowned queen and king at Dakota State’s Sept. 28 coronation ceremony. This event kicked off the 2020 Trojan Days Homecoming week.
September 29, 2020
Faculty mentor students to succeed
Faculty efforts to mentor students result in professional opportunities to attend and participate at cyber conferences like the 2020 Wild West Hackin’ Fest (WWHF).
September 23, 2020
Cyber Jump Start
Annabelle Klosterman’s early start in cyber has helped her earn significant scholarship recognition.
September 23, 2020
Dakota State enrollment steady in light of COVID crisis
Dakota State University is reporting steady overall enrollment this fall semester, significantly better than was anticipated for a semester in the midst of the COVID pandemic crisis.
September 22, 2020
DSU volleyball postpones games
Dakota State University Athletics is postponing some of its scheduled volleyball games due to COVID-19, after two players tested positive for the virus.
September 18, 2020
DSU Full of Opportunities and Experience
Christina Mulu, an international student from Ethiopia, chose to attend DSU after being inspired by DSU's; emphasis on IT related majors, small size that allows for high engagement on campus, and affordability.
September 15, 2020
Understanding Messy Data
Large amounts of data – referred to as messy data – can be hard to understand, but they also present opportunities to learn and make decisions. Students in our Master of Science In Analytics program learn to present this information in helpful data visualizations.
September 11, 2020
Wittmayer to discuss newspaper coverage of suffrage
There is a powerful history behind the passage of the 19th Amendment, chronicled in newspaper coverage of the movement.
September 10, 2020
Six named Gamewell Family, SBS scholarship winners
This fall six students were awarded SBS Cybersecurity and Gamewell Family Endowed Scholarships based on their exemplary leadership and cyber skills.
September 4, 2020
Family knows best
Jonathan Horn has always been interested in computers and technology. After his parents and grandma became aware of some of the program offerings at Dakota State they encouraged him to take a look.
September 1, 2020
CybHER Conversations announces impressive list of speakers
Dakota State University’s CybHER organization announces their speakers for September and October, featuring a deputy assistant director with the FBI, a Facebook vice president, and the chief information security officer with Kuwait Oil Company.
August 28, 2020
DSU to host panel with Cyberspace Solarium Commission
Cyberspace Solarium Commission to release new white paper on cybersecurity workforce development during DSU webinar.
August 25, 2020
Kemper publishes book about college basketball
Dr. Kurt Kemper, professor of history and General Beadle Honors Program Director, is publishing a book “Before March Madness: The Wars for the Soul of College Basketball,” with University of Illinois Press.
August 18, 2020
The Right to Vote, The Right to Lead
The right to vote forms the foundation of meaningful participation and leadership. Most of the South Dakota colleges and universities that women lead today were established decades before women had the right to vote.
August 18, 2020
DSU announces first True Trojan Hexagon Award winners
DSU announces first True Trojan Hexagon Award winners as a way for the university to acknowledge employees who exhibit true Trojan Pride.
August 18, 2020
Knowlton Award presented to DSU Human Resources
The Dakota State University Human Resources team has been awarded the 2019-2020 Doug Knowlton Excellence in Quality Award for their work creating an employee onboarding and retention package called “The DSU Experience.”
August 18, 2020
Munger volunteers time on Miss America selection committee
Jennifer Munger, instructor of Special Education at Dakota State, was one of those who served on the Miss America Organization (MAO) selection committee.
August 17, 2020
Stehlik awarded not one but two SWSIS scholarships
Sara Stehlik, a network and security administration major at Dakota State secures two scholarships from Scholarships for Women Studying Information Security (SWSIS).
August 17, 2020
DSU announces 2020-2021 CyberCorps Scholars
Eleven Dakota State University students have been named CyberCorps Scholars for 2020-2021. CyberCorps provides students with; scholarships, professional development funding, books, and supplies.
August 14, 2020
Research identifies aphanomyces in sd
DSU students Jenni Giles and Conner Tordsen have identified Aphanomyces (root rot in alfalfa) in South Dakota for the first time.
August 13, 2020
STEM lending library created by CybHER
Dakota State University's CybHER program creates STEM lending library for Madison Elementary that will impact a lot of children by providing educational devices and curriculum.
August 13, 2020
DSU team takes 1st at national challenge
Dakota State students often place well in cyber competitions, but the team that captured first place in a DEF CON contest in August was made up of DSU faculty and staff members.
August 13, 2020
Learner for Life
Bridget Thill always dreamed of being a teacher. She wants to be a teacher to help kids fall in love with learning and teach them how to be confident in their abilities.
August 10, 2020
EPSCoR students present research at summer symposia
Six students participating in the National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program presented their research findings from this summer during an undergraduate research symposium held in July.
August 7, 2020
MSET program preps grads for teaching in pandemic
Dakota State’s Master of Science in Educational Technology (MSET) has helped prepare teachers to be adaptable with technology in or outside of schools.
August 4, 2020
Cyber defense is a career, not just a job
Arica Kulm was looking for a career, not just a job. After finishing her master’s degree in Cyber Defense, she decided to continue on as one of the first students in the PhD in Cyber Defense program. This gives her the knowledge base for a meaningful, interesting career in a field that is in great demand worldwide.
July 31, 2020
North Korea research broadens knowledge base
Dr. Benjamin Young, assistant professor of Cyber Leadership and Intelligence (CLI), continues to share his research about North Korea with the world.
July 31, 2020
Heston Hall celebrates centennial
Happy 100th birthday Heston Hall. If Dakota State University’s Heston Hall could talk, it could tell two life stories from its 100 years of existence.
July 27, 2020
two students earn first place at national conference
Students placed in the Future Business Leaders-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) Leadership conference.
July 27, 2020
Professional esports athlete joins DSU program
Nicolas Engle, a professional esports athlete, is bringing his knowledge and experience to Dakota State’s young esports team.
July 23, 2020
Rocketing into research
Sammy Drummond came to the U.S. from Australia so that he could play baseball while continuing his academic studies. This led him to Dakota State University where he is a senior physical science major.
July 23, 2020
Sopko Thrives with Flexibility of Online Degree
Sopko chose to attend DSU based on the school’s reputation in the technology world. “It’s a small enough school for the personal touch in education, but large enough to leverage the cutting-edge technology towards their students’ education.”
July 21, 2020
Podhradsky featured in IF/THEN® Ambassador Collection
Dr. Ashley Podhradsky is one of the women featured in IF/THEN® Ambassador Collection, the world's first free digital resource library to inspire women in STEM.
July 15, 2020
Native American student association scholarship
The Native American Student Association (NASA) at Dakota State began working on creating a scholarship for native students in the fall of 2019.
July 8, 2020
DSU students conducting astrobiology research
Four students are currently conducting astrobiology research under the leadership of Associate Research Professor, Dr. Michael Gaylor, who serves as a lead investigator for the National Science Foundation’s EPSCoR program.
July 1, 2020
Victoria Sopko joins DSU alumni board
Victoria Sopko, 2017 elementary education DSU graduate, has joined the Alumni Board. Sopko was inspired to join the board through her own experiences attending alumni events.
June 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 23, 2020
DSU partners with Mustang Seeds for research project
Dr. Andrew Sathoff, assistant professor of biology, is collaborating with Mustang Seeds to research alfalfa disease (Aphanomyces root rot) in South Dakota.
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 15, 2020
DSU placement rates at 98% and 100%
Dakota State University’s 2019 placement rates are 98% for undergraduate and 100% for graduate outcomes. In addition to high placement rates, DSU has high knowledge rates as well.
June 15, 2020
DSU announces move-in plans
Dakota State University has announced the move-in plans for fall semester 2020, which have been adjusted due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
June 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 9, 2020
Counseling center continues connecting with students
The staff of Dakota State’s Counseling Center has always understood the importance of connecting with students, and they know that the COVID-19 pandemic has only increased that.
June 5, 2020
Dakota State 2020 Spring Honors List Released
A total of 585 full-time and 197 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2020 spring semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
June 3, 2020
Changes made to fall academic calendar at DSU
Dakota State University will resume on-campus operations for the Fall 2020 semester, but the fall calendar has been changed in order to better balance the safety of those in the on-campus community with student success. This decision is made in conjunction with the Board of Regents (BOR) and other regental schools.
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 help those with disabilities
I6 Biosciences grant will help with commercialization, tech transfer. Dr. Justin Blessinger is working on a device for users of powered chairs and scooters to draw power from the batteries to charge devices.
June 1, 2020
Molly Kuxhaus
Molly Kuxhaus wants to the be the reason children go from hating school to looking forward to it. Through the online education program, Molly Kuxhaus reached her goal of becoming a teacher.
May 29, 2020
DSU hosting virtual Teach Camp
As educators continue to adjust to changes related to COVID-19, DSU modified their annual summer camps for educators to be offered online. DSU Camp Teach is combination of DSU STEAM Camp and the Trauma Sensitive Teaching Conference.
May 27, 2020
CybHER Conversations to begin June 3
It’s hard to be what you can’t see, so to show young girls what it means to be a cyber security professional, Dakota State University’s CybHER has created a new program of virtual meetings called CybHER Conversations. These free, weekly meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. CT, beginning June 3.
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 18, 2020
Welu joins DSU Alumni Board
Dr. Cody Welu has joined the Dakota State University Alumni Board. In addition to being an alum, Welu is a faculty member at Dakota State.
May 14, 2020
Omar El-Gayar
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 29, 2020
Arbor day foundation honors dsu
University plants 5 Swiss Stone pines on Arbor Day. Dakota State University has been honored with 2019 Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. This is a distinction they have earned every year since 2016.
April 29, 2020
New website shares stories of the fall 2019 Madison flood
For their Publishing for New Media class, four Dakota State students wanted to create a project of value for the community of Dakota State and Madison. After a brainstorming session, they decided to make a website featuring stories from the fall 2019 flood in Madison.
April 28, 2020
Faculty awards announced
Four Dakota State faculty members are being recognized through awards.
April 27, 2020
DSU offering short webinars on virtual teaching
College of Business offering three 12-minute Zoom sessions
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 24, 2020
DSU announces hiring of two new deans
Engebretson takes helm of Beacom College, Kenley new dean of A&S
April 23, 2020
DSU student teachers adjust to teaching online
DSU student teachers continue to make an impact in their classrooms, despite the COVID-19 pandemic that has required schools to transition to online learning.
April 15, 2020
Sheehan selected as student employee of the year for S.D.
Phusuda Sheehan, a digital arts and design major, was named South Dakota student Employee of the Year through the Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators (MASEA).
April 14, 2020
Shannon Bezonia
Online student Shannon Oyler Bezonia recently graduated in December 2019 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in management.
April 9, 2020
The Pandemic's 'silver lining'
CybHER launches YouTube Learning Channel to teach cybersecurity. These programs will have more hands-on activities for students. Viewers can subscribe to the channel for free.
April 8, 2020
College Business Plan Competition winners
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 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 7, 2020
Business plan competition 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
2020 Spring semester goes online-only
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 17, 2020
Miss America visits Dakota State
Miss America 2020 Camille Schrier visited Dakota State on Friday, March 13. During her visit, Schrier spoke about how she became interested in STEM, demonstrated the experiment she conducted as her talent in the Miss America competition, and answered questions submitted by Madison Middle School students.
March 16, 2020
DSU moves to online-only for remainder of spring semester
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 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 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 11, 2020
High school finalists enter business plan competition
This year DSU has expanded its business plan competition to include college and high school categories. Participants are required to complete a business plan, with finalists participating in a pitch competition where they will have 90 seconds to pitch their plan.
March 10, 2020
Montgomery’s work featured at South Dakota Art Museum
Alan Montgomery, professor of art, is currently part of an exhibition on display at the South Dakota Art Museum through May 10. Montgomery’s work was chosen as part of the abstract exhibit.
March 5, 2020
Miss America comes to DSU
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 20, 2020
Five named as SBS/Gamewell Family Scholars
This spring, five young women have been awarded the SBS CyberSecurity and Gamewell Family Endowed Scholarship. SBS is a Madison-based cybersecurity consulting and audit firm.
February 18, 2020
Theatre club awarded for 'Frankenstein' production
Dakota State’s Theatre Club was recognized for the use of new technologies in “Frankenstein: A Modern Adaptation” at the Region 5 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in January of 2020.
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 11, 2020
DSU earns 2020-2021 Military Friendly ® School designation
Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,000 schools participated in the 2020-2021 survey with 695 earning the designation.
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.
February 6, 2020
DSU students attend world's largest security conference
Kanthi Narukonda and Katie Shuck will be among the more than 40,000 people attending RSA, which is the world’s largest security conference.
January 27, 2020
Scholarship need is focus of 2020 DSU Gala
One Night – One Cause aims to raise $150,000
January 24, 2020
Gunderson’s donates to Dakota State athletics
Gift to Trojans Unite will help keep programs competitive
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 23, 2020
Sewell contributes to critical exploration of YA literature
Dr. William Sewell, associate professor of English education, wrote a chapter for the book “Critical Explorations of Young Adult Literature: Identifying and Critiquing the Canon.”
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 7, 2020
Andrea Thompson named associate dean
Andrea Thompson, former Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, has been named to a new position at Dakota State University.
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 20, 2019
Students engage in poverty simulation
Dakota State level III education students participated in a simulation that exposed the future teachers to what it’s like for families living at or below the poverty line.
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 19, 2019
Simone Esters wins Miss America writing competition
Beacom College scholarship focuses on women and STEM
December 16, 2019
Romero places in photo contests
Wendy Romero, associate professor of art and design/DAD program coordinator, earned sixth and 12th place in two photo contests through ViewBug, an online photography community that hosts photo competitions.
December 10, 2019
Trail Goods Drive for 38+2 Memorial Ride
The annual 38+2 Memorial Ride is coming through Madison on Saturday, December 14.
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 27, 2019
Cyber Leadership and Intelligence
Recently DSU had a guest speaker, Nick Podhradsky, senior vice president of sales and support at SBS CyberSecurity. Podhradsky offered insight into careers in cybersecurity. He spoke about data breaches, hacking, phishing, and other cybersecurity related concerns in today’s world. He also spoke of the importance of various soft skills, like communication necessary to work in the cyber field.
November 26, 2019
Nelson’s poetry chapbook available for purchase
John Nelson’s poetry chapbook “West River” won the South Dakota Poetry Society’s Chapbook contest this year and is now available for purchase.
November 22, 2019
Kettani publishes book about World Muslim Population
Book is first of its kind research
November 21, 2019
3D art students create Pelican Project
Dakota State 3D art students created wire and paper mâché pelicans that are currently on display at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Visitors Center through Friday, Dec. 6.
November 19, 2019
Female gamers hope to inspire future generations
Liz Gwaltney and Morgan Garber grew up playing video and computer games. Today they’re competing as members of Dakota State’s esports program.
November 19, 2019
'the decline of the novel'
A lifetime of reading has led Dr. Joseph Bottum to create his sixth authored book, "The Decline of the Novel."
November 12, 2019
Ph.D students present papers at international conferences
Two Ph.D. cyber operations students had papers published and presented at international conferences.
November 7, 2019
17th annual Nanocon November 8-10
Nanocon, Dakota State Gaming Club’s weekend long game convention begins on Friday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m.
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.
November 5, 2019
March planned to create awareness of veteran suicides
Jacob Schaefers, a Marine Corps veteran, is one of those 135 who has been personally affected by suicide. He knew two fellow Marines who have committed suicide.
November 4, 2019
VanderWilt sees how questions can ‘change the world’
The DSU senior has been asking research questions ever since she came to Dakota State University from her hometown of Mitchell, S.D. The answers to some of those questions earned her the opportunity to attend the 7th Heidelberg Laureate Forum this September in Germany.
October 30, 2019
Grad Studies celebrates 20 years
Dakota State University is celebrating 20 years of Graduate Studies this fall.
October 29, 2019
Maloney certified in high power rocketry
Dr. James Maloney, assistant professor of physics and advisor of the Space Club, launched a high-powered certification rocket in Dixon, Neb. in October.
October 29, 2019
DSU takes top spots in programming competition
It’s not only technical skills that are needed for cyber competitions. Teamwork and communication are also necessary skills for success.
October 24, 2019
Meyer chosen for SD Change Network Cohort
Casualene Meyer, DSU adjunct instructor in the English department, was one of 17 changemakers selected to South Dakota Change Network’s 2019 cohort.
October 16, 2019
Petersen to debut “Tipi Kaga” at imagineNATIVE Festival
Computer game born from Dreamstarter grant
October 10, 2019
DSU Theatre Club to present 30 plays in 60 minutes
DSU Theatre to perform ’Too Much Light Makes the Baby go Blind’
October 9, 2019
Podhradsky keynote speaker at OSMOSIS conference
Will address passions of digital forensics, women leading in cyber
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
DSU student to debut feature film in Wisconsin
Maddie Whitcomb’s film “Subject 99” to premiere at Davey J’s Garage October 4
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 means larger NSF grant
Projects planned in education, science, analytics
September 30, 2019
4 DSU students intern at Los Alamos National Lab
Four Dakota State students, Adam Good, Kody Everson, Trent Steen, and Collin Rumpca, spent the summer at Los Alamos National Lab (LANL) in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
September 26, 2019
DSU student attends Grace Hopper celebration
Bhandari awarded scholarship to attend women in computing conference
September 9, 2019
Podhradsky selected IF/THEN Ambassador
Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, associate dean of The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences, and associate professor of information assurance and forensics, has been selected one of the 125 AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) IF/THEN® Ambassadors.
September 9, 2019
Miller completes WCET/SAN credential exam
Annette Miller wanted to rise up and challenge herself, so signed up to take the credential examination from the professional organization State Authorization Network (SAN).
September 9, 2019
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 29, 2019
Trojans Unite campaign kicks off with $10M gift
First PREMIER Bank-PREMIER Bankcard and Beacoms donate to DSU Athletics program
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.
July 31, 2019
DSU professor to speak at DEF CON
Dr. Bramwell Brizendine, assistant professor of computer and cyber sciences, has been selected to speak at DEF CON 27 August 8-11 in Las Vegas.
July 22, 2019
Weidler places first at National Leadership Conference
Five of six Dakota State competitors placed in top 10
July 17, 2019
Grad course provides opportunity to see virtual learning in action
Grad course provides opportunity to see virtual learning in action
July 2, 2019
Rocket Girls to learn cyber at Kennedy Space Center
Being chosen to attend the 2019 Rocket Girls camp was “a dream come true” for Destiny Thunder.
June 25, 2019
NSA representatives visit DSU cyber security camps
NSA’s GenCyber camps, to develop those interests in students of all ages. Sponsored by NSA grants, the camps are free to attendees.
June 24, 2019
Esports coach hired at Dakota State
New esports coach at DSU has experience building esports program from scratch
June 13, 2019
New network will create new research opportunities
$1.46M EDA grant intended to drive job creation
June 4, 2019
New partnership announced to fight cybercrime
Department of Public Safety, DSU, Sioux Falls Police Department join forces
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 28, 2019
Students & faculty present at conference
Papers to be presented at Midwest United States Association for Information Systems conference
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 17, 2019
Respiratory care program receives credentialing award
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) recognizes Dakota State program
May 16, 2019
New Partnership introduces Sioux Falls Students to cyber careers
Program is first SDPaSS pathway for workforce development
May 15, 2019
Discussion of digital humanities at historical society conference
Dr. John Nelson and Dr. Stacey Berry shared a presentation on digital humanities at the South Dakota Historical Society History Conference at the end of April. Digital humanities is the practice of utilizing computational tools in the humanities and social sciences.
May 13, 2019
Bottom co-authors award-winning children's book
“The World is Awake” to be celebrated at New York City gala May 23
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 9, 2019
Cynthia Hetherington Named 2019 CybHER Warrior
The annual award honors a leading woman in the field of cybersecurity to recognize her tireless devotion, extraordinary accomplishments, selfless leadership, and exceptional contributions to cybersecurity.
May 7, 2019
World conference teaches students security and culture
Thirteen students and three faculty are attending and volunteering as part of the core team at the 10th annual Hack in the Box (HITB) Conference held May 9-11 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. There are six on-campus and seven online students, from the undergraduate to doctoral level.
May 1, 2019
General Beadle grads honored in 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.
May 1, 2019
Student leader accomplishes a great deal in a short time
New graduate hopes to continue impacting people in the world
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 23, 2019
Students animate for the SD symphony
Work was projected during “The Magical Music of Harry Potter” shows
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
DSU students compete at national leadership conference
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
DSU students volunteer with traveling Broadway production
DSU Theater performing “Laramie Project” April 28
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 16, 2019
DSU students take top spots at NDSU cyber conference
Twenty-six Dakota State students took a road trip to North Dakota State University April 5, and swept the top spots in the cyber security competition.
April 15, 2019
Collaboration helps solve real-life tech bug
When an unexpected technology issue cropped up in a cybersecurity class at Dakota State University this semester, four people at the university worked together to help identify it, report it, and get it fixed.
April 4, 2019
DSU advances plans for cyber defense Ph.D program
The new doctoral program will address growing cyber threats and workforce needs.
April 4, 2019
DSU student researchers honored for project work
Topics range from smart ag to data presentation
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 26, 2019
Dana Sikkila is featured in first bank and trust gallery
Sikkila’s “Project Bike” documentary will be screened at reception April 2
March 25, 2019
DSU students attending International English Convention
Two students will be presenting papers at event
March 20, 2019
Katie Shuck nominated for tribute to women award
Katie Shuck, a cyber operations and cryptography student at Dakota State University, is among 74 women, men and businesses nominated for the 46th Tribute to Women celebration.
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 15, 2019
Art students raise money for madison animal shelter
Art students from two classes at DSU will be using their talents to help raise money for the dogs and cats of Madison Animal shelter.
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 19, 2019
Research grant creates cyber education pipeline
REU grant for cyber research awarded to DSU professors
February 12, 2019
Gamification helps train future teachers
DSU students are requesting postcards for classroom challenge
February 11, 2019
From science fiction to reality DSU modernizes Frankenstein
Student look at ethics in a quickly advancing technological world
February 11, 2019
Leinen’s research published in international journal
Lead authorship in prominent scientific journals is rare as undergrad
February 3, 2019
DSU student achieves top rank in cyber competition
Stratton wanted to ‘learn something new’ at NCL event
January 31, 2019
Global Game Jam provides fun lessons in creativity
DSU students, alumni learn new skills during Global Game Jam
January 21, 2019
Faculty selected for SD Governor’s Art Exhibition
Angela Behrends, Tom Jones, and Tim Orme each have artwork included in the South Dakota Governor’s 8th Biennial Art Exhibition.
January 17, 2019
The Alliance recognized at Sioux Falls Pride Gala
DSU student club awarded funds by Sioux Falls Pride
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 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 6, 2019
Campus Watch program begins January 8 at DSU
Safety/security program offers evening hours assistance
December 19, 2018
Dr. Ben Jones appointed Interim Secretary of Education
Dr. Ben Jones, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Dakota State University, has been appointed Interim Secretary of Education for the state of South Dakota by Governor-elect Kristi Noem.
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 17, 2018
College of Education on KSFY
KSFY visited with our College of Education faculty about technology and teaching practices.
December 11, 2018
DSU CyberForce team is #4 in nation
Defensive security team inspires fellow students
December 9, 2018
Robot offers new learning, teaching opportunities at DSU
Dakota State University College of Education has a new team member, Dewey, a robot. Dewey will assist faculty and students in a variety of ways.
December 5, 2018
SD Consumer Protection partners with DSU
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
Students offered SD 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
Three cyber operations majors, Racquel Meyer, Fischer Nordin, and Sascha Walker, started the DSU World Languages Club this fall for people interested in world languages.
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 and CEO 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 6, 2018
DSU Diversity Office sponsors native film series
November is Native American Heritage Month
November 2, 2018
Madison, S.D. hopes to be model city with 5G
City provides incentives to benefit small cell technology
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.
October 31, 2018
IDiG to examine future of game design
This year’s theme is “the Future of Game Design,” and will feature four presentations on topics like ontology and indigenous futurisms.
October 29, 2018
Programmers take top spots at Digi-Key competition
Teams win prize money for The Beacom College
October 25, 2018
Safety questions answered in campus forum
Student AAUW chapter hosted question and answer event
October 25, 2018
DSU to host the 2018 British National Debate Team
Dakota State University will host the 2018 British Debate Team on Thursday, November 1 at 7 p.m. in the Tunheim Classroom Building (TCB) auditorium.
October 24, 2018
Students score at Bug Bounty competition
Web system knowledge helps find vulnerabilities
October 23, 2018
Pen testing team qualifies for national competition
Communications skills equally important as tech skills
October 22, 2018
Undergrads co-author scientific journal article
The research efforts of most undergraduate science majors are often noted with a passing mention in scientific journal articles, said Hope Juntunen.
October 19, 2018
Theater productions director receives award
Emily Firman Pieper, speech instructor and director of theater productions at DSU, has been named as one of 20 South Dakota Change Network Award recipients this year.
October 18, 2018
Karl E. Mundt Oral Interpretation Tournament
The 36th annual Karl E. Mundt Dakota Invitational Oral Interpretation Tournament will be held at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D.
October 16, 2018
James Pollock visits DSU
Students, public invited to Oct. 23 event with South Dakota artist
October 11, 2018
Esports Club offers fall gaming events
DSU’s Esports Club is taking their gaming to the next level. This fall the relatively new Esports Club became an official Tespa affiliate. Tespa is a network of college clubs focused on gaming culture and esports competitions.
October 10, 2018
DPS secretary Trevor Jones to join MadLabs DigForCE
Trevor Jones, the South Dakota Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Public Safety (DPS), will be joining Dakota State University as part of the Madison Cyber Labs digital forensics, or DigForCE, lab.
October 9, 2018
DSU offers first in state online el ed degree
DSU also adding minor in English language learner
October 4, 2018
Animation Show of Shows coming to DSU
For the first time in the city of Madison and at Dakota State University, the Animation Show of Shows will be presented for students and the community.
October 2, 2018
DSU cyber defense team snags second in competition
40 teams from North America participate in eSentinel event
September 26, 2018
Trojan Times brings back print edition
What’s old is new again as DSU student newspaper returns to print
September 25, 2018
DSU crowns homecoming king and queen
September 21, 2018
Homecoming theme highlights infinite possibilities at DSU
Day of Service moved to Homecoming week
September 20, 2018
DSU reports enrollment growth 18 out of last 20 years
Total enrollment now almost 3,400
September 17, 2018
From talking like a pirate to teaching like one
DSU uses “Teach Like a PIRATE,” to prepare future DSU student teachers.
September 14, 2018
Finding 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
DSU is partner in NSF traineeship award
$3M grant to benefit 20 students from four SD universities
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
August 22, 2018
New data show DSU placement at 99 percent
Some majors report 100 percent placement in job or grad school
August 16, 2018
Collegiate partnerships inspire cyber careers
DSU takes cyber camps off-site to North Dakota, Florida, Hawaii
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 23, 2018
Students chosen for thinkcyber fellowship program
DSU’s Keene, Sampson are next generation of ethical hackers
July 11, 2018
DSU announces 2018-2019 CyberCorps Scholars
Fourteen Dakota State University students have been named CyberCorps scholars for 2018-2019.
June 6, 2018
DSU president joins white house STEM education summit
José-Marie Griffiths, president of DSU, was recently invited to attend the first-of-its-kind State-Federal STEM Education Summit.
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.
June 1, 2018
Heather Wilson speaks at Gencyber camp
On June 26, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Heather Wilson will be on the campus of Dakota State University to deliver a speech to the 125 middle school age girls attending GenCyber Girls camp.
May 31, 2018
U.S Air force secretary speak in rapid city
Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Heather Wilson will deliver a major lecture in Rapid City on June 25. Sponsored by the Classics Institute at Dakota State University, the secretary will speak on “Computers and War”— examining the changes brought to warfare by the technology revolution.
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
Two Dakota State University education professors have been honored by professional organizations.
May 11, 2018
grant helps sponsor virtual classroom
Dakota State University has received a $3,500 South Dakota Fund grant award from the South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF).
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
"OK" for new cyber leadership degree means new specializations
The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved a new degree program at Dakota State University.
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.
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.
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
The programs are operated through a partnership with National University System (NUS) in California, which provides the materials for Inspire and Harmony free of charge.
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
DSU brings autism awareness with new program
“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
Workforce development alliance is a 'win' for all
Madison Regional Health first to partner with the university
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 19, 2018
ECET2 conference to celebrate teacher leadership
“Of all the hard jobs around, one of the hardest is being a good teacher,” said Maggie Gallagher, an American writer.
February 15, 2018
'the 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 14, 2018
DSU staff, student honored at state SDHEA conference
DSU is making quite a name for itself with the South Dakota Higher Education Association (SDHEA). The state organization presents three awards at their annual conventions, and DSU staff and a student have brought home one of each of these awards from the 2017 and 2018 conventions.
February 13, 2018
Student RAs take first place in case study competition
Two Dakota State University resident assistants (RAs) won first place in a case study competition at a recent conference.
February 8, 2018
Cyber-ethicist discuss technology's threat to humans
“When technology goes wrong it can go catastrophically wrong,” said Dr. Joseph Bottum, associate professor of philosophy at Dakota State University.
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.
February 6, 2018
Schroeder wins honors at brookings arts contest
“Life is beautiful, and photography can capture that beauty,” said Dakota State University student Emily Schroeder. “Just one photo can capture a thousand words.”
February 6, 2018
DSU to host French Film Festival
“Students at DSU love their technology, but they really want that traditional liberal arts experience as well,” said Dr. Susan Conover, professor of speech at Dakota State University.
January 29, 2018
MadLabs is a ‘go’ with governor’s signature
Attendees at Madison/DSU Hosts the Legislature Day on January 30 got to see government in action, as they watched Governor Dennis Daugaard sign House Bill 1057.
January 28, 2018
Denny Sanford gift 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
December 13, 2017
DSU students present at Sigma Tau Delta conference
DSU students chosen to present at Sigma Tau Delta conference
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 21, 2017
Poetry added to DSU, St. Thomas STEM collaboration
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 26, 2017
Business students win recognition at national conference
DSU business students win recognition at national conference
October 24, 2017
Dakota State students to start AAUW student chapter
Two women inspired at NCCWSL conference
October 18, 2017
Karl E. Mundt Oral Interpretation Tournament
The 35th annual Karl E. Mundt Dakota Invitational Oral Interpretation Tournament will be held at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D.
October 16, 2017
Virtual learning brings classroom management to life
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.
October 10, 2017
Berry chosen for SD Change Network cohort
DSU professor hopes to learn effective ways to create change through Bush Foundation group
October 4, 2017
Dakota State Student Organizations Earn Recognition
October 2, 2017
DSU’s CLASSICS Institute director begins dialogue on cyber-ethics
Joseph Bottum discusses current events and the Internet with local, international media
October 2, 2017
National Health IT Week is October 2-6
October 2-6 is National Health IT Week, a time set aside to focus on the benefits health information technology can bring to U.S. healthcare.
September 28, 2017
7th biennial art exhibition makes last stop in sioux falls
3 DSU professors’ works included
September 20, 2017
Dakota State’s enrollment numbers on the rise
August 18, 2017
DSU physics professor to host solar eclipse event
Public welcome at noon program on August 21
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 for 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 14, 2017
New DSU bike fleet will give students accessibility
Bike donations accepted for Trojan Transit
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 30, 2017
Hovdes among smart, brave women attending DSU’s cyber camps
Mother and daughter attended 2017 GenCyber teacher, girls camps
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 9, 2017
DSU hires new women’s basketball coach
Moe hired to be head women's basketball coach, Dittman to serve as full-time athletics director
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
Student project joins science and technology
Swenson to present at ASM conference in June
May 5, 2017
National Society of leadership and success inducts 26 members
DSU's National Society of Leadership and Success inducts new members
May 5, 2017
Winner announced in DSU security awareness poster contest
Dakota State University’s Information Technology Services (ITS) Help Desk has announced the winner of its first security awareness poster contest, sophomore graphic design major Obatola Layiwola.
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
May 4, 2017
DSU art students win Beadlemania awards
May 2, 2017
Volunteers put 1,504 hours into service day
In total, the 433 volunteers put in 1,504 hours of volunteer time, not including the 200 hours put in by the 20-member planning committee prior to the day.
April 28, 2017
Lawrence is DSU spring commencement speaker
Master’s candidates to be hooded at separate ceremony
April 28, 2017
Dakota State hires McKay as provost
Dr. Scott McKay, dean of science and engineering at Southern Arkansas University, has accepted the position of provost and vice president of academic affairs at Dakota State University.
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
Test the cyber waters at DSU’s GenCyber camps
Openings still available at the four free events
April 10, 2017
DSU named safest SD campus
Dakota State University has been named the safest college campus in South Dakota by the ADT affiliate YourLocalSecurity.com.
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
Madison MasterSingers have been performing concerts in the area for 29 years.
April 4, 2017
'Last Lecture' will be fun, just like Bean's career
DSU Honors program sponsoring Monday speech
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
Tolerance the topic of DSU’s spring plays
Religion, gender highlighted with theatre productions
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
AAUW hosting salary negotiation workshop
The Smart Start salary negotiation workshop is planned for Tuesday, March 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Mundt Foundation, on the DSU campus.
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 20, 2017
Madison the safest South Dakota city
Madison ranked three times lower than the state average in regards to both violent and property crimes.
March 15, 2017
Libraries help teach evaluation of information
Francis visits Pierre to advocate for libraries
March 8, 2017
DSU photography club sells krispy kremes
Everybody loves doughnuts, everybody hates cancer
March 8, 2017
First meal cooked out of the new DSU kitchen
On March 3, the Sodexo staff cooked 260 meals out of the new facility for the Friday night Gala. The annual event is a fundraiser to benefit student scholarships.
March 7, 2017
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 28, 2017
Madison club highlights Women’s History Month
AAUW posting daily notices about DSU women
February 27, 2017
‘Black History is American History’
Open forum at DSU notes historical contributions
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 13, 2017
Attorney talks computer law with DSU students, staff
‘If you wouldn’t do it offline, don’t do it online”
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 6, 2017
DSU theatre students competed in Kennedy Center Festival
Several Dakota State University students competed recently in the Kennedy Center Region V American College Theatre Festival in Des Moines, Iowa.
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 24, 2017
Dakota state programs rank well in national, regional lists
Faculty offer advice on considering ranking data
January 23, 2017
DSU hosts 197 girls at Cookie University
Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years of cookie sales
January 19, 2017
Movement aims to increase cybersecurity diversity
DSU professor takes new CybHER idea to national audience
January 18, 2017
Purpose of life’s journey is to make a difference
DSU student hopes to help society in Africa
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
Diversity coordinator named keynote speaker
Edwards to discuss “Life’s Journey’ at Jan. 12 program
January 4, 2017
Dakota State 2016 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 452 full-time and 223 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2016 Fall Semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
January 3, 2017
‘ONLY DSU’s’ admission materials win marketing awards
“Only DSU” has a unique set of degree programs designed around two focuses, the signature mission of technology, and the heritage mission of education.
December 20, 2016
26 members inducted tp National Society of Leadership and Success
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
DSU becomes an 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
Eric Rabkin speaks at DSU commencement
The Dakota State University 2016 Fall Commencement speaker is no stranger to speaking in front of large university groups.
November 20, 2016
Community invited to DSU event 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 in 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
DSU student presents 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 21, 2016
DSU reports record high fall enrollment
Dakota State University’s 2016 fall semester enrollment numbers have set an all-time record of 3,190 students.
September 7, 2016
Blessinger leads project to develop "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
Richard Hanson Appointed Interim Provost
Dr. Richard Hanson has been appointed DSU Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
August 23, 2016
DSU Faculty featured in Governor’s 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
Phi Beta Lambda students receive top awards
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 in top 50 for animation 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
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 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 28, 2016
Honors students 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
Respiratory care program awarded 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 speaks at DSU 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.
April 5, 2016
DSU Celebrates Health Information Professional Week
This year's theme is "Accurate Information, Quality Care."
April 1, 2016
New iowa students at dsu granted undergrad residence tuition
Iowa students who are new first-time freshmen or new transfer students to qualify for undergraduate resident tuition at DSU.
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 22, 2016
Flavors of India coming to DSU
Dakota State University’s dining service provider, Sodexo, has invited Executive Chef Karl Benjamin to bring the taste of India to DSU through their Global Chef program.
February 9, 2016
Fundraiser held for almost home canine rescue
Dakota State University students and faculty are combining their artistic talents along with Madison High and Middle School students and faculty for the Animal (Annual) Fundraiser Extravaganza for Almost Home Canine Rescue. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 2016, from 5- 8 p.m. at the BrickHouse in Madison, S.D.
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 3, 2016
Cookie University for Girl Scouts at DSU
A group of 200 Girl Scouts will be attending college for a day, to learn the ins and outs of business through Cookie University at DSU.
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
Students take part 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 26, 2016
Montgomery’s artwork on display in Italy
Artwork from the DSU professor and contemporary artist, Alan Montgomery, is included in a group exhibition with other artists from around the world.
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
National Society of Leadership and Success inducts 38 members
DSU students attend the fall 2015 National Society of Leadership and Success induction ceremony.
December 21, 2015
AAUW grant increases female participation in STEM
DSU female faculty and students are on a mission when it comes to science, technology and math education.
December 13, 2015
Google presents career opportunities to DSU students
Google is holding virtual interactive informational sessions for select university and colleges in order to teach students a little more about the Google culture.
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.
December 1, 2015
Jeff Dittman honored with Patriot award
South Dakota Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense office, is pleased to announce Jeff Dittman at DSU is honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of his employee serving in the Army National Guard.
November 30, 2015
Get me out of here! Escape the Room 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 15, 2015
DSU professor featured in LA Times
Dr. Kurt Kemper, was featured in the LA Times in an article on social movements, social media and sport's influence for change.
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 comes to DSU
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 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 22, 2015
DSU sees great increase in 2015 Fall enrollment
Total headcount (number of students enrolled) is up 3.22% from last fall, 98 students, for a total DSU enrollment of 3,145.
September 18, 2015
Record number of DSU science majors compete nationwide
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
NSA's new Education partnership with DSU
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
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
CETUP* brings over 150 world-class physicists to SD for 5TH 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 12, 2015
DSU Professor Contributes to Award-winning Anthology
Dr. Kurt Edward Kemper, 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 10, 2015
Over $1.1 million raised for DSU scholarships
Two fundraising initiatives have raised over $1.1 million for academic and athletic scholarships.
June 8, 2015
Alan Montgomery artwork on display in London
As part of “The Map is Not the Territory” touring art exhibition, DSU professor, Alan Montgomery, will have his artwork on display at the P21 Gallery in London from June 12 through July 25, 2015.
June 4, 2015
First Students graduate from "it's a hit!" 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 awarded 4 years in a row
DSU Respiratory Care program receives distinguished award four years in a row
May 18, 2015
Accreditation reaffirmed for DSU business programs
Accreditation of the Business Programs at Dakota State University Reaffirmed by ACBSP
May 15, 2015
National Society of leadership and success inducts 70 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
Gimbel receives award of merit
Gimbel receives National Business Education Association Award of Merit
May 6, 2015
Phi beta lambda students compete 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
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
Restructuring the 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 professor’s cryptography paper accepted for ACNS
Dr. Edoardo Persichetti, assistant professor of mathematics at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D., recently had a cryptography paper accepted for the prestigious 13th International Conference on Applied Cryptography and Network Security (ACNS 2015).
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.
April 1, 2015
DSU to Offer Special ‘Children of Alumni’ Tuition Rate
Children of alumni from Dakota State University may have a new financial incentive to attend their parent’s alma mater.
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
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
Film club makes video for madison central school education 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 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
Gaming convention and workshop invades DSU'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
4 DSU faculty selected for Governor's 6th Biennial art exhibition
Four DSU Art Faculty selected for SD Governor's 6th Biennial Art Exhibition
October 7, 2014
DSU makes 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
SD universities “Jump Start” 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 24, 2014
DSU records stable fall enrollment
Dakota State University released the Fall 2014 enrollment numbers today (Tuesday, September 23) and recorded stable enrollment.
September 22, 2014
DSU and MetaStar partnership secure ePHI
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 16, 2014
2014 DSU Royalty Crowned
The 2014 Dakota State University Homecoming King and Queen were crowned as part of the week-long homecoming festivities.
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
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 professors awarded research fellowship to attend Cornell University
DSU Professor earns research fellowship to attend conference at Cornell University
June 3, 2014
DSU Fieldhouse under renovations this summer
Dakota State University Fieldhouse, site for home basketball and volleyball games, is undergoing renovations this summer.
May 28, 2014
IBM Partners up 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
Behrend's artwork Purchased for 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.
April 2, 2014
DSU ranks in top 3 SD universities in ROI report
akota State University ranks third in South Dakota on PayScale’s annual College ROI Report released last week. DSU is third for both public out-of-state and public in-state student categories with a 20 year net ROI of $208,000 for out-of-state students and $216,000 for in-state students.
March 27, 2014
Barton receives NASA scholarship & invited to 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 CCDC team becomes Texas Bound
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
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.
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
Student takes 2nd place in 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 $5M for technology building
DSU receives $5 million from Sanford and Beacom for technology building
May 23, 2012
DSU's Cyber operations named A center of academic excellence
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.