Alumni
![Dakota State alumna Vaille Swenson](_files/2025/02/swenson_1350x900.png)
February 11, 2025
Swenson shares science journey
DSU alumna and Goldwater Scholar Vaille Swenson, who initially studied cybersecurity, followed her passion for biology, graduating in 2019. She thrived in DSU's supportive environment, valuing the small class sizes and research opportunities, including a published paper on Instant Pot autoclaves. Now pursuing a virology Ph.D. at Mayo Clinic, Swenson credits DSU for her success and encourages students to embrace opportunities.
![The winning DSU team at the global Collegiate Pen Testing Competition, Merrill Newman, Hunter Wade, Derek Manzella, Gwen Vongkasemsiri, Ryan Kleffman, and Rayn Light.](2025/cptc-global-win2.gif)
January 29, 2025
DSU wins global pentesting competition
Dakota State students reached a milestone achievement this year – taking first place at the global Collegiate Pen Testing Competition (CPTC). They competed against 100 schools from seven global regions.
Tags: All News Academics Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life
![Dakota State University is now a Cisco Network Academy certified campus, and students will be able to take advantage of this curriculum when fully operational later this year.](2025/01/cisco-networking-campus.gif)
January 23, 2025
Dakota State joins Cisco Networking Academy
Dakota State University is now a Cisco Network Academy certified campus. When fully operational later this year, this collaboration will provide a huge benefit for faculty and students to draw from Cisco’s resources.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics Research Stories All News Student Life
![DSU’s role as a founding partner with the ACE Institute will help students train for cybersecurity jobs.](2025/20241017_dsu_778.jpg)
January 22, 2025
DSU founding partner with ASU on cyber education platform
Dakota State University and Arizona State University have created a partnership that will help train individuals for cybersecurity jobs through the American Cybersecurity Education Institute.
Tags: Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics All News Research
![DSU students pose for a photo with (back row l-to-r): Assistant Professor Kanthi Narukonda, Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, President Jose-Marie Griffiths, Provost Rebecca Hoey, and Dean Mary Bell.](_files/2025/01/ctf-1350x900.jpg)
January 16, 2025
Competition wins translate to workforce success
DSU teams swept the top four spots at a recent CTF event, demonstrating that competition experience is a way to stand out in the cybersecurity job field.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life All News Stories
![List of honor students - DSU Campus Fall 24](_files/2025/01/dsu-fall24_1350x900.png)
January 14, 2025
2024 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 865 full-time and 190 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2024 fall semester at Dakota State University.
Tags: College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems All News College of Arts and Sciences Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
![National Stem Festival logo on a blue gradient background with hexagons in the left corner and South Dakota darkened on a map of the Midwest.](_files/2025/01/stem-fest-1350x900.jpg)
January 3, 2025
EXPLR ANNOUNCES TOP STUDENT INNOVATORS NAMED NATIONAL STEM CHAMPIONS
EXPLR announced the names of 106 students whose outstanding performance in the National STEM Festival Challenge has earned them the title of National STEM Champion. These students will be recognized at the 2025 National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C., presented by EXPLR with support from Dakota State University’s Governors Cyber Academy. Three of the champions are from South Dakota.
Tags: Academics All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
![Braxton Lacher](_files/2024/12/braxton_1350x900.png)
December 30, 2024
Braxton Lacher: Leading, Snapping, and Inspiring at DSU
From leading tours as a Trojan Ambassador to practicing snaps on the football field and conducting research with the TriBeta Club, DSU grad Braxton Lacher was everywhere on campus, making an impact at every turn!
Tags: Academics College of Arts and Sciences All News Athletics Student Life
![Pictured are the judges from the 2024 Data Analytics Competition.](_files/2024/12/data-1350.jpg)
December 19, 2024
Third annual data analytics competition at DSU
The Data Analytics Competition at DSU has returned for the third year, and is again sponsored by Sanford Health. This free event allows collegiate teams to evaluate big data sets and make data forecasts for real-world business needs while helping students grow their critical thinking, collaboration, and presentation skills.
Tags: Research Academics College of Business and Information Systems All News Online @ DSU
![Students excel at international competitions.](_files/2024/12/international-competitions.gif)
December 16, 2024
International competitions hone good cyber skills
Dakota State University students are honing their cybersecurity skills everywhere they can, in class, through campus clubs, and with competitions that take place around the world.
Tags: Student Life The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Stories College of Business and Information Systems Academics
![Angela Slattery, #21, found her place at DSU in the classroom and on the basketball court.](_files/2024/12/slattery2_1350x900.png)
December 12, 2024
Slattery: DSU was made for me
Angela Slattery, the fall 2024 commencement student speaker, said DSU was made for her, allowing her to develop her identity in the classroom and on the basketball court.
Tags: Student Life Stories Athletics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics All News
![Commencement at DSU.](_files/2024/12/commencement-banner.gif)
December 10, 2024
Judy Dittman is DSU’s fall commencement speaker
Dr. Judy Dittman will be the fall 2024 commencement speaker at DSU on Dec. 14. Alumna Tammy Miller will be receiving an honorary degree for public service.
Tags: Academics Athletics College of Business and Information Systems Admissions All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences International Student Life College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences Stories
![Nanocon student organizers gain valuable experience in project management, teamwork, and leadership.](2024/Nanocon-2024-games.gif)
December 9, 2024
Nanocon is game changer
Nanocon is a game changer for the student committee members who organize the free gaming convention held at Dakota State University by teaching them project management, organizational skills, and teamwork.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences Student Life All News Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance Academics College of Business and Information Systems
![DSU Biology Student](_files/2024/11/biology_1350x900.png)
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.
![Dr. Kevin Smith received a STEM outreach grant.](social-media/Kevin-Smith-grant.gif)
November 15, 2024
Smith awarded STEM outreach grant
Dr. Kevin Smith knows how important math is for STEM careers and a skilled workforce, and he’ll use a South Dakota Biotech/SD EPSCoR grant to create an outreach program helping students be positive about math and STEM.
Tags: College of Education and Human Performance Research Academics Stories All News
![DSU faculty who won the capture the flag competition at the Wild West Hackin’ Fest are Cody Welu, Tyler Flaagan, Shawn Zwach, and Andrew Kramer.](social-media/WWHF-Winners--Web.gif)
October 31, 2024
Faculty win Hackin’ Fest competition
Four DSU faculty in The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences won the Capture the Flag competition at the 2024 Wild West Hackin’ Fest in Deadwood.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Stories
![DSU researchers presented at the summer AMCIS conference.](2024/AMCIS-web-banner.gif)
October 21, 2024
DSU research impacts national conference
Dakota State University researchers made an impressive showing at a summer professional conference, demonstrating that DSU faculty and students conduct quality, cutting-edge research that contributes to theory and practice.
Tags: All News College of Education and Human Performance Academics College of Business and Information Systems Research
![Summer camps were only one of the many accomplishments DSU achieved this summer.](2024/10/summer-blog.jpg)
October 4, 2024
Summer Milestones
DSU led efforts this summer to bridge the United States’ cyber-gap, educate the next generation of cyber experts, and lead the nation on the international cyber stage.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences Academics College of Business and Information Systems
![RayLee Wallis holding certificate and coin.](_files/2024/09/raylee-wallis-certificate-banner2.jpg)
September 20, 2024
No goal is too big
RayLee Wallis’s summer internship in the Secretary of the Army Primary Cyber Advisor’s office taught her that she is capable of doing big things. “I can develop the skills necessary for contributing in a fast-paced work environment.”
Tags: Academics All News Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life
![General Beadle Statue](_files/2023/08/campus-82823-1350x900.jpg)
September 11, 2024
DSU enrollment numbers pass 3,770
Dakota State University total enrollment for fall 2024 is up 7.6% from last year, continuing steady enrollment increases over the last 25 years.
Tags: Online @ DSU Admissions Academics All News
![For three years, Dakota State University has hosted an industrial immersion program for graduate students from DSU and Swedish universities.](_files/2024/09/2024-AISweden-Exchange.jpg)
September 10, 2024
Meaningful Contributions
Dakota State University’s research exchange program is growing in size, impact, and reputation through an industrial immersion program for graduate students from DSU and Swedish universities.
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories Academics All News Research International
![Arien Stalford, a senior at Chester (SD) High school, highly recommends the Governors Cyber Academy.](social-media/G-Cyber-Academy.jpg)
September 3, 2024
Exceeding Expectations
First-year numbers show that expectations were exceeded in the first year of the Governors Cyber Academy, a program that fuels students’ passions for cyber careers.
Tags: Online @ DSU College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance Academics All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories
![Army Cyber Center of Excellence and DSU](_files/2024/08/armycyber_1350x900.png)
August 8, 2024
DSU signs new agreement with Army Cyber Center of Excellence
Students at two organizations will benefit from a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Dakota State University and the Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE).
Tags: Online @ DSU All News Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences
![Peraton Scholarship winners at DSU: Joëlle Malacko and Mikaila Fluth are the 2024 Peraton Scholarship winners at DSU. The award was presented this summer by Peraton representatives Jeff Berlet, Cathy Johnston, Lynelle Haugabrook, Caroline Arzt, and Stefanie Hale. Not pictured is scholarship winner Keira Heider.](_files/2024/08/peraton_1350x900.png)
August 8, 2024
Peraton awards DSU student scholarships
Dakota State University students are following in their parents’ footsteps.
Tags: All News College of Business and Information Systems Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Research
![Dr. Stacey Berry](_files/2024/06/berry-1350x900.jpg)
June 27, 2024
Berry named Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Stacey Berry has been named Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Dakota State University. Provost Rebecca Hoey announced the hiring following a nationwide search.
Tags: Online @ DSU All News College of Arts and Sciences Academics
![National Science Foundation grant program](_files/2024/06/nsf-grant_1350x900.png)
June 12, 2024
NSF funds South Dakota STEM education pathways
Dakota State University has joined 10 other state agencies in an effort to create pathways for young learners to become interested in STEM fields. This work will be funded through a National Science Foundation grant program aimed at enhancing the state's research and development competitiveness and promote scientific progress nationwide.
Tags: Academics All News College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance Online @ DSU
![DSU and Concordia](_files/2024/06/dsu-concordia_1350x900.png)
June 10, 2024
DSU and Concordia blend strengths through a new partnership
Dakota State University and Concordia College (Minn.) are unique institutions of higher learning, but by blending their strengths, they will be able to provide new opportunities for their students’ successful careers.
Tags: Academics Online @ DSU College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Research
![List of honor students - General Beadle Statue](_files/2024/05/beadlestatue_1350x900.png)
May 22, 2024
Spring 2024 Honors List Released
A total of 661 full-time and 188 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2024 spring semester at Dakota State University.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Business and Information Systems Academics College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences
![LD Herrera](_files/2024/05/herrera_1350x900.jpg)
May 15, 2024
Romance scams pose financial and psychological threat
Romance scams pose financial and psychological threat
Tags: Academics All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Online @ DSU Research
![DSU doctoral students present at international symposium](_files/2024/05/internationalsymposium_1350x900.jpg)
May 14, 2024
DSU doctoral students present at international symposium
San Juan, Puerto Rico, has much to offer – beaches and churches, history and museums. For two Dakota State University doctoral students – Tjada Nelson and Bryan Ikei – it also offered the opportunity to share research they have conducted in Intelligent Security and Privacy.
Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Online @ DSU Academics
![Zach Rohrbach](_files/2024/05/rohrback-speaker_1350x900.png)
May 1, 2024
Embrace the Unknown
Graduate student Zach Rohrbach to serve as DSU’s student commencement speaker.
Tags: Academics All News College of Business and Information Systems
![Longevity 2024](_files/2024/04/longevity-24.jpg)
April 30, 2024
Longevity Milestones
Dakota State University recognized employees for their dedication and commitment at the annual Longevity Reception on April 16.
Tags: Academics International Admissions Online @ DSU The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Research Athletics College of Education and Human Performance
![Ben Witt](_files/2024/04/coehp_1350x900.png)
April 29, 2024
DSU College of Ed to become College of Education & Human Performance
The potential for growth in Dakota State University’s heritage mission of education is bringing about a name change.
Tags: All News College of Education and Human Performance Online @ DSU Academics
![Student Awards](_files/2024/04/student-awards_1350x9001.png)
April 25, 2024
Honored Students
Every year, we are able to celebrate the achievements of our students, those who have worked especially hard to excel and contribute to their own future as well as to the lives and progress of those around them.
Tags: International College of Business and Information Systems Athletics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences All News Academics College of Education and Human Performance
![Dakota State’s faculty award winners for the 2022-2023 academic year include: Dr. Katie Anderson (left), Dr. Cherie Noteboom, and Dr. Andrew Sathoff.](_files/2024/04/faculty-awards_1350x900.png)
April 24, 2024
Award Winning Faculty
Several Dakota State University faculty members received awards at the annual Honors Reception on April 18.
Tags: College of Education and Human Performance All News College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
![Madeline Hegg](_files/2024/hegg_1350x900.png)
April 19, 2024
Inspired to Educate
By the third grade, Madeline Hegg already knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. Like many individuals who choose to pursue a career in education, she was inspired by teachers throughout her schooling.
Tags: Academics All News College of Education and Human Performance Student Life
![Beacom](https://dsu.edu/admissions/files/beacom-spring-1350x900.jpg)
April 10, 2024
DSU to offer accelerated degrees
Dakota State University is developing new academic options to help students enter the career field sooner.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News
![Future AI Generated Image](_files/2024/04/msai_1350x900-min.jpg)
April 4, 2024
DSU to offer advanced AI degrees
Dakota State University is elevating its emerging technology offerings with advanced degrees in Artificial Intelligence. Master’s programs will begin in fall 2024.
Tags: College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions College of Arts and Sciences International All News College of Business and Information Systems Academics
![Jen Easterly the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA](_files/2024/03/easterly_1350x900.jpg)
March 13, 2024
CISA Director looks to inspire the next generation of cyber leaders
Jen Easterly, CISA Director to speak at Dakota State March 22. She will speak at the annual DakotaCon Cybersecurity Conference at 9 a.m. in Dakota Prairie Playhouse.
Tags: All News College of Business and Information Systems Academics
![40 Years A Brand New Day](_files/2024/02/40Mission_1350x900.jpg)
February 23, 2024
DSU to celebrate 40 years of technology-focused mission
On Feb. 29, 1984, then-Governor Bill Janklow signed House Bill 1357, changing Dakota State’s mission to include technology in all programs. The yearbook at the time called this “A Brand New Day.”
Tags: College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Academics Online @ DSU
![Beadle Honors Students](_files/2024/02/BeadleHonors_1350x900.jpg)
February 22, 2024
Camaraderie is Key
At Dakota State University, the General Beadle Honors Program is a catalyst, providing students with an academically rigorous program while simultaneously enriching their lives in ways they are quick to articulate.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems International Academics College of Education and Human Performance
![Beacom Deans Cup 2024](_files/2024/02/beacomsdeancup_1350x900.png)
February 15, 2024
Beacom Dean’s Cup experience is resume-builder
Dakota State University students excel in all types of cyber competitions, whether they be regional, national, or international.
Tags: Academics All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
![List of honor students - DSU Campus Sunrise](_files/2022/03/campus-sunrise-1350x900.jpg)
January 5, 2024
2023 Fall Honors List Released
A total of 702 full-time and 183 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2023 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences Academics
![Online Classes](_files/2023/12/classonline_ws-1350x900.jpg)
December 18, 2023
Regents expand continuing ed options for state employees
State employees will have expanded educational opportunities after action from the state Board of Regents (BOR) this week.
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Academics College of Arts and Sciences All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance Admissions
![College of Education Students](_files/2023/12/coe-students-ws_1350x900-min.jpg)
December 18, 2023
BOR approves expanding SD Advantage program
The South Dakota Board of Regents voted this week to expand its South Dakota Advantage program to include students from Minnesota, Kansas, and Missouri.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Athletics Admissions Online @ DSU College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News
![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.](_files/2023/12/nature-music_ws-1350x900-min.jpg)
December 13, 2023
Resonant Landscapes: DSU researchers make music with nature
DSU student Carter Gordon is collaborating with Dr. Tate Carson on “Resonant Landscapes: Soundscapes of South Dakota,” a research project which will use field recordings from South Dakota state parks to electronically create music.
Tags: All News College of Arts and Sciences Academics Research
![Justice Forster](_files/2023/12/justice_ws-1350x900-min.jpg)
December 6, 2023
DSU provides graduates with a competitive edge
DSU provides graduates with a competitive edge. Justice Forster to speak at fall commencement.
Tags: All News Academics Student Life College of Business and Information Systems
![Charles Luke](_files/2023/11/DSU-ws-CharlesLuke-Portraits_1350x900.jpg)
December 4, 2023
Charles Luke is Fall Commencement speaker
Charles Luke will be the fall commencement speaker at Dakota State University on December 9.
![Science Center](_files/2022/10/science-center-1350.jpg)
November 15, 2023
DSU awarded grant to help low-income STEM students
DSU awarded grant to help low-income STEM students. Scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems All News Academics
![Dr. Mary Bell was recently awarded the Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Medal](_files/2023/11/bell-ws_1350x900-min.jpg)
November 14, 2023
Bell receives Civilian Service Medal
Bell receives Civilian Service Medal for work as an educator. Bell also part of team creating curriculum guide for NATO.
Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics All News
![Clay Jenkinson, Director of the Dakota Institute](_files/2023/11/jenkinson_ws-1350x900-min.jpg)
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.
![Nato Deep](_files/2023/11/natodeep-ws_1350x900-min.jpg)
November 9, 2023
Dr. Mary Bell joined NATO DEEP Event
Dr. Mary Bell, Dean of The Beacom College, Joined NATO DEEP
Tags: Academics All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
![Blue Bytes - Damian Kortus](_files/2023/09/damian_ws-1350x900.jpg)
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.
![DSU Students](_files/2023/09/dsu-enrollment-ws_1350x900.jpg)
September 13, 2023
DSU enrollment tops 3500
DSU enrollment tops 3500 for the first time ever. Growth seen in multiple categories.
Tags: Academics College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems International The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions All News Athletics College of Arts and Sciences Online @ DSU
![Photo of the General Beadle Statue on DSU's main campus](_files/2023/08/campus-82823-1350x900.jpg)
August 28, 2023
DSU honors 'True'Trojan' award winners
Dakota State University has kicked off the new academic year by honoring several employees as “True Trojans.”
Tags: College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences International Admissions Research Academics All News Online @ DSU Athletics College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
![Jenna Frank DSU Graduation](_files/2023/08/jennafrank-ws_1350x900.jpg)
August 21, 2023
DSU alum moves on to nursing career
DSU alum moves on to nursing career. Life can take unexpected but exciting turns.
Tags: Academics College of Arts and Sciences All News Stories
![DSU U.S. Cyber Team](_files/2022/10/CyberGamesII-ws_1350x900.jpg)
July 28, 2023
DSU inspires through US Cyber Team
Students and alumni from Dakota State University are competing against the world as members of the U.S. Cyber Team.
Tags: Research All News Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
![This news report is from Senator Rounds' office.](_files/2023/07/DrGriffiths-ws_1350x900.jpg)
July 27, 2023
DSU President Moderates AI Briefing for All Senators
President Griffiths served as the moderator for an all-Senate briefing on AI technology on July 26. This educational event will help leaders and policy makers better understand this changing technology that will impact the world.
Tags: All News Research Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
![Tony Rizi](_files/2023/07/TonyRizi_1350x900.jpg)
July 19, 2023
Rizi awarded amateur radio scholarship
Tony Rizi is passionate about exploring the world of amateur radio and digital communications and inspiring and shaping the future of wireless technology.
Tags: All News College of Arts and Sciences Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
![National Cyber Scholars](2023/06/ncs_ws-1350x900-min.jpg)
June 28, 2023
DSU students named National Cyber Scholars
In addition to taking their cutting-edge academic courses, many take advantage of DSU’s encouraging environment to build on that foundation and participate in additional learning and scholarship opportunities.
Tags: All News College of Business and Information Systems Student Life The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics
![Dr. Pat Engebretson, Dean of The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences](_files/2023/06/pat.engebretson-portrait_1350x900.jpg)
June 26, 2023
DSU updates agreement with Cryptologic University
Dakota State University and the National Security Agency’s National Cryptologic University (NCU) have entered into an articulation agreement which was approved at the March 2023 Board of Regents’ meeting. This agreement refines a 2015 partnership between the two entities.
Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics
![DSU Army Cyber Signing](_files/2023/06/ArmyCyber_ws-1350x900.jpg)
June 19, 2023
DSU, Army Cyber sign partnership agreement
Dakota State University and ArmyCyber (ARCYBER) have signed an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) at a ceremony held at DSU on June 19.
Tags: College of Arts and Sciences Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Academics College of Education and Human Performance All News
![Beadle Hall DSU Campus](_files/2023/06/beadlehall_ws-1350x900-min.jpg)
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.
![Dr. Mary Bell has been named the new Dean of The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Dakota State University](_files/2023/06/drmarybell-portrait_1350x900-min.jpg)
June 12, 2023
Dr. Mary Bell named Dean of DSU’s Beacom College
Dr. Mary Bell has been named the new Dean of The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Dakota State University (DSU).
Tags: Academics College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News
![Students sitting in a classroom with their computers.](_files/2023/06/delta-mu-1350x900.jpg)
June 6, 2023
New members inducted into Delta Mu Delta
The Dakota State chapter of Delta Mu Delta (DMD) inducted new members this spring.
Tags: Academics All News College of Business and Information Systems
![Xzayana Henderson’s interest in science was re-ignited through a unique internship opportunity](_files/2023/06/xzayana_ws-1350x900-min.jpg)
June 5, 2023
Unique internships spark interest
DSU grad recommends internships for underrepresented students
Tags: All News Research Academics College of Arts and Sciences
![List of honor students with DSU Seal](_files/2022/05/DSU-Seal-ws_1350x900.jpg)
May 17, 2023
2023 Spring Honors List Released
A total of 595 full-time and 205 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2023 spring semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
Tags: College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News
![Kevin Smith](_files/2023/05/DSU-ws-KevinSmith-Portraits_1350x900-min.jpg)
May 9, 2023
Gamification in Education
As enrollment declines and online options proliferate, colleges and universities are hoping gamification will help boost student participation and engagement in classroom and campus activities.
Tags: Academics All News College of Education and Human Performance
![honors-reception-faculty_23](_files/2023/05/honors-reception-faculty_2023-min.jpg)
May 9, 2023
Awards announced at 2023 Honors Reception
Four Dakota State University faculty members received awards at the annual Honors Reception on April 18.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News College of Arts and Sciences
May 8, 2023
Student Honors Awards 2022-2023
Student Honors Awards 2022-2023
Tags: College of Education and Human Performance Athletics College of Business and Information Systems Academics College of Arts and Sciences International All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences
![Dr. David Kenley](_files/2023/05/kenley_ws-1350x900-min.jpg)
May 4, 2023
DSU diploma is a Ticket to Ride
Dakota State University’s spring graduates will learn how their DSU diploma is a “ticket to ride,” in the commencement address from Dr. David Kenley.
Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences International College of Business and Information Systems All News College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences
![Jazlynn Pederson](_files/2023/05/jazlynn_ws-1350x900-min.jpg)
May 3, 2023
The Power of ‘Yet’
Jazlynn Pederson has had an interesting journey in higher education.
Tags: Academics College of Education and Human Performance All News Student Life
![Jonathan Lancelot is developing a graduate research project with his Tesla into a new company for object detection.](_files/2023/05/Lancelot_ws-1350x900.jpg)
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.
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![Kelo AM Podcasts](_files/2023/04/keloam-ws_1350x900.jpg)
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
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![Dr. Vicki Sterling has been named to the Dakota State University Hall of Fame](_files/2023/04/vicki-ws_1350x900-min.jpg)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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![CCDC-Team-23](_files/2023/03/ccdc-team_23-min.jpg)
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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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February 10, 2023
Griffiths receives Chief Executive Leadership Award from CASE
Honor recognizes outstanding leadership and service in support of education
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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.
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![DSU student working in DSU's Madlabs® building](_files/2023/01/Madlabs-ws_1350x900.jpg)
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.
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![List of honor students with DSU Seal](_files/2022/05/DSU-Seal-ws_1350x900.jpg)
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.
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