Dakota State University students walking around campus

Preparation + opportunity = success

That's the DSU equation. We're a four-year university with nationally recognized programs, cutting-edge facilities, and the brightest thinkers. But we're also a tight-knit, inclusive community. Small class sizes mean hands-on training and individualized attention. All this with an affordable, public school price that's among the best values in the region.

Majors & Degrees

The Municipal Cybersecurity Grant Program will be led by Mike Waldner.

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.

Tags: All News Stories Research College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Two students walking on campus at Dakota State University in the fall.

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research All News College of Business and Information Systems Online @ DSU College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance

ATT has contributed $26,400 to the Dakota State University Foundation to help youth with limited internet access from South Dakota’s nine tribal nations.

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.

Tags: Stories All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance

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.

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

Gwen Vongkasemsiri smiling.

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.

Tags: Athletics Stories All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life

Summer camps were only one of the many accomplishments DSU achieved this summer.

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

Brandon Jansen at his MarketBeat internship in Sioux Falls, S.D.

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.

Tags: Student Life All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Kurt Kemper, honors program director, rolls dice during an interactive honors class.

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Research College of Education and Human Performance

RayLee Wallis holding certificate and coin.

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

Kanthi Narukonda and Mikaila Fluth with one of the Bee-Bots.

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.

Tags: All News Research College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life

For three years, Dakota State University has hosted an industrial immersion program for graduate students from DSU and Swedish universities.

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

Ashton Ruesch in a DSU shirt on campus.

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research

Arien Stalford, a senior at Chester (SD) High school, highly recommends the Governors Cyber Academy.

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

The 2024 True Trojan award winners include Sierra Heppler (back left), Fenecia Homan, Cherie Noteboom, Kathy Engbrecht; Kristen Uilk (front left), Kindra Schneider, Erin Kahler. Not pictured, Addie Borah.

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.

Tags: College of Education and Human Performance Stories All News College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Justin Blessinger (left) and Nolan Rohl work on a zero-turn electric car.

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.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Research

Army Cyber Center of Excellence and DSU

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

Accepting the Community Service award are Chad Compton and advisor Mark Spanier, along with SD BOR CEO Nathan Lukkes, President Tim Rave, and DSU President José-Marie Griffiths.

August 1, 2024

DSU student organizations honored for distinction

Three student organizations were honored at the late summer Board of Regents’ meeting on campus.

Tags: All News College of Business and Information Systems Online @ DSU College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

A girl attending CybHER Camp smiles while chatting with another student in a crowd.

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Maci Kasuske and Jackson Heiberger

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

prevention consortium

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research All News

National Science Foundation grant program

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

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

Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Research

Jennifer Schulte.

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.

Tags: Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

List of honor students - General Beadle Statue

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

DSU game design students working during a class.

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences

DSU doctoral students present at international symposium

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

Logan Stratton pictured in front of a US Cyber poster featuring himself.

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.

Tags: Research All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Image of Jacob Hoge's game level that won best of fall term featuring toy blocks, Lego-like toys, and a toy train running on a track.

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.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Student Awards

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

Pictured l-to-r: Coach Dr. Austin O’Brien, with team members Joshua Ganschow, Nora Sandison, and Dax Patel.

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

Beacom

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

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

AI EXPO

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Game design student drawing a cat on a tablet.

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences All News

The CPTC team (top row l-to-r): Gage Schacher and Coach Tyler Flaagan; (bottom row l-to-r): Merrill Newman, Daniel Sobczak, Ryan Kleffman, and Derek Manzella. Not pictured: Austen King.

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.

Tags: All News Student Life The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Angela Slattery, a junior Computer Science major from Franksville, Wis., and Tristan Stapert, a senior Cyber Operations major from Tumwater, Wash.

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Athletics

40 Years A Brand New Day

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

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

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

DSU student David Siemienas pictured with a blue background that has dots connected with lines.

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.

Tags: All News Research Student Life Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

A digital globe with blue dots forming the countries and orange-red lines spreading out from the D.C. area on the America portion of the globe.

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.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Gerald Auger

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.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

AI Quantum Computing

January 29, 2024

DSU Faculty research drives advances in AI, Quantum

Dakota State faculty are leaders in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and quantum.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Research All News

Participants of a previous Global Game Jam at DSU use a white board to develop the game they made for the 48 hour competition.

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.

Tags: All News College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Pictured (L-to-R) Shishir Poudel, Acley Bujune, Tracey Kwarteng, William Osei-Hwere, and Nicole Claussen.

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.

Tags: All News International The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life

List of honor students - DSU Campus Sunrise

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

College of Education Students

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

Beadle Hall on DSU's campus.

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.

Tags: Research College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News

DSU campus photo in fall.

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems All News Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Dr. Mary Bell was recently awarded the Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Medal

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

Nato Deep

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

Maj. Gen. David Gaedecke

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

Connor Starrett

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.

Tags: All News Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

AT-T contributes to CybHER

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research All News

Day of Giving in studio hosts Jarod Keene and Jordan Oberg.

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Student Life

DSU students hold up letters to spell out RISE UP.

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.

Tags: Athletics College of Education and Human Performance All News College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Kyle Korman

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Jonathan Lancelot, DSU student, with the DSU/AI Sweden Exchange program.

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Pictured are the 2023 Ag Bowl Captains of Johnson Farms, Charlie, Aaron, Kevin, Jordan, and Allan.

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems Athletics College of Arts and Sciences

DSU U.S. Cyber Team

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.

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

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

Campus at sunset

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems All News College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences

FBLA competitors at National FBLA Competition. Pictured (l-to-r): Garrett Leiseth, Justice Forster, Jacob Stricherz, Cooper Vincent, Kalani Mangin, Advisor Dr. Yenling Chang, and Ephrata Yared Feyissa.

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News

National Cyber Scholars

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

Dakota State University (DSU) has earned a gold honor from The 44th Annual Telly Awards for its International Cybersecurity Challenge video.

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Dr. Pat Engebretson, Dean of The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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

List of honor students with DSU Seal

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

Image of East Hall on DSU's campus in spring

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.

Tags: All News College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life

Dr. David Kenley

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

Dr. Ashley Podhradsky Of Dakota State University

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

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Research All News

Jonathan Lancelot is developing a graduate research project with his Tesla into a new company for object detection.

May 2, 2023

A business idea is born from a research project

Jonathan Lancelot is developing a graduate research project with his Tesla into a new company for object detection.

Tags: Academics Research All News College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

NSA Codebreaker Challenge

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Business and Information Systems

DakotaCon 2023 Conquest Laptop

April 6, 2023

Students drive return of DakotaCon

DakotaCon was a wildly popular security conference hosted for many years at Dakota State.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems All News Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

artificial intelligence

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News

Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP)

March 21, 2023

SCSP to lead NatSecTech event at Dakota State

DSU to host workshop on techno-economic competition. SCSP to lead NatSecTech event at Dakota State.

Tags: All News Academics Research College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Conner-Starrett_AirForceCadet

March 13, 2023

Family Ties to Service

DSU student Connor Starrett was one of three area Air Force cadets chosen to attend an Air Force symposium. He is following in his family’s footsteps with a military career, and wants to do all he can to help other people through his service.

Tags: Athletics Academics All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life

Chatbot

March 13, 2023

Will AI Chatbots Raise Digital Equity Concerns for Students?

Some ed-tech experts say the need to close the digital divide will only grow more urgent as Internet-based artificial intelligence tools become commonplace in schools and universities.

Tags: All News College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Research Academics College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

CCDC-Team-23

March 3, 2023

Competition Skills

The DSU CCDC team is headed to the national competition in April after winning the At Large region. This experience gives students a variety of skills that are very applicable to the real world.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems

Tutors

February 28, 2023

Certified Tutors love their job

Gage Schacher and Jess Tarr, tutors with the DSU Trojan Tutoring Center are now CRLA certified. Both love the job, and enjoy helping student learners and seeing them progress.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences Admissions College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Academics College of Education and Human Performance

MadLabs

February 27, 2023

This South Dakota university is cybersecurity’s next powerhouse

With partnerships at the federal, state, and local levels, Dakota State University provides students and faculty "breadth and depth" in research opportunities and potential career paths.

Tags: Academics Admissions Research All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems

ARL-SiouxFalls

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.

Tags: Research College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

Boyd-SRI

February 24, 2023

Practical research leads to professional internship

Joseph Boyd’s research project has led to a summer internship opportunity, and could possibly lead to a career as well. Robert Richardson is Boyd’s faculty mentor for the research.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research Stories All News Student Life

Campus photo in the snow featuring the campus archway, East Hall, and an evergreen tree

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News College of Education and Human Performance

Kooistra

February 15, 2023

Kooistra named COO & General Counsel of DSU-ARC

Sioux Falls City Attorney Stacy Kooistra has accepted a new position as the Chief Operations Officer and General Counsel for the Dakota State University-Applied Research Corporation (DSU-ARC).

Tags: Academics All News College of Business and Information Systems Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

White board with notes for a game created during the 2019 Global Game Jam

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Arts and Sciences

Kemal-Kramer

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.

Tags: Research Stories All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

code design image with streaks of lights and numbers

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.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

DSU student working in DSU's Madlabs® building

January 10, 2023

DSU and NSA education partnership offers opportunities

Dakota State University is now in partnership with the National Security Agency through an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA). This agreement was approved at the December Board of Regents meeting.

Tags: Research All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

List of honor students with DSU Seal

January 10, 2023

2022 Fall Honors List Released

A total of 594 full-time and 195 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2022 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance Academics College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

Johanna Coffey is a first-generation college student.

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.

Tags: Stories Student Life The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

InspiredMinds22

December 20, 2022

Griffiths one of 50 influential women in AI

Dakota State University President José-Marie Griffiths has been named to the InspiredMinds! Community’s top 50 most influential women in 2022.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Business and Information Systems Academics

Palmieri

December 7, 2022

Palmieri wants to be on cybersecurity ‘front lines’

DSU student commencement speaker demonstrates integrity . Janessa Palmieri doesn’t even hesitate to describe her dream job.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Student Life Academics Research

JLG-Award

November 17, 2022

MadLabs® design wins architectural awards

The Madison Cyber Labs’ (MadLabs®) design has been recognized by both the North and South Dakota chapters of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems Academics All News Research

JacobDavie

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research All News

CyberGames-SeasonII

October 20, 2022

DSU fields 4 on U.S. Cyber Team Season II

Three DSU students were chosen for the U.S. Cyber Team Season II, which will compete internationally next summer in the International Cyber Games.

Tags: All News Academics Athletics Research College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Cota-Wins

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.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems

Photo of the DSU Campus in fall

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.

Tags: International Research College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Dakota State student-athlete Fane Sauvakacolo

September 30, 2022

Inspiring ambition

“It is always an amazing experience to run for my country,” said Dakota State student-athlete Fane Sauvakacolo.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Athletics All News

Knights of the Kitchen Table game displayed on a STEAM Deck

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Arts and Sciences

Tarek

September 27, 2022

Conference presentations are invaluable experiences

Opportunity important to professional growth Dakota State University students gain valuable knowledge in class, but through research and conference presentations, they learn to apply that knowledge and adapt them into career-ready skills.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research Academics All News International

image of Madison Cyber Labs

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.

Tags: All News Research College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems

Dakota State University student and family on campus during family day

September 19, 2022

DSU to connect with prospective families

Dakota State has established the Trojan FamilyConnect online portal, for prospective families to stay connected with the University throughout the entire college experience.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance Academics All News Student Life The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions

DODrecipients

September 15, 2022

DSU students receive DOD scholarships

Three Dakota State students are now part of the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life All News Academics

CyberCorps

September 15, 2022

DSU announces new CyberCorps cohort

Nine students have been named to the Dakota State CyberCorps program for 2022-2023.

Tags: All News College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Kaya Colwill received a $10k scholarship from Gen.G

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories Athletics All News College of Arts and Sciences

MadLabs

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.

Tags: Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Business and Information Systems

Carper Sweetcorn and Produce truck

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.

Tags: College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News Athletics Student Life

Aaron Baker, Cyber Operations (BS) - '23.

August 19, 2022

Addressing today's problems

Aaron Baker’s passion for programming has grown into a passion for malware analysis. His research work in this field earned him an invitation to the Black Hat Arsenal this month.

Tags: All News Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

UndergradsResearch

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Research

DonahueCodeBreakers

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

Neumans

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.

Tags: College of Education and Human Performance All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories

WhiteHouse

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

AricaKulm

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Research

Dakota State University arch on campus

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.

Tags: College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News College of Arts and Sciences

Jaacks-Family

June 23, 2022

Jaacks named new CIO at Dakota State

Shawn Jaacks has been named the new Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Dakota State University.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Academics

USCyberTeam3rdPlace

June 17, 2022

US Cyber team takes 3rd at international competition

The U.S. Cyber Team – which features three Dakota State University Trojans – won third place in the first-ever International Cybersecurity Challenge.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life Academics

Logan Stratton

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.

Tags: Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research All News

Austen King

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories

Joshua Klosterman

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

DSU US Cyber Team

June 8, 2022

DSU students to compete on US Cyber Games team

Students from Dakota State are about to make history by competing in what has been called the Olympics of Cyber.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research Academics All News Student Life

DSU Donor Patrick Maroney

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Research College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Athletics

Dr. Rebecca Hoey, our new Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs.

May 31, 2022

Hoey named the new Provost at Dakota State

Dr. Rebecca Hoey will be the new Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Dakota State University. Hoey’s experience includes many years at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, including serving as Dean of the Graduate School and Adult Learning.

Tags: All News Academics College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences

List of honor students with DSU Seal

May 23, 2022

2022 Spring Honors List Released

A total of 514 full-time and 191 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2022 spring semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance All News

Bailey Belisario

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Research College of Business and Information Systems

Mariel Klosterman will be the Spring 2022 student commencement speaker.

May 4, 2022

Klosterman named student speaker for DSU Commencement

Mariel Klosterman will be sharing this advice with her fellow graduates at the Dakota State University spring commencement ceremony on May 7, as the student speaker.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance All News College of Arts and Sciences Stories Academics

DSU team members include Annabelle Klosterman (left), Gaelin Shupe, Tyler Thomas, Jackson Heiberger, Shane Donahue, Cody Mayer, Austen King, and Jacob Hince.

April 27, 2022

DSU team places second at National CCDC

The Dakota State University team placed second in the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC) in San Antonio, Texas on April 21-22.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Academics Student Life

Patti Beck, Coordinator of Academic Support Services

April 22, 2022

Here to Help

Patti Beck is here to help students succeed and is driven to find innovative ways to do this. As Coordinator of Academic Support Services, she has instituted new programs and pathways to help students move from thinking “I can’t do it” to “I can’t do it yet.”

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Academics College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Team members for the national CCDC include: Jacob Hince (back left), Austen King, Shane Donahue, Jackson Heiberger; Gaelin Shupe (front left), Cody Mayer, Tyler Thomas, Annabelle Klosterman.

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life All News

Girl Scouts from the Madison community working on a STEM project.

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.

Tags: Stories Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

Kati Larsen profile image

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life Stories

DSU students in the Beacom building on campus

April 6, 2022

Teams Capture the Flag at conference competitions

Diversity and experience bring success to DSU teams in the WiCyS Capture the Flag competitions. Congratulations to our students on their first and second-place finishes at WiCyS!

Tags: Student Life Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

DSU announces Trojans Unite Comprehensive Campaign

April 1, 2022

DSU announces Trojans Unite Comprehensive Campaign

Dakota State is launching the Trojans Unite Comprehensive Campaign (TUCC) with a fundraising goal of $250 million. Miles and Lisa Beacom, longtime Dakota State University supporters, will chair the campaign.

Tags: Research Academics College of Arts and Sciences Student Life All News College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Athletics

Dr. Arica Kulm, Director of Digital Forensics Services at Dakota State University.

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Research

Rendering of the applied research lab in Sioux Falls, which is an expansion of such a facility in Madison.

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.

Tags: Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences building on campus

March 23, 2022

Making Remote Research Work

Six graduate students – all in different physical locations ¬– are gaining essential research experience through a remote research project. Their work could lead to an improvement in the security of IOT devices.

Tags: International The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research Stories Academics

Austen King and Nathan Ord are learning about the research process, with help from faculty mentor Dr. Tyler Flaagan.

March 8, 2022

Research experience provides versatile skills

Two Cyber Operations majors, Austen King and Nathan Ord are discovering that research is quite a learning process, but it provides versatile skills college students – and industry professionals – need.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research

DSU student, part of the U.S. Cyber Command's Academic Engagement Network.

March 8, 2022

DSU becomes Academic Engagement Network Partner

Dakota State has a new distinction to report – we are now a partner with the U.S. Cyber Command’s Academic Engagement Network! This represents an investment in creating a robust pool of qualified cyber professionals.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences building on campus

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories Research

Dr. Ashley Podhradsky (right) poses with her family with her life-size statue,  which will be featured at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. for Women’s Futures Month.

February 14, 2022

Podhradsky statue featured at Smithsonian

A life-size statue of Dr. Ashley Podhradsky is one of 120 featured at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., for Women’s History Month in March. Podhradsky is the Vice President for Research & Economic Development at Dakota State, and an AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador.

Tags: Academics Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Sascha Walker is learning marketable skills from his research project on fileless malware.

February 11, 2022

Developing New Skills

Sascha Walker is learning marketable skills from his research project on fileless malware. By learning about cyber offense, he can know about cyber defense, a bonus with potential employers.

Tags: Stories All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research Academics

DSU’s Applied Research Lab (ARL)

January 26, 2022

Dakota State announces $90M initiative

On Jan. 26, Dakota State University announced a $90 million initiative to grow the cyber-research industry in South Dakota. Dakota State is known for its nationally recognized programs in cybersecurity.

Tags: Research All News College of Arts and Sciences Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems

DSU Campus winter scene

January 20, 2022

Incredible Impact

DSU doctoral student Lisa McKee is fearless, working to create new cyber defense industry standards that could have a global impact.

Tags: Research Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories

This most recent donation from Kern will help fund the multi-phase athletics complex for Dakota State. DSU is currently seeking legislative approval to build Phase I, a new athletics events center.

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.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences Athletics College of Education and Human Performance All News College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

DSU student Tony Rizi demonstrates satellite contact during an outreach event at a school in Georgia.

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.

Tags: All News Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

AshleyPodhradsky-MissionUnstoppable

January 14, 2022

DSU featured on Jan. 15 CBS Dream Team show

Dakota State digital forensics expert Dr. Ashley Podhradsky will help unravel cell phones mysteries on the January 15 CBS Dream Team show “Mission Unstoppable” episode. 

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions All News Research

List of honor students with a background of DSU campus

January 6, 2022

2021 Fall Honors List Released

A total of 591 full-time and 188 part-time students qualified for the President’s Academic Honors list for the 2021 fall semester at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences Academics

Tarek Abdelmotaleb Ahmed is making the most of his DSU experience, from classes to research projects.

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.

Tags: International Stories All News Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Miss Alabama Lauren Bradford

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

DSU faculty Shawn Zwach, Mike Ham, and Kyle Cronin foster new ideas and see different approaches to teaching by attending academic conferences.

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

DSU/Beacom College STEM Scholarship winner Simone Esters at the 2019 Miss America Competition.

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences All News

Alexis VanderWilt

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!

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News Academics College of Education and Human Performance

Randy Schaefer

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.

Tags: All News College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance

Madison Native Tom Nielsen joins the DSU Foundation

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences All News College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems

DSU faculty Shawn Zwach, Mike Ham, and Kyle Cronin foster new ideas and see different approaches to teaching by attending academic conferences.

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.

Tags: Academics College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Arts and Sciences

 Dr. Tyler Flaagan, Assistant Professor of Computer and Cyber Sciences in The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences.

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Stories

America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) members

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.

Tags: All News Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories Admissions Academics

Jakob Kaiser (right) is researching hotel safes, with faculty mentor Andrew Kramer. This is one of eleven undergraduate Student Research Initiative grant projects funded this academic year.

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.

Tags: Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Stories Academics

Mi Scusi and 3 O clock Horror are available for download and play.

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Admissions Academics

Native American flags displayed at the Trojan Center

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems All News

DSU’s CPTC team qualifies for the global championship in January. Team members include: Faculty Coach Tyler Flaagan (back left), Austen King, Shane Donahue, Nathan Ord; Cody Mayer (front left), Jacob Hince, and Chirawat “Kim” Yooyuenyong.

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!

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

Dakota State University research staff working in the MadLabs building.

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.

Tags: Research All News College of Arts and Sciences Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance Admissions

TJ Nissen

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”.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences All News Admissions College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

DSU’s student and professor in class

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.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences Admissions College of Education and Human Performance Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News

These students are the Fall 2021 SBS/Gamewell Scholarship winners: (front, left) Kinsey Pickering, Annabelle Klosterman, Abigail Bushee; Chad Knutson, SBS (back left), Katie Shuck, Janessa Palmieri, Kanthi Narukonda, Jon Waldman of SBS.

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.

Tags: All News Admissions College of Arts and Sciences Academics College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Dr. Bradley J. Birzer, Professor of History and the Russel Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College (MI).

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance All News College of Business and Information Systems

The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: Research All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life

Fall landscape of DSU campus

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.

Tags: Research All News Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems

Jacob Hince, Austen King, and Shane Donahue won the Capture the Flag competition at this year’s Wild West Hackin’ Fest. Not pictured is Gaelin Shupe

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.

Tags: All News Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life

 Dr. Kurt Kemper

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.”

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems

DSU’s CySP students walking around campus.

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.

Tags: Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics All News

Dakota State University welcomes Logan Wagner to Institutional Advancement as Assistant Director of Development for Athletics.

September 30, 2021

Wagner joins DSU Foundation

Dakota State University welcomes Logan Wagner to Institutional Advancement as Assistant Director of Development for Athletics.

Tags: College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life All News College of Business and Information Systems

Dr. Bhaskar Rimal and Dr. Yong Wang

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.

Tags: Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics All News

Dakota State University graduates with their families

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.

Tags: All News Admissions College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

DSU Science Center

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.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance All News College of Business and Information Systems

Dakota State students and staff attending the WiCyS conference are Dr. Ashley Podhradsky (back left), Annabelle Klosterman, Janessa Palmieri, Dr. Arica Kulm; Abigail Witt (front left) and Kanthi Narukonda. Not pictured are: Alexis Kulm, Katie Shuck, Kinsey Pickering, and Sara Stehlik.

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research All News International

Knowlton Excellence in Quality Award winners (l-to-r): Shawn Zwach, Kyle Korman, Andrew Kramer, and Tom Halverson. Not pictured is Chris Loutsch.

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.

Tags: All News Stories Admissions The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

Dakota State Madlabs building

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance All News Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Bhaskar Rimal

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.

Tags: Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

Shengjie Xu Assistant Professor of Computer & Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: All News College of Business and Information Systems Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Alexis Kulm is a junior majoring in Cyber Operations.

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.

Tags: Stories All News Admissions Research Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

General Beadle statue with flowers

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research All News

Research Experience for Undergraduates at DSU for the summer of 2021 include (back left): James Suh, Easton Hay, Jason Quick, Max Soto, Paolo Gentry, Rob Richardson, Dr. Bhaskar Rimal, Dr. Ashley Podhradsky, Dr. Yong Wang; (front left) Alexis Kulm, Helen Chen, Sofia Crespo Maldonado, Katja Mathesius, Mark Elder, and Kaushik Ragothaman.

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.

Tags: Academics Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News

Dr. Bhaskar Rimal, an assistant professor of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Dakota State University.

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).

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Academics Research

Dr. Ashley Podhradsky

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.

Tags: All News Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Young student engaged with robots at a CybHer event

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

Corben Leo, senior computer science major at Dakota State University

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.

Tags: Student Life Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Dr. Ashley Podhradsky

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.

Tags: Research College of Business and Information Systems All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

CybHer students working together at Dakota State University

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems All News Research

CybHer students reviewing code on their laptops

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research

Student tutor reviewing work with other students

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Admissions The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics Stories

DSU fans in the athletic stands holding go blue signs

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences Student Life All News

DSU Applied Research Lab Director Dr. Josh Pauli, Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service, Sen. Mike Rounds, and DSU President Dr. José-Marie Griffiths.

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.

Tags: All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research Academics College of Business and Information Systems

Evan Bolt

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.”

Tags: Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions Academics

List of honor students with a background of DSU campus

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences

Computer and gaming equipment

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.

Tags: Stories Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Odin Bernstein

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.

Tags: Research Academics Stories Admissions The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Beadle Hall landscape in the spring

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics Admissions

Ashley Podhradsky statue in IF/Then Exhibit

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.

Tags: Research All News Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories Admissions

Wayne Pauli

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.

Tags: All News Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories

Cyberology Podcast

May 6, 2021

DSU launches Cyberology podcast

Dakota State University has launched a brand-new monthly podcast, Cyberology, about all things cyber and technology.

Tags: Stories All News The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research

DSU student Spencer Sexton

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.

Tags: Academics Stories Admissions The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Dr. Josh Stroschein

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).

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

Dr. Bramwell Brizendine (left) and Austin Babcock will be presenting research on jump-oriented programming at two international conferences in May.

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News

Flags down a walkway through campus

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.

Tags: Academics Student Life College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems International College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Campus in the spring

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.

Tags: Academics College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

internal-grants-advance-research

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.

Tags: All News Stories Academics Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Students walking on DSU campus

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!

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions Academics

Server and networking cables

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Academics Admissions The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

The spring 2021 SBS/Gamewell Family Scholarship recipients include: Kinsey Pickering (back left), Gillian Morris, Kanthi Narukonda, Katie Shuck, and Michael Fahnlander. Also pictured are Dr. Pam Rowland, Julia Miller and Jon Waldman of SBS, and Dr. Ashley Podhradsky. Rowland and Podhradsky are co-founders of CybHER.

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research Academics

DSU student creating business plan on campus.

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.

Tags: College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences Research College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

Mostafa Haque has a goal to advance his game design career to the next level.

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.

Tags: Student Life International The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics College of Arts and Sciences Stories

Austen King (left), Antonio Lansang, Tarek Abdelmotaleb, and Stuart Kershaw (not pictured) are winners in the first Dean’s Cup.

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.

Tags: Student Life The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics International

 Go Baby Go car

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.

Tags: Academics Research Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences

Megan Zephier game design major and computer science minor at DSU.

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.

Tags: Admissions The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories

students looking at computer

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences Academics Research

Martinson Ofori came to Dakota State University to make a lasting real-world impact.

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.

Tags: Academics Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories College of Business and Information Systems

The Beacom Institute of Technology

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.

Tags: Admissions The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

Geena David Institute hosting Nov. 7 event

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.

Tags: Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

DIGI-KEY competition winners

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.

Tags: Admissions The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

Dr. Kyle Cronin teaching in classroom

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.”

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research

Students walking across DSU's campus

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics All News

TSP architects Michelle Klobassa (left) and Chase Kramer (right) present the LEED Silver certificate for the Beacom Institute of Technology to Dakota State University’s dean of The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences, Dr. Pat Engebretson. Also present for the Energy Efficiency Day event was Stacy Krusemark, vice president for business and administrative services.

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

Photo of  Austin Babcock who is attending graduate school and presenting at professional conferences.

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).

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Research Stories All News Student Life

Annabelle Klosterman

September 23, 2020

Cyber Jump Start

Annabelle Klosterman’s early start in cyber has helped her earn significant scholarship recognition.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics Stories

International student Christina Mulu thrives in and out of the classroom at Dakota State.

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.

Tags: Research Academics Stories Admissions The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

SBS/Gamewell Family scholars for Fall 2020 include: Claira Monroe (left), Lauren Lawson, Hannah Newbury, Vanessa Schroeder, and Haley Crawford. Not pictured is Shiann Baker.

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Business and Information Systems

Jonathan Horn DSU technology student

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.

Tags: Academics Student Life Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

DSU Human Resources team

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.”

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Sara Stehlik, a network and security administration major at Dakota State

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).

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Student Life Research All News

CyberCorps Scholarship for Service logo

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Academics

CybHER purchased a variety of technology devices, including Osmo learning game systems, Dash robots, and Makey Makey invention kits.

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.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

DEF CON 28 logo

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences All News Academics Student Life

Arica Kulm ’18 MS Cyber Defense ’20 PhD Cyber Defense

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.

Tags: Academics Research The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories

Jeramie Sopko

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.”

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics College of Business and Information Systems Stories

Dr. Ashley Podhradsky

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Hands on a laptop keyboard with overlapping security icons within hexagons

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.

Tags: Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

Cody Welu

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories

The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

CybHer girl logo

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.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Hunter Baer

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories Student Life

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences

Cody Welu

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: Academics College of Education and Human Performance Athletics College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions College of Business and Information Systems

April 28, 2020

Faculty awards announced

Four Dakota State faculty members are being recognized through awards.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Mary Simmons '23, Cyber Operations (BS)

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.

Tags: Stories Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

April 24, 2020

DSU announces hiring of two new deans

Engebretson takes helm of Beacom College, Kenley new dean of A&S

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

kids on virtual classroom

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. 

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: Academics 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

Jacob Garza

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.

Tags: Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics Student Life

Miss America Science Project

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.

Tags: College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics College of Education and Human Performance Athletics College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences

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.

Tags: Athletics College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions College of Arts and Sciences Academics

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.

Tags: Athletics College of Business and Information Systems College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions College of Education and Human Performance Academics

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Admissions Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences Admissions Athletics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

Carl Petersen

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics Stories

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. 

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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. 

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Alexis VanderWilt

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.

Tags: Stories The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

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. 

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions

January 27, 2020

DSU hosting Global Game Jam site

Global Game Jam will take place Jan. 31-Feb.2

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Andrew Kramer

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Stories

December 19, 2019

Simone Esters wins Miss America writing competition

Beacom College scholarship focuses on women and STEM

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Alexis VanderWilt

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

October 9, 2019

Podhradsky keynote speaker at OSMOSIS conference

Will address passions of digital forensics, women leading in cyber

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Dr. Ashley Podhradsky and Trevor Jones

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

Dr. Bramwell Brizendine, assistant professor of computer and cyber sciences

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Fusion Center

June 4, 2019

New partnership announced to fight cybercrime

Department of Public Safety, DSU, Sioux Falls Police Department join forces

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Honors List

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Computer and Cyber Sciences Academy

May 16, 2019

New Partnership introduces Sioux Falls Students to cyber careers

Program is first SDPaSS pathway for workforce development

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Dr. John Nelson and Dr. Stacey Berry

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences

Cynthia Hetherington

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Thirteen students and three faculty are attending and volunteering the 10th annual Hack in the Box (HITB) Conference

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

April 26, 2019

NSA leader is DSU’s spring commencement speaker

Science Steve named distinguished alumnus for May 4 ceremony

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

students from DSU

April 24, 2019

Life experience prompts grad student to study cyber

Thuy Lam wins poster session award at international conference

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

April 22, 2019

Juntunen to advocate for science on Capitol Hill

DSU senior’s research chosen for CUR poster session

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

KAPPA SIGMA IOTA

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.

Tags: College of Business and Information Systems Athletics College of Arts and Sciences The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics College of Education and Human Performance

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Beacom Institute of Technology

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

facuty and student in racks

April 4, 2019

DSU advances plans for cyber defense Ph.D program

The new doctoral program will address growing cyber threats and workforce needs.

Tags: Admissions Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

March 15, 2019

Jon Schaff to lecture on computing politics at DSU

Political theorist’s visit is part of DSU Classics Institute lecture series

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

student researchers

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

February 19, 2019

Research grant creates cyber education pipeline

REU grant for cyber research awarded to DSU professors

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

February 3, 2019

DSU student achieves top rank in cyber competition

Stratton wanted to ‘learn something new’ at NCL event

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

honors list

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

January 6, 2019

Campus Watch program begins January 8 at DSU

Safety/security program offers evening hours assistance

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

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.

Tags: Academics College of Education and Human Performance College of Business and Information Systems The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences

November 27, 2018

SBS and CEO sponsor women in cyber security

New $30K scholarship endowment will benefit gender diversity

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

2019 Best for Vets Military Times

November 15, 2018

DSU ranked #29 Best for Vets college in nation

Support for military students comes from programs, staff, community

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

2017 Nanocon

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Corben Leo (left) and Jarod Keene

October 24, 2018

Students score at Bug Bounty competition

Web system knowledge helps find vulnerabilities

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

group of students

October 23, 2018

Pen testing team qualifies for national competition

Communications skills equally important as tech skills

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Esports Club offers fall gaming events

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Athletics

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Ryan English

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Admissions

October 2, 2018

DSU cyber defense team snags second in competition

40 teams from North America participate in eSentinel event

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

September 26, 2018

Trojan Times brings back print edition

What’s old is new again as DSU student newspaper returns to print

Tags: Admissions The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

September 14, 2018

Finding inspiration at Grace Hopper conference

Pokorney, Opoku-Boateng first DSU students to attend

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

September 12, 2018

Year-long learning takes place in CyberPatriot clubs

DSU professor looks to start more K-12 student clubs

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

Criddle, Liester first to receive scholarships

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

September 10, 2018

DSU is partner in NSF traineeship award

$3M grant to benefit 20 students from four SD universities

Tags: Academics Admissions The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

DSU Commencement

August 22, 2018

New data show DSU placement at 99 percent

Some majors report 100 percent placement in job or grad school

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

2018 GenCyber Camp in Hawaii

August 16, 2018

Collegiate partnerships inspire cyber careers

DSU takes cyber camps off-site to North Dakota, Florida, Hawaii

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Admissions

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).

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

July 23, 2018

Students chosen for thinkcyber fellowship program

DSU’s Keene, Sampson are next generation of ethical hackers

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

July 11, 2018

DSU announces 2018-2019 CyberCorps Scholars

Fourteen Dakota State University students have been named CyberCorps scholars for 2018-2019.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

CybHER event

May 15, 2018

Role models important for cyber learners

‘You can’t be what you can’t see’

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

2018 DSU CDC team members

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

DakotaCon 2017

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.

Tags: The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences Academics

cyber operations team from DSU

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

cyber operations team from DSU

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).

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

Regental Awards

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.

Tags: Academics The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Education and Human Performance College of Arts and Sciences Athletics College of Business and Information Systems

AAUW Smart Start

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.

Tags: College of Education and Human Performance The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Business and Information Systems

2014 DSU Homecoming Court

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.

Tags: 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