College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

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In the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, your Jackrabbit journey is at the center of everything we do. With programs designed to help you explore your passions and sharpen your skills, we connect your high-quality education to real-world opportunities that set you apart. We are dedicated to helping you discover your path, offering personalized guidance, hands-on learning opportunities and an environment that nurtures curiosity and critical thinking. At CAHSS, you’ll not only discover what drives you—you’ll build the future you’ve always envisioned.

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Oct. 7, 2024

School of Communication and Journalism alum receives Outstanding Thesis Award

Marie Anderson, a 2023 graduate from the South Dakota State University School of Communication and Journalism, is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Thesis Award from the Organization for the Study of Communication, Language and Gender.

SDSU President Barry Dunn, South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson and other pose with the Gladys Pyle Award

Oct. 7, 2024

SDSU recognized with Gladys Pyle Award for voter registration

South Dakota State University received the Gladys Pyle Award for efforts in young voter registration from South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson on Sept. 30. The award reflects voter registration efforts by many on campus including the School of American and Global Studies, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility and the Diversity in Athletics Council.

Oct. 1, 2024

South Dakota State honors newest endowment holders

South Dakota State University recently paid tribute to the university’s newest endowment holders. The third annual University Leadership Honors investiture ceremony — honoring six holders of endowed positions across three different colleges and SDSU Athletics — was held Sept. 19 in Founders Recital Hall in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.