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South Dakota Art Museum receives highest national recognition

The South Dakota Art Museum at South Dakota State University has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums.

Supporting counselors and the agricultural workforce

A new project from South Dakota State University's School of Education, Counseling and Human Development will provide professional development opportunities to rural school counselors in support of careers in food and agriculture.

2024 Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community announced

The South Dakota State University colleges of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and Education and Human Sciences honor Brad Greenway, of Mitchell; Floyd Hansmeier, of Bristol; Steven Rommereim, of Alcester, and Pam Geppert, of Kimball, with the 2024 Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Award.

South Dakota Corn Utilization Council commits $1.2 million for SDSU Swine Education and Research Facility

The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council is pleased to announce that it has committed $1.2 million toward an expansion of the Swine Education and Research Facility at South Dakota State University. The grant will fund the addition of two new wean-to-finish nutrition rooms to the existing complex and double the facility’s research capabilities.

Move-in weekend approaches at SDSU

South Dakota State University is anticipating a large incoming class of first-year students and strong retention as it readies for move-in weekend starting Friday, Aug. 23.

Responsive parenting classes set for Brookings, Huron, Watertown in September

The Child and Family Resource Network at South Dakota State University will hold four parenting classes throughout September to focus on helping parents discover what their children’s behaviors could mean.

SDSU faculty member receives second Fulbright Scholar Award to Senegal

Molly Krueger Enz, a Distinguished Professor in the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University, has received a 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Senegal where she will teach and conduct research.

Steffensen named August’s Civil Service Employee of the Month

Kelly Steffensen, secretary for the recreation and fitness team at the Miller Wellness Center, has been named South Dakota State University’s Civil Service Employee of the Month for August.

SDSU researchers to develop soil moisture mapping capabilities 

A collaborative project from South Dakota State University, South Dakota Mines and Oglala Lakota College will develop novel algorithms needed for soil moisture mapping — an essential tool for helping farmers with their agricultural management decisions.

Incentives available for new respiratory therapists in South Dakota

There is currently a shortage of respiratory therapists in the nation, including in South Dakota. The profession is projected to grow 14% from 2021, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. To combat this shortage, each year, South Dakota State University and the health systems in South Dakota offer a variety of incentives for new and in-training respiratory therapists.