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Developing future health and business professionals and community leaders

With nationally recognized faculty as experts in their field, our team is dedicated to student success by providing a strong foundation of knowledge, skills and abilities for employment in the health care field, industry and education graduate; as well as, entrance into graduate and professional schools. Our practice of integrating academic programs, which focus on nutrition, health, leadership, financial planning, consumer affairs, recreation, management, merchandising, exercise and human performance and aviation provides students and faculty with unique opportunities to collaborate and to promote interaction among students in different majors with a common focus on promoting excellence in their respective major.

The School of Health and Consumer Sciences is dedicated to improving the quality of life regionally, nationally and globally by fostering lifelong learners, conducting innovative research and teaching and delivering effective education and outreach.

We aim to produce leaders dedicated to excellence in learning, discovery and outreach improving the well-being of individuals, families and communities.

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  • Creativity
  • Diversity
  • Innovation
  • Integrity
  • Leadership
  • Relevance
  • Service
  • Student success
  • Sustainable resource management
  • Well-being

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StrengthenHER program to reduce risk of muscle loss

South Dakota State University associate professor Lee Weidauer has received a federal grant to develop a program that helps women reduce their risk of sarcopenia, a condition that results from excessive muscle loss with aging.
SDSU flight instructors Karsen Welbig and Ayden Brewers participate in "The Yellow & Blue Podcast" while flying an SDSU Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft.

The Yellow & Blue Podcast | A Bird’s Eye View: SDSU Aviation | S1E6

Explore the exciting world of South Dakota State University aviation, where students learn and take flight directly from the heart of Brookings. SDState aviation students fly planes daily, logging thousands of flight hours each year. In this episode of “The Yellow and Blue Podcast,” we feature a lineup of guests: Maria Julius, a faculty instructor; Lucas Bortz, a junior aviation student; Karsen Welbig, an SDSU flight instructor who shares insights on the challenges and triumphs of flight training; and Hayden Brewers, an SDSU flight instructor who flies the airplane in the episode. Tune in to hear firsthand stories, tips for aspiring pilots and a deep dive into the SDSU aviation program's unique experiences. Whether you're a flight enthusiast or just curious about aviation, this episode will inspire your journey to the skies.

Wellness for firefighters

SDSU researcher Allison Barry has received a grant from FEMA — the first ever for SDSU — to develop strategic plans to improve health and well-being outcomes for rural volunteer firefighters.