Welcome home, Jacks
As a new generation of Jackrabbits arrive on campus, we’re here to be part of their journey — supporting the experiences that shape their time at SDSU and building connections that last long after graduation.
Discover who we areLeddys Lead the Way with SDSU Metro Center Match
Mark and Susan Leddy’s deep connection to South Dakota State — and gratitude for the education and purpose they found here — has inspired a transformational investment in the future of healthcare education.
Calling all JackrabbitsStay Connected
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Get Involved
Meet fellow Jackrabbit alumni through programs or your local chapter. From mentorship opportunities to travel groups, explore the various ways to find your people.
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Support the university you love and make an impact — whether it’s through student scholarships, Jackrabbit Athletics, a specific college, or a gift in honor of someone special. Discover the many ways you can give back to SDSU.
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Mark your calendars to stay connected with fellow Jackrabbits! Explore upcoming alumni gatherings, signature annual celebrations, and ways to join the SDSU community throughout the year.
Learn MoreNow available onlineSTATE Magazine
Discover stories of impact and inspiration in the official publication for SDSU alumni and friends, STATE Magazine.
The current issue is now available digitally, giving you easy access to inspiring alumni stories, campus highlights, and ways to stay connected — anytime, anywhere!
Explore the Latest Issue
Jackrabbit StoriesTold Once. Felt Forever.
Stay connected with South Dakota State University through stories from our community. Browse articles on alumni, donors, students, and the traditions that continue to make our institution such a special place.
One Day for STATE: A Decade of Difference-Making
One Day for STATE is a testament to what can happen when momentum becomes a movement, when charitable giving becomes a celebration and when trying something new becomes tradition.
SDSU Metro Center to Serve as Healthcare Hub
The SDSU Metro Center will provide a permanent home for Sioux Falls–based SDSU health programs. A $1 million challenge match from Susan and Mark Leddy is now doubling the impact of gifts supporting this transformative facility.
Professional Pairing, Personal Progress
The SDSU Alumni Mentor Program gave Erica DeBoer and Carley Mullins the opportunity to form a lasting bond through their passion for nursing.
Growing Student Potential with Gifts of Grain
When a corn seed emerges from the soil in the spring, it has so much potential – and like many South Dakota farmers, Randy ’99 and Cindy (Abraham) ’78 Frederick do everything they can to maximize its yields.
Ramsdells’ Generosity puts Jackrabbits Soccer on the Map
With their latest investment, the Scott ’75 and Lani Ramsdell family are ushering in a transformative next chapter for Jackrabbits Soccer and ensuring the team has the ultimate home field advantage with a new, state-of-the-art, on-campus facility.
A Lesson in Giving Back: Nissen Turns Grief into Generosity
For Judy Nissen, creating a scholarship at SDSU was the perfect way to honor both her late husband and her life’s calling in education.
Scholarships: The Gift of Time Well Spent
Thanks to scholarships, Kole Hawkins has the chance to invest in SDSU the same way others have invested in him.
From One Jack to Another
The SDSU Alumni Mentor Program allows Jackrabbits like Vanessa Klemme VanDeWiele and Daewon Kim to learn from each other, in the workforce and beyond.
Commemorating Where Their Story Began
Wes and Tracy Chambers are giving back in ways that honor their family and support the university that shaped their lives.
A Journey to Generosity: Dettmans Double Their Impact Through Matching Gifts
Through company matching gifts, Gary and Donna Dettman are taking their philanthropy to new heights.
Investing in Tomorrow’s Global Researchers and Leaders
Rebecca Kurtz and Steve Schwanke are investing in SDSU’s future through native plant research awards and an estate gift to the global agricultural leadership program.
A Purpose in the Pain
A scholarship gave nursing student Hanna Eide hope at exactly the right moment.
To Dream Impossible Dreams
With scholarship support, Steiger Manson’s passion for music can finally take center stage.
The Ripple Effect
In the wake of tragedy, Trevor Peterson established a research award to fuel the work his daughter believed in most.
Garrys Pay It Forward for Jackrabbit Nation
Jerome and Elaine Garry's lifelong connection to SDSU and its community led them to establish a lasting legacy through an estate gift.
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Upcoming Events
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Aug. 206:35pm - 9:30pmSDSU Night at The Birdcage
Sioux Falls, SDSioux Falls Stadium -
Aug. 226:10pm - 9:00pm MTSDSU Rockies Night
Denver, COCoors Field -
Sept. 96:00pm - 8:30pmJack's Journey Around Brookings
Brookings, SD