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Happy Hobo Week!

Make the SDSU Alumni Center your first stop on Hobo Day! Grab a donut, enjoy a warm beverage, and take in the excitement of the Hobo Day Parade.

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A Parade of Milestones

For Hannah Hank ’24, six years with The Pride of the Dakotas have been a journey of growth, leadership and unforgettable memories, culminating in one final trip to Chicago with her “second family.”

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Find everything you need to get involved with our alumni chapters and programs, support campus initiatives, and learn about our upcoming events in one convenient place. 

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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.

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Now 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!

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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. 

Keith and Glynn Bartels smile together in front of the Bartels Alumni Gallery. Keith and Glynn Bartels smile together in front of the Bartels Alumni Gallery.

Setting the Tone for Generosity: Couple Funds New Endowed Position

Keith and Glynn Bartels’ latest gift to SDSU creates an endowed Director of Athletic Bands position, strengthening The Pride of the Dakotas and its impact on generations of students.

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Rendering of the outside of the SDSU Metro Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Rendering of the outside of the SDSU Metro Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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.

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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.

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Cindy and Randy Frederick smiling at Dana J. Dkyhouse stadium. Cindy and Randy Frederick smiling at Dana J. Dkyhouse stadium.

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.

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The Ramsdell family gathers together for a large group photo in a desert location with cacti behind them. The Ramsdell family gathers together for a large group photo in a desert location with cacti behind them.

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.

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Collage of older photos of Gordon Elzenga: one in his commencement outfit, a professional headshot, and one holding his daughters. Collage of older photos of Gordon Elzenga: one in his commencement outfit, a professional headshot, and one holding his daughters.

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.

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Kole Hawkins dressed in a Jackrabbit shirt, smiling in front of blue wall that says "Where Loyalty Lives." Kole Hawkins dressed in a Jackrabbit shirt, smiling in front of blue wall that says "Where Loyalty Lives."

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.

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Vanessa Klemme VanDeWiele and Daewon Kim sit together at the culmination event, smiling and looking at a phone. Vanessa Klemme VanDeWiele and Daewon Kim sit together at the culmination event, smiling and looking at a phone.

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.

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Wes and Tracy Chambers are smiling and standing in front of a blue wall with a large Jackrabbit logo and the word "Jackrabbits" in text. Wes and Tracy Chambers are smiling and standing in front of a blue wall with a large Jackrabbit logo and the word "Jackrabbits" in text.

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.

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Hannah Hank smiles proudly while performing her flag routine with the Pride of the Dakotas. Hannah Hank smiles proudly while performing her flag routine with the Pride of the Dakotas.

A Parade of Milestones

For Hannah Hank ’24, six years with The Pride of the Dakotas have been a journey of growth, leadership and unforgettable memories, culminating in one final trip to Chicago with her “second family.”

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Donna and Gary Dettman are smiling together on a sunny day in the Black Hills. Donna and Gary Dettman are smiling together on a sunny day in the Black Hills.

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.

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Collage of Hanna Eide that includes a photo of her wearing an SDSU football jersey infront of blue and yellow wall, a photo of her and her husband at an SDSU football game, a photo of her nursing headshot and a photo of her and her son, Baylen. Collage of Hanna Eide that includes a photo of her wearing an SDSU football jersey infront of blue and yellow wall, a photo of her and her husband at an SDSU football game, a photo of her nursing headshot and a photo of her and her son, Baylen.

A Purpose in the Pain

A scholarship gave nursing student Hanna Eide hope at exactly the right moment.

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The Ripple Effect

In the wake of tragedy, Trevor Peterson established a research award to fuel the work his daughter believed in most.

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Elaine and Jerome Garry smiling together, wearing Jackrabbit gear. Elaine and Jerome Garry smiling together, wearing Jackrabbit gear.

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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