Loyal Blue Giving Society

Colored logo of the Loyal Blue Loyalty Giving Society at South Dakota State University.

Recognizing Unwavering Support

Loyal Blue recognizes individuals who invest in our university every year – without fail.

The Bold & Blue comprehensive campaign catalyzed historic philanthropy at South Dakota State University since the public launch in 2021, and, as a result, thousands of friends have joined the yellow and blue family.

Inspired by this tremendous show of support, the SDSU Alumni & Foundation created a new loyalty giving society, Loyal Blue, as a means of honoring countless donors like you. While Loyal Blue was established during this historic fundraising initiative, this giving society will continue to honor dedicated donors for years to come.

Loyal Blue recognizes loyal donors who have contributed a minimum of $100 annually for three consecutive years.*

Members of Loyal Blue enjoy the following exclusive opportunities:

  • Name featured on the interactive touchscreen display in the SDSU Alumni & Foundation Wes and Lois Tschetter Reception Area
  • Custom-branded Loyal Blue/SDSU items
  • Invitation to virtual event(s) with key campus leaders
  • Recognition in the digital STATELY Review

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Have questions about your current giving amount for the year? Connect with us — we’re here to help.

*Membership gifts to Jackrabbit Club, McCrory Gardens, South Dakota Art Museum, and South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum are excluded due to the attached benefits already associated with the gift.

Loyal Blue InsiderWebinar

As a member of the Loyal Blue Society, you'll receive invitations to our exclusive webinar series, Loyal Blue Insider: A Conversation with University Leaders.

This webinar series is an opportunity to hear about upcoming initiatives from university leaders and learn how your ongoing support is pivotal to SDSU's success.

Watch Past Webinars
Kim Tyler, President Barry Dunn, and Andi Fouberg talk with one another during a Loyal Blue Webinar recording.

Loyal Blue Society Members

New Members

We are honored to welcome our newest Loyal Blue members from April through June 2026. Their continued generosity strengthens our university and helps ensure lasting impact for future Jackrabbits.

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  • Ben J. and Stacy Aesoph
  • Leo S. and Kelly D. Aesoph
  • Zachary P. Andera
  • Morris H. and Barbara H. Anderson
  • Daniel J. and Megan Bielfeldt
  • Jerrold L. and Dodie Brown
  • Keith E. and LaShelle Bruinsma
  • Jeff A. and Kim K. Burg
  • Brian A. Busta
  • H. Chip Carlson III
  • Corine M. Christman
  • Daniel G. Clarke and Jean M. Redman-Clarke
  • Woodrow O. and Allison Dahl
  • Daryl L. R. and Bobi Deneke
  • Kathryn A. Earhart
  • Michael L. Fenger
  • Matt Field
  • Amy M. Fowler
  • William C. and JoLynn A. Hennrich
  • Bill R. and Joy L. Keller
  • Barry R. and Karen E. Kerkaert
  • Kevin Lockemy
  • Nancy N. Lyons
  • Rob and Diane M. Maher
  • Kirk B. and Janice J. Markland
  • Michael T. Maxwell
  • Matthew M. and Jena Millage
  • Darrell E. and Mary L. Napton
  • Matt and Megan Nelson
  • Aaron A. and Elli J. Nyberg
  • Dave and Rachel R. Pinos
  • Emily Punt
  • Jeffrey D. and Teresa J. Rippentrop
  • Cody Schuiling
  • Clifford and Jane Van Hove
  • Denise M. Watkins
  • Andrew and Elissa Wenthe
  • Jessup B. Workman

All Members

Full list was last updated on July 31, 2026 | Listed alphabetically by last name

*New members (April–June 2026) are shown in bold italics.

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