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The decision for the SDSU Foundation and Alumni Association to consolidate into the SDSU Alumni & Foundation is the result of decades of momentum, fueled by a vision of remarkable impact and unparalleled service.
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SDSU Alumni Association and SDSU Foundation Vote to Consolidate
The SDSU Alumni Association and SDSU Foundation will consolidate into one organization based on a unanimous vote in the first-ever joint meeting of their respective boards.
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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.
Nontraditional Morans Multiply Jackrabbit Pride
For the Moran family, returning to school at SDSU became a multigenerational tradition and a reminder that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.
McFadden
Edgar McFadden devoted his life to creating a rust-resistant wheat variety — an innovation that would transform global agriculture and help feed the world.
Educating Future Teachers on Oceti Sakowin History and Culture
Through a growing partnership with Norris Elementary on the Rosebud Reservation, SDSU future educators are gaining life-changing experience in culturally responsive teaching.
Prairie Repertory Theatre Partners with SD Shakespeare Festival for Sylvan Theatre Performance
Prairie Repertory Theatre presented an outdoor show this summer for the first time since the ’70s, bringing in a seasoned partner to help pull it off.
Cattlemen Supporting State's Beef Industry
With deep SDSU roots and a commitment to innovation, the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation is shaping the future of South Dakota’s beef industry and the communities it nourishes.
SDSU’s Ph.D. in Nursing Turns 20
South Dakota State University celebrates 20 years of its Ph.D. in Nursing, the state’s only research-focused doctoral program for nurses.
SDSU's Research Expenditures Surpass $94 Million
For the third year in a row, SDSU broke its research expenditures record, surpassing $94 million in fiscal year 2025.
SDSU Claims NASA Blue Skies Victory
SDSU engineering students turned an ambitious idea into an award-winning agricultural innovation — one that captured NASA’s attention and could soon reshape the future of farming.
The Grizzly Guy
What began as an unexpected graduate research assignment led South Dakota State University alumnus Grant Hilderbrand to a 30-year career studying Alaska’s brown bears and the vast landscapes they inhabit.
Gordon Niva Honored with Lohr Award for Volunteer Leadership
Gordon Niva was honored with the Jerome J. Lohr Award for Volunteer Leadership in recognition of his involvement and support of the South Dakota State University Foundation.
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