State A Thon Celebrates 25 Years of Miracles at SDState
State A Thon, the one-day event that brings students and families together to make miracles happen, celebrated its 25th anniversary on SDSU's campus this year.
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Current Issue: Summer 2026 - Vol. 115
This issue highlights SDSU’s meaningful role in honoring the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, as well as many of its noteworthy events, accomplishments, alumni, and more, including Joe Thorne on "The Wall That Heals," Briggs Library Archives, and the first completed cohort of Mike Huether Public Service Academy.
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Each spring on our beautiful campus, commencement provides me with one of the most meaningful moments of the year. It is truly an honor to shake the hands of more than 2,000 graduates as they cross the stage and step into the future. It is a tradition that is as old as our university and especially relevant this year as we celebrate America 250 and the impact SDSU has had in shaping our state and region.
The value of the degree the student earned is often described in terms of workforce readiness and job preparedness. And upon graduation, SDSU graduates are certainly ready to enter the workforce and immediately contribute to their professions, strengthen their communities and improve lives. They are well educated and well trained, and their impact is real and important.
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SDSU Celebrates America 250
The United States will mark a historic milestone, the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, this summer.
SDSU Establishes Center to Advance AI Literacy, Ethical Innovation
To ensure its graduates are ready to thrive in an increasingly artificial intelligence-driven world, South Dakota State University announced the establishment of the Center for AI Innovation and Emergent Technologies in March.
The Pride of the Dakotas: Jackrabbits headed to Windy City
The Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band will join the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade in fall 2026.
"The Wall That Heals" and SDSU's Joe Thorne
More than 60 years after his death in Vietnam, the legacy of former Jackrabbit football standout and Army First Lt. Joe Thorne lives on as his sacrifice is honored through "The Wall That Heals."
A Wonder of Discoveries in Briggs Library Archives
While it’s not quite like sneaking up to your grandmother’s attic, history buffs can find a treasure trove of both the offbeat and the historical in the Archives and Special Collections Room on the second floor of Hilton M. Briggs Library at South Dakota State University.
Research Matters: South Dakota State University's Impact
For 145 years, South Dakota State University has engaged in research and extended knowledge to address complex challenges and improve the lives of citizens across the state and region.
SDSU Celebrates America 250
The United States will mark a historic milestone, the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, this summer.
Mike Huether Public Service Academy Graduates First Cohort
The first cohort of future public servants has graduated from the Mike Huether Public Service Academy at South Dakota State University.
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.
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.
Moellers Named SDSU Family of the Year
Retired educators and Jackrabbit alums Lon and Mary Moeller of Brookings were honored as the South Dakota State University Family of the Year by the SDSU Alumni & Foundation on Feb. 21.
Thomas Hagena: A Jackrabbit Heard ’Round the Country
SDSU alum Thomas Hagena '10 traded campus tours for a recording booth, building an award-winning voice acting career for major brands, video games, and animated characters.
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