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.
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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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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.
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Celebrating 100 Years
SDSU's Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department celebrates 100 years of advancing agricultural innovation and training future engineers.
President's Message | Fall 2025
SDSU President Barry H. Dunn shares how strategic planning and community support enabled the university to overcome the 2025 enrollment cliff challenge.
McCrory Gardens Celebrates 60 Years
In 1937, Sam McCrory and his wife arrived in Brookings and planted a seed. Today, his idea has come into bloom and continues to flourish as McCrory Gardens celebrates its 60th anniversary.
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