SDSU News Center

SDSU team advances in global Hult Prize contest

Thu, 16 May 2024 16:00:12 -0500

A business plan developed by four South ��ֱ�� State University students — to manufacture biodegradable, single-use plastic bags out of soybean hulls — has earned them a chance to advance in an international contest with the next stop Nairobi, Kenya.

SDSU involved in $8 million STEM education investment in South ��ֱ��

Addison DeHaven — Thu, 16 May 2024 08:52:09 -0500

South ��ֱ�� State University will join a project, led by Black Hills State University, to create pathways for young learners to develop interest and confidence in science, technology, engineering and math through an $8 million investment from the National Science Foundation.

Responsive parenting classes set for Brookings, Watertown in June

Jill Fier — Wed, 15 May 2024 15:34:27 -0500

The Child and Family Resource Network at South ��ֱ�� State University will hold four parenting classes throughout June to focus on helping parents discover what their children’s behaviors could mean.

Sewing hope / SDSU staffer turns hobby into community service work

Dave Graves — Wed, 15 May 2024 15:25:32 -0500

Some people garden. Some people bowl. For Sue Fierstine, her hobby is sewing, and she uses the hobby to help others. The organization currently benefitting from Fierstine’s seamstress skills is Delivering Hope.

Formed in February 2014 by Rachel Schuldt of Sioux Falls, Delivering Hope delivers tangible messages of hope to cancer patients using oncology services at the Avera and Sanford hospitals in Sioux Falls and the Sioux City, Iowa, hospital.

South ��ֱ�� Chamber Winds to debut with two performances

Tue, 14 May 2024 12:13:34 -0500

The South ��ֱ�� Chamber Winds has announced its inaugural season, with a woodwind festival planned for later this month.

SDSU named nation’s top civil engineering student chapter for third straight year

Dave Graves — Thu, 09 May 2024 12:47:53 -0500

For the third year in a row, the award for the best student chapter of civil engineering students went to South ��ֱ�� State University.
The Robert Ridgway Student Chapter ��ֱ�� is presented by the American Society of Civil Engineers to the top chapter nationwide. On April 18, adviser Zach Gutzmer learned that the SDSU chapter was tops among 416 student chapters nationwide and 26 foreign countries. Before its 2022-2024 streak, SDSU also won the award in 1999 and 2004.

SDSU’s M.S. in data science ranked No. 4 in affordability, quality

Andrew Rasmussen — Thu, 09 May 2024 09:51:51 -0500

The Master of Science in data science program at South ��ֱ�� State University received the No. 4 spot in a 2024 list by Tech Guide ranking quality and affordability of graduate degrees in data science.

Rogers named May’s Civil Service Employee of the Month

Jill Fier — Wed, 08 May 2024 11:55:33 -0500

Matthew Rogers, an equipment mechanic for South ��ֱ�� State University Facilities and Services, has been named SDSU Civil Service Employee of the Month for May.

SDSU commits to cost transparency

Andrew Rasmussen — Wed, 08 May 2024 09:55:12 -0500

South ��ֱ�� State University has recently become one of more than 500 schools nationwide to be listed as a partner institution with the College Cost Transparency Initiative. That means SDSU has voluntarily committed to follow a set of principles and standards that ensures transparency, clarity and understanding around communicating student financial aid offers.

SDSU reps recognized with FFA honorary degrees, distinguished service awards

Wed, 08 May 2024 09:00:00 -0500

South ��ֱ�� State University leaders and faculty were among the honorees as the South ��ֱ�� FFA Honorary State Degrees and Distinguished Service ��ֱ��s were presented at the 96th annual South ��ֱ�� State FFA Convention on April 19 in Brookings.