Diminutive Miller raises stature of SDSU
Former SDSU President Peggy Miller will join a group of nine other people to be inducted into the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Hall of Fame at ceremonies in Chamberlain Sept. 13-14.
Miller, who served as SDSU’s 18th president from Jan. 1, 1998, to Dec. 31, 2006, will become only the third out of the land-grant university’s 20 presidents to be inducted into the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Hall of Fame, joining Robert Wagner (1998) and Hilton Briggs (1980).New certificate offers ‘tryout’ for teacher education
The Gateway to Teacher Education undergraduate certificate, approved by the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Board of Regents in July and available through the state’s public universities starting this fall, offers students across South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã an opportunity to explore a career in K-12 teacher education.
New game day procedures outlined
In preparation for South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State's football home opener Saturday, Sept. 7, a few changes are being implemented for games this season at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

New partnership with St. Jude providing unique, elite opportunities for students
Students enrolled in the exercise science program in the School of Health and Human Sciences at South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University now have the opportunity to apply for an exclusive SDSU internship spot in the Human Performance Lab at a top-rated pediatric oncology hospital — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Engineers stacking NSF awards
Five faculty members in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering have received awards from the National Science Foundation in recent weeks.
SDSU Foundation celebrates eighth annual One Day for STATE giving challenge Sept. 5
The fall semester at South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University brings three things without fail: the return of Jackrabbits to Brookings, opportunities for campus and community connections, and the celebration of One Day for STATE. The SDSU Foundation will host the university’s eighth annual giving day on Thursday, Sept. 5. The 24-hour campaign invites Jackrabbits everywhere to join together in celebration of SDSU and the incredible impact of philanthropic giving.
‘Bridge camp’ prepares next engineering leaders
A chance to move in early, meet faculty, explore Brookings and develop leadership skills. The benefits of the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering Leadership Summer Bridge program spans beyond academics.
Growing from eight students at the inaugural camp to 53 participants this August, the Summer Bridge program serves as a metaphorical bridge from high school to college. The programming aims to develop community among the students and set them up as future leaders, both in the College of Engineering and in their careers.