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SDSU researchers receive competitive grants from Regents
Three South Dakota State University researchers were awarded $185,650 in Competitive Research Grants from the South Dakota Board of Regents not only to advance their research projects, but also to strengthen the development of research and technology in the state. Assistant professor Quiquan Qiao was awarded $93,450 while assistant professor Katie Bertrand and co-investigator Brian [...]
Read moreScholl named director of Agricultural Experiment Station
Dr. Daniel Scholl has been named associate dean and director of the Agricultural Experiment Station in the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. The appointment, effective August 22, was announced by Barry Dunn, dean of the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences at SDSU, subject to approval of the South Dakota [...]
Read morePRT actors take on multiple characters in ‘Almost Maine’
Prairie Repertory Theatre will present its third show of the 2011 summer season: “Almost, Maine,” a romantic comedy featuring small-town characters and relationships. The show opens at 7:30 p.m. nightly Wednesday, June 22, through Saturday, June 25, with a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee, June 26, in Doner Auditorium on the South Dakota State University campus. [...]
Read moreChicoine appointed to NCAA Division I Presidential Advisory Group
South Dakota State University President David L. Chicoine has been appointed to represent the Summit League on the NCAA Presidential Advisory Group, a collection of 20 college and university chief executives who report to the NCAA Board of Directors — the association’s highest-ranking governing body. Chicoine’s four-year term begins immediately. The Presidential Advisory Group includes one [...]
Read moreGoodale-Renz ROTC obstacle training course under construction
The Goodale-Renz ROTC Confidence Obstacle Course is under construction on the SDSU campus. A project of It Starts with STATE, the course is being funded by the Goodales in honor of their family’s service to the U.S. military.
Read moreHeritage Farm donors give farm land, assets worth $6.9 million
Donors who gave farmland and ag assets valued at $6.9 million were recently honored by SDSU. The gifts will make a significant impact on scholarships, programs and research, all of which are projects of It Starts with STATE: A Campaign for South Dakota State University.
Read moreJackrabbits lend hand in Pierre
Women’s basketball players Hannah Strop, Gabby Boever and Rachel Walters were among the Jackrabbit student-athletes to assist A group of about 35 South Dakota State University student-athletes and coaches assisted in sandbagging efforts in Pierre and Fort Pierre on Thursday in preparation for flooding along the Missouri River. Click on the links below for television [...]
Read moreSDSU captures first-ever Commissioner’s Cup
With the 2010-11 academic year in the books, South Dakota State won its first Summit League Commissioner’s Cup title in school history. Oral Roberts captured its fifth-straight Dr. William Steinbrecher Men’s All-Sports Award, while North Dakota State took home its second consecutive Dr. Helen Smiley Women’s All-Sports Award. The Jackrabbits won the title with 97.5 [...]
Read moreSDSU to take message to Black Hills May 16-19
South Dakota State University officials are going On the Road Monday, May 16, through Thursday, May 19, to the Black Hills. The trip includes public events in Rapid City, Custer, Spearfish and Piedmont. University administrators, including President David Chicoine, will meet with key stakeholders and update Black Hills residents on important initiatives and progress on [...]
Read moreSDSU advertising students place in regional competition
South Dakota State University’s advertising competition team from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication won five awards at the American Advertising Federation’s District Eight National Student Advertising Competition held April 16 at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. JCPenney sponsored the event and challenged advertising students from across the country to develop a complete integrated [...]
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