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Metzgers create faculty endowment for SDSU engineering

Dave Graves — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:04:23 -0500

A seventh endowed faculty position has been created within the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South ��ֱ�� State University.
The Metzger Educator in Power System Engineering was created in July by Blair and Julie Metzger of Rock Rapids, Iowa. Blair is a 1986 SDSU electrical engineering graduate and the former president of DGR Engineering, headquartered in his hometown of Rock Rapids.

SDSU student crowned Princess Kay of the Milky Way

Allie Arp — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:52:46 -0500

South ��ֱ�� State University junior Malorie Thorson has been crowned the 72nd Princess Kay of the Milky Way at the Minnesota State Fair. She will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for the Minnesota dairy community for the next year, making public appearances to connect dairy producers with consumers.

Undergraduate research expanding in SDSU's College of Nursing

Addison DeHaven — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:29:04 -0500

Undergraduate research opportunities in South ��ֱ�� State University's College of Nursing are expanding.

Detecting growth cycles from space

Addison DeHaven — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:01:24 -0500

South ��ֱ�� State University researchers have revealed how satellite data can provide key insights into plant growth cycles in the Western U.S.

Prairie Repertory Theatre exhibit debuts at the Washington Pavilion

Amber Turner — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:39:01 -0500

A new exhibit celebrating the legacy of South ��ֱ�� State University’s Prairie Repertory Theatre is now on display at the Washington Pavilion’s University Gallery. The display highlights more than 50 years of PRT productions and will be on view through Jan. 5, 2026.

DeGraff to open Faculty Recital Series at SDSU

David Reynolds — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:49:38 -0500

Anna DeGraff, South ��ֱ�� State University instructor of music, will open the School of Performing Arts’ Faculty Recital Series with a program titled “Sonnets and Scenes.” The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center’s Founders Recital Hall in Brookings.

Equipping students for success: SDSU alumni fund faculty training to boost workforce communication skills

Amber Turner — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:50:55 -0500

What skills are employers looking for most today? According to job market research, it’s not just technical expertise — it’s power skills like organization, teamwork, problem-solving and communication. These traits are often the key to early promotions and long-term career success.

Lake sturgeon return to South ��ֱ��'s waters

Addison DeHaven — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:22:45 -0500

A new study from South ��ֱ�� State University will investigate the age, growth, maturity and movement of Big Stone Lake's resurgent lake sturgeon population.

SDSU ��ֱ�� science program first in nation to earn ASAS accreditation

Madison Weishaar — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:59:13 -0500

South ��ֱ�� State University’s Department of Animal Science has made history, becoming the first four-year ��ֱ�� science program in the nation to receive accreditation from the American Society of Animal Science.

Courteau named August’s Civil Service Employee of the Month

Jill Fier — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:59:32 -0500

Angie Courteau, secretary for the University Student Union, has been named South ��ֱ�� State University’s Civil Service Employee of the Month for August.