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South Dakota State University Named Safest College Campus in South Dakota
{KXLG – Brookings, SD} South Dakota State University (SDSU) has once again been recognized as the safest college campus in South Dakota, according to a recent report by SafeHome.org. This prestigious recognition is based on the university’s low violent crime rate, which is an impressive 0.24 incidents per 1,000 students. SDSU also holds the title of the safest campus in the region, which includes Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Nebraska.
SDSU to offer A.S. in agricultural science at Capital City Campus
BROOKINGS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at South Dakota State University will begin offering an Associate of Science degree in agricultural science through the Capital City Campus in Pierre this fall. The South Dakota Board of Regents approved the new program site this past May.
Foundation launches Bobcat Innovation grant
The Brookings School District Foundation is launching the Bobcat Innovation Grant — a program to provide $5000 per semester to Brookings teachers seeking to enhance their classrooms in creative new ways. “We have science teachers that have purchased science kits with other grant funds,” Kyleigh Cramer, executive director of...
SDSU Extension State 4-H Ambassador applications now open
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Applications are open for the 2024-25 South Dakota State University Extension State 4-H Ambassador program. Registered 4-H members between ages 14-18 who are interested in a unique opportunity to represent SDSU Extension 4-H are encouraged to apply by Aug. 10, 2024. To apply, visit https://extension.sdstate.edu/become-state-4-h-ambassador. Applications...
SDSU CLAIMS 123 SPOTS ON COMMISSIONER'S LIST
SIOUX FALLS — South Dakota State student-athletes combined for more than 100 selections to the 2023-24 Summit League Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence, which was announced Wednesday by league officials. The Jackrabbits totaled 123 selections from 107 student-athletes, with 16 student-athletes recognized for their efforts in two sports. To...
South Dakota State project opens more STEM research pathways for Native American students
BROOKINGS — A new South Dakota State University project aims to give Native American students interested in science, technology, engineering and math the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in scientific research and discovery. The project, led by primary investigators Derek Brandis, an SDSU post-doctorate research associate, and Jihong Cole-Dai,...
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