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Building Better Futures

 

At South Dakota State University, you’ll find a long history of students creating their futures through transformative educational opportunities.

Located in Brookings, South Dakota, SDSU offers students the opportunity to learn in world-class facilities, live in a welcoming community and build a successful future.

 

The SDSU Impact

Being a part of SDSU means bringing positive changes to the community around you. Whether you’re a fresh SDSU graduate or accomplished alumni, Jackrabbits always bring out the best in their community.

SDSU accounts for 45% of South Dakota’s public higher education economic impact.

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Recent data found SDSU graduates have had a direct economic impact of $100.8 billion over a 40-year career.
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Scholarly activities and research open to students on campus produced $67.6 million in FY19.
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SDSU student research generated a $104.5 million economic impact and 603 jobs.

Built By SDSU

Students at SDSU find the right combination of academic support and campus community while being challenged to think and learn in ways that help them grow as individuals and people.

Built By Passion 

Jessica Begeman is a 2022 Udall Scholar. This marked the first time ever that an SDSU student has been chosen for the highly competitive award. Rewind to three years prior, Begeman decided to attend SDSU unsure of what to major in. After reflecting on SDSU’s resources and her passions, Begeman landed on studying with SDSU’s College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, a nationally recognized program with plenty of hands-on opportunities.

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Built By Firsts

The first in her family to graduate from college, as well as a Wokini Scholar, Luann Miner is set to work in child protective services. Now with eyes on earning her master’s and possibly a doctorate, Miner continues to build her success after graduation.

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Built By Leadership 

Professors Jung-Han Kimn and Stephen Gent serve as principal investigators for SDSU’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. This 10-week holistic, real-world research experience gives students the chance to develop skills such as responsible and ethical research conduct, emotional intelligence and improve career development opportunities.

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Built By Ambition

Hattie Seten became the second SDSU student to receive The Rhodes Scholarship, an international postgraduate award for students to study at the University of Oxford. It is the oldest graduate scholarship in the world and among the world's most prestigious international scholarship programs. For Seten it was a great honor and proof that she made the right decision on coming home to South Dakota State University. While learning overseas in Morocco, Seten began planning her university education, noting that she wanted to return to the welcome she experienced while visiting SDSU. It was during her undergraduate studies that a senior in the political science department recommended she apply for the scholarship. Together with the help of her fellow students and SDSU faculty, Seten was able to apply and become one of the American Rhodes Scholars.

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What’s Happening On Campus

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Jackrabbit spirit is something everyone on campus can rally behind. Cheer in support of our Jackrabbits, catch the Hobo Day Parade, or pick up some yellow and blue swag to show off your SDSU pride.

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