January 6, 2025

Future Innovator spotlight / Papua New Guinea sophomore treading new waters

Transitioning from high school to college can be challenging for anyone, but especially if the high school you went to was 8,000 miles away. Random Nisia, a sophomore mechanical engineering major from Papua New Guinea, freely admits that his first year at South Dakota State University was tough, not so much from an academic standpoint — he had a 3.5 GPA — but from an emotional standpoint. “Being far from home and having to do everything independently was challenging. … Living far away in a new country” brought some homesickness. “You just wanted to be next to the ones you love,” said Nisia, who left behind four siblings and his parents when he arrived in Brookings in August 2023 with 31 others from his tropical Pacific island country.

January 6, 2025

‘Early-to-bed’ formula launches Nichols to success

Among the valuable lessons Luke Nichols has learned in college is the truth in the saying “A good night’s sleep lays a foundation for a good day ahead.” “Every single night I close my computer at 8 and read for a little while before I go to sleep a little bit before 9 p.m.,” the civil engineering major from North Liberty, Iowa, said. The senior gets a lot of productivity out of the other 15 to 16 hours in his day. “I seriously prioritize my sleep. Out of all the things I do, I think that provides me the most success. “My efficiency is extremely high. Providing that consistency has allowed me to know exactly what I can do the next day.”...

January 6, 2025

2024 milestones raise stature of Lohr College of Engineering

As we walk into the wet cement of 2025, it is appropriate to look back at the marks left by the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering in 2024. As Dean Sanjeev Kumar noted, it was a year of unprecedented accomplishments and dedicated efforts. Here is a sampling of the 2024 highlights:...

January 6, 2025

USDA-backed SDSU project aims to enhance bison ranching operations

Researchers in South Dakota State University's Department of Natural Resource Management, led by assistant professor and Extension Bison Specialist Jeff Martin, are working on a United States Department of Agriculture-backed project to support bison ranchers on the Great Plains.

January 3, 2025

Subramanian selected as dean of SDSU College of Natural Sciences

Sen Subramanian has been named dean of the College of Natural Sciences at South Dakota State University.

January 3, 2025

SDSU's Basu partners with digital health care solutions provider

The Basu Lab has partnered with QHS Lab Inc., a leading provider of digital health care solutions, for the development of a potentially revolutionary drug delivery system.

January 2, 2025

Student leaders: Abby Connor

The Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band is a time-honored tradition at South Dakota State University. Abby Connor, a senior agricultural systems technology major, is a co-captain for The Pride’s color guard.

January 2, 2025

33rd Lamb Bonanza to showcase sheep industry during SDSU basketball game

The 33rd annual Lamb Bonanza will showcase the integral role of the lamb and wool industry in South Dakota while supporting the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits with an afternoon of basketball.

December 17, 2024

Pharmacy college leads Pantry event

The 10th annual Pack-The-Pantry Drive at South Dakota State University in November saw 3,823 food items collected for Jack’s Cupboard, SDSU’s student-run food pantry. The top contributor for the Nov. 11-22 event was the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, which collected 2,377 items (pictured above). Jack's Cupboard is on the southeast side of Ben Reifel residence hall, and any SDSU student experiencing food insecurity can receive food.

December 16, 2024

The Yellow & Blue Podcast | 10 Years of Garden Glow | S1E8

Each winter, a special corner of South Dakota State University’s campus comes alive with light and cheer. It feels like something straight out of a holiday film — twinkling lights, festive music, crisp winter air and families and friends coming together to celebrate. The magical scene is set at McCrory Gardens, where Garden Glow transforms the landscape into a winter wonderland, with thousands of sparkling lights illuminating the path.