SDSU News Center / ֱ News Feed en Celebrate chamber music with Imani Winds at SDSU /news/2026/02/celebrate-chamber-music-imani-winds-sdsu South Dakota State University’s University Chamber Music Series continues its 2025-26 season with a special performance by the internationally acclaimed wind quintet Imani Winds at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, in the Founders Recital Hall at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:37:29 -0600 David Reynolds f4b6b0a8-b28c-4bcf-86e7-a1a1426442b4 Jackrabbits lead the charge in bison research, education /news/2026/02/jackrabbits-lead-charge-bison-research-education Mount Rushmore. The Badlands. Bison. Three things that come to mind when thinking of South Dakota scenery. Of the 400,000 bison that currently live in North America, around 10% — nearly 40,000 — roam the state’s landscape. It makes sense then that the epicenter of bison research would also be here, where it can have the biggest impact. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:15:31 -0600 Allie Arp 28da4626-c952-4449-becf-cfd270c95e42 SDSU to host In-Service Music Conference /news/2026/02/sdsu-host-service-music-conference The South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts will host the In-Service Music Conference Feb. 12-14. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:50:11 -0600 David Reynolds a5cf772f-8611-45ac-aaff-3bafa77235a8 Improving cancer diagnostics with precise medical imaging /news/2026/02/improving-cancer-diagnostics-precise-medical-imaging A collaborative project between South Dakota State University’s College of Nursing and College of Natural Sciences is improving medical imaging accuracy through the study of germanium, a chemical element found in the Earth's crust. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:32:56 -0600 Addison DeHaven 915ffd37-1305-46ff-955e-e8ce424fa412 SDSU president shares top six priorities in Sioux Falls for 2026 /news/2026/02/sdsu-president-shares-top-six-priorities-sioux-falls-2026 Like building any bridge, forming a stronger connection between Brookings and Sioux Falls takes time and investment. South Dakota State University committed both — and now is building on success that benefits each community. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:21:42 -0600 SDSU Strategic Communications def716eb-7784-40c2-98ea-e891f14de73a Expanding South Dakota's rural nursing workforce /news/2026/02/expanding-south-dakotas-rural-nursing-workforce Through a partnership with Avera Health, South Dakota State University's College of Nursing is working to address the rural nursing workforce shortage. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:42:17 -0600 Addison DeHaven 88e456e2-fdf1-4cb1-b5b5-5164f856c7b0 Lohr College helping move SDSU towards R1 designation /news/2026/02/lohr-helping-move-sdsu-towards-r1-designation South Dakota State University's Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering has increased its research expenditures, nearly doubled its doctoral enrollment and has implemented high-impact research programs to help move the university towards Research 1 designation. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:41:47 -0600 Addison DeHaven 4f95f5e1-fc0d-403e-a1b2-844d720ca103 Making their mark: How Jackrabbits are helping build community in Milbank /news/2026/02/making-their-mark-how-jackrabbits-are-helping-build-community-milbank Seventy miles separate Brookings, home of South Dakota State University, and Milbank, a community of 3,500 people to the north. The miles melt away, however, when looking at the impact the school has had on the town and the town has had on the school. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:16:59 -0600 SDSU Strategic Communications ccd41ec5-4ab9-454d-8b23-946954d5ea69 From on-campus efforts to national outreach, SDSU incorporates AI across university /news/2026/02/campus-efforts-national-outreach-sdsu-incorporates-ai-across-university Regionally and nationwide, South Dakota State University quietly has positioned itself as a leader in integrating artificial intelligence in higher education. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:38:37 -0600 SDSU Strategic Communications 04b39cd1-8577-4b20-939a-4448c6348230 Child and Family Resource Network to host ‘Common-Sense Parenting’ classes in February, March /news/2026/02/child-family-resource-network-host-common-sense-parenting-classes-february-march The Child and Family Resource Network at South Dakota State University is hosting its next “Common-Sense Parenting” class series starting Feb. 17. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:04:48 -0600 Jill Fier 3b1185ca-1b27-4310-88c7-857e129507c2