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Natvig sisters / Trio committed to serving country through Army ROTC

PleaFollowing a family history of answering the call to serve, Catie Natvig will be commissioned into the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant Friday, May 3. The South Dakota State University senior was preceded in the ROTC program by her grandfather, Virgil Natvig, and her father, David Natvig. There are two more Natvigs in the wings. Sisters Carlee and Kimber Natvig are slated to commission and earn their bachelor’s degrees in 2025 and 2027, respectively. Catie Natvig expects 15 family members to gather Friday. For her 6 p.m. Saturday graduation from SDSU, seating capacity at the Dacotah Bank Center limits graduates to six tickets per family. se provide a story summary.

SDSU researchers explore automated controlled drainage systems

South Dakota State University's Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering has recently been exploring the viability of automated controlled drainage systems in eastern South Dakota. The systems would allow farmers to maximize the available water and potentially improve their yearly crop yields.

Four to receive honorary doctorates at SDSU commencement

Four individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to South Dakota and beyond will receive honorary doctorates from South Dakota State University and the South Dakota Board of Regents at the university’s 138th commencement May 4 at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings.

Mellon Foundation to fund new SDSU program for post-carceral students

The Mellon Foundation has awarded South Dakota State University a grant to help SDSU provide a pathway to higher education for previously incarcerated individuals looking for a better future. SDSU’s Post-Carceral Educational Opportunity Program will be funded by Mellon’s Higher Education in Prison Program with a three-year, $150,000 grant and led by Victor Taylor, SDSU vice provost for graduate education and extended studies.

Recital Report: Elizabeth Robinson

Elizabeth Robinson, a South Dakota University assistant professor of music, held her faculty recital on Feb. 1, 2024.

SDSU raises $604 million in historic Bold & Blue fundraising campaign

South Dakota State University surpassed its half-billion-dollar Bold & Blue fundraising goal, announcing $604,345,119 in gifts and pledges had been received from nearly 31,000 different donors.

Plan for traffic impacts on SDSU graduation day

South Dakota State University is partnering with the Dacotah Bank Center to host the university’s 138th commencement May 4, and community members should be aware of increased traffic flow and patterns throughout the day near the center.

The Yellow & Blue Podcast | Garret Greenfield | S1E1

Garret Greenfield is a former left tackle for the South Dakota State University football team. Now, he's taking his passion for the sport to the next level, looking to become drafted into the National Football League.

Cole to present senior recital

Eli Cole, a senior majoring in music education, will present his senior recital at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center’s Founders Recital Hall on the South Dakota State University campus.

Martinez named April’s Civil Service Employee of the Month

John Martinez, a policy/data analyst for South Dakota State University’s Division of Budget and Finance, has been named SDSU Civil Service Employee of the Month for April.