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The Collegian

South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

The Collegian

South Dakota State University's Independent Student-Run Newspaper Since 1885

The Collegian

Regent boss, wife play supportive role for son, who kicks for Cowboys

Regent boss, wife play supportive role for son, who kicks for Cowboys

Abbygail Theisen, Reporter November 1, 2022

Brian Maher thinks watching his son work might just be hazardous to his health. But then again, his son Brett doesn’t have an ordinary job.  “Whenever your kids experience success, the feeling...

Official SDSU opportunity center plan announced

Official SDSU opportunity center plan announced

Jordan Rusche, Editor-in-Chief (She/Her) December 10, 2021

South Dakota State University unveiled its plan for the Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center to students Friday via email. This comes after a Board of Regents meeting held Dec. 8-9 at SDSU,...

SDSU hits 80% retention rate again

SDSU hits 80% retention rate again

Gracie Terrall, Managing Editor (She/Her) September 28, 2021

Last Friday, the South Dakota Board of Regents released the 2021 enrollment numbers which showed that South Dakota State University had an increase of 60 students from last year. The total number of students...

SDBOR discusses diversity, consolidations in public meeting

SDBOR discusses diversity, consolidations in public meeting

Jordan Rusche, Editor-in-Chief (She/Her) September 24, 2021

Members of the public – including students, faculty and legislators – were able to ask members of the South Dakota Board of Regents about their questions and concerns during an outreach session held...

SDBOR approves tuition increases for next academic year

SDBOR approves tuition increases for next academic year

Andrew Rasmussen, Opinion Editor (He/Him) March 30, 2021

Tuition rates in South Dakota’s public universities will increase an average of $104.98 per year according to a press release from the South Dakota Board of Regents.    The 1.1% increase comes...

Universities to have extended Easter recess

Universities to have extended Easter recess

Jordan Rusche, Lifestyles Editor (She/her) March 17, 2021

The Office of Academic Affairs announced classes will not be held Friday, April 2 or Monday, April 5 for Easter recess, according to an email sent to all students and staff on Wednesday. This decision...

Board of Regents considers spring calendar changes

Board of Regents considers spring calendar changes

Colette Gannon, Reporter (She/Her) October 6, 2020

One concern circulating around South Dakota State University is how the spring semester is going to look this academic year. The South Dakota Board of Regents is holding a meeting Oct. 7 to answer this...

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COVID-19 outbreak infects students at Northern State University in Aberdeen

Bart Pfankuch, Submitted, South Dakota News Watch July 30, 2020

Eight students of Northern State University in Aberdeen and a youth who attended a recent athletic camp on the NSU campus have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a university spokesperson. The...

Schedule change announced for Fall 2020

Schedule change announced for Fall 2020

Gracie Terrall, News Editor June 3, 2020

The South Dakota State University Office of the Vice President released an updated academic calendar for the Fall 2020 semester. In-person class will suspend at Thanksgiving while the rest of the semester...

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