Charitable support and Trojan Community

Welcome to the Dakota State University Foundation and Alumni website! Here you will find resources to learn more about ways to give to DSU, stay connected to Trojans everywhere, and share your pride in alma mater no matter where you roam. Continue to check back for updates and ways to support DSU.

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Attendees at 2025's annual DSUnite.

DSU Foundation celebrates record-breaking success at DSUnite

Dakota State University Foundation hosted its annual DSUnite event on May 1, 2025, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, welcoming more than 250 supporters and friends for an inspiring and impactful evening. Presented by First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard, the event combined elegance with heartfelt purpose, raising a record-breaking $576,836 in support of student scholarships at Dakota State.

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Trojans Unite Comprehensive Campaign

On April 1, 2022, Dakota State University announced the Trojans Unite Comprehensive Campaign focused on three areas: Building Champions, Cyber-Research Initiative, and Academic Success.

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NEWS

Students walking on DSU's campus in fall.

DSU announces record-high enrollment

Dakota State University announced a record-high enrollment of 3,842 for fall 2025, up 1.8% from last year, thanks in part to an 6.9% growth in graduate students. Enrollment figures were released earlier today by the South Dakota Board of Regents.  

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Director of Municipal Cybersecurity Grant Program Mike Waldner pictured in front of a blue gradient background with coding overlayed over it.

Attorney General Jackley, DSU announce vendor awards for statewide secure email system

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Dakota State University (DSU) today announced the three selected vendors for the Secure Email Solution, a critical component of the SecureSD initiative designed to protect local governments from cyber threats.

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A student working in the server room at Dakota State University.

DSU Beacom College launches Cisco Network Academy

The Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences is launching a Cisco Network Academy for students pursuing careers in networking.

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