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We’re committed to serving the Jackrabbit family — building meaningful relationships, fueling South Dakota State University through philanthropy, and celebrating the loyalty that runs deep among our alumni, donors, and friends.

Nominations for the 2027 SDSU Family of the Year close in just three weeks! Do you know a family with deep Jackrabbit pr...
10/11/2026

Nominations for the 2027 SDSU Family of the Year close in just three weeks!

Do you know a family with deep Jackrabbit pride and unwavering support for South Dakota State University? 💙 💛 Celebrate their commitment and love for SDSU by nominating them for this special honor!

Nominate a family today: www.sdstatealumnifoundation.org/family-of-the-year

Add it to your calendars now — Hobo Day morning calls for donuts and Jackrabbit friends! 🍩☕ Kick off the 'biggest one-da...
10/08/2026

Add it to your calendars now — Hobo Day morning calls for donuts and Jackrabbit friends! 🍩☕ Kick off the 'biggest one-day event in the Dakotas' with Flyboy Donuts and a warm drink before heading outside to watch the parade from the Alumni Green.

📍 Oct. 24 | SDSU Alumni Center
⏰ Doors open at 8:30 am
🎉 Parade begins at 9:30 am

Learn more: sdstatealumnifoundation.org/events/hobo-day-donuts

Our University Leadership Honors ceremony recognizes the generous donors behind endowed positions at South Dakota State ...
10/07/2026

Our University Leadership Honors ceremony recognizes the generous donors behind endowed positions at South Dakota State University, as well as the faculty and staff who hold the positions and set out to transform the lives of current and future Jackrabbits.

Please join us in congratulating the newest holders who were honored at this year’s event and the donors who made these positions possible:

🔹 Dr. Crystal Levesque - Rick Wahlstrom Endowed Chair in Swine Production (Funded by friends of Richard Wahlstrom)

🔹 Dr. Christine Garst-Santos - Karen D. Stuck Endowed Director of the School of American and Global Studies (Funded by Karen D. Stuck)

🔹 Jason Sternhagen - Metzger Endowed Educator in Power Systems Engineering (Funded by Blair and Julie Metzger)

🔹 Dr. Andrew Robinette - Paul E. and Doris J. Moriarty Endowed Professor of Choral Activities (Funded by Paul E. and Doris J. Moriarty)

🔹 Dr. Kevin Kessler - Keith and Glynn Bartels Endowed Director of Athletic Bands (Funded by Keith and Glynn Bartels)

🔹 Dr. Alexis Stamatikos - Ethel Austin Martin Endowed Chair of Human Nutrition (Funded by Ethel Austin Martin)

🔹 Dr. Rouzbeh Ghabchi - John M. Hanson Endowed Professor in Structural and Construction Engineering (Funded by John M. Hanson)

🔹 Dr. Md. Faruque Hossain - Beavers Charitable Trust Endowed Educator in Heavy Construction (Funded by The Beavers Charitable Trust)

🔹 Keely Eagleshield - Larson Family Endowed Director of Wokini and Tribal Relations (Funded by the Larson Family)

Watch this year’s ceremony: sdstatealumnifoundation.org/events/university-leadership-honors

10/07/2026

there’s a new No. 1 in the FCS 🤩

& there's still more to come! Three Saturdays left at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, & we NEED you there!

October 24 » Hobo Day vs. Murray State
October 31 » Interstate Series vs. South Dakota
November 21 » Senior Day vs. Indiana State

AND 10/31 is Hike & Spike! 🏐

🎟️ » GoJacks.com/Tickets

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Sioux Falls-area Jackrabbits, check out these opportunities to show a little SDSU spirit this month! 💙⬇️💛 • Luncheon wit...
10/06/2026

Sioux Falls-area Jackrabbits, check out these opportunities to show a little SDSU spirit this month! 💙⬇️💛

• Luncheon with Dan Jackson | Oct. 20 | 12 pm

• Hobo Day Trivia Night | Oct. 22 | 5 pm

Whether you want to hear from South Dakota State Football Head Coach Dan Jackson, put your Hobo Day knowledge to the test, or do both, the Sioux Falls Area Jacks would love to see you there!

Learn more: sdstatealumnifoundation.org/upcoming-events

A new episode of STATE Stories just dropped! 🎙️⤵️ As one of SDSU’s most beloved storytellers, V.J. Smith '78 reflects on...
10/05/2026

A new episode of STATE Stories just dropped! 🎙️⤵️

As one of SDSU’s most beloved storytellers, V.J. Smith '78 reflects on the moments, relationships, and traditions that shaped his lifelong connection to South Dakota State. From his student days to the stories that have stayed with him throughout his years as a Jackrabbit, V.J. reminds us why these stories are worth telling.

Listen today: sdstatealumnifoundation.org/STATEStories-S3

📌 Stay tuned: Part #2 of his episode drops Monday, October 19.

With three weeks until HOBO DAY, let’s take a little trip down memory lane! 🥳 What Hobo Day tradition do you remember mo...
10/03/2026

With three weeks until HOBO DAY, let’s take a little trip down memory lane! 🥳 What Hobo Day tradition do you remember most from your time at South Dakota State University?

Fifty years later, the Class of 1976 is still making memories together! 💙💛 We loved welcoming the South Dakota State Uni...
10/01/2026

Fifty years later, the Class of 1976 is still making memories together! 💙💛

We loved welcoming the South Dakota State University Class of 1976 back to campus for their 50-year class reunion last week. It was a joy to see friends and classmates reconnect, share stories, and relive their college days while celebrating this special milestone together.

Know a family with deep Jackrabbit pride and unwavering support for South Dakota State University? 💙 💛 Celebrate their c...
10/01/2026

Know a family with deep Jackrabbit pride and unwavering support for South Dakota State University? 💙 💛 Celebrate their commitment and love for SDSU by nominating them for the 2027 Family of the Year Award!

Nominate a family today: www.sdstatealumnifoundation.org/family-of-the-year

A whole lot of Jackrabbit pride packed into one month 💙🫶💛📸
10/01/2026

A whole lot of Jackrabbit pride packed into one month 💙🫶💛📸

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