SDSU Alumni Mentor Program

SDSU Alumni Mentor Program Where SDSU alumni and students connect, collaborate, and grow. This page was formerly named South Dakota State University Alumni Association.

This page was formerly named SDSU Alumni Association. Beginning January 1, 2026, the Alumni Association and the SDSU Foundation officially become one organization — The SDSU Alumni & Foundation. Today, this page features the SDSU Alumni Mentor Program, an initiative of the SDSU Alumni & Foundation.

Cheers to a great year!We gathered to celebrate the conclusion of our fourth SDSU Alumni Mentor Program cohort at our Cu...
04/10/2026

Cheers to a great year!

We gathered to celebrate the conclusion of our fourth SDSU Alumni Mentor Program cohort at our Culminating Event – and what a way to finish!

With well-earned recognitions, special guest speakers, and lots of great memories, the night perfectly reflected the connections built throughout the year.

Thank you to our mentors and mentees for making this program truly one-of-a-kind!

Scroll through for some of our favorite snapshots 📸

🔦 Meet the 2025–2026 SDSU Alumni Mentor Program cohort! 📅 Each week, we’ll spotlight a small group of mentor–mentee pair...
03/24/2026

🔦 Meet the 2025–2026 SDSU Alumni Mentor Program cohort!

📅 Each week, we’ll spotlight a small group of mentor–mentee pairs and the incredible connections they’re building.

💛 Join us in celebrating these Jackrabbits! 💙

In an episode of the STATE Stories podcast, we sat down with Erica DeBoer, an alumna mentor, and Maddie Fitch, a current...
03/12/2026

In an episode of the STATE Stories podcast, we sat down with Erica DeBoer, an alumna mentor, and Maddie Fitch, a current mentee, to hear how their connection has made a real impact — from guidance and career insight to inspiration and support.

💙 Erica and Maddie’s story is just one example of the hundreds of meaningful relationships built through the SDSU Alumni Mentor Program.

Listen to their story: sdstatealumnifoundation.org/podcast-deboer-fitch

You can help more students and alumni make these connections:
➡️ Listen to the episode and share it
➡️ Make a gift to support the program: www.givecampus.com/s/colief
➡️ Encourage others to get involved

Together, we’re shaping confident, connected, and successful Jackrabbits.

Mentoring changes what students believe is possible. When an SDSU student connects with an alumni mentor, they gain more...
03/11/2026

Mentoring changes what students believe is possible.

When an SDSU student connects with an alumni mentor, they gain more than advice; they gain perspective, encouragement, and a clearer path forward.

One mentor can turn potential into opportunity. Support the next generation of SDSU leaders: www.givecampus.com/s/colief

Over the past four years, the SDSU Alumni Mentor Program has brought students and alumni together through workshops, net...
03/10/2026

Over the past four years, the SDSU Alumni Mentor Program has brought students and alumni together through workshops, networking events, and celebrations — creating connections that last a lifetime.

These photos show just a glimpse of the energy, collaboration, and mentorship that happens when Jackrabbits come together.

You can help us keep these moments going:
➡️ Make a gift to support the program: www.givecampus.com/s/colief
➡️ Share these posts to spread the word
➡️ Encourage others to get involved

Together, we’re building confidence, expanding networks, and shaping futures.

💛 Go Big. Give Blue. Go Jacks! 💙

In any other circumstances, the two may never have crossed paths. With the SDSU Alumni Mentor Program, unique pairings l...
03/08/2026

In any other circumstances, the two may never have crossed paths. With the SDSU Alumni Mentor Program, unique pairings like Vanessa and Daewon can find common ground through South Dakota State.

Read their story: sdstatealumnifoundation.org/stories/from-one-jack-to-another

Mentors Inspire. 💙 Students Achieve. 👏Consider supporting students in the SDSU Alumni Mentor Program during Go Big, Give...
03/07/2026

Mentors Inspire. 💙 Students Achieve. 👏

Consider supporting students in the SDSU Alumni Mentor Program during Go Big, Give Blue: www.givecampus.com/s/colief

03/06/2026

💙 Grace, a pre-med student at SDSU, shares how her mentor has provided encouragement, perspective, and guidance as she prepares for a future in medicine. Grace is just one of hundreds of students who have benefited from the support of our incredible alumni mentors. You can help more Jackrabbits gain these life-changing connections:

➡️ Make a gift to support the program
➡️ Share these posts to spread the word
➡️ Encourage others to get involved

Together, we can continue opening doors for the next generation:
www.givecampus.com/s/colief

Jackrabbits Philanthropy Center

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815 Medary Avenue
Brookings, SD
57006

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+16056975198

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