South Dakota State University

The largest university in South Dakota, located in Brookings. Founded as a land grant university, SDSU continues that tradition with strong academic programs in agriculture and liberal arts, in addition to excellent programs for engineering, nursing, pharmacy[?], education, etc.

SDSU awards Bachelor's degrees, Master's Degrees, and Doctoral Degrees. There are about 1100 graduate students enrolled at SDSU.

The SDSU campus features the H.M. Briggs[?] Library, the South Dakota Art Museum[?] (featuring works by Harvey Dunn[?] and Oscar Howe[?], among others), and the Coughlin Campanile[?], in addition to the normal assortment of college buildings.

SDSU's athletic mascot is the Jackrabbit[?]. The homecoming celebration is called Hobo Days[?], and is billed as "The Biggest One-Day Event in the Dakotas." The SDSU Band, "The Pride of the Dakotas" is known throughout the region.

One of SDSU's most-known alumni is Tom Daschle, Senate Majority Leader in the United States Senate.

External Link:

• South Dakota State University (http://www3.sdstate.edu)