I am looking forward to meeting with colleagues from the state’s regental institutions at the South Dakota Board of Regents Retreat in the Black Hills this week. While we appreciate the beautiful setting of Custer State Park we will be discussing several topics that will impact Dakota State University.

This week is the 2nd annual Special Competitive Studies Project AI+Expo in Washington, D.C. Dakota State University and South Dakota GOED are sponsors of this important event, where members of government, academia, and industry can forge the future of technology leadership! bit.ly/42ATpB9

The 37th Blue Golf Tourney is set for June 6. Sign up for an enjoyable day of golf and visiting with others in the #TrojanFamily as we raise money for student-athlete scholarships! bit.ly/445Jt3R

Welcome, GenCyber campers! This week, 200 high school students will bring energy and excitement to Dakota State University as they explore the world of cyber. More camps take place in June for teachers and middle school students!

Welcome to our GenCyber Girls in CybHER® campers this week. Whether you dream of becoming a software engineer, data scientist, teacher, or have yet to decide, you’ll have a great week Dakota State University, exploring career paths that will shape tomorrow. #SummerGenCyberCamps

Welcome, Google, to Dakota State University, as we officially open our Cybersecurity Clinic. There will also be a panel discussion on Careers in Cybersecurity with Rep. Dusty Johnson, @Tony_Venzuizen, Chad Knutson of SBS CyberSecurity, and Google representatives.

Fall sports will be here before we know it, so I look forward to meeting with other members of our new Frontier Conference at summer meetings next week in Montana. #GoTrojans! #FrontierConference

We’re pleased to welcome more campers to Dakota State University this week with Cyber Espionage Camp and the new Camp Cyber for middle school boys! Explore the exciting world of tech while discovering career paths that that will shape tomorrow. #SummerCyberCamps

From all of us at Dakota State University, Happy 4th of July! May your day be filled with pride, gratitude, and celebration.

This week, I will have the honor of speaking at the #ScienceSummit, hosted by Special Competitive Studies Project. We'll be highlighting opportunities and challenges at the convergence of AI and science innovation - an ideal setting to highlight DSU's expertise. bit.ly/44JgKmX

Thank you to Special Competitive Studies Project for bringing together the brightest minds in science for the AI+ Science Summit today. It was a privilege to represent #DakotaState and speak alongside Dr. Ryan Carpenter in a Fireside Chat on AI, Policy, and People. #DSUCyber #ScienceSummit #AI

🎶 What a night at the Levitt! Last evening, Dakota State University was proud to sponsor another incredible concert in Sioux Falls — a city where community, connection, and collaboration thrive. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 💙🤍 #DakotaState #LevittAtTheFalls"

Today, July 31, 2025, I proclaim Dakota State University as DQ University! #MiracleTreatDay

Today we welcomed partners from the new Mountains & Plains University Innovation Alliance—a great day of collaboration & conversation. Looking forward to what we’ll achieve together! Thanks to Ashley Podhradsky for making it a success for Dakota State University & our partners.

I look forward to seeing many of our DSU-The Beacom College of Computer&Cyber Sciences alumni in Las Vegas this week at the Dakota State Alumni 4th Annual Trojan Royale. The stories, connections, and laughter that fill this event always makes it a night to remember.

Last night, alumni from DSU-The Beacom College of Computer&Cyber Sciences gathered for our 4th Annual Trojan Royale, organized by the Dakota State Alumni. It was an enjoyable evening to reconnect with friends and faculty, and witness first-hand the impact of our graduates in their work to drive their industries forward.

A special thank you to Navy Rear Admiral Michael Wosje and Stacy Kooistra, COO and General Counsel for #DARC for joining me in forward-thinking strategic conversations today at DSU. The partnerships built through these meetings are crucial to furthering DSU’s mission.

Honored to join the Chabad Jewish Community Center’s groundbreaking in Sioux Falls yesterday. Congrats on your vision & dedication in making this center a reality—wonderful to celebrate with friends and supporters!

Honored to give opening remarks at the AT&T Laptop Giveaway at DSU’s Beacom Institute of Technology! 💻🎒Together with AT&T & @HumanITorg, we provided 150 laptops + backpacks to Boys & Girls Club youth, plus $20K to support CybHER tech outreach. 🙌

I enjoyed the conversation and connections at this week's Inside Washington with Leader John Thune, hosted by Sioux Falls Chamber, in Sioux Falls on Tuesday. We heard about the complexity of process in Congress, along with successes and frustrations.