South Dakota State - College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

05/13/2026

05/08/2026

2026 COMMENCEMENT INFO — WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! 🎓

Location: First Bank & Trust Arena
Ceremony times: 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. (by college)

Doors open one hour before each ceremony; seating is first-come, first-served. Clear bags are encouraged. Graduates received six guest tickets; be sure to transfer and download them in advance. No re-entry once inside. Campus parking is free. Recommended lots include 158, 159, 160, 163 and 164.

Celebrate across campus with scenic photo spots, dining locations, Jackrabbit Central, museums and more. Plus, students and their guests enjoy free admission to McCrory Gardens all weekend.

Can’t attend in person? A livestream will be available online, along with viewing locations at the University Student Union and McCrory Gardens.

Get full details at: sdstate.edu/graduation

04/30/2026

A little company and coffee before finals week ☕️

Thanks Little Prairie Coffee Company for serving our faculty and staff this morning!

04/29/2026

This isn't your typical event 👇

This multidisciplinary event combines the talents of four SDSU departments and features live dance performances, evolving paintings created on-site, live music and wearable art that moves through the crowd.

But the real focus is the audience. Visitors won’t just watch, they’ll participate. Attendees can expect hands-on opportunities to create their own artwork, contribute to collaborative pieces, and even leave with something they’ve made.

Join us for this free immersive experience on May 2 from 1-3 p.m. on the Sylvan Green! 🌟

04/22/2026

After more than two decades of shaping voices and elevating the choral program, Dr. Laura Di**le is retiring from the South Dakota State University - School of Performing Arts.

From leading Concert Choir and Choralia to mentoring generations of students, her impact reaches far beyond the stage. Many of her students have gone on to perform at the highest levels, while others carry her influence into classrooms, communities and everyday life.

“At the heart of it, I hope I helped people shine: students finding their voices, colleagues building something worthwhile together, and the arts continuing to flourish as a visible and valued part of this community,” said Di**le.

Read the full story: https://www.sdstate.edu/news/2026/04/legacy-light-laura-diddle-retires-after-transforming-choral-music-sdsu

04/09/2026

A HISTORIC achievement for our Jackrabbits Forensics team 👏

04/02/2026

Helllooo New York! 🗽

State University Theatre and Dance's chapter of APO Honorary Society made a spring break trip to the big apple, experiencing shows from the audience perspective and back stage.

Students also met up with South Dakota State University - School of Performing Arts alumni to gain valuable industry insights. 👏

03/31/2026

Visit Jessica’s office if you ever need a pick me up, she has more than enough rabbits to go around 🤪🐰

03/24/2026

You’re walking into your best chapter yet 💙

03/17/2026