South Dakota State University

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Agricultural Heritage Museum
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Coughlin Campanile

The South Dakota State University (also SDSU called) is a public University in Brookings , east of the US state of South Dakota . With about 11,000 students ( 2005 ) it is the largest university in South Dakota.

history

The college was founded in 1881 as Dakota Agriculture College . In 1904 it was renamed the South Dakota State College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts and did not receive its current name until 1964 .

research

The university has a milk processing factory that makes cheese and ice cream. Here, among other things, cookies and cream ice cream were invented.

Another invention was the Briggs & Stratton engine.

Sports

The SDSU sports teams are known as Jackrabbits . The university is a member of the Summit League . She plays college football in the Missouri Valley Football Conference .

Famous Graduates

Web links

Commons : South Dakota State University  - collection of pictures, videos, and audio files

Coordinates: 44 ° 18'59.8 "  N , 96 ° 47'8.6"  W.