WATCH: DSU awards Noem honorary degree
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will receive an honorary degree from Dakota State University Saturday.
Noem to receive honorary DSU degree
Former South Dakota Governor Noem is also giving a commencement speech.
Before the graduation ceremony started, Noem shook hands with graduates.
Her appearance is being met with both support and opposition. KELOLAND News reported students' thoughts from Madison last week.
Thousands are expected to attend the ceremony in addition to graduates and their family members.
This is DSU's largest graduating class in history, according to the university.
KELOLAND reporter Karlee Phillips said nearly every seat in the fieldhouse is full. DSU also has an area for overflow attendance. The fieldhouse seats are ticketed seats which includes tickets provided to graduates for their attendees.
KELOLAND News will bring you live coverage of the event from Madison inside the fieldhouse at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
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