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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
SDSU prepares for federal education cutbacks
BROOKINGS, SD (KELO) — The president of South Dakota State University has concerns over the so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill' passed early Thursday morning in the U.S. House. The bill's provisions include an overhaul of student aid, which critics say will drive up costs for students. Governor Rhoden and Attorney General Marty Jackley tour the southern border The bill's passage comes just one day after university presidents met with the South Dakota Board of Regents to discuss how proposed cutbacks within the U.S. Department of Education will impact their schools. Administrators at South Dakota State University have already been tightening their belts in anticipation of fewer federal dollars flowing into the school. 'We hadn't put things in a freezer, but that we had them in a cooler. So we're trying to slow spending for travel and for purchasing equipment,' SDSU President Barry Dunn said. SDSU President Barry Dunn says the Reconciliation Bill passed in the House will mean fewer research grants for the school, a trend that's already being felt on campus. 'Research activities here at SDSU have slowed down, research activities all across the nation, in human health and agriculture for example, have slowed dramatically and that's concerning,' Dunn said. Dunn says the bill will also make it harder for students to access tuition grants and loans. 'The proposed cuts are very dramatic, cutting programs like work-study, the TRiO program, cutting completely out some loans, some federal loans,' Dunn said. A federal judge has dealt the Trump Administration a blow by pausing efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and ordering laid-off workers back on the job. 'I think the orders that the president has made through executive orders have certainly been provocative and opened up the discussion, but I think the judges have stepped in have probably helped us all by slowing things down,' Dunn said. Dunn says fall enrollment at SDSU is looking good. But he anticipates federal cutbacks in education could lead to uncertainty for students and programs starting next year. Dunn says the school is asking the SDSU Foundation to provide more scholarship money for students due to the potential of fewer grants and loans coming from the federal government. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to get tickets for Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett at SDSU
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Come Aug. 28, fans will cheer on country stars instead of their beloved Jackrabbits when Blake Shelton and Thomas Rhett take the stage in Brookings for an event dubbed Jacks Bash 3. 'The students will be thrilled, and I just, so grateful to first PREMIER, Dana Dykhouse and the PREMIER family for helping us kick off the new year with this exciting concert,' South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn said Friday. 'Their tickets go on sale today for SDSU students,' First PREMIER Bank CEO Dana Dykhouse said. 'They'll be excited. Last time we had close to 25,000 people there. I expect the same thing or more this time.' Cost of chocolate doubled, Deadwood shop owners say The stadium bearing Dykhouse's name, where the Jacks play their home football games, will host the event. First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard are sponsoring the show. 'It's a great way to kick off the new school year,' Dykhouse said. 'It's a great way to kick off the football stadium, and a great way to celebrate all of our PREMIER staff members.' School president Barry Dunn says these events make memories which stay with the Jackrabbit faithful. The first Jacks Bash was in 2016, and the second took place in 2021. 'I've been president nine years now, and so I get to visit with alums and say what was your best memory of South Dakota State,' Dunn said. 'And I'm not kidding, the first thing out of their mouth is Jack Bash 1 or Jacks Bash 2, and maybe campus game day. And then it's a favorite professor. So this is a big deal for students.' SDSU students had their chance at tickets Friday. The general public will have an opportunity on April 25, while university staff and football season ticket holders should watch their email inboxes for details on tickets. The Jackrabbit football team kicks off their season two days after Jacks Bash 3; they'll play Sacramento State in Brookings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
