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Check out the inclusive program that makes college possible for all.
  • Meet a Citizen Bear

    Chemistry with a twist

    Motivated by the thrill of discovery and a passion for helping others, Preston Clubb turns complex topics into real-world knowledge.

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    Making sense of the world

    To understand current issues, Shania Dedigama investigates the roots.

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    A vision for the future

    Tylea Wilson wants to reshape the narrative of the entertainment world.

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Innovate with the latest technology

Become a leading researcher in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS). Discover how CNAS promotes collaboration and hands-on opportunities for research and discovery in quantum computing.
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High schoolers, start earning college credit
Dr. Jamie Grigsby, associate professor in the marketing department.

How do pictures "transport" our minds through storytelling?
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An overcoming story: Check out this historic location on campus
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Bears Football vs. South Dakota State
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13

Commencement
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