South Dakota State University's spring commencement was held Saturday, May 8 in Frost Arena on campus. Morning ceremonies were held for undergraduate students with a separate afternoon ceremony for graduate students.
A total of 1,406 students completed requirements for graduation and took part in two separate ceremonies.
The names of honor graduates are marked with an asterisk (*) to designate graduation with Cum Laude, two asterisks (**) to designate Magna Cum Laude, and three asterisks (***) to designate Summa Cum Laude.
Associate of Science
in Agriculture &
Biological Sciences
Andersen, John Paul, Viborg
Bachelor of Science
in Agriculture &
Biological Sciences
Norling, Kathryn Jane, Beresford; Petersen, Matthew Lee, Centerville; Bye, Brian Todd*, Gayville; Stockland, Jessie Kay, Irene; Regnier, Chad Warren*, Vermillion; Morrison, Kelli Ann, Wakonda
Bachelor of Science
in Education &
Human Sciences
Strom, JoAnna Clare**, Beresford
Bachelor of Science
in Nursing
Buum, Courtney Jane, Beresford; Glover, Brittany Nicole***, Burbank; Olson, Michelle Mary, Meckling; DeBarberie, Danielle Marie, Vermillion; Jensen, Holly Georgiana, Wakonda
Bachelor of Science
in Pharmacy
Bruinsma, Reina Allaraye**, Elk Point
Doctor of Pharmacy
in Graduate School
Manning, Justin Michael, Vermillion
Master of Science
in Graduate School
Ostrem, Daniel Thomas, Centerville; Melby, Lynette Lee, Vermillion






