Dickinson State University’s football legacy earned top honors at the 2026 North Dakota Professional Communicators (NDPC) awards, as two books celebrating Blue Hawk history received first-place recognition during the organization’s annual conference held April 30 in Grand Forks. Founded in 1949, the North Dakota Professional Communicators recognizes excellence in writing, editing, photography, public relations, and media communications across North Dakota and the surrounding

The DSU Heritage Foundation (DSU HF) is full of passionate and energetic staff members, including students working part-time through the university’s work-study program. Here, Cheyenne Jabos shares her perspective on working with the DSU HF team as a junior at Dickinson State University (DSU). DSU “felt like home as soon as I stepped on campus” according to Jacobs. Attracted by the strong campus community, Jacobs enrolled as a Physical and Health Education major with a minor

Seventeen students in the Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Program (TRHLP) spent three days in March exploring New York City (NYC) and learning about Theodore Roosevelt. The students were accompanied by program director Michelle Orton, staff from the Theodore Roosevelt Center (TRC) and the DSU Heritage Foundation (DSU HF), and guided by TRC Co-Director Dr. Michael Cullinane. “It was an unforgettable week with an incredible group of students. I am grateful for the memories made,

On Sunday, April 19th students from the Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program (TRHLP) hosted the ‘Spring Pop of Color’ event with the Southwest Art Gallery & Science Center. Families were invited to Dickinson State University (DSU) to welcome the season and foster creativity in the community. Madison Beckler, was the main contact between the TRHLP and the SW Art Gallery & Science Center and described the event as “an opportunity to incorporate science, art, and nature

With a career spanning from farm life to executive leadership, Mary Massad brings a wealth of experience and dedication to both her community and education. She spent 25 years with Southwest Water Authority (SWA), serving as manager and CEO for 15 years. During that time, SWA grew significantly, expanding from 754 to more than 7,400 rural customers, from 10 to 33 communities, and from 10 to 50 employees. She credits that growth to strong collaboration with staff, board member

Before he ever stepped into a newsroom, Fuglie was chasing stories on a newspaper route in Hettinger. Every Sunday morning, he met the train to pick up the Minneapolis Tribune and delivered it across town. He did not just drop off the paper, he read it, fascinated that the stories had happened just the day before. By the time he graduated high school, he was not guessing about his future. He had decided he wanted to be a reporter. That interest carried with him to Dickinson S

Year after year Dickinson State University (DSU) alum Roger Erickson (’62) and his wife Deborah have committed to giving what little they can to support DSU scholarship students. Erickson was honored as the 2022 AZ Golf Difference Maker Recipient, a DSU Heritage Foundation (DSU HF) award recognizing individuals who have supported DSU programs consistently for more than five years. The Ericksons are only one example of the donors who make all the difference in supporting DSU s

Dickinson State University (DSU) alumnus Matt Perdue was elected president of the North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) in December. Perdue farms with his parents near Ray, North Dakota, raising spring wheat, durum, canola, lentils, and soybeans. He and his wife, Abby, have two daughters, Ellie and Eva, and split their time between Jamestown and Ray. He graduated from DSU in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in Comp

The Blake family, led by Pat and Carolyn, are longstanding supporters of Dickinson State University (DSU), participating as boosters since the 80s. When their son Jaden (’02) graduated from DSU and wanted to support the university personally, the Blake Family Annual Scholarship was created. “As an alumnus and a past scholarship recipient I wanted to contribute and carry on the support of DSU and give the opportunity for scholarships for current and future DSU students,” said

For the first time, the annual Cowboys & Candlelight event for Dickinson State University’s Rodeo Team was held on the competition floor at the brand-new Dale Little Soldier Arena. The event and grand opening of the arena drew the largest crowd in recent years at 420 attendees. “Thanks to the hard work on Winn Construction, specifically Tony Sisson, the dirt in the arena held up phenomenally,” said Kyle Smith, DSU Heritage Foundation Athletics & Rodeo Development Officer. “Th

This March, the Theodore Roosevelt Center (TRC) will officially reach a goal set in 2022 of publishing 135,000 records on the digital archive. This accomplishment comes three months earlier than the projected July timeline. The publishing goal was an objective set with the awarding of a grant. “The Center’s team has worked tirelessly since 2022 to meet this goal set by the Rob Walton Foundation,” remarked Dr. Micheal Cullinane, Co-Director of the Theodore Roosevelt Center. “T

Five DSU Blue Hawks took to the mats for the 2026 NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championships on March 13th and 14th. In the end, Dickinson State University (DSU) finished 16th in the team standings with 31.5 points to end the season. Life University took the championship spot with 169.0 points, William Penn was the runner-up with 158.5, and Grand View earned 145.5 points and took third place. The five women from DSU competed with vigor under the leadership of DSU alum and

Dan Weber has served as an independent insurance agent for more than 30 years and has owned his family’s agency in Casselton, North Dakota, since 2000. He and his wife, Carol, work together in the office and enjoy traveling and spending time at the lake during the summer. They are also proud grandparents to three grandchildren under the age of 3. As a member of the DSU Heritage Foundation (DSU HF) Board, Weber brings decades of business experience to help guide fundraising ef

Dickinson State University (DSU) alumna Emily Klym has been named to Prairie Business’s 2025 “40 Under 40” list, recognizing young professionals making an impact in their careers and communities across the region. Growing up in Edgeley, North Dakota, attending DSU meant heading farther west than many of her classmates. But family trips to Medora during her childhood made the area familiar and helped inspire her decision to attend the university. Klym graduated in May 2012 wit

The DSU Heritage Foundation (DSU HF) is full of passionate and energetic staff members, including students working part-time through the university’s work-study program. Adrien Calderon recently shared his perspective on working with the DSU HF team as a junior at Dickinson State University (DSU). Chris Kistler (L), Adrien Calderon (R) Calderon chose to attend DSU for the opportunity to compete in two collegiate sports and to pursue a degree aligned with his passion for athle

The DSU Heritage Foundation (DSU HF) is full of passionate and energetic staff members, including students working part-time through the university’s work-study program. Samuel Lewton, the sole freshman work-study student, recently shared his perspective on working with the DSU HF team. Lewton is a Dickinson native majoring in Exercise Science (Sports Management). His passion for golf led to a spot on the DSU Men’s Golf team. During the summer, Lewton golfs nonstop, and when

Dr. Micheal Cullinane, the current co-director of the Theodore Roosevelt Center (TRC), Walton Chair of Theodore Roosevelt Studies will release his fifth book on May 1st after a decade of research and writing. Theodore Roosevelt and the Tennis Cabinet explore the contributions of Theodore Roosevelt’s ‘Tennis Cabinet”, an eclectic inner circle that helped the president change the nation. “This is the real way the presidency works. It’s messy. It’s about the networks and the fri

Mark and Melanie Anderson were welcomed into the Blue Hawk family in 2020, when their oldest son Max Anderson (’24) started his freshman year at Dickinson State University (DSU). Max was one of the first athletes to sign to the newly restarted DSU Baseball program, so the Andersons were ready and willing to cheer on their son and the team, traveling for fall and spring games across the country. In 2021 their second son Matt (’25) joined the DSU Football program. After experie

Track and Field athletes, coaches, and supporters flocked to Gainesville, Florida, for the NAIA Track & Field National Championships from March 5th- 7th, including 14 athletes from Dickinson State University (DSU). Led by head coach and DSU alum Shayne Wittkopp (’08), the Blue Hawks ended the indoor season with seven All-American performances, three national champions, and the Women’s national runner-up team standing. Wittkopp was a six-time national qualifier as a Blue Hawk

When Rebecca Duben chose Dickinson State University (DSU) for her technology degree in 2010, she was looking for the flexibility to balance a full-time career and a growing family. Today, she is using that same foundation to help build a national library. As the Library Operations Project Coordinator for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (TRPL), Duben is helping build the visitor experience from the ground up. Since joining TRPL in September 2025, Duben has facilita