STATE Stories
STATE Stories
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Introducing STATE Stories, the official podcast of the South Dakota State University Alumni Association. This engaging series aims to highlight the diverse talents and achievements of SDSU alumni while providing an entertaining and informative platform for all Jackrabbits. In each episode, listeners will hear personal anecdotes, funny moments, cherished memories, and reflections on what makes SDSU an extraordinary place. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned alum, STATE Stories offers a delightful way to stay connected to your alma mater and celebrate the Jackrabbit community.
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The podcast focuses on topics such as alumni career journeys, mentorship experiences, and campus memories, with episodes like those featuring nurturing mentor-mentee relationships in nursing to reflections on the impact of leadership and community in agriculture.

Introducing STATE Stories, the official podcast of the South Dakota State University Alumni Association. This engaging series aims to highlight the diverse talents and achievements of SDSU alumni while providing an entertaining and informative platform for all Jackrabbits. In each episode, listeners will hear personal anecdotes, funny moments, cherished memories, and reflections on what makes SDSU an extraordinary place. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned alum, STATE Stories offers a delightful way to stay connected to your alma mater and celebrate the Jackrabbit community.
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In this special episode of STATE Stories, we sit down with Steve Erpenbach ’85, president and CEO of the SDSU Foundation, and co-host Andi Fouberg ’99, president and CEO of the SDSU Alumni Association, for an inspiring conversation about the future of Jackrabbit Nation. Andi and Steve reflect on their own SDSU experiences and how their time on campus shaped their leadership journeys. Together, they discuss the exciting next chapter, the planned 2026 consolidation of the Alumni Association and Foundation into one unified organization. They discuss why the timing is right, what it means for alumni and students, and how it will strengthen the Jackrabbit community for generations to come.

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