This past year has been one for the books! Through the ups and downs, the Blue Hawks stuck together, and we’re entering 2021 stronger than ever! Before we say ‘goodbye’ to 2020, let’s take a look back at what has happened this year at Dickinson State University (DSU). If it has been anything, it sure has been memorable!

Top Stories:

• Hawks ARE up! Enrollment increases at Dickinson State
• DSU Nursing department donates PPE
• Internship turned scholarship: Five DSU students rewarded by TRMF for hard work, dedication
• A new “lease” on life: DSU’s Pulver Hall undergoes renovations
• Dickinson State announces Presidential Scholarship Awards, waiving a portion of tuition for qualified incoming students
• Dickinson State University to offer master’s track in Athletic Educational Leadership
• Dickinson State University brings CDL training to Dickinson
• Sparks Fly: DSU offers welding courses for students and community members
• DSU Department of Teacher Education named School of Education; signs articulation agreement with WSC
• Dickinson State University announces members of Strategic Planning Committee

Honorable Mentions:

• Turkey Time: DSU’s community Thanksgiving dinner
• DSU and Stark Development Corporation celebrate dedication of new Centennial Plaza

Brightest of the Blue Hawks:

• Bohn and Moberg named DSU’s 2020 Outstanding Graduates
• Dickinson State announces 2020 Outstanding Graduate nominees
• Dickinson State University names Student Nurse of the Year
• Javonte Oliphant and Jade Boote crowned 2020 Homecoming King and Queen

Movers and Shakers:

• Dickinson State welcomes President Stephen D. Easton
• Dragseth named Provost/VPAA at Dickinson State University
• Anderson named chief financial officer at Dickinson State University
• Dickinson State University announces winners of 2020 Faculty and Staff Awards

Best Photos:

• S’mores Night
• Homecoming
• Spring Commencement Reverse Parade

Best Videos:

• DSU nursing students create ‘thank you’ video for faculty”
• Blue Hawk Strong part one
• Blue Hawk Strong part two
• Blue Hawk Strong part three

Thank you to the members of our Blue Hawk family for continuing to affect positive change on our students’ lives. Thank you to our community for supporting our endeavors and making Dickinson and southwestern North Dakota an incredibly special home for the Blue Hawks! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for Dickinson State University.

Goodbye, 2020, and hello, 2021!