Alumni Spotlight: Tate Risse

Tate Risse Major: Animal Science (Industry), Minors: Ranch Management, Ag Business, Ag Marketing

My name is Tate Risse, and I am currently a Professional Services Technician (PST) for Trans Ova Genetics based in Sioux Center, Iowa. I started working at …

By Becky Pistulka
Becky Pistulka Assistant Director of Employer Engagement
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Alumni Spotlight: Brandon Berg

Brandon Berg (’21); wife Anna (’21 Exercise Science; ’22 Masters in Athletic Training) and daughter Ruth

My name is Brandon Berg, and I currently work as a Production Manager at Rembrandt Foods. I began my career with Rembrandt Foods after …

By Becky Pistulka
Becky Pistulka Assistant Director of Employer Engagement
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There are Career Champions at the School of Communications and Journalism!

The School of Communications and Journalism is officially the first whole department to become Career Champions.

On Thursday, August 20, 2026, I had the opportunity to facilitate a Career Champions Workshop with faculty and staff from the School of Communications …

By Kevin Fullerton
Kevin Fullerton Director of Career Development
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Owning Your Career Development, a New D2L Course for Current Students

What does it mean to “own” your career development?

Many students think career preparation starts in their final year of college when it’s time to apply for full-time jobs. However, career development begins the moment you start exploring who you …

By Kevin Fullerton
Kevin Fullerton Director of Career Development
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The Importance of Self-Reflection in Career Development

When students think about career development, they often focus on resumes, internships, networking, and job searches. While these are important, one of the most valuable career development skills is often overlooked: self-reflection.

Self-reflection is the process of thinking intentionally about …

By Kevin Fullerton
Kevin Fullerton Director of Career Development
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The 2nd Annual Employer Forum

On Wednesday May 13 we hosted our 2nd Annual Employer Forum. This was an opportunity for us to review the career fairs for AY 2025-2026, preview the upcoming fall career fairs. We also had David Huffman, our International Student Advisor, …

By Kevin Fullerton
Kevin Fullerton Director of Career Development
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Alumni Spotlight: Levi Boyko

I graduated from SDSU in the Spring of 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics and minors in Management and Leadership. 

I’m currently working as a Management Trainee at 3E – Electrical Engineering & Equipment Company. Throughout my …

By Becky Pistulka
Becky Pistulka Assistant Director of Employer Engagement
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The LeadState 2026 Cohort is set!

I am excited to share that we had 110 students commit to participating in the LeadState program for Fall 2026.

This cohort is going to experience learning:

LeadState students will also complete a service project with a peer cluster. We …

By Kevin Fullerton
Kevin Fullerton Director of Career Development
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Career Academy from Coursera

For many college students, summer is synonymous with internships. But the reality is that not everyone lands one. A summer without an internship doesn’t have to mean a summer without progress. In fact, it can be a powerful opportunity to invest intentionally in your professional development. One of the most effective ways to do that is by completing online courses through the Career Academy from Coursera.

By Kevin Fullerton
Kevin Fullerton Director of Career Development
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How To Find Fun Summer Jobs

Internships are great, but freshmen often struggle to get them. Instead of defaulting to the same job you had in high school, you can choose something fun, adventurous, and surprisingly good for your personal growth. Ask any “old person” and …

By Stephen Miedema
Stephen Miedema
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