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DSU Ranks Again, Third Year In A Row   

Madison – Yahoo! Internet Life Magazine released its most wired colleges lists this week and Dakota State University once again broke the top 12.  This year, Dakota State University ranked #9 on the Most Wired Colleges in the  Baccalaureate II classification. 

“DSU is thrilled to make the list for the third year in a row.  We are extremely proud of our computer infrastructure and the opportunities it provides students and faculty.  We are excited to receive national recognition from Yahoo!,” said Dr. Jerald Tunheim, President of DSU. 

Judging criteria included recent computer purchases, wired classrooms, dorm equipment, online administrative services, email access, and online courses.  

“Not only do we have a great infrastructure, but DSU has the curriculum and faculty to take advantage of that infrastructure.  This provides unmatched career opportunities for students who graduate from DSU,” concluded Tunheim. 

According to the magazine, all 3,631 2-year and 4-year institutions were invited to participate in this year’s survey.  The 2000 survey included four top 100 lists by institution type.  They included:  Universities, Colleges, Baccalaureate II, and 2-Year Institutions.  Dakota State has been featured every year the list has been compiled. 

For a look at DSU’s ranking, visit http://www.zdnet.com/yil/content/college/college2000/rank_baccs_9.html. 

Previously, DSU ranked #10 in 1999 and #12 in 1998.