The SDSU Metro Center: Preparing Tomorrow’s Health Professionals in the Heart of Sioux Falls
Opening in 2026, the SDSU Metro Center will unite students in nursing, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, medical laboratory science, and public health under one premier roof. Your support during One Day for STATE will help create a home where future healthcare leaders gain the skills, mentorship, and experience they need to serve our communities.
Your support fuels:
- State-of-the-Art Learning: Cutting-edge classrooms, labs, and simulation spaces will prepare more than 400 students each year for the realities of today’s healthcare environment.
- Collaboration & Connection: Situated just miles from Avera Health, Sanford Health, and the VA Hospital, the Metro Center provides unmatched access to clinical partners, mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities.
- Workforce Readiness: SDSU awards more health profession degrees than any other Regental institution. Your generosity helps strengthen the pipeline of healthcare heroes ready to meet the growing demand across South Dakota and beyond.
- Community Impact: From rural clinics to urban hospitals, graduates trained at the Metro Center will make a difference in every corner of the state, improving access, quality, and outcomes in healthcare.
Together, we can open the doors to this transformational space in 2026. Your gift brings the Metro Center to life and ensures that SDSU students are prepared to care for South Dakota’s communities for generations to come.