Jim Woster awarded SDSU presidential medallion

Sep 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025

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Jim Woster is synonymous with South Dakota State University. He’s been a longtime support of the school – his alma mater – its academic programs and sports team.

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SDSU Woster medal 1.jpg — Jim Woster, center, shown with his wife, Penny, receives the SDSU Presidential Medallion from SDSU President Barry Dunn at the Sept. 13 Beef Bowl football game at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.
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SDSU Woster medal 2.jpg — outh Dakota State University President Barry Dunn has bestowed a Presidential Medallion upon SDSU alum and supporter Jim Woster.
Submitted photo

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