The South Dakotan
The South Dakotan is our story hub highlighting the meaningful contributions of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Find out everything USD is up to here.
Medicine & Health
USD Sanford School of Medicine Announces It Will Move First 18 Months of M.D. to Sioux Falls
The Latest
Beacom School of Business Student Rachel Stuckenbroker Selected as PCAOB Scholar
Rachel Stuckenbroker, a 2025 accounting and finance graduate and current Master of Accountancy student at the University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business, was recently selected for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Scholars Program.
USD Beacom School of Business Marks 76 Years of AACSB Accreditation
The University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business has successfully completed their reaccreditation through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This milestone marks 76 years of continuous accreditation for South Dakota’s flagship business school.
USD School of Education Celebrates South Dakota's Presence at National Educators Rising Conference
The University of South Dakota School of Education proudly joined teacher leaders and aspiring educators from across the state and nation at the Educators Rising National Conference, held recently in Orlando, Florida. South Dakota was well represented, with students and educators showcasing the state’s deep commitment to growing and celebrating future teachers.
NSF Awards $7 Million to South Dakota to Launch Ge-STAR, a Germanium Research Initiative
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $7 million EPSCoR RII E-RISE grant to launch Ge-STAR: Germanium-based Science and Technology Advancement Research, a transformative project led by the University of South Dakota.
USD Knudson School of Law Graduates First Student Admitted Through Joint University Honors Program
Jakob Lund ’25 is the first University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law graduate to participate in the Northern State University (NSU) Honors Law Opportunity Program (HLOP).
Featured
More Than a Sport: USD Student Reflects on Journey, Community at NCAA Native Student-Athlete Summit
When a notification popped up inviting her to the NCAA Native Student-Athlete Summit, University of South Dakota’s Matayah Yellow Mule couldn’t help but reflect on her journey.
Alumni
The Butterfly Effect: How One Alumnus is Shaping the City of Sioux Falls
The butterfly effect is the idea that a small action can lead to a large and unpredictable change in the future. As a talent acquisition coordinator for the City of Sioux Falls, Ethan Beck '19, '21 finds pride in knowing he plays a small part in the onset of that ripple effect.
Jacobsen, Orr, Lindstrom & Holbrook Hire USD Alumnus Austin Printz
Austin Printz, ’19, ’13, alumnus of the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, has been hired by Jacobsen, Orr, Lindstrom & Holbrook, P.C., L.L.O., of Kearney, Nebraska.
USD Alumni Receive South Dakota Superintendent Awards
University of South Dakota alumni earned four of the five South Dakota School Superintendent Association Awards (SDSSA).
USD In The News
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USD in Argus Leader
USD Discovery District to Hold Ribbon Cutting, Looks to Future Plans for Expansion
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USD on SiouxFalls.Business
Coyote Business Consulting Prepares USD Business Student for Avera Fellowship
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USD on SDPB
Teacher Talk | Compassionate Classrooms
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USD on Dakota News Now
USD Students Excited to Learn About Future Plans on Match Day
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USD in the Argus Leader
Why This South Dakota City is the Best in the U.S. for Small Town Arts Scene
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USD Discovery District Board Names Ryan Oines as President and CEO, Welcomes New Board Members
Summary: The University of South Dakota Discovery District has announced the appointment of Ryan Oines as its president and CEO.
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USD's Venkatesh Kolluru and Justin Gray Honored with 2025 Distinguished Dissertation Awards
Summary: Recent University of South Dakota graduates Venkatesh Kolluru, Ph.D., and Justin Gray, Ph.D., were awarded the 2025 USD Distinguished Dissertation Awards.
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Planting Roots: USD’s Campus Community Expands Native Planting Efforts
Summary: University of South Dakota faculty, staff and students are expanding South Dakota native plants to the campus landscape — a sustainability initiative that has grown into a powerful example of environmental stewardship.
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USD Hosts First NSF-Sponsored, AI-Powered Materials Discovery Workshop in the Great Plains
Summary: The University of South Dakota made history this week by hosting the first National Science Foundation (NSF)-sponsored workshop dedicated to artificial intelligence in materials science in the Great Plains region.
Guest Column
USD has done a great job of recognizing that higher education is changing, and they provide internship programs and job training opportunities that help students adapt to a changing workplace. The faculty at USD are top notch, and they put focus on providing students with the qualities they will need when they graduate.
A Conversation with the Leader of the Band: Scott Lawrence
USD alumnus Scott Lawrence has had a rather unique journey from high school band director to president and CEO of one of the region’s most successful advertising agencies.
