The University of South Dakota

New Building, New Era...New Name

Beacom Hall, which opened this fall, is one of the best business buildings in the region, complete with the latest technology and classroom amenities that students deserve. The building was recently named in honor of Miles Beacom, President and CEO of Premier Bankcard in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Beacom Hall provides more than 69,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art classrooms, conference rooms, faculty offices and laboratories. Spaces are flexible to accommodate the latest teaching and problem solving techniques that businesses require of top college graduates. Included are the 150-seat Houtz Auditorium, named after 1958 graduate and accomplished businessman Jim Houtz. The new space also provides 69 percent more room than the 52-year-old Patterson Hall, along with improved lighting, ventilation, air conditioning and disability access. Patterson served as the business building since its completion in July of 1957.