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Alumna Addie Graham-Kramer Boldly Leads Award-Winning Event Company
As the founder and CEO of The Event Company in Sioux Falls, University of South Dakota alumna Addie Graham-Kramer is committed to cultivating a vibrant workplace culture and giving back to her community in meaningful ways.
Professor Emeritus Wins Award for Research on the Response to WWI-Era German Language Restrictions
During World War I, South Dakota joined other U.S. states by enacting measures that banned speaking the German language in public spaces. Istvan Gombocz, Ph.D., professor emeritus of German at the University of South Dakota, documented the reactions from German speaking residents of the state in a research article that won a prestigious award from the South Dakota Historical Society.
Researcher Jamie Scholl Uses Gelatin Brains to Demonstrate Helmet Safety
We often fail to understand the importance of wearing helmets while riding bikes, skateboards or rollerblades, or engaging in any other activity where a fall could lead to a mild traumatic brain injury. University of South Dakota’s Jamie Scholl hopes to change that by educating communities on the importance of brain safety.
USD Alumnus Vance Thompson to Deliver Commencement Address May 4
Vance Thompson ’82, ’86, M.D., founder of Vance Thompson Vision and director of refractive surgery and University of South Dakota alumnus, will deliver the commencement address at the 137th Commencement Ceremonies to be held on Saturday, May 4, in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
Senior Grace DuVall to Study Persian in Tajikistan Through Critical Language Scholarship Program
University of South Dakota student Grace DuVall was selected for the nationally competitive Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program. As a recipient of this scholarship, DuVall will travel to Dushanbe, Tajikistan, for two months and study the Persian language.
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Seven USD Alumni Named to SiouxFalls.Business 30 Under 30
Seven alumni of the University of South Dakota were named to the SiouxFalls.Business 2024 30 Under 30 list.
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First Native American USD Medical School Graduate Sophie Two Hawk Deeply Rooted in Healing
Family matriarch Dr. Sophie Two Hawk ’87 was always certain her life’s path would lead her to be a healer, coming from several generations of holistic healers with a firm footing in whole-person health care.
USD Alumna Nicole Decker Found the Right Note in Her Career as Director of Bands
As head band director at Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls, University of South Dakota alumna Nicole Decker ’14 shapes the lives of young musicians and inspires a new generation of leaders in music.
Building South Dakota: Alumnus Tyler Tordsen Talks Growth in Sioux Falls Metro
Sioux Falls is the 27th fastest-growing community in the country, and a key player in supporting the growth of the city and the greater Sioux Falls metro region is Tyler Tordsen ’15, president and CEO of the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance (SMGA) and proud alumnus of the University of South Dakota.
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Playing the Role as Provost, Professor and Musician
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Beacom's Online Master's in Business Analytics Ranked No. 1 for Affordability by TechGuide
Summary: The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business online master’s in business analytics secured an impressive No. 1 ranking for its affordability in TechGuide's 2024 list of “Most Affordable Online Master’s in Business Analytics.”
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Committed to Serving: Emma Thomas Gives Back to Community While Pursuing Concurrent Degrees
Summary: By pursuing her MPA and J.D. through the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law’s concurrent public administration program, third-year law student Emma Thomas is strengthening her foundation in legal theory, research and advocacy.
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Service-Learning Immerses OT Students in Collaborative Experiences
Summary: Service-learning and collaboration are valuable components of all University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences student experiences, and for many occupational therapy students, opportunities to make a difference are embraced.
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USD School of Education Graduate Programs Ranked No. 136 by U.S. News & World Report
Summary: The University of South Dakota School of Education was ranked No. 136 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 “Best Graduate Education Schools” – the highest ranking in South Dakota.
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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.
