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Extraordinary research. The University of South Dakota is well positioned to fill niche as a university engaged in significant research and creative activity while retaining a strong commitment to the liberal arts. Researchers at The U were recently honored with President’s Awards for Research Excellence for their work in advancing social science, chemistry and biomedical science.
Extraordinary research. The University of South Dakota is well positioned to fill niche as a university engaged in significant research and creative activity while retaining a strong commitment to the liberal arts. Researchers at The U were recently honored with President’s Awards for Research Excellence for their work in advancing social science, chemistry and biomedical science.


Dickens’ holiday classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ to play at The U
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre will present Charles Dickens’ timeless holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 3-6 and Dec. 8-9 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Wayne S. Knutson Theatre in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts.

Director of Underground Lab at Homestake to speak at USD
How do you unlock the deepest secrets of the universe? Jose Alonso, Ph.D., director of the Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake, will explain that and the mission of the Sanford Underground Laboratory at Homestake in Lead, S.D. when he visits Farber Hall at The University of South Dakota on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.



Thursday, November 20, 2008
In the News

USD Foundation announces FY08 financial report
(11/18/2008)
USD music professor makes a splash with Welch’s commercial
(11/18/2008)
The U’s Rawlins Piano Trio to perform in Panama
(11/13/2008)
Faculty at The U honored for research excellence in social, biomedical sciences
(10/21/2008)
USD Coyoteopoly raises money, collects food for local pantry
(11/10/2008)
Dennis Sjolie headlines final 2008 VLP poetry reading, slam
(11/14/2008)
USD’s student newspaper is 2008 Pacemaker recipient
(11/03/2008)
USD CMJ professor to serve on SDBA Board of Directors
(11/14/2008)
Five USD students selected to inaugural CAE Executive Board
(11/13/2008)
USD students, CAE help ‘make a difference’ for community
(11/10/2008)
Five student directed one-act plays to debut at The U
(11/07/2008)
Vermillion family honored as 2008 USD Family of the Year
(11/06/2008)
Duane Bos is November Employee of the Month at USD
(11/05/2008)
University Art Galleries at USD present 'In Limine'
(11/04/2008)
The Volante will host free Election Night Watch Party Nov. 4
(11/03/2008)
'Capture the Moment' on display at USD through Nov. 11
(11/03/2008)
Coyote football to honor service members during Military Appreciation Day Nov. 8
(11/03/2008)
USD to host Health Happenings & Scrubs Camp on Nov. 11
(10/28/2008)
USD's Coyoteopoly seeks food, cash donations on Nov. 1
(10/27/2008)
University Art Galleries hosts Cliff Evans exhibit in November
(10/24/2008)
Fall Choral Showcase showcases choral programs at The U
(10/23/2008)
Beacom School of Business at The U recognizes distinguished students, alumni and businesses
(10/23/2008)
USD Medical School clerkship to be studied as national model
(10/21/2008)
Poet Suzanne Sunshower highlights VLP poetry reading, slam
(10/21/2008)
Researchers from The U to present at global conference
(10/03/2008)
College Portrait measures extraordinary student success at The U
(09/29/2008)
Harrington Lecture at The U to feature mathematics professor
(09/19/2008)
USD hosts 2008 national Women’s Research, Scholarship and Creativity Conference
(09/19/2008)
Hundreds gather to honor body donors’ contribution to medicine
(09/18/2008)
School of Education at USD dedicates Reading Recovery Room
(09/15/2008)
IPSD presents one man’s ‘Journey Toward Justice’ on Sept. 18
(09/12/2008)
USD music professor to make Kennedy Center debut
(09/11/2008)
Internationally acclaimed artists to perform at USD this fall
(09/11/2008)
School of Law at The U sponsors pension rights project
(09/05/2008)
Professor of history at The U is recipient of ACL award
(09/04/2008)
Iowa Supreme Court Justice to be guest of USD School of Law
(09/04/2008)
Faculty exchange program broadens economic perspective for USD students, professor
(09/03/2008)
Speakers set for Friday’s dedication ceremony of USD’s Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building
(09/03/2008)
Visiting artists’ exhibit to be showcased at USD
(09/02/2008)
“Frankenstein” author the focus of 2008 Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture at USD
(08/29/2008)
2008 Schell Lecture at The U to feature author, history professor
(08/29/2008)
September forum at The U to debate return of the Cold War
(08/28/2008)
USD scientists to be featured at SD Biotech Association Summit
(08/28/2008)
Lakota mental health, suicide prevention examined at The U
(08/22/2008)
USD students in Denver for Democratic National Convention
(08/22/2008)
U.S. News & World Report names USD one of nation’s best
(08/22/2008)
Student Counseling Center, Nikki’s Fund partner in suicide prevention awareness at The U
(08/21/2008)
USD mathematics professor awarded Fulbright Scholarship to teach, conduct research in Chile
(08/19/2008)
South Dakota artist Dick Termes to be featured at USD
(08/19/2008)
USD researchers enhance Kevlar to aid emergency responders
(08/13/2008)
Bachelor’s degree in Alcohol and Drug Studies now offered online at The U
(08/13/2008)
FMA at The U receives Superior Chapter Award
(08/12/2008)
Kathy Anderson is USD August Employee of the Month
(08/07/2008)
USD hosts creative writing camp for high school students
(08/05/2008)
Degrees to be conferred at 2008 USD Summer Commencement
(07/30/2008)
First Computational Science and Statistics Ph.D. degree to be awarded at USD commencement
(07/29/2008)
Princeton Review says USD is ‘one of nation’s best colleges’
(07/29/2008)
USD’s Bruce King joins LifeSource Board of Directors
(07/28/2008)
Premiere of musical composition set for White Coat Ceremony
(07/28/2008)
Students from The U assist with flood relief in Iowa
(07/25/2008)
Nancy Reemts is July Employee of the Month at The U
(07/24/2008)
Professors from The U appointed to national mental health post
(07/23/2008)
USD Student Named to 2008-2009 State Farm® Youth Advisory Board
(07/22/2008)
USD receives NSF grant to increase participation of South Dakota American Indian tribes in computing
(07/03/2008)
Rachel Alexander named writing director at USD School of Law
(07/02/2008)
35 attend Healthcare Careers Summer Camp at USD
(07/02/2008)
USD professor receives Fulbright Scholar grant to teach at Catholic University of Chile
(07/01/2008)
USD students honored for spring 2008 academic success
(06/24/2008)
Guest scientists to discuss Homestake possibilities at The U
(06/24/2008)
USD hosts DUSEL workshop for K-12 teachers
(06/20/2008)
Oscar Howe Art Institute concludes with exhibition, sale
(06/19/2008)
Rick Melmer named dean of School of Education at USD
(06/16/2008)
VLP poetry reading, slam features South Dakota author
(06/13/2008)
USD hosts sixth annual Institute for Teachers of Gifted Youth
(06/10/2008)
Elections of officers, presentation of awards highlight 2008 Girls State at The University of South Dakota
(06/10/2008)
Linda Anderson is USD Employee of the Month for June
(06/09/2008)
USD School of Law selects Justice Richard Sabers as recipient of 2008 McKusick Award
(06/06/2008)
Local students attend USD’s 2008 Summer Accounting Institute
(06/04/2008)
USD Playhouse presents 'The Taffetas: A Musical Journey Through the Fabulous Fifties'
(06/04/2008)
USD Dakota Writing Project hosts Spirit Mound experience
(05/29/2008)
Traveling art show ‘Impacted Nations’ to be displayed at USD
(05/28/2008)
Anne Cooper Moore named dean of libraries at USD
(05/28/2008)
Dorothy C. Schieffer Scholarship to provide extraordinary opportunities for non-traditional students at USD
(05/23/2008)
Centennial Symposium celebrates ‘A Century of Medical Education’ at USD
(05/21/2008)
USD, Farber Center to host 62nd Girls State, May 26-31
(05/20/2008)
USD student-athletes receive NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships
(05/19/2008)
Andrew McNamara is May Employee of the Month at USD
(05/16/2008)
Paul Yaneff is Student Employee of the Semester at USD
(05/16/2008)
Erin Contreras recipient of USD’s 2008 John R. Williams Award
(05/15/2008)
College of Fine Arts at The U names John Banasiak 2008 Distinguished Professor
(05/14/2008)
Cutler Awards presented to distinguished faculty at The U
(05/13/2008)
Candidates receive degrees at USD Spring Commencement
(05/12/2008)
Two installation art exhibitions open at USD
(05/08/2008)
Nine students to be inducted into AOA medical honor society
(05/07/2008)
School of Law receives IRS grant to serve low income taxpayers
(05/07/2008)
USD students assist in Gifford Park revitalization project
(05/06/2008)
USD students Jonathon Walz, Patrick Geary awarded Critical Language Scholarships to study Arabic abroad this summer
(05/06/2008)
W.O. Farber Center for Civic Leadership at USD to bestow Legacy of Public Leadership Award to Jim Soyer
(05/06/2008)
Sen. George McGovern to be honored at USD Commencement
(05/06/2008)
18th annual Oscar Howe Summer Art Institute at USD
(05/02/2008)
USD’s Sanford School of Medicine makes U.S. News and World Report grade for rural medicine
(05/01/2008)
USD’s Felicia Barnes honored as 2008 Udall, Goldwater scholar
(05/01/2008)
Student exhibition ‘Released’ featured at The U
(05/01/2008)
Paul Bunger, USD Sanford School of Medicine dean, honored by AAMC-CGSA for Outstanding Service
(04/30/2008)
Chuck Staben named provost, VP for academic affairs at The U
(04/30/2008)
16th annual Prairie Family Business Conference featured awards, networking opportunities for family business owners
(04/29/2008)
Convocation ceremonies to recognize graduates of law school, med school at The U
(04/29/2008)
Damon P. Leader Charge of USD awarded Udall Scholarship
(04/28/2008)
Employees recognized for years of service at USD
(04/28/2008)
Joe Svec recipient of 2008 Fulbright Grant
(04/25/2008)
Students at USD’s gifted camps can ‘Be the Difference!’
(04/25/2008)
Zach Crago named 12th Truman Scholar at USD
(04/24/2008)
Michael Gartner to address 121st Spring Commencement at USD
(04/23/2008)
USD exhibition ‘Washed Away’ at W.H. Over Museum
(04/23/2008)
Dakota Writing Project teacher-consultants receive national recognition
(04/23/2008)
Beta Alpha Psi from USD wins prestigious regional competition
(04/21/2008)
USD students tap into local art talent for unique project
(04/18/2008)
Phi Beta Kappa at USD hosts 2008 initiation ceremony
(04/18/2008)
Astronomy Day at The U to feature Fermilab scientist
(04/18/2008)
‘Earth Speak’ student exhibit featured at W.H. Over Museum
(04/18/2008)
ESL Summer Institute at The U announces 2008 dates
(04/17/2008)
USD students go AWOL for spring break, lend a helping hand
(04/17/2008)
USD Theatre presents 18th century comedy ‘The Rivals’
(04/17/2008)
USD to host 43rd annual Student History Conference April 24
(04/16/2008)
Jennifer Gaspers is April Employee of the Month at The U
(04/16/2008)
I.D. Weeks Library at The U to host ‘Vanished: German-American Civil Internment, 1941-48’ World War II exhibit
(04/16/2008)
Students from The U recognized for extraordinary leadership
(04/16/2008)
Earth Day celebration at The U to benefit wildlife federation
(04/14/2008)
USD’s Beacom School of Business hosts Dean’s Lecture Series
(04/14/2008)
Quantitative literacy topic of discussion at The U on April 14
(04/11/2008)
USD NALSA named national Chapter of the Year
(04/11/2008)
USD’s “U News” receives second place in regional competition
(04/11/2008)
April forum at The U to focus on China
(04/10/2008)
USD announces Belbas-Larson Award winners for 2008
(04/10/2008)
USD’s Brian Bedard named South Dakota Author of the Year
(04/08/2008)
USD Music Department to perform ‘Hansel and Gretel’
(04/07/2008)
Entrepreneurship Team means business for students at The U
(04/04/2008)
Workshop to explore healthcare careers for students at USD
(04/03/2008)
Presentation at The U to examine effectiveness of ADA
(04/03/2008)
USD to host second annual Health Care Careers Camp in June
(04/02/2008)
‘Understanding America’s First Organized Terrorist Group’ to be presented April 8 at The U
(04/02/2008)
USD Theatre presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
(04/01/2008)
USD School of Law bestows prestigious Jackson Award to Roger Baron for excellence in teaching
(04/01/2008)
USD students to dance for charity – attempt new world record
(03/31/2008)
2008 Missouri River Institute Research Symposium is at USD
(03/31/2008)
USD grad student receives MRNRC research recognition
(03/28/2008)
Students from The U learn thrift store culture at the Civic Council
(03/28/2008)
Two more finalists for provost post to visit The U
(03/27/2008)
IdeaFest, Graduate Forum highlight USD student achievements
(03/26/2008)
Four finalists chosen for provost post to visit The U
(03/25/2008)
Brian L. Kaatz named dean of USD’s School of Health Sciences
(03/25/2008)
USD School of Law hosts South Dakota Supreme Court
(03/21/2008)
VLP poetry reading, slam celebrates Women’s History Month
(03/21/2008)
March forum at The U to focus on high oil prices
(03/19/2008)
USD graduate, who recently completed Iraqi mission in War on Terror, to present program at The U
(03/18/2008)
Four finalists chosen for provost post at The U
(03/17/2008)
Human rights advocate Stephen B. Bright to speak at The U
(03/14/2008)
USD Chamber Singers conclude 2008 spring tour with Vermillion performance
(03/14/2008)
USD to host 2008 South Dakota State Science Olympiad April 5
(03/14/2008)
USD honored nationally for community service, service-learning
(03/14/2008)
USD students mentor Alpine Ski Society youths in Sioux Falls
(03/13/2008)
Stephen M.R. Covey to present “The Speed of Trust” at USD
(03/13/2008)
USD presents Jane Curry in 'Nice Girls Don’t Sweat'
(03/13/2008)
Darla Tassler is USD March Employee of the Month
(03/13/2008)
‘Faculty Collects’ exhibition featured at USD
(03/12/2008)
Undergrad researchers from USD present at state capitol
(03/11/2008)
USD announces Truran Piano Competition winners for 2008
(03/06/2008)
Poster session documents cultural immersion experience for 48 USD Sanford School of Medicine Students
(03/04/2008)
Law students from The U make ‘elite eight’ at NALSA contest
(03/03/2008)
CAE students from The U volunteer at VOA Thrift Store
(02/28/2008)
USD School of Law professor Chris Hutton cited in Supreme Court ruling
(02/28/2008)
P. Sam Deloria featured guest at USD Indian Law Symposium
(02/27/2008)
Playwright David Grapes to present workshops at USD
(02/27/2008)
Sandy Carlson is February Employee of the Month at The U
(02/26/2008)
USD Theatre presents “The Lieutenant of Inishmore”
(02/25/2008)
USD offering free screenings at Successful Aging Health Fair
(02/25/2008)
The U to host 2008 Vermillion Literary Project Poetry Festival
(02/25/2008)
USD student chosen most outstanding Beta Theta Pi senior
(02/20/2008)
Chamber Singers from The U begin tour with Sioux Falls show
(02/20/2008)
International forum to discuss Afghanistan, Pakistan issues
(02/20/2008)
USD, VLP sponsoring ‘24-Hour Comics Contest’
(02/20/2008)
Students from The U travel to Egypt for culture, economic study
(02/19/2008)
Burgraff named executive director of Black Hills Playhouse
(02/19/2008)
Baylor tabbed associate VP enrollment, student services at USD
(02/15/2008)
USD professor’s discovery earns praise from science magazine
(02/15/2008)
USD officials release campus fire details
(02/15/2008)
Second annual GP-CTOP set for April at The U
(02/12/2008)
DWP 2008 Writing Retreat designed especially for teachers
(02/12/2008)
Federal appropriation for South Dakota Catalysis Group
(02/11/2008)
USD Art Galleries presents student awards exhibition
(02/08/2008)
Conservative columnist Cal Thomas to appear at USD
(02/07/2008)
‘Advancing the Cause’ focus of Law School’s Marshall program
(02/04/2008)
Ethanol policy, law focus of symposium at USD School of Law
(02/01/2008)
Students from The U's CAE provide services to Chicago residents in need
(01/29/2008)
Erin Schiltz named Student Employee of the Semester at The U
(01/29/2008)
VLP poetry reading, slam features USD professor
(01/25/2008)
USD professor honored by national history organization
(01/25/2008)
USD to offer Ruckus® digital media entertainment service
(01/24/2008)
The 2008 Miss USD Pageant is Feb. 2 at The U
(01/23/2008)
USD’s Rawlins Piano Trio set to perform world premiere piece
(01/18/2008)
USD to host auditions for Broadway sensation
(01/18/2008)
Students at The U recognized for fall 2007 academic honors
(01/18/2008)
Andrew Sykes is recipient of Schwartz Distinguished Faculty Award
(01/16/2008)
USD Center for Academic Engagement receives MCSLHE grant
(01/16/2008)
USD a key stop for Dutch pianist Marcel Worms’ U.S. tour
(01/15/2008)
Levitt collection on display at USD Art Galleries
(01/14/2008)
School of Law professor appointed Director of AIS Institute
(01/11/2008)
Miskimins McVay Award recipient
(01/07/2008)
Weaver receives President’s Award
(01/07/2008)
USD, Delta Dental of South Dakota unveil new clinic
(01/07/2008)
Public Interest Network at USD presents discussion of the Bali Climate Conference
(01/07/2008)
USD production of “Of Mice and Men” to perform at festival
(01/04/2008)
U News names students to spring semester leadership positions
(01/04/2008)
USD School of Health Sciences offers new bachelor’s degree
(01/02/2008)
USD Beacom School of Business professor named 2007 ‘Master Professor’
(12/20/2007)
USD assembles search committee for provost, VPAA position
(12/19/2007)
Carmen Jueden named USD December Employee of the Month
(12/17/2007)
Center for Disabilities at The U receives March of Dimes grant
(12/14/2007)
USD students create teaching tools, exhibits for local museum
(12/13/2007)
Graduate exhibition ‘Peep Show’ is on display at The U
(12/12/2007)
USD hosts 32nd Winter Commencement Ceremonies
(12/07/2007)
Students from The U help local children give thanks
(12/06/2007)
Coyoteopoly donates food items, raises money for local pantry
(12/05/2007)
The University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University announce collaboration
(12/05/2007)
USD students, local preschoolers prepare holiday care packages
(12/03/2007)
CMJ student from The U wins national award for radio project
(11/30/2007)
USD Foundation names Bryan Benchoff President, CEO
(11/30/2007)
‘It is a tremendous honor’
(11/29/2007)
USD’s Matthew Moen elected president of national organization
(11/28/2007)
USD Theatre set to razzle dazzle audiences with ‘Chicago’
(11/27/2007)
CAE students from The U help cleanup Gifford Park Garden
(11/27/2007)
CAE at USD celebrates service-learning, awards CASE grants
(11/26/2007)
Tammy Dohn is November Employee of the Month at The U
(11/20/2007)
VLP poetry reading, slam to feature USD instructor
(11/20/2007)
USD Beacom School of Business cited by The Princeton Review
(11/16/2007)
USD Beacom School of Business Recognizes Outstanding Students, Distinguished Businessmen
(11/15/2007)
Professor Dan Soluk Is Helping to Preserve a 'Winged-Jewel'
(11/14/2007)
USD Theatre Presents Seven Student-Directed One-Act Plays
(11/08/2007)
USD's VLP Hosts Community Writers Group
(11/02/2007)
Faculty at The U Recognized for World-Class Work in Communication Disorders, Ecology
(11/02/2007)
USD Art Galleries Presents Don Doll Photo Exhibits
(11/02/2007)
'Lights Out USD' to Help Turn People on to Saving Energy
(11/01/2007)
USD NALSA Hosts Inaugural Moot Court Competition on Indian Law
(10/31/2007)
USD Physics Students Present Research at National Conference
(10/31/2007)
Film Study in South Dakota Now Offered With New Film Studies Minor at USD
(10/26/2007)
Robert Hilderbrand, Professor of History at The U, Is 2007 Recipient of Larry Rowen Remele Award
(10/26/2007)
Princeton Review Tabs USD School of Law as One of 'Nation's Best'
(10/26/2007)
USD Foundation Announces FY07 Financial Report, New Leadership
(10/24/2007)
Schuneman Family Honored as 2007 USD Family of the Year
(10/23/2007)
International Leader in Reading Recovery to Present at The U
(10/23/2007)
Jan Amundson to Present USD Law School's Gunderson Lecture
(10/23/2007)
USD Organization Offering Free Estate Planning Meeting to Indian Trust Landowners
(10/22/2007)
USD Veterans Club Community Supper to Feature Don Loudner
(10/22/2007)
UCLA Professor to Deliver Phi Beta Kappa Lecture at The U
(10/22/2007)

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