The South Dakotan Business
The South Dakotan Business is the story hub of the USD Beacom School of Business. Here you’ll find stories and news highlighting the meaningful contributions of our students, faculty and staff, and alumni.
Business & Entrepreneurship
USD Beacom School of Business Marks 76 Years of AACSB Accreditation
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Building Connections and Expanding Horizons: Coyote Capital Management Visits New York
For Jacob Stubbe, president of Coyote Capital Management at the University of South Dakota, spring 2024 was a milestone semester. As a student in the Beacom School of Business, Stubbe traveled to New York City, New York, to participate in the Quinnipiac Global Asset Management Education (GAME) Forum, the largest student-led finance conference in the world.
Ireland to Industry: Students Attend American Irish State Legislators Caucus Summit
From the Great Plains of South Dakota to the historic streets of Dublin and Belfast, five Beacom School of Business and President’s Student Leadership Institute students traveled to Ireland this August as part of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus Summit.
USD Students Explore Business and Culture on Global Immersion Trip to Japan and South Korea
This spring, students from the University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business embarked on an unforgettable journey across two cities—Tokyo, Japan, and Seoul, South Korea—as part of USD’s faculty-led Global Immersion program.
USD Society for Human Resource Management Chapter Attends Annual Conference, Receives Merit Award
Five University of South Dakota students and two faculty members recently attended the 2025 Society for Human Resource Management Annual Conference and Expo at the San Diego Conference Center, the largest global event in human resource management.
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.
Alumni
From USD to D.C.: How Matt Reesman Integrates South Dakota Insights into International Economics
Matt Reesman, Ph.D., a University of South Dakota graduate and international economist at the U.S. International Trade Commission, integrates his South Dakota upbringing into his global trade research. Reesman leverages his experiences from USD to inform U.S. trade policy, particularly through his independent research and focus on the differential effects of trade across regions like South Dakota.
Alumni-Founded Experiential Farm Blends Agriculture, Community Engagement
A sailboat voyage off the coast of Mexico sparked a transformative journey for Nancy ’97, ’98, and Jeff Kirstein ‘89, inspiring them to establish an experiential farm and animal sanctuary near Lennox, South Dakota.
Counting on Change: Beacom Alumnus Ty Inglis Leaves Lasting Legacy
The proof is in the numbers – at least it is for Ty Inglis ’84, former Eide Bailly partner and an alumnus of the University of South Dakota.
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The Butterfly Effect: How One Alumnus is Shaping the City of Sioux Falls
Summary: 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.
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USD Business and President's Senior Leadership Institute Students Travel to New York City
Summary: Twenty-three students from the Financial Management Association (FMA) student chapter and President's Senior Leadership Institute at the University of South Dakota traveled to New York City to meet with top financial firms and distinguished alumni, gaining invaluable experience through real-world exposure to the financial industry, professional networking and firsthand insights into potential career paths.
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Malory Peacock Named Delta Sigma Pi's 2025 Regional Collegian of the Year
Summary: Malory Peacock, a senior at the University of South Dakota, has been recognized as the 2025 Regional Collegian of the Year for the Great Plains Region by Delta Sigma Pi, one of the highest honors a collegiate member of the business fraternity can receive.
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University Experience Helps Elyse Whittemore Shape Career Path in Supply Chain Management
Summary: When Elyse Whittemore arrived at the University of South Dakota, she knew she wanted to study business at the Beacom School of Business, but she didn’t know where that decision might take her. As a result of the hands-on experiences USD’s business school offers, Whittemore now feels more connected to the business world and more prepared for life after graduation.
Guest Column
On my personal and professional journey, I owe USD so much to that, and I'm still in contact with a lot of friends and professors who have become mentors. I knew I could get a really great education, and it was affordable, but I didn't realize how rich of an experience it was going to be.
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Sadie Swier
University of South Dakota alumna Sadie Swier '18 has been named director of South Dakota CEO East Women’s Business Center (SD CEO East) in Sioux Falls.
