The South Dakotan Arts & sciences
The South Dakotan Arts & Sciences is the story hub of the USD College of Arts & Sciences. Here you’ll find stories and news highlighting the meaningful contributions of our students, faculty and staff, and alumni.
Humanities & Culture
USD Department of English Announces Second Biennial Vermillion Writing and Literature Conference
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Jul 14, 2025
USD's Germanium Crystal Growth and Detector Development Lab Gains National Visibility
The University of South Dakota’s Germanium Crystal Growth and Detector Development Laboratory is gaining national attention as a cutting-edge research facility in advanced materials and detector technologies.
Jul 28, 2025
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.
Jul 01, 2025
USD Students Receive Honorable Mentions for Prestigious Udall Scholarship
Matayah Yellow Mule and Angel Vazquez, rising seniors at the University of South Dakota, have been recognized as Udall Scholars honorable mentions from the Udall Foundation.
Jun 30, 2025
Undergraduate Researchers Gain Experience and Insight
Undergraduate research at the University of South Dakota provides students in the College of Arts & Sciences with transformative hands-on experiences that shape their academic and professional journeys.
Alumni
USD to Host Truman Scholars' Panel Moderated by Clifton Truman Daniel
The University of South Dakota will host a public panel discussion featuring a selection of USD’s Truman Scholars, moderated by President Harry S. Truman’s grandson, on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. in Farber Hall, located inside Old Main.
USD Alumnus and Chicago White Sox Biomechanist Receives Distinguished Dissertation Award
University of South Dakota alumnus and Chicago White Sox biomechanist Aaron Trunt was awarded the 2024 USD Distinguished Dissertation Award in the category of Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Engineering for his dissertation, “Skeletal Modeling Parameters and Clinical Factors Related to Injury Risk in Baseball Pitchers.”
USD to Celebrate Outstanding Alumni October 11
The University of South Dakota is recognizing four alumni for their personal and professional achievements on Oct. 11 during the Unleash Your Legacy Alumni Achievement Award Ceremony. In addition, the Legacy Family of the Year will be honored.
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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.
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USD’s Department of Sustainability & Environment Selected for Carnegie Foundation Pilot Program
Summary: The University of South Dakota has been selected as one of 21 higher education institutions across the country to participate in a prestigious pilot program for the Carnegie Foundation’s new Elective Classification for Sustainability.
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Two USD Students Win South Dakota Governor’s Giant Vision Competition
Summary: University of South Dakota Department of Sustainability & Environment students Khushboo Jain and Abhinav Chandel took first place and a $5,000 prize in the South Dakota Governor’s Giant Vision Competition.
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Interdisciplinary Clinical Outreach Trip Changes Lives for USD Students
Summary: When five University of South Dakota students packed their bags for Guatemala, they weren’t just gearing up for a change of scenery – they were embarking on a life-changing experience.
Guest Column
The media & journalism program at USD checks all the boxes when it comes to preparing students to attack the intense world of media. From access to top of the line equipment, to a beautiful Coyote News studio, to endless opportunities to get hands on experience in a variety of media settings, students can literally dabble in everything and figure out which path they want to take with their media career.
Guest Column | Kelly Stewart
Kelly Stewart '16 reflects on her time at USD, her career at Midco and how her passion and career are one and the same.
