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USD Receives NSF Grant to Study Invasive Plant in South Dakota
Summary: The University of South Dakota recently received a $100,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to help manage the spread of an invasive plant across Western South Dakota using machine learning. -
USD 58th Annual History Conference Rescheduled for March 20
Summary: Students from several regional universities and colleges will present papers at the 58th Annual Student History Conference at the University of South Dakota. The conference, originally scheduled for Feb. 23, is postponed and will be held on March 20 in the Muenster University Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. -
USD to Host Intersection of Arts, Culture and Politics Event Series
Summary: The University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts and the international studies program are set to host a series of events examining the intersection of arts, culture and politics throughout the month of February and into early March. -
Leader of Sustainability at USD Honored with Schwartz Distinguished Faculty Award
Summary: Meghann Jarchow, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Sustainability & Environment, is the seventh recipient of the Truman and Beverly Schwartz Distinguished Faculty Award at the University of South Dakota. She will hold the award until 2026.
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.