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Feb 15, 2023
USD Students Present Research at State Capitol
Two undergraduate researchers at the University of South Dakota recently had the opportunity to share their research with lawmakers and the public at the 2023 Student Research Poster Session at the South Dakota State Capitol.
Feb 10, 2023
From the DakotaDome to the Super Bowl
This Sunday, “Go Yotes” might sound a little different as Coyote Nation and the Chiefs Kingdom join forces for Super Bowl LVII.
Jan 31, 2023
The Best and Worst of Us Explored in Utopia/Dystopia Symposium at USD
Nothing is perfect, but that doesn’t stop humans from imagining and striving for utopia, or an idealized society. On the flipside is utopia’s dark twin, dystopia: an imagined world of misery, inequality and oppression.
Feb 16, 2023
USD Student Selected for PPIA Junior Summer Institute
Rachel Overstreet, a junior double majoring in political science and philosophy at the University of South Dakota, was selected for the Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program Junior Summer Institute (JSI) at the University of Minnesota’s Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
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Biochemistry Student Receives Recognition for Research on Spin Crossover
Ngan Nguyen, a junior majoring in biochemistry and minoring in computer science at the University of South Dakota, was awarded an Undergraduate Research Award for her research on Spin Crossover (SCO).
Undergraduate Researcher Uncovers High Concentrations of Dust Emissions in Utah
Undergraduate researcher Wyatt Wiebelhaus, a junior majoring in sustainability at the University of South Dakota, conducted research on the impact of off-road vehicles on soil disturbance and dust emissions in Utah to learn about the effects human activity has on the natural landscape.
Research Opportunities at USD Lead Recent Graduate to Position as Grant Projects Coordinator
Recent University of South Dakota graduate Mattie Jones just stepped into her position as a grants project coordinator with The South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault. She was led to a career in this area through the research she completed at USD.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.