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May 28, 2025
School of Education Faculty Recognized with 2025 Faculty Excellence Awards
The University of South Dakota School of Education honored four faculty members – Emma Johnson, Ph.D.; Hyung Suk Yang, Ph.D.; Monica Iverson, Ed.D. '10, M.A. '98; and John Williams, Ed.D. '22 – with Faculty Excellence Awards.
May 28, 2025
USD's McHale Davis Makes History as Moore's Island's First Doctoral Graduate
When McHale Davis first set out from his home in Moore’s Island, Bahamas, he set a goal: to make a difference through education. Now, after earning a doctoral degree in human development and educational psychology from the University of South Dakota, he’s making that dream a reality.
May 20, 2025
USD's Jing Williams Publishes Book Through the National Council for the Social Studies
Jing Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of social studies education at the University of South Dakota, has published a new book through the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). The NCSS is a national organization that is dedicated solely to social studies education.
Apr 25, 2025
School of Education Student Selected for Esteemed Warren Fellowship for Future Teachers
Resse DeZur, a junior majoring in secondary history education at the University of South Dakota School of Education, was recently accepted to this year’s Warren Fellowship for Future Teachers, hosted by the Holocaust Museum Houston, May 18-23.
Alumni
USD Educational Leadership Alumnus Named President of Northern Maine Community College
Doug Binsfeld, Ed.D. ’09, has been named president of Northern Maine Community College (NMCC). Binsfeld, who received his degree in educational leadership from the University of South Dakota, officially assumed the role in April.
USD School of Education Native Alumni Honored at 13th Native Alumni Dinner
The University of South Dakota Tiospaye Student Council, along with Native Student Services, hosted and celebrated the accomplishments of Native graduates from the School of Education and/or those who have dedicated their careers to education during the 13th Annual Native Alumni Dinner.
USD School of Education, Native Student Services Honor Legacy of Native Education at 2025 IdeaFest Panel
The University of South Dakota School of Education and Native Student Services hosted a powerful and reflective panel at the conclusion of USD’s 2025 IdeaFest, spotlighting the impact and legacy of the Indian Counselors Program—a landmark initiative that dramatically increased Native representation in educational counseling during the 1970s.
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Kari Oyen Receives NASP President's Award
Summary: Kari Oyen, LP, CSP, Ph.D. ‘16, Ed.S. ‘08, program director and associate professor in the Division of Counseling and Psychology in Education, received the President’s Award from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) for representing school psychology at the American Psychological Association (APA).
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USD School of Education Awards Five Individuals with the Legends of Delzell Award
Summary: A prestigious recognition, the Legend of Delzell Award is given to retired faculty, staff and alumni who reflect the values and spirit of the school in their work and service.
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Generous Donation Supports Teacher Pathway Program Students
Summary: A generous donation to the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the Sioux Falls School District (SFSD), is once again helping students in the University of South Dakota’s Teacher Pathway program as they work toward their goals of becoming educators.
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The Language of Learning
Summary: Ana Rodriguez Garcia, a senior at the University of South Dakota who is originally from Sioux Falls, is on track to become an elementary school teacher, thanks to her journey through USD’s Teacher Pathway program.
