The South Dakotan Health is the story hub of the USD School of Health Sciences. Here you’ll find stories and news highlighting the meaningful contributions of our students, faculty and staff, and alumni.
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Nov 15, 2022
South Dakota HOSA Chapter Earns National Standards of Excellence Recognition
The South Dakota chapter of HOSA-Future Health Professionals was recently recognized as a GOLD Award Recipient at the inaugural HOSA-Future Health Professionals’ Standards of Excellence Recognition Program held in Alexandria, Virginia.
Nov 15, 2022
USD Establishes First HOSA Collegiate Chapter in South Dakota
The University of South Dakota has recently established the first postsecondary/collegiate chapter of HOSA-Future Health Professionals in South Dakota, helping and equipping students who want to find a career in the health sciences.
Oct 24, 2022
USD MSW Grad Makes a Difference in South Dakota and Tribal Communities
As an FBI victim specialist, Brittany O’Day ’20, MSW, passionately serves victims, advocates for increased resources, and educates professionals and community members. With the University of South Dakota’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program, O’Day was able to advance in her career and continue to follow her passion for serving others.
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USD Nursing Gets $1 Million HRSA Grant to Grow South Dakota Nursing Workforce
Two leaders of the University of South Dakota's Department of Nursing have garnered a substantial grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to increase the number of nurses in rural and underserved areas in South Dakota.
USD Develops 3+2 Programs to Meet South Dakota's Need for Social Workers
The University of South Dakota is now offering new programs that will allow South Dakota’s sociology students the opportunity to earn an accelerated Master of Social Work degree online or in Sioux Falls from USD.
Nursing Faculty Members Receive Grant to Help Curb Substance Abuse
Two University of South Dakota Department of Nursing faculty members were recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the South Dakota Department of Social Services to help people who are at risk for substance abuse.
Press Releases
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Brown Bag Lunch Research Presentations Begin with Session on Aug. 30
Summary: The University of South Dakota’s “Brown Bag Lunch Research Presentations” gives faculty, staff, students, community members and the general public the opportunity to enjoy lunch and explore cutting-edge research with the university’s leading researchers.
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USD to Recognize 4 Alumni for Achievement, Contributions Oct. 21
Summary: The University of South Dakota is honoring four alumni for their professional achievements and contributions to the university, their communities and South Dakota Oct. 21 during the 2022 Unleash Your Legacy reception.
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USD School of Health Sciences Students to Provide Screenings at Clay County Fair
Summary: Students from the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences will provide information and screenings on sun safety and exposure for Clay County Fair goers in Vermillion on Friday, Aug. 12.
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USD Faculty, Students to Attend Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C.
Summary: Three University of South Dakota graduate students, led by Jing Liu Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Physics, will attend the Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit Sept. 27-29 in National Harbor, Maryland.
Guest Column
Guest Column | Lizz & Robbie Nicholas
Elizabeth (Hoffman) Nicholas, a Eureka, South Dakota native, and Robert Nicholas, a Huron, South Dakota native, met at the University of South Dakota when they were both in the Alumni Student Scholars Program, each with the dream of becoming a doctor.