Learning & Leadership Research
Drive impactful research in learning and leadership, cultivating essential skills and making a positive impact in communities and the workforce as a leader.
Making an Impact
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral University – High research value.
Graduate research programs have had a significant impact on the economy of South Dakota, through grants, business creation, and innovative science.
Of research investment in South Dakota over the past 5 years.
Departments & Facilities
TRIO
Our programs are federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education and provide opportunities for increased access and success in college.
Head Start
Learn and grow in Head Start! We offer free early learning programs for expectant families and children up to age 5.
South Dakota Area Health Education Center
We connect students to careers, professionals to communities and communities to better health.
Recent News
Training Series to Inform Medical Providers in Providing Quality Care to Sexual Assault Victims
Medical care providers and other professionals who provide care and support to sexual assault victims will have access to a free training series in 2024 through a partnership between the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment and Avera Health’s eSANE Project.
Women in Law Hosts First Female South Dakota Supreme Court Justice, USD Alumna Judith Meierhenry
Earlier this month, the Women in Law organization at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law hosted former Justice Judith Meierhenry, J.D., the first woman to serve on the South Dakota Supreme Court and notable USD alumna.
International Student Finds Home in KSM Department
Coming to South Dakota from Bangladesh, graduate student Abdullah Al Hossain found a home in the University of South Dakota’s Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management (KSM).
Research Opportunities
Find out more about the variety of research opportunities and resources available to students, faculty and staff.
