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Innovation & Workforce Development
USD President Sheila K. Gestring Delivers State of the University Address
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USD to Celebrate 112th Annual Dakota Days Sept. 28 - Oct. 3
The University of South Dakota is thrilled to celebrate its 112th Dakota Days the week of Sept. 28 - Oct. 3. Featuring a full calendar of events, Dakota Days celebrates the very best of Coyote spirit and pride.
Matthew Fairholm Named Director of the Chiesman Center for Democracy
The University of South Dakota Department of Political Science is pleased to announce Matthew R. Fairholm as the next director of the Chiesman Center for Democracy.
James Clement to Serve as Grand Marshal for 2026 Dakota Days Parade
James Clement will serve as grand marshal for the 2026 Dakota Days Parade at the University of South Dakota on Oct. 3.
USD Sanford School of Medicine Receives Nearly $1 Million to Address Substance Abuse and Recovery
The Center for Rural Health Improvement at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine has received a $993,600, four-year grant to advance efforts to address health disparities associated with substance use disorders across South Dakota.
University Libraries Announces Call for Entries for Ninth Altered Book Exhibition
The University Libraries at the University of South Dakota is seeking entries for “Altered Book IX: Material, Structure, Concept,” its ninth international biennial altered book exhibition, on view Aug. 23, 2027, through Jan. 3, 2028.
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University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls Sees Enrollment Growth in Business, Healthcare Programs
For any college student, choosing a university can come down to campus location, extracurriculars, affordability and academic interests—all factors that shape the college experience and life after graduation.
Alumni
Always a Yote: Kari Oyen
As a third-generation Coyote, Kari Oyen, Ph.D. ’17, Ed.S. ’08, has a lifetime of memories connected to USD.
Always a Yote: Marcus Destin
Marcus Destin ’23 was enrolled at a college in North Carolina when his parents moved to South Dakota to work at USD.
USD In The News
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USD in Argus Leader
USD Discovery District to Hold Ribbon Cutting, Looks to Future Plans for Expansion
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USD on SiouxFalls.Business
Coyote Business Consulting Prepares USD Business Student for Avera Fellowship
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USD on SDPB
Teacher Talk | Compassionate Classrooms
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USD on Dakota News Now
USD Students Excited to Learn About Future Plans on Match Day
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USD in the Argus Leader
Why This South Dakota City is the Best in the U.S. for Small Town Arts Scene
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Rachel Barton Pine to Bring Centuries of History to Life in Concert at USD
Summary: Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine will bring centuries of history to life in an unforgettable concert on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Aalfs Auditorium in Vermillion, South Dakota.
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USD Department of Art to Host Annual SDAEA and SDCAA Conference Oct. 8-10
Summary: Approximately 125 art educators from across the state will gather at the University of South Dakota for the 2026 South Dakota Art Education Association (SDAEA) and South Dakota College Art Association (SDCAA) Conference from Oct. 8-10.
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USD Archaeology Students Dig Into Field Work
Summary: The 2026 University of South Dakota Archaeology Field School, led by Associate Professor of Anthropology Tony Krus, Ph.D., and Archeologist Aaron Mayer, M.A. ’14, involved 12 USD students and several volunteers traveling to the Bear Butte Creek Historic Preserve to excavate historical artifacts.
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USD Panhellenic Council Receives Awards from the National Panhellenic Conference
Summary: The University of South Dakota’s Panhellenic Association has received three awards from the National Panhellenic Conference—the umbrella for 26 national and international sororities.
Guest Column
USD has done a great job of recognizing that higher education is changing, and they provide internship programs and job training opportunities that help students adapt to a changing workplace. The faculty at USD are top notch, and they put focus on providing students with the qualities they will need when they graduate.
A Conversation with the Leader of the Band: Scott Lawrence
USD alumnus Scott Lawrence has had a rather unique journey from high school band director to president and CEO of one of the region’s most successful advertising agencies.
