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USD's Griffin Petersen Appointed as Student Regent to the South Dakota Board of Regents
University of South Dakota student Griffin Petersen has been appointed as the student representative to the South Dakota Board of Regents.
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USD Discovery District to Hold Ribbon Cutting, Looks to Future Plans for Expansion
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Coyote Business Consulting Prepares USD Business Student for Avera Fellowship
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USD Students Excited to Learn About Future Plans on Match Day
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National Music Museum Receives Major Gift From T. Denny Sanford
Summary: The National Music Museum (NMM) is excited to announce a $1 million gift from South Dakota philanthropist and businessman T. Denny Sanford to support the museum’s ongoing exhibit renovation project. -
School of Education Student Selected for Esteemed Warren Fellowship for Future Teachers
Summary: 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. -
Mrozla and Feldhacker Honored with USD Belbas-Larson Awards
Summary: Associate Professor Thomas Mrozla and Assistant Professor Mackenzie Feldhacker are the recipients of the 2025 University of South Dakota Belbas-Larson Awards for Excellence in Teaching. They will be recognized at the USD commencement ceremony and receive a framed certificate, a commemorative medal and a $5,000 tribute. -
USD Announces 2025 President's Research Award Recipients
Summary: The University of South Dakota presents four faculty members recognized for their outstanding research, chosen by external reviewers for their research accomplishments, publications and grant success.
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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.