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USD Presents 2024 Undergraduate Research Award Winners
The University of South Dakota is proud to announce that 12 students received 2024 Undergraduate Research Awards for excellence in creative scholarship and research.
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USD School of Medicine Celebrates 50 Years of Granting Doctor of Medicine Degrees
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USD Coyote Clinic Fills Need, Provides Experience
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Students Lead More than 50 Years of Wacipi
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Playing the Role as Provost, Professor and Musician
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USD (Taylor's Version): Swift Inspires Law Class
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USD Researchers Study AI and Human Interaction in Crisis Management and Beyond
Summary: A University of South Dakota study on crisis communication found that information delivered by an artificial intelligence (AI) source elicits a similar level of trust as that from a human representative. The study also showed the reputation of the organization using AI to communicate in a crisis took no hits to its credibility. -
High-Impact Experiences, Close-Knit Community Propel Anna Madsen Into Career in State Legislature
Summary: Anna Madsen '18, a senior legislative research analyst and University of South Dakota alumna, credits USD’s Department of Political Science for providing her with meaningful learning opportunities and internship experiences that launched her into a successful career serving the South Dakota Legislature. -
Sculpture Student Receives Award for Innovative Solid Waste Management Efforts
Summary: David Lammers, a graduate sculpture student in the College of Fine Arts, received the Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division Advancement Award from the Solid Waste Association of North America. -
U.S. News & World Report Ranks USD School of Education No. 58 for Online Master's Programs
Summary: The University of South Dakota School of Education was ranked No. 58 in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online Master’s in Education Programs” list.
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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.