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Coyote Career Kickstart: Connecting Rural Students to Tools for Success
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New Class Focused on Taylor Swift Encourages Students to Take Unique Approach to Studying Law
The “Taylor Swift Effect” has taken the world by storm and has even made its way into the college classroom. This spring semester, students at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law will be able to take a course focused on Taylor Swift that will encourage them to think about the legal environment from a new perspective.
Alumnus Nick Fey's Mentorship Experiences Come Full Circle
As someone who stepped on to the University of South Dakota campus a “small-town, shy kid,” and left “a very confident adult with plenty of support from the university,” Nick Fey ’17 understands the transformative power of mentorship and is committed to providing that same support to current students.
Grant Funding to Support USD in Celebrating First-Generation Students in November
The University of South Dakota is proud to announce that they are one of 53 institutions from across the nation to be selected for a 2023 First-Generation College Celebration Grant from NASPA's Center for First-Generation Student Success.
Health Sciences Faculty Administer Project to Address Access to Care for Youth with Disabilities
A team of faculty at the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences has received $1,247,291 from the Department of Education to address South Dakota's early childhood intervention needs and train personnel to serve infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
Service with Purpose: AWOL Shows Students Importance of Community, Engagement and Connection
By facilitating volunteer experiences and service-learning opportunities, Alternative Week of Off-Campus Learning, or AWOL, empowers students to serve their communities and prepares them to make a difference.
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USD Launches Coyote Care to Offer Students 24/7 Mental Health Support
The University of South Dakota is launching Coyote Care to offer students in-the-moment support from counselors and connections to additional mental health resources, regardless of time of day or student location.
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From Externship to Clerkship: Law School Experiences Lead Alumnus to Position with Chief Justice
While at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, Connor McCormick ’23, J.D., accumulated a range of real-world experiences that prepared him to become a legal professional. Now, through a clerkship under South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen, the law alumnus is pursuing his dream of practicing law in South Dakota.
USD Faculty Contributes to 100-Acre Prairie Establishment Near Good Earth State Park
University of South Dakota’s Meghann Jarchow, Ph. D., recently contributed to a 100-acre prairie conservation established at Good Earth State Park, near Sioux Falls, through a partnership with EcoSun Prairie Farms.
USD to Host Native STEM Portraits Photo Exhibition Through Dec. 1
Now through Dec. 1, the University of South Dakota is hosting the “Native STEM Portraits Photo Exhibition” in the Muenster University Center. The photo exhibition explores the experiences of Native undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty and professionals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
USD In The News
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USD – Sioux Falls, A New Option for Education
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Amazon, USD Partner to Help Employees with Tuition Assistance
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USD on KCAU
USD Symposium Shows Benefits of Using Artificial Intelligence
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USD Med Students Seek Best Career Match in Long Process
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USD Student Seeks to Fill Gaps in Summer School Instructional Strategies
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Knudson School of Law Students Gain Global Perspective of Law Through Study Abroad Experiences
Summary: By pursuing experiential learning opportunities abroad, several students at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law gained a greater perspective of the legal processes of both the European Union (EU) and the United States.
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Social Work Funded Over $1 Million to Address Mental Health Professional Shortage
Summary: The University of South Dakota Department of Social Work’s Kelly Bass has been funded $1.06 million to address the need for more mental health professionals in high-need and underserved areas of South Dakota.
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School of Health Sciences Faculty Receive Women’s Health Grant
Summary: Three University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences faculty members have garnered a grant in the amount of $299,000 from the Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) to expand research and address some significant issues in women’s health.
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USD Knudson School of Law to Host Dedication Ceremony for South Dakota Tribal Flags Installation
Summary: The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law is set to host a dedication ceremony for nine newly installed flags representing the Native American tribes of South Dakota on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. in the courtroom.
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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.
