The South Dakotan is our story hub highlighting the meaningful contributions of our students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Find out everything USD is up to here.
Humanities & Culture
One-of-a-Kind USD Music Department, National Music Museum Partnership Enhances Student Experiences
Search News By Category
Featured
UPD Welcomes Therapy K-9 to Enhance Emotional Support Services
Ensuring a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and the community is the University of South Dakota Police Department’s (UPD) number one priority. With the introduction of a new member to the squad, the department is taking innovative steps toward enhancing emotional support services and fostering a more supportive campus community.
USD In The News
-
USD in Argus Leader
USD School of Medicine Celebrates 50 Years of Granting Doctor of Medicine Degrees
-
USD on SiouxFalls.Business
USD Coyote Clinic Fills Need, Provides Experience
-
USD on SDPB
Students Lead More than 50 Years of Wacipi
-
USD on Keloland
Playing the Role as Provost, Professor and Musician
-
USD on Siouxland Proud
USD (Taylor's Version): Swift Inspires Law Class
More Headlines
-
USD Collaborates on $8 Million NSF Grant to Promote STEM Education, Research
Summary: University of South Dakota faculty members are collaborating on an $8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to meet the demand of creating pathways for young learners to develop interest and confidence in STEM and become motivated to work in STEM fields. -
School of Education Faculty Recognized With Faculty Excellence Awards
Summary: The University of South Dakota School of Education honored three faculty members – Gabrielle Strouse, Ph.D., Jing Williams, Ph.D., and Kari Oyen, Ph.D ’16, Ed.S. ’08, LP, NCSP – with Faculty Excellence Awards, which annually acknowledge accomplishments in research, teaching and service. -
Digging for Knowledge: USD Students Explore History Through Archaeological Field School
Summary: Last month, University of South Dakota students unearthed history through an archaeological project near Sturgis, South Dakota. -
Anthropology, Sustainability Student Selected for Native American Undergraduate Museum Fellowship
Summary: Angel Vazquez, a rising junior at the University of South Dakota pursuing a bachelor's degree in anthropology and sustainability, was recently selected for the Minnesota Historical Society’s Native American Undergraduate Museum Fellowship (NAUMF).
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.