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USD – Sioux Falls Meets Education Demand in State's Largest City
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At the Center of It All
Jay Perry discusses vision, growth and future of USD – Sioux Falls
Shaping Nurses of the Future: Varenhorst Teaches Clinical Judgement, Continues Personal Education
Lisa Varenhorst, M.S., reflects on her time as an educator and student at the University of South Dakota.
TRAC and Tech 2 Launch Programs Aim to Bring Innovation and Entrepreneurship to the State
Students and local startup companies seeking to bring an innovative mindset and entrepreneurial skills to the state of South Dakota can receive funding, mentorship and a degree with the Technology Readiness Acceleration Center (TRAC) and Tech 2 Launch (T2L) programs at USD.
USD Alumni Daugaard, Hart, Reed Named to SD Hall of Fame
The University of South Dakota is proud to announce that three esteemed alumni, Dennis Daugaard ‘75, Charles Hart ‘73 and Ronald Reed ‘60, have been selected for the 2022 South Dakota Hall of Fame for their contributions to the state.
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Guest Column | Natalie Eisenberg
Expert brand builder Natalie Eisenberg '02 describes how her time at USD launched her into a trajectory of success.
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Rural Matters: Teacher Pathway Program Fills State’s Need for Qualified Teachers
The Teacher Pathway program launched as a partnership between the USD School of Education and the Sioux Falls School District in 2017 as a way to increase interest in the teaching profession while preparing students to become inspiring and encouraging leaders.
2021 Summit League Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awarded NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Soon after walking the commencement stage and receiving his diploma for a B.S. in chemistry, track and field scholar-athlete Jesse Sullivan discovered he was awarded a $10,000 post-graduate scholarship from the NCAA because of his academic and athletic excellence during his four years at the University of South Dakota.
Sioux Falls Artist Uses Illustrations and Placemaking to Create Conversations
Since graduating from the University of South Dakota a decade ago, Zach DeBoer ‘12, B.F.A., describes how he is working to change the Sioux Falls community for the better through the transformative power of creative placemaking.
USD In The News
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USD in SiouxFalls.Business
Future medical professionals prepare for careers with state-of-the-art simulations.
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USD in the Sioux City Journal
PROGRESS: USD to open new School of Health Sciences building
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USD in the Argus Leader
Sioux Falls' teacher pathway program sees first hire within the district
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USD on Dakota News Now
Community College of Sioux Falls ‘transformed’ into the University of South Dakota
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USD in Midwest Medical Edition
USD School of Health Sciences Names Inaugural Director for New Nurse Anesthesia Program
Press Releases
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USD Student Working on Various Sustainability Initiatives with City of Sioux Falls Internship
Summary: Jadyn Ford, a University of South Dakota student and Sioux Falls native, is helping drive sustainability initiatives in her hometown through an internship with the City of Sioux Falls Public Works in the Environmental division.
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Avoseh Selected to Attend International Adult Education Conference in Moracco
Summary: The University of South Dakota’s School of Education is pleased to announce Mike “MBM” Avoseh, Ph.D., professor in the School of Education, has been selected to attend CONFINTEA VII June 15-17 as a part of the United States team.
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Business Analytics Adventure Introduces High School Students to Growing Field
Summary: This week, the University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business is hosting the inaugural Business Analytics Adventure to provide an opportunity for high school students to improve their business analytics skills.
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USD Alumni Daugaard, Hart, Reed Named to SD Hall of Fame
Summary: The University of South Dakota is proud to announce that three esteemed alumni, Dennis Daugaard ‘75, Charles Hart ‘73 and Ronald Reed ‘60, have been selected for the 2022 South Dakota Hall of Fame for their contributions to the state.
Guest Column
Meet Jay Wilson, New USD Foundation President & CEO
Jay Wilson shares what drew him to USD and what he’s excited about as he joins the Coyote Community.