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Personal Experiences Inspire School of Education Graduate Student to Become School Psychologist
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USD Alumnus Steps into New Role as Press Secretary to the Senate Judiciary Committee
University of South Dakota alumnus Josh Sorbe '20 was recently announced as the press secretary to the United States Senate Judiciary Committee.
A Family Affair: Father-Daughter Duo Completes MBA Degrees Together
Katelyn (Breen) Conover says that her dad has always been her “go-to with anything.” From spending quality time in the car on the way to the ice-skating rink, to kayaking down the river together, Conover and her dad have been at each other's side through many adventures. Their most recent adventure, however, has been a bit different – pursuing master’s degrees.
Medical Laboratory Science Students Share Experiences
Two students currently in their final years and internship year and one recent graduate of the USD MLS program share their experiences in the program and with USD’s partners.
TRAC Prepares USD Graduate Student for Career as Plant Biologist
As a result of the experience she gained through the University of South Dakota's Technology Readiness Acceleration Center (TRAC), Chinenye Izuegbunam, a fifth-year Ph.D. candidate majoring in biology, landed a job as a plant biologist co-op on the Assay Development & Mode of Action Team at Bayer Crop Science in Chesterfield, Missouri.
Heart and Spirit
Alumna Serene Thin Elk applies a holistic approach to health care as behavioral health officer.
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Within These Walls
USD aims to renovate four buildings to enhance education and research.
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Students Flock to Artificial Intelligence Offerings at USD's Computer Science Department
Student enrollment in the University of South Dakota’s computer science programs has skyrocketed. Between fall 2021 and fall 2022, the number of undergraduate students grew 39% while the number of graduate students expanded by an astounding 184%.
USD Journalism Alumni Inform South Dakota and the World
As undergraduate students at USD, they burned the midnight oil to get The Volante student newspaper to press, interviewed a U.S. senator for the Coyote News and volunteered to sit as a live figure study model for a drawing class to get the inside scoop for an article.
National Music Museum Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Year with Special Exhibition Opening
The National Music Museum (NMM) is celebrating 50 years in the making with a special exhibition “As Good as Gold: The First 50 Years (1973–2023).”
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National Music Museum celebrates 50 years
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Mindfill: How 2 USD grads found passion in sustainability by opening an online store
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USD will have a study published soon on winter conditions and the effects on pheasants
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South Dakota Legislature considers removing bar exam for lawyers: Dean Neil Fulton weighs in
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USD to host utopia/dystopia symposium
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USD to Host Utopia/Dystopia Symposium Feb. 6-7
Summary: The University of South Dakota is set to host the Utopia/Dystopia Symposium on Feb. 6 and 7.
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37th Annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition Opening Jan. 20
Summary: The 37th annual Stilwell Student Awards Exhibition presented by the University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts will be on display from Jan. 20 to Feb. 17. in the John A. Day Gallery in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and the opening reception and awards ceremony will take place on Jan. 20 from 5-7 p.m.
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USD Sees Growth in International Enrollment
Summary: The University of South Dakota is seeing a significant rise in international student enrollment this spring with 80 new degree-seeking students in attendance for the spring 2023 semester, as compared to 41 new degree-seeking students in the spring 2022 semester.
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President's Senior Leadership Institute Puts Students on the Fast Track to Success
Summary: The President's Senior Leadership Institute (PSLI), a program promoted by the University of South Dakota's Opportunity Center, supports students in reaching their full potential while at USD and after graduation.
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.