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USD Students Named South Dakota's Only Truman Scholarship Finalists
University of South Dakota students Ellie Hart and Taylor Van Emmerik have been named finalists for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship, placing them among the nation’s top students dedicated to public service and leadership.
Mandernach, Sandvig and Venjohn to Present ‘Frame of Mind’ Exhibition April 25
Three University of South Dakota students, Lauren Mandernach, Brianna Sandvig and Natalie Venjohn will present their Bachelor of Fine Arts graduation exhibition, “Frame of Mind,” at the John A. Day Gallery on April 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Offering Hope: Nursing Student and USD HOSA President Donates Stem Cells
Committed to making a difference in the lives of others, University of South Dakota nursing student Ashley Miedema extended this commitment by becoming a stem cell donor. Now, she advocates for others to do the same.
Kari Oyen Receives NASP President's Award
Kari Oyen, LP, CSP, Ph.D. ‘16, Ed.S. ‘08, program director and associate professor in the Division of Counseling and Psychology in Education, received the President’s Award from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) for representing school psychology at the American Psychological Association (APA).
Knudson School of Law Student Caileb Reilly Takes Advantage of MBA Concurrent Degree Program
Through the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law’s MBA/J.D. concurrent degree program, second-year law student Caileb Reilly is expanding his knowledge for both legal and business landscapes.
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A New Era for Psychology Education and Research
The University of South Dakota marked a milestone with the grand reopening of the historic South Dakota Union building. The state-of-the-art facility now provides cutting-edge learning, research and clinical spaces, reaffirming USD’s commitment to advancing mental health education and workforce development in South Dakota and beyond.
Alumni
USD Unveils Ellis Impact: $3 Million Gift to Support Students and Drive Growth
The University of South Dakota is proud to announce the launch of Ellis Impact, a new matching opportunity designed to significantly amplify support for the Coyote Beginnings scholarship program.
Perpetual Growth, Sustainable Gifts
The Dr. Arnold W. and Alanna J. Fenske scholarship endowment continues to benefit many medical students at USD.
USD Announces Unite for USD 2025: Seventh Annual Giving Day
The University of South Dakota is excited to announce its seventh annual Unite for USD celebration.
USD In The News
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USD Discovery District to Hold Ribbon Cutting, Looks to Future Plans for Expansion
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Coyote Business Consulting Prepares USD Business Student for Avera Fellowship
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Teacher Talk | Compassionate Classrooms
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USD Students Excited to Learn About Future Plans on Match Day
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USD in the Argus Leader
Why This South Dakota City is the Best in the U.S. for Small Town Arts Scene
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USD IdeaFest Set for April 9-10, Theo Lynn and Susan Puumala to Keynote
Summary: The University of South Dakota is set to host the annual IdeaFest symposium on April 9-10 to showcase academic achievement and promote the expansion of student, faculty and community understanding of the scholarly work that occurs at USD.
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Graduate Student in Biological Science Takes First Place in USD 3MT Competition
Summary: Emily Zavacki, a student pursuing a Ph.D. in biological sciences at the University of South Dakota, received first place at the eighth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition held on Feb. 19 in the Muenster University Center Ballroom.
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USD Receives $500K Grant for Supercomputing from the National Science Foundation
Summary: The University of South Dakota has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand its on-campus high-performance computing (supercomputing) capacity by over 50% on campus.
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Generous Donation Supports Teacher Pathway Program Students
Summary: A generous donation to the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the Sioux Falls School District (SFSD), is once again helping students in the University of South Dakota’s Teacher Pathway program as they work toward their goals of becoming educators.
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.
