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Oct 04, 2022
USD Alumnus Bob Frieberg to Serve as 2022 Dakota Days Parade Marshal
University of South Dakota alumnus Bob Frieberg ’57, ’61 will serve as the 2022 Dakota Days Parade Grand Marshal on Oct. 22. Frieberg, a longtime South Dakota lawyer, is highly regarded for his legal counsel, volunteerism, philanthropy and USD pride.
Oct 03, 2022
USD Develops 3+2 Programs to Meet South Dakota's Need for Social Workers
The University of South Dakota is now offering new programs that will allow South Dakota’s sociology students the opportunity to earn an accelerated Master of Social Work degree online or in Sioux Falls from USD.
Oct 03, 2022
USD Receives $1 Million Department of Education Grant to Help Rural Students Succeed
The University of South Dakota received a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to create a holistic model for student success, with a specific focus on rural students.
Sep 20, 2022
USD Sees Enrollment Success, Record-Breaking Enrollment in Key Areas
The University of South Dakota reported a strong year of enrollment this year, with record-breaking enrollment in several key areas.
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Gestring Highlights Enrollment Growth, Student Support During Address
University of South Dakota President Sheila K. Gestring highlighted the university’s new and ongoing efforts to address the state’s workforce shortages, increased opportunities for student support and mentorship, the creation of a health sciences hub at USD – Sioux Falls, and record-breaking enrollments during Thursday’s annual State of the University address.
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USD Knudson School of Law Welcomes Largest Class Since 2011
The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law welcomed 87 students into its Class of 2025, the largest class of first-year law students since 2011.
Health Sciences Professor, Alumnus Participate in 437 Project for Suicide Awareness
A group of 12 runners, including a USD assistant professor of occupational therapy and an alumnus, will participate in a fundraising run across the State of South Dakota later this month to support mental health, specifically, suicide prevention.
USD College of Fine Arts to Host Annual Celebration of Excellence Sept. 23
The University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts is hosting its second annual Celebration of Excellence event Sept. 23 from 4-5:30 p.m. in Colton Hall in honor of the second cohort of College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame recipients. A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the John A. Day Gallery.
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University of South Dakota opens its new Health Sciences Building
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University of South Dakota’s Caraway, Boyd To Lead Graduate Psychology Education Program To Fill State Gap In Mental Health Care
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Sioux Falls' teacher pathway program sees first hire within the district
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USD Business School Offers Free Consulting To Non-Profits
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Press Releases
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USD Receives $1 Million Department of Education Grant to Help Rural Students Succeed
Summary: The University of South Dakota received a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to create a holistic model for student success, with a specific focus on rural students.
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Law Students Learn About Women in the Law at Academy in California
Summary: Three law students from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law attended the Ms. JD Academy Intensive presented by the National Women Law Students’ Organization at the Pepperdine School of Law in Malibu, California, last month.
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USD Beacom School of Business Welcomes Back Alumna as Career Success Center Manager
Summary: The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business is welcoming alumna Lauren Foxhoven ’20, ’21 as the new manager of the Beacom Career Success Center. Foxhoven will be responsible for providing various resources to students that keep them competitive in the work industry as well as connected with potential employers.
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Beacom Flu Shot Clinic Prepares Students for Winter
Summary: The Beacom School of Business Health Services Administration Program recently hosted a flu shot clinic in Beacom Hall to give students a more convenient way to maintain their vaccination schedule.
Guest Column
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Sadie Swier
University of South Dakota alumna Sadie Swier '18 has been named director of South Dakota CEO East Women’s Business Center (SD CEO East) in Sioux Falls.