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FARM: Maria Koenen Finds Home Away from Home in Parkston
Maria Koenen’s immersion into the community of Parkston, South Dakota, and its Frontier And Rural Medicine (FARM) program at Avera St. Benedict Hospital would likely be considered a homecoming.
Caraway, Boyd To Lead Graduate Psychology Education Program To Fill State Gap In Mental Health Care
The University of South Dakota is pleased to announce Jean Caraway, Ph.D., professor of psychology, and Beth Boyd, Ph.D., professor and director of Clinical Psychology, received funding for the new Graduate Psychology Education Program (GPEP) to train doctoral health service psychology students to provide quality behavioral health services in community-based primary care settings in high-need and high-demand areas throughout South Dakota.
Justice Through Science: The Life and Logistics of a 'Last Responder'
It’s Dr. Meredith Reynolds’ job to figure out the life of her patients, even when death is the only thing for her to examine.
From The Classroom To The Operating Room: Leichner Uses Supply Chain Management Background At Avera Health
Jake Leichner ‘22 came to the University of South Dakota from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, with an interest in business. After taking courses as a student at the Beacom School of Business he found an interest in supply chain management.
At the Center of It All
Jay Perry discusses vision, growth and future of USD – Sioux Falls
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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.
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USD Law School Ranked No. 1 for Affordability
The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law was ranked No. 1 by BestValueSchools.org on the “20 Most Affordable Law Schools 2022” list for the second consecutive year.
USD's Savannah McGraw Awarded $24,000 Premier Scholarship
The University of South Dakota's School of Education is pleased to announce junior Savannah McGraw, a Sioux Falls native, was awarded the Jeanne Spilde Gonzenbach Scholarship worth $24,000 for one academic year.
Using Personal Setbacks, USD Alum Studies to Seek Change at NCAA Level
During a 2019 team bonding exercise, University of South Dakota women's swimming team member Kristen Quigley '22 was accidentally concussed during the height of the season.
USD In The News
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USD on Keloland
Life saving tool for overdose epidemic illegal in SD
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USD in the MED
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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Getting a USD degree in Sioux Falls
Press Releases
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USD Receives Nearly $1 Million in Funding for Grounding Science Project
Summary: The University of South Dakota recently received $999,976 in funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the project titled Grounding Science Education in Indigenous Knowledges, Food Systems, and Sustainability (Grounding Science).
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USD Knudson School of Law Welcomes New Assistant Professors
Summary: The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law is welcoming two new assistant professors of law, Shirley Mays, J.D., and Robert Miller, J.D.
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USD School of Education to Host South Dakota Governor's Camp
Summary: The University of South Dakota School of Education is hosting the South Dakota Governor’s Camp from July 17-22. The weeklong summer program is for gifted students entering grades 6-9 who want to expand their strengths and make lifelong friends.
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Summer Accounting Institute Allows High School Students to Explore Accounting Profession
Summary: The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business hosted the 16th annual Summer Accounting Institute from July 10-14.
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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.