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USD aims to renovate four buildings to enhance education and research.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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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.