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Innovation & Workforce Development
USD President Sheila K. Gestring to Deliver State of the University Address Sept. 17
The Latest
Celebration of Excellence Event Set for Sept. 25 to Honor Hall of Fame Recipients
The University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts will host the annual Celebration of Excellence event on Friday, Sept. 25, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Colton Recital Hall at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts on the Vermillion campus.
USD Dental Hygiene Expands Partnership with City of Sioux Falls, Falls Community Health
The University of South Dakota Department of Dental Hygiene is expanding its partnership with the City of Sioux Falls and Falls Community Health through a new agreement designed to strengthen access to dental care while supporting the education and clinical experience of future dental professionals.
Building on Strong Partnership, USD, Southeast Tech Create Expanded Pathway in Business Education
Students who start in business programs at Southeast Technical College now have a clearer path to a four-year degree through an expanded partnership with the University of South Dakota’s Beacom School of Business.
USD to Host Annual AI Symposium on Sept. 8, South Dakota Biomedical Computation Consortium on Sept. 9
On September 8, the University of South Dakota will host its eighth annual Artificial Intelligence Symposium, followed by the second annual South Dakota Biomedical Computation Consortium on September 9.
USD Students Design OKO App, Win Four ADDY Awards and One Indigo Design Award
An interdisciplinary team of four students from the University of South Dakota recently took home four awards from the American Advertising Federation and one award from the Indigo Design Awards for their app—OKO.
Featured
USD Welcomes Nicky Gilbertson as Associate Vice President for Executive Operations
The University of South Dakota has welcomed Nicky Gilbertson as associate vice president for executive operations.
Alumni
Always a Yote: Kari Oyen
As a third-generation Coyote, Kari Oyen, Ph.D. ’17, Ed.S. ’08, has a lifetime of memories connected to USD.
Always a Yote: Marcus Destin
Marcus Destin ’23 was enrolled at a college in North Carolina when his parents moved to South Dakota to work at USD.
USD In The News
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USD in Argus Leader
USD Discovery District to Hold Ribbon Cutting, Looks to Future Plans for Expansion
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USD on SiouxFalls.Business
Coyote Business Consulting Prepares USD Business Student for Avera Fellowship
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USD on SDPB
Teacher Talk | Compassionate Classrooms
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USD on Dakota News Now
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 Sanford School of Medicine Students Meet Vermillion by Volunteering
Summary: Every year, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine students kick off the academic year with Essentials Week, a program designed to help incoming medical students transition into the classroom and the community.
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USD Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement Receives Grant from 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps
Summary: The University of South Dakota’s Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement (OSL) has received a grant from 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps for the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
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USD Knudson School of Law Graduate Aidan Mullaney Honored with Pro Bono Service Award
Summary: Aidan Mullaney, J.D., a 2026 University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law graduate, was recognized with the William F. Day Jr. Law Student Pro Bono Award at the South Dakota State Bar Convention.
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USD School of Education Students Charter Chapters of Two National Organizations
Summary: The University of South Dakota School of Education is the first institution in the region to establish both an Educators Rising Collegiate Chapter and an Aspiring Educators Chapter, expanding opportunities for future teachers to develop leadership skills, professional networks and a deeper connection to the teaching profession.
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.
