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USD Launches Coyote Care to Offer Students 24/7 Mental Health Support
The University of South Dakota is launching Coyote Care to offer students in-the-moment support from counselors and connections to additional mental health resources, regardless of time of day or student location.
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USD – Sioux Falls, A New Option for Education
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Amazon, USD Partner to Help Employees with Tuition Assistance
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USD Symposium Shows Benefits of Using Artificial Intelligence
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USD Med Students Seek Best Career Match in Long Process
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USD Student Seeks to Fill Gaps in Summer School Instructional Strategies
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Knudson School of Law Students Gain Global Perspective of Law Through Study Abroad Experiences
Summary: By pursuing experiential learning opportunities abroad, several students at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law gained a greater perspective of the legal processes of both the European Union (EU) and the United States. -
Social Work Funded Over $1 Million to Address Mental Health Professional Shortage
Summary: The University of South Dakota Department of Social Work’s Kelly Bass has been funded $1.06 million to address the need for more mental health professionals in high-need and underserved areas of South Dakota. -
School of Health Sciences Faculty Receive Women’s Health Grant
Summary: Three University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences faculty members have garnered a grant in the amount of $299,000 from the Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) to expand research and address some significant issues in women’s health. -
USD Knudson School of Law to Host Dedication Ceremony for South Dakota Tribal Flags Installation
Summary: The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law is set to host a dedication ceremony for nine newly installed flags representing the Native American tribes of South Dakota on Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. in the courtroom.
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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.