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VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota's campus improvements and new student support initiatives continue to propel the university forward amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said University of South Dakota President Sheila K. Gestring during this year's State of the University address, held Sept. 24 in Aalfs Auditorium.

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota saw substantial growth in new graduate student enrollment and a record number of returning students, while seeing a small decline in total new student enrollment.

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota will continue to observe the rich history of Dakota Days Oct. 2-3 but is working with the City of Vermillion to reimagine its annual celebration with public health guidelines in mind.

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota hosts “MSW: Path to Licensure Program,” a free digital webinar intended for those interested in learning about USD’s high-quality, affordable and accredited online Master of Social Work degree and the benefits of a social work license Monday, Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. CST.

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota is taking new measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by sharing self-reported, real-time data about the number of positive COVID-19 tests for students, faculty and staff.

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota hosts “A Changed Landscape in K-12 Education: Considerations and Solutions for Educators,” a free digital webinar featuring a panel of experts in education and mental health, on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. Central Daylight Time.

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota, in collaboration with the Alumni Association, has created the Works Scholars program to provide undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to find on- and off-campus jobs, network with alumni and other professionals and participate in career building events.

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota will require face coverings in all public indoor spaces on campus when the fall academic term begins Aug. 19, as announced by the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) yesterday.

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences will offer a new, online graduate-level certificate in child and adult advocacy studies. Those who earn the certificate will learn about the various factors that lead to child and adult maltreatment, and they will be better equipped to advocate for children and adults who have experienced trauma.

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota (USD) will begin its fall semester Aug. 19 and conclude classroom instruction by Thanksgiving for most of its academic programs, as announced by the South Dakota Board of Regents today.