Public Health and Health Sciences

VERMILLION, S.D. – The Wegner Health Sciences Library, which serves the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, has reopened after an extensive remodeling project. Located on the medical school’s Sioux Falls campus, this library is one of the region’s most important and comprehensive medical resources, serving not only medical and other health students and faculty, but also aiding practicing physicians and front-line medical providers.

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota will host its third annual Unite for USD giving day on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 10:58 a.m.  

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota will offer free, rapid COVID-19 testing of students, faculty and staff in the Muenster University Center room 212 Mondays through Fridays 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. starting Feb. 8.

VERMILLION, S.D. – Jessica McHugh, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of South Dakota, has been elected as chair of the Children and Youth Special Interest Section of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). This national organization has identified children and youth as a key practice area within the field of occupational therapy for 2021, including addressing new regulations and new initiatives such as early interventions.

VERMILLION, S.D. – Carrie Sanderson '07 B.A., '10 MPA, '10 J.D., the director of the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment at the University of South Dakota, discussed the state of child maltreatment in South Dakota and how the pandemic has influenced children on the podcast Credit Hour.

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota will offer a live webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 4 p.m. CST to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines and how South Dakota’s vaccine distribution plan impacts the USD community.

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM) will hold the first virtual Children’s Day at the Capitol event Monday, Feb. 1.

VERMILLION, S.D – The University of South Dakota is set to host the fourth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition. The preliminary round takes place Thursday, Feb. 11 from 3-5 p.m., followed by finals on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 3-5 p.m., in the Muenster University Center B/C.

VERMILLION, S.D. – More than 2,100 students at the University of South Dakota are being honored for their high achievement during the fall 2020 semester with the release of the Dean’s List and Academic Honors.

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota announced the 2020 class of 30 Under 30 recipients. 30 Under 30 recognizes outstanding young alumni who are making an impact in their professional and personal lives. Achievements are recognized in the areas of professional success, community involvement and/or university engagement. The 30 Under 30 program began in 2018.