The South Dakotan
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Service & Advocacy
USD's McHale Davis Makes History as Moore's Island's First Doctoral Graduate
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From Student Consultant to Project Advisor, Trevor Sinclair Gives Back Through Coyote Business Consulting
University of South Dakota alumnus Trevor Sinclair ’24 gained invaluable experience through Coyote Business Consulting. Now, as associate financial advisor at Elgethun Capital Management, he’s helping the next generation of students access the same opportunities that helped shape his own career path.
USD's 40th Fulbright Scholar to Teach in Romania
University of South Dakota graduate Amelia Harrington has been named the university’s 40th Fulbright Scholar and will teach in Romania this fall.
USD Law Graduates Excel in First-Time Bar Exam Pass Rates
The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law Class of 2024 and Class of 2025 graduates earned an impressive 80% first-time pass rate on the South Dakota Bar Exam.
Blending Cultures Through Keys: USD Assistant Professor Releases ‘Korean Soundscapes’ Album
Eun-Hee Park, D.M., assistant professor of music in the University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts, recently released “Korean Soundscapes: Contemporary Piano Solos,” her 10th CD album and the first that features her solo piano works.
USD's Jarchow Receives National Sustainability Fellows Award
Meghann Jarchow, Ph.D., chair and professor in the Department of Sustainability & Environment at the University of South Dakota, has been awarded the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Fellows Award for her leadership in the field.
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USD Student Alex Vonderau to Study in Kyrgyzstan as Part of Critical Language Scholarship Program
University of South Dakota student Alex Vonderau was selected for the nationally competitive Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program. As a recipient of this scholarship, Vonderau will travel to Kyrgyzstan, a country in Central Asia, and study the Russian language.
Alumni
USD School of Education Native Alumni Honored at 13th Native Alumni Dinner
The University of South Dakota Tiospaye Student Council, along with Native Student Services, hosted and celebrated the accomplishments of Native graduates from the School of Education and/or those who have dedicated their careers to education during the 13th Annual Native Alumni Dinner.
USD Alumnus Gary Ellis to Deliver Commencement Address May 10
Gary Ellis ‘78, a renowned business leader and University of South Dakota alumnus, will deliver the commencement address at USD’s 138th Commencement Ceremonies to be held on Saturday, May 10 in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.
Transformative Nursing Education: Lisa Varenhorst’s Journey with USD’s Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
For Lisa Varenhorst, instructor in the Department of Nursing at the University of South Dakota and graduate of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, the journey from critical care nurse to educator was entirely organic.
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's Jing Williams Publishes Book Through the National Council for the Social Studies
Summary: Jing Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of social studies education at the University of South Dakota, has published a new book through the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). The NCSS is a national organization that is dedicated solely to social studies education.
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USD Business and President's Senior Leadership Institute Students Travel to New York City
Summary: Twenty-three students from the Financial Management Association (FMA) student chapter and President's Senior Leadership Institute at the University of South Dakota traveled to New York City to meet with top financial firms and distinguished alumni, gaining invaluable experience through real-world exposure to the financial industry, professional networking and firsthand insights into potential career paths.
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USD University Libraries Members Present at the 2025 Library Publishing Coalition Conference
Summary: The University of South Dakota’s Libraries Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi (CWRGM) project members showcased their work at the 2025 Library Publishing Coalition Conference.
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Jay Perry Named to AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education Class of 2025
Summary: University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls Vice President Jay Perry, Ph.D., has been selected to participate in the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education. He is one of just 25 leaders from colleges and universities nationwide selected for the Class of 2025.
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.
