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The Best and Worst of Us Explored in Utopia/Dystopia Symposium at USD
Nothing is perfect, but that doesn’t stop humans from imagining and striving for utopia, or an idealized society. On the flipside is utopia’s dark twin, dystopia: an imagined world of misery, inequality and oppression.
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National Music Museum celebrates 50 years
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Mindfill: How 2 USD grads found passion in sustainability by opening an online store
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USD will have a study published soon on winter conditions and the effects on pheasants
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South Dakota Legislature considers removing bar exam for lawyers: Dean Neil Fulton weighs in
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USD to host utopia/dystopia symposium
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Undergraduate Research Project Contributes to USD's Archival Library, Honors Former USD Art Educator
Summary: Junior graphic design major Veronica Knippling was honored with an Undergraduate Research Excellence Award for her project titled, “The Stilwell Papers.” Her research project made significant contributions to both the University of South Dakota and the broader community of researchers interested in art education. -
Undergraduate Researcher Uncovers High Concentrations of Dust Emissions in Utah
Summary: Undergraduate researcher Wyatt Wiebelhaus, a junior majoring in sustainability at the University of South Dakota, conducted research on the impact of off-road vehicles on soil disturbance and dust emissions in Utah to learn about the effects human activity has on the natural landscape. -
Research Opportunities at USD Lead Recent Graduate to Position as Grant Projects Coordinator
Summary: Recent University of South Dakota graduate Mattie Jones just stepped into her position as a grants project coordinator with The South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault. She was led to a career in this area through the research she completed at USD. -
USD to Host Intersection of Arts, Culture and Politics Event Series
Summary: The University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts and the international studies program are set to host a series of events examining the intersection of arts, culture and politics throughout the month of February and into early March.
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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.