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Oct 28, 2022
USD Nursing Gets $1 Million HRSA Grant to Grow South Dakota Nursing Workforce
Two leaders of the University of South Dakota's Department of Nursing have garnered a substantial grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to increase the number of nurses in rural and underserved areas in South Dakota.
Oct 24, 2022
USD MSW Grad Makes a Difference in South Dakota and Tribal Communities
As an FBI victim specialist, Brittany O’Day ’20, MSW, passionately serves victims, advocates for increased resources, and educates professionals and community members. With the University of South Dakota’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program, O’Day was able to advance in her career and continue to follow her passion for serving others.
Oct 24, 2022
USD Honors Student is Recipient of Prestigious Voyager Scholarship
Nick Kennedy, a junior double majoring in Native American Studies and History at the University of South Dakota, is among the inaugural cohort of the Voyager Scholarship.
Oct 31, 2022
USD Gets Approval for $1 Million in Funding from City of Vermillion for Wellness Center Expansion
On Oct. 17, the City of Vermillion approved methods to provide the University of South Dakota with $1 million in funding to help finance the expansion of the USD Wellness Center.
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USD Receives $1 Million Department of Education Grant to Help Rural Students Succeed
The University of South Dakota received a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to create a holistic model for student success, with a specific focus on rural students.
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Political Science Students Host Amity Shlaes Nov. 14 at USD
The University of South Dakota’s Political Science League and the Gamma Nu chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, will host Amity Shlaes, a New York Times bestselling author who focuses on 20th century politics and economics, Nov. 14 on USD’s campus in Vermillion. The events associated with her visit are free and open to the public.
Experiential Learning Prepares Law Students for Future Careers
Internships and externships are an important part of a student’s experience at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law. Students have opportunities to gain invaluable, real-world experience and exposure to the law profession, so they can hit the ground running as they embark upon their career in law.
USD's IHEC Hosts Fall Interprofessional Training Workshop
The University of South Dakota’s Interprofessional Health Education Center (IHEC) will host its 12th annual interprofessional training workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
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University of South Dakota’s Caraway, Boyd To Lead Graduate Psychology Education Program To Fill State Gap In Mental Health Care
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Sioux Falls' teacher pathway program sees first hire within the district
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USD Business School Offers Free Consulting To Non-Profits
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Press Releases
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Area High School Bands to Participate in Dakota Days Marching Band Competition
Summary: The University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts is welcoming area high school bands to Vermillion for the annual Dakota Days Marching Band Competition.
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USD Receives $1 Million Department of Education Grant to Help Rural Students Succeed
Summary: The University of South Dakota received a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to create a holistic model for student success, with a specific focus on rural students.
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Law Students Learn About Women in the Law at Academy in California
Summary: Three law students from the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law attended the Ms. JD Academy Intensive presented by the National Women Law Students’ Organization at the Pepperdine School of Law in Malibu, California, last month.
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USD Beacom School of Business Welcomes Back Alumna as Career Success Center Manager
Summary: The University of South Dakota Beacom School of Business is welcoming alumna Lauren Foxhoven ’20, ’21 as the new manager of the Beacom Career Success Center. Foxhoven will be responsible for providing various resources to students that keep them competitive in the work industry as well as connected with potential employers.
Guest Column
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Sadie Swier
University of South Dakota alumna Sadie Swier '18 has been named director of South Dakota CEO East Women’s Business Center (SD CEO East) in Sioux Falls.