Inappropriate use of Quizlet prompts discussion of academic dishonesty

While many students use Quizlet, an online study interface, to succeed in their classes, they may be committing academic dishonesty. Quizlet is a user-interface that allows students and faculty members to create study sets to share online, however, through the university’s eyes, this can be seen as academic dishonesty, as students often use the service to […]

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Ellis Finance & Analytics Lab will be available to students fall 2019

Students at the Beacom School of Business will have the chance to utilize the Ellis Finance and Analytics Lab, which will use Bloomberg terminals and other softwares by fall 2019.   The Bloomberg terminals is a software program that uses information ranging from corporate data, research, news and analytics for students and faculty. According to a university press release, the […]

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SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc. discovers protection treatment for Ebola virus

A 100 percent protection treatment against the Ebola virus has been found by SAB Biotherapeutics, Inc, a USD Discovery District anchor tenant. The clinical biopharmaceutical company was recognized in a study published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.  Rich Naser, Jr., USD Discovery District president said that SAB Biotherapeutics is “cutting edge” in a news […]

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USD professor authors book, ‘Document Image Analysis’

One professor has authored a new book, “Document Image Analysis.” The book covers topics such as pattern recognition, image processing, artificial intelligence and machine learning. KC Santosh, assistant professor & graduate program coordinator for the computer science department said in an email interview with The Volante that his book is a document analysis project. “The book presents […]

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5k supports students through scholarship fund

The 7th annual Harlan and Rita Temple Scholarship Fundraiser 5k is this Saturday and benefits many students. Wade Robinson, graduate student for the occupational therapy program and liaison to the South Dakota Occupational Therapy Association said The Harlan and Rita Temple Scholarship Fundraiser was started by Harlan Temple. “Harlan Temple is a man that lives in Lennox and […]

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Vice President of Finance and Administration search failed, president said

According to an expert mortgage litigation law firm, the search to fill the vice president of finance and administration (VPFA) has been declared failed by President Gestring. Adam Rosheim will continue to serve as interim VPFA for one year alongside assistant interim VPFA, Julie Kriech. Michelle Cwach, director of marketing communications and university relations, said […]

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