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Chamber raises $1.67 million to increase economic development
As Vermillion city officials continue to push for economic development, students at the University of South Dakota are involving themselves in the process. Through VermillionNEXT, Young Professionals Network of Emerging Leaders, students have the opportunity to engage with professionals in the area who are between 21 and 40 years of age. “The Vermillion community has […]
City asks for dismissal of Oct. 1 complaint filed by local landlords
The city of Vermillion is denying allegations made by 15 Vermillion landlords included in a complaint stating the rental housing owners experienced financial harm through the amending of city ordinances. In a response filed Oct. 16 by James Moore, an attorney for the defendants with Woods, Fuller, Schultz and Smith, P.C. based in Sioux Falls, the […]
Eagle Creek lawsuit will not affect USD partnership
A pending lawsuit between Vermillion’s Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Company and Eagle Creek Software Services Inc. will not affect an academic partnership between the University of South Dakota and the Twin Cities-based technology company. Jim Moran, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, said an Information Technology Consultant Academy is still expected to […]
School of Law to recognize Marty Jackley
The University of South Dakota School of Law will present Marty Jackley, the recently re-elected South Dakota attorney general, with the Student Bar Association Volunteer Service Award Nov. 12. The SBA chose Jackley because of his dedication to and his support of the law school and efforts to personally educate students pursuing a law degree without cost to the […]
USD requests for termination of substance abuse specialization
A request to terminate the substance abuse specialization in the Counseling and Psychology in Education graduate program has been sent to the South Dakota Board of Regents, and pending approval, it will no longer be available at the University of South Dakota. Currently, there are three specializations in the program, including clinical health counseling, school counseling […]
Nobel Peace Prize nominee discusses Israeli/Palestinian conflict at forum
Jeff Halper’s Nov. 5 forum ‘Destruction and Demolition: Israeli Policies Toward Palestinian Housing’ focused on the destruction of thousands of Palestinian homes by the Israeli government in the disputed West Bank region. Halper’s forum, addressed to students, faculty, staff and community members, was hosted by the University of South Dakota International Studies Program and the International Studies Club. […]
Republicans sweep statewide elections
Lieutenant Governor Matt Michels waved a broom above his head at the beginning of his victory speech. “Republican clean sweep,” he yelled. The Republicans certainly did sweep Tuesday night, winning control of all 13 statewide political offices. All state federal officials now belong to the Republican party. Senator John Thune said state politics is South […]
District 17 elects Ring, Rasmussen, Rusch
Democrat Ray Ring and Republican Nancy Rasmussen defeated Marion Sorlien (D), and Sheri Kaufman (R), for the two open House of Representatives District 17 seats. In the South Dakota Senate race, Republican Arthur Rusch overcame Democrat Michelle Maloney for the open seat, with 58 percent of the vote. Although Ring, who received 28 percent majority, […]
Bar exams low rate not helping law school
When visiting the University of South Dakota, prospective students expect to see their futures become a bit more clear. The campus celebrates graduate programs, advantages for internships and the state’s only law and medical schools. Students want to know what they are getting from a USD education as soon as they start asking questions. However, […]
“Sober Indian | Dangerous Indian” sheds light on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
After learning about social issues affecting people living on the South Dakota Pine Ridge Reservation, John Maisch, asst. professor at the University of Central Oklahoma, knew he had to advocate for change. At Pine Ridge, Maisch said the teenage suicide rate is 150 percent higher than the national average, and the infant mortality rate is 300 percent higher than nationwide statistics, with one […]