October 7th, 2018132Hours before the annual Dakota Days game Saturday, Ben Klett learned he would step in for an injured Kai Henry at the starting running back role.
Sixty minutes of play later, Klett would walk into the depths of the DakotaDome with his first three touchdowns of the season in a 35-28 victory over No. 24 Missouri State.
Carrying the...
October 2nd, 2018209Students gathered in the Munster University Center (MUC) pit lounge on Thursday to watch the Blasey-Kavanaugh Hearing.
The political science department reserved the space for students to watch the hearing throughout the day. Faculty stopped by to add insight, answer questions and lead a discussion.
Marcus Ireland, a...
September 25th, 2018509Students and faculty have seen issues with the outdated infrastructure of the Warren M. Lee Center for Fine Arts (FA) for years, including the HVAC system, leaks in the ceiling highlighted by moldy ceiling tiles, acoustics and sound leakage, old water fountains and sinks that don’t drain.
Faculty have begun to search for funds in...
September 25th, 2018101This semester, USD has seen the largest enrollment class in its history, with 1,427 first-time, undergraduate students. This is a 6.4 percent increase over the 2017 incoming freshman class.
In a university news release, university president Sheila Gestring said she is thrilled to see the high enrollment numbers.
“Now, more than...
September 25th, 201885The McVicker Plaza had its grand opening on Friday evening. The event featured speeches from both community and USD faculty members.
Made up of the new Charlie's store and the Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company (VCDC) offices the McVicker Plaza's purpose is to bring the University and the community together.
Scott...
September 18th, 2018623Travis Letellier, a USD economics professor, discovered an error in the numbers and explanation of a South Dakota measure up for a vote on November 6, 2018.
This election will include five measures and this particular measure covers an increase in taxes on tobacco products to provide financial support to postsecondary technical...
September 18th, 201885United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has proposed new campus sexual assault policies that, if implemented, will impact USD.
According to the New York Times, the new rules would strengthen the rights of students accused of assault, harassment or rape, reduce the liability of higher education institutions and encourage more...
September 18th, 2018981BlueString is not only the first music festival to be held at USD, but it’s also the first one centered around sexual assault awareness. While musicians will be performing, raising awareness for male sexual assault victims will be taking center stage.
Bridget Diamond-Welch, assistant professor of political science and criminal...
September 12th, 2018156USD will be offering a free safety app to students through AppArmor, which is expected to roll out before Dakota Days.
A committee was formed to explore options for a safety app after it was recommended at a Student Government Association safety walk last spring.
John Howe, the associate dean of student services, said IT, UPD,...
September 11th, 2018403The University was notified of an alleged sexual assault that took place in Coyote Village last Saturday, according to an email sent from the dean of students office Tuesday afternoon.
The email read, "USD is aware of an alleged sexual assault in Coyote Village that was reported Saturday, Sept. 8. The University immediately notified...
