2026
USD athletics receive $1M gift
Earlier this month, James “Jim” Clement, USD alumni donated $1 million to USD athletics for the department to use at their discretion. Clement is a long time supporter of the Coyotes, dating back to his childhood. Clement grew up in Vermillion, SD, attending college here. His father was a former dean of the business school […]
Volleyball on a hot streak
The USD women’s volleyball team is closing their regular season as they wind down conference play over the next few weeks. The Coyotes are currently sitting atop of the Summit League standings at 7-1, with SDSU and Omaha at second and third, respectively. Lenae Williamson has been the head coach of the Coyotes for over […]
“The Spooky Science of Pipe Organs”
On Saturday, Oct. 24, the National Music Museum (NMM) hosted a Halloween-themed event featuring songs performed on a 200-year-old pipe organ. The event included a chance to discover how pipe organs work through the NMM’s “Organ Experience,” showcasing how a miniature, fully functional pipe organ is assembled by Anna Van Kley. Van Kley […]
Football finds their stride
The University of South Dakota (USD) Coyotes football season is in full swing, coming off an important win against the No. 8 University of North Dakota (UND) Fighting Hawks this past Saturday 26-23 in an overtime thriller. The Coyotes in the first five games of the season were 3-2, ending their five game streak with […]
From The Volante to Congress: Dusty Johnson’s USD roots
U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson attended the University of South Dakota from 1995 to 1999, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in political science. While at USD, Johnson held several positions at The Volante, including reporter, section editor and business manager. Being involved with The Volante was one of my best experiences in college. As a reporter, […]
Review: Show ‘stopping’ first play
The University’s theater recently closed its curtains on the first production of the year. “Stop Kiss,” was performed during Dakota Days for three evenings Oct. 1-3 followed by a Sunday matinee on Oct. 4. On paper “Stop Kiss” is a romance, but like many good love stories, it goes beyond just romance. The […]
Anna Moore pushes for community
Anna Moore, a sustainability and environment instructor at the University of South Dakota, advocates for community involvement and the reuse of items. Those interests have influenced her participation in and administration of a Buy Nothing Facebook group. Moore was born and raised in Northampton, Massachusetts. She attended Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, graduating […]
Connecting Vermillion through art
Lunchbox Studios will soon celebrate its one-year ribbon-cutting anniversary, which took place on Nov. 15, 2025. Since their opening, they’ve focused on creating a space for connection and learning. “We’ve had so much support from our community, and that’s what we wanted to do: finding a way to get more people to […]
Planting the “Victorious” garden
After more than a year of hard work and preparation, the College of Fine Arts sculpture garden is now filled with native prairie plants. USD’s Environmental Club and American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) partnered with students from across campus to restore the landscape through their Planting the Prairie event. […]
Building a family away from home
With the holiday season approaching, one student organization has made it its mission to connect with residents of the Vermillion Care Center. The Student Engagement & Refinement for Volunteering Empowerment (SERVE) organization’s Adopt-A-Grandparent volunteer program has made an impact on the environment of the Care Center, especially over the holidays. […]