Academic scholarships provide students with aid
As the Board of Regents increases tuition at South Dakota’s state universities, students must find ways to pay for college. By applying for scholarships offered by the state and individual universities, students have the opportunity to receive funding that they never have to pay back, as long as they meet the requirements. For South Dakota […]
Housing for students in Vermillion
The city of Vermillion sees the majority of the university population disappear during the summer. But for those students who stay, there are many options for housing, some more affordable than others. For students who want to live on campus, Coyote Village and Brookman Hall are the two options. Associate Dean of Students Phil Covington […]
Research to be showcased at IdeaFest 2012
Students don’t have to be a biology or chemistry major to participate in undergraduate research — and that’s one thing IdeaFest celebrates. IdeaFest is an annual event at the University of South Dakota that celebrates student research. This year the event is April 11-12. Ranging from poster and oral presentations to live performances, students in […]
Sioux Falls hosts tournament
The Summit League basketball conference tournament has been hosted at the Sioux Falls Arena for the past four years. The arena is contracted to hold the event for at least the next two years. The University of South Dakota men’s and women’s basketball teams will be able to compete in the Summit League tournament for […]
Transition to D-I helps campus
Athletics at a university are a way for students to connect and build school spirit. So when the University of South Dakota decided to make its transition to Division-I athletics, there were some changes that came with it. The Coyote teams are now not only facing more difficult competition, but also closer competition. As a […]
Exam evaluates students’ ability in core subjects
In high school, students are always faced with standardized testing that’s used to compare school districts and can affect how much federal funding schools receive. In order to measure the effectiveness of courses, the university administers a proficiency exam once students in a four-year degree earn 48 credits and two-year degree students have 32. The […]
PREVIEW: Summit League has two more years in Sioux Falls
As the University of South Dakota finishes its transition to Division I, its basketball teams will be eligible for the Summit League Conference Tournament next year. The Summit League tournament has been hosted at the Sioux Falls Arena for the past four years and the arena has the tournament contracted for the next two. South […]
USD announces former Coyote as new football coach
After less than two weeks of looking for Ed Meierkort’s successor, the Coyotes found who they were looking for. Joe Glenn became the 29th football coach at the University of South Dakota Monday afternoon as students, athletes, media and old friends welcomed him back to his alma mater. The university began the search for a […]
USD announces former alum as new football coach
After saying no three times, former University of South Dakota student and football player Joe Glenn finally said yes and has been named USD’s new head football coach. At the press conference announcing Glenn’s position Monday afternoon, Glenn said he didn’t pursue the open coaching position, but changed his mind in the end. “I didn’t […]
USD to take on No. 1 in Summit
Despite being on a four-game losing streak, the University of South Dakota women’s volleyball team still has high hopes for the end of the season. Senior Tahnee Reed said the losses have come more from mental mistakes, rather than the other team’s skill. “A lot of it is little errors,” Reed said. “Overall, it’s nothing […]