Muirhead Named Chair of USD Department of Pathology
DesiRae Muirhead recalls the words of her father which propelled her towards obtaining a pathology degree: “If you’re going to do it, you should be the top dog.” Since then, Muirhead has found success in various areas of medicine, but most recently in being named Chair of the USD Department of Pathology. After receiving her […]
Seven Bills Pass Unanimously at Final SGA Meeting
SGA wrapped up their final meeting of the semester Tuesday night as the team discussed president Caleb Weiland’s senate resolution for increased mental health funding. But, prior to his resoultion’s introduction, the Senate revisited ten old business matters, five of which passed unanimously. Sen. Caleb Swanson reported no further concerns regarding Senate Bill (SB) 94 […]
New Senator Sworn in at SGA Meeting
SGA welcomed another Senator to their team during Tuesday night’s meeting. Freshman Ethan Gladue, a double major in business administration and political science, was sworn in by president Caleb Weiland. He’ll serve the rest of the semester and through the spring. “I’m most excited about representing constituents and being a voice for them,” Gladue said. […]
Charlie’s Career Closet to Launch First Official Clothing Drive
Charlie’s Career Closet will take another step toward its goal of providing professional attire for USD students this week. The organization’s mission is to support USD students with the necessary professional attire they need for job interviews or professional outings. All clothing articles will come from donations collected at clothing drives. The program will launch […]
USD Honors Veterans and Their Families during November
By tradition, November is a popular month for family celebrations, and USD continues to honor this heritage by recognizing the sacrifices made by U.S. veterans and their families. President Biden issued a proclamation Oct. 31 declaring November 2022 as National Veterans and Military Families Month. USD looks to show support by honoring veterans and their […]
Sodexo to Roll Out Reimbursement to Students
Sodexo is reimbursing USD students in the upcoming week, in response to various issues regarding the program’s startup. During Tuesday’s SGA meeting, Dean of Students Kim Grieve explained in her advisor report about Sodexo’s plans to offer students a $25 reimbursement in Flex dollars on their Coyote Card. Those with any type of meal plan […]
Various Catering Options Now Available to Student Organizations
When it comes to hosting a campus event, many USD student organizations rely on food catering to draw their audience in. Sodexo, USD’s campus food catering service, now offers these organizations the opportunity to expand their options when providing food at events. During Tuesday night’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, Interim Dean of Students Kate […]
Enrollment Increase, High Retention Rates Point USD in Right Direction
This fall, USD experienced its largest increase in student enrollment numbers in nearly ten years, with retention rates skyrocketing. Scott Pohlson, vice president of enrollment, marketing and university relations, said not only does this mean the university is headed down the right path, but also demonstrates the growth in student population post COVID-19. While Pohlson […]
SGA Introduces $15 Thousand Allocation for USD Program
SGA appropriated $15 thousand to Charlie’s Career Closet during their meeting on Oct. 11 Dean of Students, Dr. Kim Grieve delivered her weekly report emphasizing her appreciation of SGA’s work toward improving USD’s mental health on campus, including their appearance at last week’s board of regents meeting. Moving into old business, SGA revisited bills 85 […]
USD’s Korean Student Association Approaches Budget Challenge with Confidence
What started as a small dinner conversation amongst friends, ended up turning into USD’s first ever Korean Student Association (KSA). However its members continue to search for proper funding. President Eunjin Lee and Vice President Erica Martinez are the founders of KSA, a program which looks to cultivate the student body on traditional and modern […]