Alexander Pell: Russian terrorist or USD math professor?
Alexander Pell, USD’s first mathematics professor, also had a dangerous secret identity. Before he came to USD in 1897, he was Sergei Degaev, a member of the Russian political terrorist organization, The People’s Will, in which he assassinated the inspector of the Russian secret police by bludgeoning him to death with a shovel. Degaev was hunted […]
Free tax preparation available for low-income students and community members
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax services to low-income students and Vermillion community members. The program prepares tax returns for those who cannot afford other services, such as H&R Block or TurboTax. “It definitely helps people, especially with the tax law changes, who aren’t sure what to do with certain forms […]
Sportscaster Lesley Visser honored for excellence in journalism
Lesley Visser was recognized for her contributions to journalism as the 2018 recipient of the Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media in the Freedom Forum on Monday night. Visser is an American sportscaster, television and radio personality and sportswriter. She is currently a reporter for CBS Sports, and she got her start writing […]
USD student passes unexpectedly
USD student Diedra Gatzke passed away unexpectedly from a brain hemorrhage on Thursday, Feb. 14. Gatzke, 22, was a senior business administration major who was taking classes at the University Center in Sioux Falls this semester. During their time at the Vermillion campus, Gatzke was involved with Student Government Association (SGA), Spectrum and the Center […]
English as a New Language programs prepare future teachers for linguistic barriers
The USD School of Education uses its English as a New Language (ENL) programs to prepare future teachers to work with students from a variety of cultures, even if they don’t speak their language. The department offers a minor, a graduate certificate and a masters specialization. English as a New Language is also a required […]
Vermillion campus classes canceled Tuesday and Wednesday
USD classes were canceled on the Vermillion campus from 8 a.m. Tuesday until 8 a.m. Thursday. Classes were canceled due to the forecasted weather conditions of extremely cold temperatures and a severe wind chill warning. Wind chill temperatures were forecasted to drop down to -39 degrees on Tuesday night and -40 degrees on Wednesday, according […]
Attempted armed robbery at Vermillion convenience store, police investigating
The Pump ‘N Pak convenience store in Vermillion was attempted to be robbed at 12:30 a.m. on Friday morning Jan. 18. The Vermillion Police Department (VPD) responded to the call and their investigation revealed that the suspect had driven around the store several times before entering the store wearing a mask and gloves and with […]
Graduate school hosts second annual Three Minute Thesis competition
For the second year, USD graduate students will have the opportunity to explain the societal benefits of their thesis–all in three minutes or less. The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, put on by the USD graduate school, allows graduate students to present their research in a condensed version, restricting them to explain years of their […]
In-state tuition to six surrounding states now offered for SDBOR schools
New freshmen and transfer students from Colorado, Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming will receive in-state tuition at South Dakota state public universities, including USD, beginning next summer. This change is a part of South Dakota Advantage, a tuition program that will offer students from six surrounding states an undergraduate tuition rate equivalent to the rate […]
USD community supports campus accessibility
This is part two of a story about mobility and accessibility on USD’s campus. For students with physical disabilities, everyday tasks like going to class or meeting with professors can seem daunting. USD’s disabilities services, along with facilities management, aim to provide accessible buildings and facilities for all students. However, USD still has areas to […]