Academics
Professor to lead student trip exploring Cuban healthcare
When USD professor Carole South-Winter heard last winter that the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba could soon be on the mend, she immediately envisioned traveling to the island to explore a highly successful aspect of its society despite decades of crippling isolation – its healthcare system (have a peek here to know more about […]
Congress to Campus program makes an impression on students, faculty
Former U.S. Congress members Barry Goldwater Jr. and David Minge may have differing political views, but they set those differences aside this week to talk to USD students about the importance of political civility and participation. The two former Congressman were at USD from this past Sunday to Tuesday as a part of the Congress […]
Brand identity class gives students a glimpse into marketing industry
A USD brand identity class is giving students real-world experience and insight into what working in the graphic design industry can be like. The class begins with students researching Greek gods and mythical creatures, which students then use to create a personal brand. A good digital marketing agency Thailand provides you with new ideas for […]
Spanish Table allows for language practice in grade-free environment
Students in a Spanish course, or simply for fun, can improve their speaking skills through the Spanish Table. Held every Tuesday in the Muenster University Center, students can meet with a Spanish professor, and they answer questions and simply speak in Spanish conversely. Students can receive extra credit by going, but also develop better skills […]
Students prepare for midterms, testing philosophy varies by professor
As the halfway point of the semester nears, many students are preparing for their midterm exams. However, not all professors administer tests the same way. Brennan Jordan, a science professor, believes tests are more of a teaching tool than a testing tool. “Midterm exams give the students incentive to review material that they have been working […]
Law students, faculty celebrate milestone during first pinning ceremony
With lapel pins on the breasts of their shirts, USD law students celebrated the six-week milestone of law school during a ceremony. At the ceremony on Oct. 8, first-year law students recieved a lapel pin of the law school’s insignia. The law school hopes to turn the ceremony into a tradition to allow law students to […]
USD student debt, default rate lower than national average
With an average of $26,000 worth of debt per student upon undergraduate graduation, USD is a less costly education when it comes to the national average, according to new data released by the Department of Education. Earlier this month, the department released their College Scorecard website, which compiles data on more than 7,000 higher education institutions […]
Rushmore Public Policy Institution aims to inform students, publish undergrad work
Students will soon be able to publish their own public policy articles at USD. The Rushmore Public Policy Institution, a new student organization on campus, is looking to publish the work of students. Junior Dustin Santjer, the group’s founder, said the organization serves multiple purposes. “(Rushmore Public Policy Institution) is two different things. It is […]
USD to be first South Dakota public university to host TEDx event
USD is in the early stages of planning a TEDx event, the first public university in the state to do so. TEDx is an individually-run TED talk that provides students, staff and faculty with an opportunity to listen to community members speak on important, globally-relevant issues. TED is a nonprofit organization that produces educational content for many different topics […]
Honors students will offer free ACT prep course to high school students
Working to find its niche in the community, the USD Honors Association is working to prepare high school students for the ACT. HA President Joshua Arens, a junior, said he’s excited for the new ACT program to make an impact on high school students, as well as the organization’s progress as a whole. “We’re obviously […]