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Students feel the stress of higher demands
Every Tuesday and Thursday, sophomore Morgan Whittle runs the gauntlet from classes to work at Sanford Hospital, starting her day at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 10 p.m. Then it’s time for homework, studying and perhaps some food. On her non-work days, Whittle loses the nursing garb and dons dance shoes, spending several hours in […]
USD ‘has come a long way serving veterans’
Victory Media, a national organization that looks to bridge the transition to a civilian lifestyle for veterans, named the University of South Dakota a military-friendly school for the third consecutive year. The recognition has pushed the university to further improve its veteran benefits, said Justin Smith, coordinator for the Student Veterans Resource Center. “We’re always […]
Abbott pushes to close gender gap, retain more male students
The university is looking to keep the women and add a few more men, President James Abbott announced Sept. 26 at the annual State of the University Address. This semester, Abbott said about 40 percent of students are male. Liberal arts universities are characterized by higher rates of female enrollment than male, but Abbott said […]
USD ROTC program cut, will be removed in 2015
The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program at the University of South Dakota is being cut according to a notice released by the U.S. Army Cadet Command. The release states that the listed programs will close following the 2014-15 academic year. USD was one of 13 universities across the U.S., including North Dakota State, to […]
USD ROTC program cut, will be removed in 2015
The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program at the University of South Dakota is being cut according to a notice released by the U.S. Army Cadet Command. The release states that the listed programs will close following the 2014-15 academic year. USD was one of 13 universities across the U.S., including North Dakota State, to […]
S.D. university students among ‘the front lines’ in battle against vulnerability, abuse
South Dakota college students going into medical, criminal justice, education and social work need to know what they will face once they get out into the field. Elizabeth Talbot, associate professor of social work, said these students will be on the front lines dealing with victims of human trafficking. “The individuals who are trafficked are […]
Influence of shutdown varies on campus
Students at the University of South Dakota will not see a direct impact from the partial shutdown the United States federal government is experiencing, as day-to-day operations of the university are state and tuition funded. “There is no immediate impact on (South Dakota Board of Regents institutions),” said Janelle Toman, director of communications for South […]
How the federal government shutdown affects USD, South Dakota
The federal government shut down Tuesday for the first time in 17 years after the U.S. Congress failed to approve a bill to fund the government for the next fiscal year. The shutdown is not expected to directly affect University of South Dakota operations. How Government Shutdown Affects USD The U.S. Department of Education will […]
Abbott covers enrollment, graduation and retention rates
Enrollment, graduation and retention rates, along with challenges to higher education, were the focus of President James Abbot’s annual State of the University address Thursday afternoon. “There is a common belief that public education is too expensive,” Abbott said. “Across the country, we are a pretty good value, but the public doesn’t know that.” Fall […]
Life after a degree
Senior Laura Vonch is getting as much experience as possible to keep from becoming part of the national statistic that reports 45 percent of college graduates move back in with their parents after graduation. Vonch has completed two summer internships and expects to graduate in May 2014 with a degree in public relations and advertising, […]