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Women in leadership: Political involvement at USD
This is the first part of an ongoing series about female leaders in South Dakota. A record number of women are running in midterm elections across the country, and according to a Pew Research Center study, the majority of Americans say having more women leaders in politics and business would improve everyone’s quality of life. […]
Students react to Kavanaugh hearing
Students gathered in the Munster University Center (MUC) pit lounge on Thursday to watch the Blasey-Kavanaugh Hearing. The political science department reserved the space for students to watch the hearing throughout the day. Faculty stopped by to add insight, answer questions and lead a discussion. Marcus Ireland, a senior criminal justice, political science and philosophy triple major said he […]
New national campus sexual misconduct rules in the works
United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has proposed new campus sexual assault policies that, if implemented, will impact USD. According to the New York Times, the new rules would strengthen the rights of students accused of assault, harassment or rape, reduce the liability of higher education institutions and encourage more support for victims from […]
Students complete various summer internships across nation
USD is known to have different majors for students to immerse themselves in for their studies. As students complete their studies they also have the opportunity to complete summer internships to set them on a path toward the future. The Volante interviewed five undergraduate and one graduate student who have completed internships not only in […]
Former Medical School Dean to be Inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame
Dr. Rod Parry, dean of the medical school from 2004 to 2012 will be inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame at an honors ceremony held Sept. 7-8. According to a press release given from the university, Parry graduated from USD’s medical program in 1970 and returned to South Dakota in 1976 after serving […]
UPDATED: Tom Brokaw accused of sexual misconduct
Tom Brokaw, USD alumnus and famous broadcast journalist, has been accused of sexual misconduct including groping two women at NBC News, according to an article in the Washington Post published Thursday afternoon. Linda Vester, former NBC correspondent, said Brokaw made “unwanted advances toward her on two occasions in the 1990s, including a forcible attempt to kiss her.” […]
Coyote Capital Management places first in 2018 Quinnipiac G.A.M.E Forum
Coyote Capital Management (CCM) placed first in the 2018 Quinnipiac G.A.M.E. forum in New York City last month. The forum takes place with over 150 colleges and universities in attendance. Sophia Lima, sophomore accounting major and president of CCM, said it was “rewarding to be recognized for our achievements.” “We’ve known that we performed pretty […]
Accounting student accepts Deloitte internship in New York City
One Beacom School of Business student, Sophia Lima, recently accepted an internship with one of the largest accounting firms in the world, and the best as I used the controller services here: Deloitte. Lima, a sophomore accounting major and president of Coyote Capital Management (CCM), said she’s excited about the opportunity. People can check this helpful […]
Sellers appointed to NCORE diversity office
Lamont Sellers, associate vice president for diversity, has accepted a new position on the National Advisory Council for the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE). Sellers will serve on the Chief Diversity Office & Executive Leadership committee, which is one of six NCORE committees. In this position, Sellers will provide recommendations […]
Net neutrality brings unique challenges to students and South Dakotans
The Federal Communication Commission repealed net neutrality mid-december, an Obama-era policy that ensured internet service providers allow equal access to keep the Internet a free and open space. Under the repeal of net neutrality students could be effected because internet service providers could potentially have complete freedom to slow download speeds, block websites and charge more money for certain websites to run quicker […]