Summer Issue

The University of South Dakota Wellness Center is a way for students to stay active and healthy while also serving as a hang out spot, said Director of the Wellness Center Steve Mayer. “It is a nice relaxed environment to get away from your academics for part of the day,” Mayer said. “It creates healthy […]

Verm cats, a sleeker design, responsive access and a customizable experience are what the new myU. portal is offering students and faculty. Tena Haraldson, director of Marketing Communications and University Relations, said the portal is built on software that is several years old. “The idea of the portal is to be a convenience for students […]

What is the true college experience? I’d like to believe it’s about more than just getting a degree, and it’s about more than new buildings or having the latest and greatest technology. It’s about being a part of a community. The true college experience for a USD student is cheering on the Coyotes in the […]

Once referred to as South Dakota Day at the University of South Dakota when it began Nov. 20, 1914, the tradition of Dakota Days is fast approaching its 100th year in Vermillion. The homecoming theme, “Live the Tradition,” was announced by the Dakota Days committee May 29. The homecoming week is scheduled for Oct. 5-11. Planning […]

As you officially begin your journey at ‘Yote Nation, The Volante is here to help. Within this issue, you will find everything you need to know for your first year of college at the University of South Dakota. With a letter from USD’s own president, the do’s and don’t’s of your first year, tips for the […]

You’ve just walked into your new room where you’ll be living for the next nine months, and there in the corner is a new face. As you both begin to exchange courtesies, there’s only one question on your mind — are they a friend or a foe? Meeting your first college roommate — or roommates — for […]

Vermillion is honored to have the opportunity to welcome you to our fine city as you live among us during your years as a student of The University of South Dakota! As a former student and member of the USD faculty, I can assure you that the time you spend here will rank among some […]

Michael Geheren: What is your role for the students in one sentence? James W. Abbott: My role is to make sure the student experience at USD is the best that it can be. MG: What are some of the highlights of being a student here? JA: One of the highlights is graduating and getting that first great job or […]

While South Dakota resident college students are breathing easier due to the finalization of the 2014-2015 tuition freeze approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents, out-of-state students will have to scrounge their wallets in order to adjust to a 7 percent increase in out-of-state tuition costs. [notification type=”information” title=”What is a tuition freeze?”]A tuition freeze […]

With the groundbreaking of a $66 million sports arena, track complex and soccer fields project beginning in May, the University of South Dakota is looking to make vast improvements to its athletics department. The project will connect a sports science lab and a basketball/volleyball arena to the DakotaDome, and is estimated to be completed ahead of the 2016-17 academic year, […]