Larry Rhoden – The Volante

USD Professor on Leave Over Political Comments

October 15, 2025 Volante Staff0Tagged Bruce Kelley, Charlie Kirk, Larry Rhoden, Phillip Michael Hook, South Dakota Board of Regents

A University of South Dakota faculty member has been placed on administrative leave due to public statements made regarding the death of American political activist Charlie Kirk. Phillip Michael Hook, a longtime professor within the College of Fine Arts made comments on Facebook calling Kirk a “hate spreading Nazi” and said that Kirk’s family deserved […]

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South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden Q&A

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 Juliana Oltmanns0Tagged Concealed Carry, Economic Development, Larry Rhoden, local businesses, Manitou Equipment, Masaba Inc., Open for Opportunity Tour, Property Taxes, Public Safety Bills, Q & A, South Dakota governor, the Human Services Center, Tuition Increase

On Thursday, April 10, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden visited various businesses within the Vermillion community, as well as attended the University of South Dakota’s campus as a part of his Open for Opportunity Tour. While in Vermillion the governor took the time to walk through Manitou Equipment, Masaba Inc and the Human Services Center […]

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