University of South Dakota

The USD Beacom School of Business and South Dakota Trade are expanding their partnership to provide new opportunities for students and South Dakota companies engaged in international trade. Learn more about the growing partnership 👉 yote.us/4bxpRsf 🐾#YoteLife

After a competitive and successful national search, USD is pleased to name @SchemmelJon as USD’s Director of Athletics. Learn more about Schemmel 👉yote.us/41vAneM #YoteLife

Flag on the play. Rep Red - Ban Blue. 🐾#YoteLife #GoYotes #RivalryWeek

USD President Sheila K. Gestring visited with members of the South Dakota congressional delegation today on Capitol Hill. She was joined by several USD alumni. 🐾#YoteLife

Yesterday, the University of South Dakota celebrated the expansion of the Parry Center for Clinical Skills & Simulation with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at the USD Health Science Center in Sioux Falls. 🐾#YoteLife

USD is honored to be selected for the IDEAS Program. Get the full story yote.us/45SyavE 🐾#YoteLife

For the first time in USD history, two students have been selected as Truman Scholarship recipients. Congratulations to Caleb Swanson and Caleb Weiland! Read more 👉 yote.us/3KXaBtu 🐾#YoteLife #TrumanScholars

Coursework in an introductory KSM course is getting students excited about their futures by providing them with invaluable experiential learning opportunities and helping them foster meaningful campus and community relationships. Read more 👉 yote.us/3tsUDNR 🐾#YoteLife

Cody Jamison Strand, a 2012 graduate of the USD College of Fine Arts is celebrating a decade of playing his dream role, and after 10 years, he said the one thing he never gets tired of is making audiences laugh night after night. Read more 👉 yote.us/3WuKXzI 🐾#YoteLife

What originally seemed like a great learning opportunity quickly turned into a full-time job for USD political science Trenton Hoekstra, who has been working as a legislative correspondent in Washington D.C. since early May. Read more 👉 yote.us/3DdP7mT 🐾#YoteLife

At 12:10 p.m., USD alumnus Travis Hahler will take the stage at the WIN in Workforce Summit to speak on leveraging neuroscience to drive change, build culture and protect employee mental health. Catch the livestream here 👉 youtu.be/MgadDT67y8c

Today, the Sioux Falls Development Foundation is hosting their WIN in Workforce Summit, a day-long conference dedicated to workforce development. Tune in at 11:05 a.m. to hear from USD President Sheila K. Gestring and other campus leaders 👉 youtu.be/rMX9-kI1mz0

As a victim specialist for the FBI, Brittany O'Day '20 passionately serves her clients in northern South Dakota and advocates for increased resources for those in rural communities. Learn more 👉 yote.us/3Dx2C2z 🐾#YoteLife

USD student Nick Kennedy is among the inaugural cohort of Voyager Scholarship recipients, providing $50,000 in undergraduate funding and a stipend to pursue a work-travel experience to explore his interests in public service. Read more 👉 yote.us/3DqT88H 🐾#YoteLife

USD students in the Introduction to Archaeology class learned the art of flint knapping to gain an understanding of ancient technology. Learn more 👉 yote.us/3MwfvN0 🐾#YoteLife

USD is in the running for an Upper Midwest Emmy Award with a nomination for their 30-second commercial, “We Bet They’re Wearing Red.” This is the second time in three years the university’s marketing team has been nominated for an Emmy. Read more 👉 yote.us/3T7d6uU

🌳Join us at the dedication ceremony for Founders Park on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. Learn more about the green space 👉 yote.us/3TfZRre 🐾#YoteLife

USD alumnus Bob Frieberg '57, '61 is known for his legal counsel, volunteerism, philanthropy and USD pride, and now, he’ll also be known as the 2022 Dakota Days Parade Grand Marshal. Read more 👉 yote.us/3Vi1u9H 🐾#YoteLife

With support from a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, USD is prioritizing rural and underrepresented students’ success through mentoring opportunities, academic support and access to paid internships. Read more 👉 yote.us/3SICd6y 🐾#YoteLife

This year's Dakota Days is scheduled for Oct. 16-22, which means we're only 12 days away from one of the most iconic events of the year! Dakota Days boasts a week of festivities for all students, alumni and friends. Read more 👉 yote.us/3fIfZmK 🐾#YoteLife #DakotaDays