Monthly Archives: June 2008

Svec receives Fulbright grant Joe Svecâ�?�?s academic journey has been filled with twists and turns, ups and downs but through it all, the Brookings, S.D., native hasnâ�?�?t been afraid to change lanes. His path to The University of South Dakota was a slightly different route than the one most students … Read Article →

State grants support university researchers Six faculty members at South Dakota public universities this week earned state grants to support their individual research projects. The grants, totaling nearly $500,000, are part of South Dakotaâ�?�?s continuing efforts to become a recognized leader in research and technology development. â�?�?We have elevated our … Read Article →

Dorothy C. Schieffer Scholarship to provide extraordinary opportunities A recently established endowment by Kevin V. Schieffer will provide full scholarship opportunities for four non-traditional students seeking political science as a major or minor at USD. The Dorothy C. Schieffer Scholarship offers full tuition (in-state or out-of-state), books, room and board … Read Article →

Students at USD's gifted camps can 'Be the Difference!' Itâ�?�?s time for gifted middle and high school students to â�?�?be the differenceâ�? at this summerâ�?�?s 25th annual South Dakota Governorâ�?�?s Camp and the 20th annual Ambas-sadors of Excellence program at The University of South Dakota. Designed to challenge South Dakotaâ�?�?s … Read Article →

USD professor named 2008 'Champion for Children' Dr. Gera Jacobs, a professor at the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, has been named a 2008 Champion for Children by South Dakota Voices for Children. She was one of two who received recognition in the individual/professional category. A nationally recognized professor of … Read Article →