• Certificate, Radiology for Dental Educators, UTHSC, 1999
• MA, Education Administration, University of South Dakota, 1998
• Certification, Radiology for Dental Educators, UNC, 1983
• BS, Dental Hygiene, University of South Dakota, 1976
• Associate of Arts, Dental Hygiene, University of South Dakota, 1972

• Nitrous Oxide Sedation, South Dakota State Board of Dentistry
• Local Anesthesia Certification, South Dakota State Board of Dentistry
• South Dakota Registered Dental Hygienist, South Dakota State Board of Dentistry

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Nelson, Deb, Kennedy, Beverly, Regnerus, Carissa, and Schweinle, Amy. Accuracy of Automated Blood Pressure Monitors, 35. Vol. 82, Iss. 4 Chicago, Ill: Journal of Dental Hygiene, 2008.
• Kennedy, Beverly. Occlusal Film Exposures for Children., Editors Jan Hempl, Dawn Lagrossa, 22-26. Vol. 4, Iss. 4 Princeton, NJ: Contemporary Dental Assisting, 2007.
• Kennedy, Beverly. New Technologies for the Detection of Early Carious Lesions., Editors Jan Hempl, 20-25. Vol. 7, Iss. 2 Overland Park, Kansas: Contempoary Oral Hygiene, 2007.
• Kennedy, Beverly, and Nelson, Deb. Medical-Dental Emergencies Chapter, 478-502. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders, 2000.

• Meritorious Service, Clay County 4-H, 2014
• Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, USD School of Health Sciences, 2013
• SD 4-H Volunteer Hall of Fame, SD 4-H Foundation, 2010
• SD Hygienist of the Year 2000, South Dakota Dental Hygiene Association, 2000
• Distinguished Service Award, Department of Dental Hygiene, 1988
• Sigma Phi Alpha Honor Society, Department of Dental Hygiene, 1972

• Kennedy, Beverly, Panoramic Radiography. Presented at the SE Dental Hygiene Component Meeting, Yankton, SD. (April 28, 2016)
• Kennedy, Beverly, Occupational Exposures to Radiation. Presented at the Dental Hygiene Alumni Dakota Days CE, Vermillion SD. (October 10, 2014)
• Kennedy, Beverly, Comparing Dental X-rays to Radiation from Nuclear Accidents. Presented at the D-Days Alumni CE, Vermillion, SD. (October 07, 2011)
• Kennedy, Beverly, Pollard, Marti, and , Emerging Trends in Radiography: A Survey of South Dakota Dental Offices. Presented at the Poster Presentation, Washington, DC. (June 2009)