The South Dakotan Fine Arts is the story hub of the USD College of Fine Arts. Here you’ll find stories and news highlighting the meaningful contributions of our students, faculty and staff, and alumni.
Service & Advocacy
Celebration of Excellence Event Set for Sept. 25 to Honor Hall of Fame Recipients
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Aug 13, 2026
USD Students Design OKO App, Win Four ADDY Awards and One Indigo Design Award
An interdisciplinary team of four students from the University of South Dakota recently took home four awards from the American Advertising Federation and one award from the Indigo Design Awards for their app—OKO.
Jul 14, 2026
USD College of Fine Arts Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Recipients
The University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce the 2026 Hall of Fame recipients.
Jun 04, 2026
Finding Purpose Through Music: Kari Edman’s Journey Into Music Therapy
For Kari Edman, music is a way to connect, heal and help others thrive.
Apr 23, 2026
USD Voice Students Compete in North Central Regional Auditions
Five University of South Dakota voice students competed in the North Central Regional Auditions, as part of the National Association of Teachers of Singing auditions, in March, with each student placing in the top five of their respective categories and advancing to the national round of competition.
Alumni
USD Alumna Nicole Decker Found the Right Note in Her Career as Director of Bands
As head band director at Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls, University of South Dakota alumna Nicole Decker ’14 shapes the lives of young musicians and inspires a new generation of leaders in music.
Mural On The Wall: USD Artists Inspire Through Community-Based Art
Through their community art group, Mural On The Wall (OTW), artists Amber Hansen and Reyna Hernandez are inspiring engagement and conversation in rural communities in South Dakota and beyond.
Alumnus and 2023 Bush Fellow Joe Williams Leads With Intentionality
University of South Dakota alumnus Joe Williams ’07 is driven by intentionality. From bringing Native American art to larger audiences to elevating the voices of Native creative leaders through a well-known podcast, Williams is intentional with everything he does.
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A Soundtrack of History: USD’s National Music Museum Celebrates America’s 250th
Summary: Whether it’s a moving lyric, a touching melody or an uplifting beat, music has a way of inspiring people and capturing moments in time. It has shaped lives, told stories and encapsulated the world’s most historic events—enabling thousands of generations to see how individuals lived, loved and celebrated throughout history.
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Record Number of USD Voice Students Advance to National Student Auditions
Summary: Four University of South Dakota voice students have advanced to the semifinal round of the National Student Auditions sponsored by the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
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USD and Arts South Dakota Present Event to Advance Healing Through the Arts
Summary: On April 24 and 25, the University of South Dakota and Arts South Dakota presented the Arts Leadership Institute: Arts Healing South Dakota Intensive, in conjunction with the State Arts Conference, at Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City, South Dakota.
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USD Voice Students Compete in North Central Regional Auditions
Summary: Five University of South Dakota voice students competed in the North Central Regional Auditions, as part of the National Association of Teachers of Singing auditions, in March, with each student placing in the top five of their respective categories and advancing to the national round of competition.
