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Innovation & Workforce Development
USD Collaborates on $8 Million NSF Grant to Promote STEM Education, Research
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Oct 22, 2024
School of Education Places 112 Teacher Candidates in Local and Regional Classrooms
With residency students serving in classrooms across five states and 34 school districts, the University of South Dakota’s future educators bring much-needed support to the teacher workforce in South Dakota and beyond.
Jun 26, 2024
USD School of Education Faculty Inspired by Finnish Education System
The Finnish education system is considered to be one of the best in the world, and as one of the leading schools of education in the region, the University of South Dakota School of Education sent several faculty members to Finland to learn from their innovative education programs.
Jun 13, 2024
School of Education Faculty Recognized With Faculty Excellence Awards
The University of South Dakota School of Education honored three faculty members – Gabrielle Strouse, Ph.D., Jing Williams, Ph.D., and Kari Oyen, Ph.D ’16, Ed.S. ’08, LP, NCSP – with Faculty Excellence Awards, which annually acknowledge accomplishments in research, teaching and service.
May 08, 2024
School of Education Plays Critical Role in Addressing Child Care Challenges in Vermillion Community
The University of South Dakota School of Education played a key role in helping the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company secure a $400,000 grant to address child care needs in the local community.
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Alumni
Alumni-Founded Experiential Farm Blends Agriculture, Community Engagement
A sailboat voyage off the coast of Mexico sparked a transformative journey for Nancy ’97, ’98, and Jeff Kirstein ‘89, inspiring them to establish an experiential farm and animal sanctuary near Lennox, South Dakota.
Purposeful Work: Alumnae Make Positive Impact in the Tea Area School District
Two education administrators and University of South Dakota alumnae are driving positive change and fostering a culture of excellence in education within the Tea Area School District in South Dakota.
School of Education Faculty Recognized With Faculty Excellence Awards
The University of South Dakota School of Education honored three faculty members – Gabrielle Strouse, Ph.D., Jing Williams, Ph.D., and Kari Oyen, Ph.D ’16, Ed.S. ’08, LP, NCSP – with Faculty Excellence Awards, which annually acknowledge accomplishments in research, teaching and service.
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USD Collaborates on $8 Million NSF Grant to Promote STEM Education, Research
Summary: University of South Dakota faculty members are collaborating on an $8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to meet the demand of creating pathways for young learners to develop interest and confidence in STEM and become motivated to work in STEM fields.
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School of Education’s Lisa Hazlett Named Professor Emeritus After 35 Years of Service
Summary: Lisa Hazlett, Ph.D., professor in the University of South Dakota School of Education, was granted professor emeritus status, recognizing her 35 years of exemplary service and dedication to the field of education.
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School of Education Faculty, Staff Recruit Future Educators at State Educators Rising Conference
Summary: Several faculty and staff members from the University of South Dakota School of Education presented at the state Educators Rising conference at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota – an event designed for students who are interested in becoming educators and are involved with their schools’ Educators Rising chapters.
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International Student Finds Home in KSM Department
Summary: Coming to South Dakota from Bangladesh, graduate student Abdullah Al Hossain found a home in the University of South Dakota’s Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management (KSM).
