Learning & Leadership Research
Drive impactful research in learning and leadership, cultivating essential skills and making a positive impact in communities and the workforce as a leader.
Making an Impact
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral University – High research value.
Graduate research programs have had a significant impact on the economy of South Dakota, through grants, business creation, and innovative science.
Of research investment in South Dakota over the past 5 years.
Departments & Facilities
TRIO
Our programs are federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education and provide opportunities for increased access and success in college.
Head Start
Learn and grow in Head Start! We offer free early learning programs for expectant families and children up to age 5.
South Dakota Area Health Education Center
We connect students to careers, professionals to communities and communities to better health.
Recent News
Engaging to Make Change
Health Sciences Major Zena Aragon Strives to Mitigate Health Disparities
School of Health Sciences Pilots Pen Pal Outreach Program
What first began as a trial effort to engage youth for USD students pursuing degrees in the health sciences has developed into a full yearlong outreach initiative.
Lawyer, Mother, Coyote: Knudson School of Law Alumna Balances Life and Work in South Dakota
The University of South Dakota’s Knudson School of Law recently welcomed alumna Alayna Holmstrom, J.D., ‘18, B.S., ‘15, to speak at the annual Marjorie Breeden Society event, where she reflected on what USD and South Dakota have meant to her, personally and professionally.
Research Opportunities
Find out more about the variety of research opportunities and resources available to students, faculty and staff.
