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Local College of Fine Arts Students Dominate at South Dakota NATS Auditions
Students from the College of Fine Arts have received top awards at the South Dakota District and Regional National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Auditions. Participants included students from the University of South Dakota (USD), Augustana College, South Dakota State University, and Morningside University. Tracelyn Gesteland, a professor at the college, commended the students for their performances.
Local Reivers Teams Shine at University of South Dakota Early Bird Event
The Reivers performed well at the University of South Dakota Early Bird over the weekend. The men's team, ranked 2nd, and the women's team, ranked 6th, achieved notable results. Yekini Bowen won the discus event with a 51.42m throw, and Denzs Simmonds came 3rd in the shot put with a 16.83m throw.
Local Reivers Teams Excel at University of South Dakota Early Bird Event
The Reivers performed well at the University of South Dakota Early Bird over the weekend. The men's team, ranked second, and the women's team, ranked sixth, achieved notable results. Yekini Bowen won the discus event with a 51.42m throw. Denzs Simmonds came third in the shot put with a 16.83m throw.
University of South Dakota Invites Local Residents to Fourth Annual AI Symposium
The University of South Dakota (USD) is preparing to host its fourth annual AI Symposium. This free event, open to the public, will gather AI and data engineering experts from academia, industry, and government. They will discuss current issues and potential collaboration areas. The symposium will focus on sectors facing big data challenges, such as health care, cybersecurity, quantum computing, sustainable agriculture, and risk management.
USD Senior and Chamberlain Native, Grace DuVall, Earns Prestigious Scholarship for Persian Studies in Tajikistan
Grace DuVall, a senior at the University of South Dakota (USD), is among the 500 finalists for the 2024 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program. She was chosen from over 5,000 applicants across the U.S. DuVall, who was an alternate last year, is thrilled to be a scholarship recipient.
Local Beacom's MSBA Online Program Ranked Most Affordable by TechGuide
Beacom's online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program has been ranked first in affordability by TechGuide. This ranking acknowledges the program's dedication to offering quality education at a fair price. Associate Dean Jewel Shepherd, Ph.D., emphasized the financial considerations of their students, many of whom are working professionals.
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