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Seven USD Graduates Among SiouxFalls.Business's Top 30 Under 30: Local Success Stories
Seven University of South Dakota (USD) alumni have been included in the SiouxFalls.Business 30 Under 30 list. This initiative by MarketBeat recognizes young professionals in Sioux Falls for their early career success, leadership potential, community involvement, and innovative projects. The USD alumni are seen as emerging leaders in their fields.
USD and ASAHP to Co-Host Health Education Summit in Sioux Falls: A Chance for Local Health Professionals and Educators
The University of South Dakota's (USD) Interprofessional Health Education Center (IHEC) will co-host the third annual regional summit with the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP) on May 23, 2024. The ASAHP is a national organization of 130 universities and employers, focusing on health professions education. The summit, titled 'Collaboration in Action - Engaging to Build Readiness for Interprofessional Clinical Practice,' will take place at USD – Sioux Falls from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CST.
Local Hero: USD Graduate and Huron Native, Jennifer Lowery, Guides Tea Area School District's Expansion and Progress
Jennifer Lowery, a graduate of the University of South Dakota (USD), has been performing well in her role as the Superintendent of the Tea Area School District. Lowery, who was born and raised in Huron, South Dakota, was motivated by her father and grandfather to choose a career in education. She completed her undergraduate degree in secondary math education from Dakota Wesleyan and later earned a master's degree in educational psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After teaching high school math at Aberdeen Central for six years, she joined the Tea Area School District in 2011.
Local School of Education Celebrates Achievements and Scholarships at Annual Awards Night
The School of Education recently hosted an awards night to honor its achievements and scholarship recipients. Jacqueline Wilber, the director of Student & Professional Services, highlighted the importance of acknowledging the school's accomplishments, especially considering recent challenges in education. Dean Amy Schweinle reviewed the school's past year successes, including its top regional ranking for online graduate programs in education.
University of South Dakota Welcomes Eun-Hee Park as New Assistant Professor of Music and Rawlins Piano Trio Member
Eun-Hee Park, a well-known pianist, has been named the new Assistant Professor of Music at the University of South Dakota (USD). She will also be a part of the Rawlins Piano Trio. Park shared her enthusiasm for the new role, highlighting the opportunity to teach, perform with the trio, and work with other talented musicians.
Local High School Students to Participate in Health Sciences Conference April 11-12
The South Dakota HOSA-Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference is scheduled for April 11-12, 2024. The conference, expecting over 800 high school students, will offer academic sessions, competitions, awards, and a college fair. Students will explore health care topics and compete in events like sports medicine and clinical nursing.
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