College of Arts & Sciences of The University of South Dakota

06/04/2026

Meet Desiree, a NOLOP Summer Research Scholar!

This summer she'll be working in Dr. Rezvani’s colon cancer research lab. She's always been fascinated by cancer biology, and while cancer isn’t fully curable yet, she wants to help develop treatments that are more effective and safer than those currently available. She was especially drawn to this lab because it focuses on colorectal cancer. Early-onset colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in patients under the age of 50 in the U.S., and what’s especially concerning is that it’s increasingly affecting people her age. Check it out🔬🧬🧪🩺

05/26/2026

Criminal Justice students, Brooklyn and Chasety, recently attended the Washington D.C. Faculty Led Program with our Department of Political Science. The program is designed to introduce students to USD alumni, internship opportunities, and future career paths. Follow along to see what one of their days looked like!

05/26/2026

Earlier this month, Dr. Tom Mrozla and a group of students from our Department of Political Science participated in the annual Washington D.C. Faculty Led Program. The program provides students the opportunity to connect with department alumni - where they get to see first-hand the careers they can pursue after graduation and learn about internships to get their foot in the door. It is important for students to figure out not only what they would like to do but also why they want to do it. This program helps them answer those questions!

05/12/2026

Ellie Hart, a recent graduate of the Political Science program, brings us along for a day in her life of her senior year at USD!

05/12/2026

Closing out the semester with the 2nd Annual "End-of-Year Extravaganza" hosted by the Political Science League 🎉

05/09/2026

USD has so many different options for getting involved, so don’t forget to put yourself out there and be the best person you could possibly be!🐺❤️

05/07/2026

Mady Schmidt, a graduating Communication Sciences & Disorders student, attended the Charlie Awards late last month as part of a collective celebration for student athletes. Follow along to see her evening unfold!

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

What does “Americana” really say about who we are? 🧐

Anthropology students Emmylea Robeson and Abigail Zenner bring Americana into focus through a thoughtfully curated exhibit in the East Hall waiting area.

Drawing from mid-century advertisements and contemporary student work, the exhibit invites viewers to reflect on how art captures, and critiques, the evolving American experience.

Visit East Hall to experience the exhibit!

Artwork is from the University Art Galleries on the USD Campus.