Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice, & International Studies

Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice, & International Studies www.usd.edu The Farber Fund was started on May 8, 1976, upon the retirement of William O. (Doc) Farber, Ph.D.

This page has been set up by the Political Science, Criminal Justice, and International Studies Department at USD to continue to inform friends of Doc Farber the goings-on of the department and the fund. Doc Farber had been associated with USD since the fall of 1935 and had served as chairman of the Department of Government (later Political Science) for 38 years. Now totaling approximately $4.5 mi

llion, the Farber Fund provides more than $170,000 each year for political science, criminal justice and international studies majors to attend conferences, participate in study tours, complete internships, travel abroad and conduct research. We know of no other university in the nation with this amount of money available in a single department for students.

Congratulations to our alumnus, Caleb Swanson, on being named a 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University, whe...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to our alumnus, Caleb Swanson, on being named a 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University, where he will attend law school!

Caleb Swanson, a 2024 graduate of the University of South Dakota, has been selected as a 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar by Stanford University.

Thanks to all of those who joined us for the end of the semester celebration. We hope you all have a great summer!
05/12/2026

Thanks to all of those who joined us for the end of the semester celebration. We hope you all have a great summer!

Last week, students Maddie Cross and Morgan Damman presented their research at the MPSA conference in Chicago alongside ...
04/30/2026

Last week, students Maddie Cross and Morgan Damman presented their research at the MPSA conference in Chicago alongside their advisors, Dr. Schorn and Dr. Hellwege.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the America 250th anniversary trivia!!This event was sponsored by the Department a...
04/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to the America 250th anniversary trivia!!
This event was sponsored by the Department and the Chiesman Center as part of the 250th celebrations happening campus and city wide, which you can find on the VCDC event calendar: https://chamber.livevermillion.com/events
A community trivia event is upcoming in June!
Thanks to Dr. Gerrish for organizing and Pastime trivia for hosting.

Join us for TRIVIA night to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary!
04/01/2026

Join us for TRIVIA night to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary!

04/01/2026
03/27/2026

Afomiya Dejene, a sophomore majoring in our Criminal Justice Studies program, will speak on April 23, 2026, as part of TEDx Sioux Falls at the Washington Pavilion. In “The Power of Conversation,” Dejene will discuss the “cultural framework of intentionality” within her Ethiopian heritage. She says the best way to “dismantle bias” and gain a mutual understanding with one another is to have patience for “real dialogue” and “genuine presence.” Get your tickets today!

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our first Sioux Falls reception yesterday!
03/25/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for our first Sioux Falls reception yesterday!

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