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Explore our News and Events page, your source for the latest updates, happenings, and noteworthy stories from the South Dakota Board of Regents. Whether you’re seeking breaking news, in-depth features, or details on upcoming events, this page will help you stay connected with South Dakota’s public university system.
Featured Article
South Dakota’s Public Universities Report Steady Enrollment
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s public university system continues its upward momentum in student enrollment. This marks the fourth consecutive year of targeted system growth and the second successive year with more than 36,000 students – a notable benchmark in the face of national challenges in higher education.
More encouraging, a greater number of South Dakota high school graduates are choosing to pursue higher education within the state than in years past. The number of South Dakota students enrolled across the six public universities rose to 22,410, up more than 1,600 students since Fall 2021. This trend is a strong indicator of confidence in the state’s public higher education system.
Recent News
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BOR Advances Infrastructure Investments | 8/27/26
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Board of Regents is advancing a series of fiscal year 2028 budget requests to preserve the state's investment in public university facilities and provide modern learning environments that support [...]
BOR to Meet Growing National Defense Needs | 8/17/26
PIERRE, S.D. — As part of its FY28 budget proposal, the South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) is advancing strategic investments designed to strengthen the state's workforce pipeline and prepare graduates for careers in some [...]
BOR Seeks to Advance Technology Investments | 8/10/26
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) is seeking funding for technology infrastructure and artificial intelligence in its FY28 budget requests as discussed during the July BOR Meeting. This request aims to [...]
In The News
South Dakota’s hold on public university tuition rates over the last three years coupled with modest housing prices and low unemployment have earned it the distinction of being the most affordable place in the country to go to college.
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