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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.
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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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Board of Regents Elects New Officers | 4/2/26
MADISON, S.D. — The South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) elected a new slate of officers for the upcoming term. Jeff Partridge of Rapid City was elected as the new Board President, succeeding Tim Rave, [...]
DSU Names Dr. John R. Ballard as Next President | 3/30/26
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) has announced the selection of Dr. John R. Ballard as the next president of Dakota State University (DSU), following a national search that identified experienced [...]
Finalists Announced in DSU President Search | 3/20/26
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Regents announces three finalists for the President position at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D. The selected finalists will visit the university on March 25-26. During their visit, [...]
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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