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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.
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BOR Honors Our Nation’s 250th with Civic Engagement | 6/30/26
PIERRE, S.D. — As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, South Dakota’s public universities are engaging students, faculty, staff, and communities in meaningful conversations about the American experience, constitutional government, [...]
BOR Approves Tuition Rate for 2026–2027 | 5/20/26
CUSTER, S.D. — The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved tuition rates for the 2026-2027 academic year across South Dakota’s public university system, continuing a statewide commitment to student success, workforce development, and expanded [...]
BOR Systemwide Objectives for AI Integration | 5/20/26
CUSTER, S.D. — The South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) announced a strategic set of objectives designed to position the state’s public universities to become leaders in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. As [...]
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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