University of South Dakota Native Student Services

08/21/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Early Scholars Program! We had a strong finale with a student panel, classroom tours, and vision board making to set the tone for the year! We wish you all a great year and are always here for you!

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

The 2026 Early Scholars Program had a strong start today by welcoming in new students with USD TRIO SSS and USD Office of Multicultural Affairs! The mentors began with training and later guided the students through group introductions, a tour of Vermillion, information from campus partners, and dinner thanks to Heck’s Dakota Style BBQ!

04/28/2026

We had a good time celebrating the 52nd Annual Wacipi and the 14th Native Alumni Dinner in early April. Shout out to Tiospaye Student Council for all their work in planning. This year’s board included Co-Presidents, Taya YellowMule and Melody Scott; Vice President, Jeslyn Deserly; Secretary Trinity Kull; Treasurer Cristina Harlan; Marketing Chair Anessa Morales; and Wacipi Chair Angel Vazquez. Student and Faculty Advisors were Collette Bowman, Christian Skunk, Dr. Megan Red Shirt-Shaw, Brooke Jackson, and John Little. Thanks to Trista Mooney Photography for taking the photographs!

04/26/2026

Congratulations to these incredible Native student leaders who were all recognized today at the Coyote Excellence Awards for their importance contributions to campus

04/15/2026

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04/13/2026

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Thanks to all who attended the 14th annual Native Alumni Dinner! We celebrated the 60th anniversary of the USD Upward Bound program and heard from keynote speakers Charles “Chuck” Swick ’71 (Oglala Lakota) and Charlie Luecke ’11.

04/09/2026

Congratulations to USD alumni Elizabeth Cook-Lynn in memorial, as well as Ashlan, Marvin, & Josie - all USD & USD bound athletes - for these recognitions!