Learning

From higher education to lifelong learning, here’s how the Sioux Falls area is getting educated.

This one degree at DSU prepares students for three high-growth careers

Project management, application development and business analytics: They are three growing fields that a student can enter with one degree from Dakota State University.

4 years ago

POET donates $2 million to SDSU precision ag program

Sioux Falls-based POET has made a $2 million contribution toward construction of the new Raven Precision Agriculture Center at South Dakota State University.

4 years ago

DSU sponsors scholarship for Miss America competition

One of the 51 women vying for the title of Miss America this coming week could go home with a scholarship from Dakota State University.

4 years ago

Augustana board approves next steps in 2030 vision

A strategic plan that includes enhancing Augustana University’s standing as a top regional university and a transition to a Division I university has been unanimously approved by the school’s board of trustees. 

4 years ago

Billion family donation will help scale up preschool scholarship program

“We’re spending a fairly small amount of money for a big outcome on the other side.” And now there’s more to support this mission connecting kids to preschool.

4 years ago

Guiding growth: DSU president brings broad relationships to hone university’s niche

“Every academic institution in the country is chasing cyber. Every single one.” But DSU president José-Marie Griffiths is proving she can run with the best of them.

4 years ago

Billion family gives $1 million to education-related programs

What started as a grass-roots effort by Josiah’s Coffeehouse owner Steve Hildebrand has led to a $1 million donation from David H. Billion and his wife, Christine, aimed at educating students in the poorest schools in Sioux Falls.

4 years ago

Downtown YMCA set to become Community Youth Center

If fundraising comes together, the YMCA will become the Community Youth Center, aimed at serving nearby neighborhoods.

4 years ago

Students learn STEM, soft skills through workforce development partnership

The cafeteria at Dell Rapids Middle School cooked up something different recently when fifth-graders, business representatives and educators put on a one-of-a-kind STEM lesson.

4 years ago

The rise of The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences

“The gift has opened many doors.” It’s hard to believe The Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences is only two years old when you see how much has been accomplished.

4 years ago

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