RAPID CITY, South Dakota, May 24 (TNSpp) -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: When John Barbour graduated from South Dakota Mines this spring, he started his first job with his own company. Barbour, a chemical engineering major, is one of the founders of CounSil, LLC. The company seeks to serve software needs within the United States Department of Defense (DoD). South Dakota Mines offers a range of opportunities for students to s  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 26 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Kristi Noem challenged the South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) to make South Dakota an example to the nation of what quality higher education should look like. In a letter to the Board, Governor Noem charged them with the responsibility of revitalizing the institutions under its control and leading the nation by example. Governor Noem began the letter with the following statement: "Ac  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 27 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release and letter: Governor Kristi Noem announced a new whistleblower hotline for students, faculty, parents, and taxpayers to report concerns at institutions of higher education in South Dakota. These individuals can call 605-773-5916 to voice their concerns. "Our children are our future, and South Dakota universities and technical colleges should best prepare them for our future," said Governor Noem.  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 26 (TNSper) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: J.R. LaPlante has been named associate vice president for the Wokini Initiative at South Dakota State University, SDSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dennis Hedge announced Thursday, May 25. LaPlante's appointment is pending South Dakota Board of Regents approval. He will start serving in his post June 5 and will report to the Office of Academic Affairs. He currently serves as  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, May 26 (TNSfund) -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: South Dakota Mines is partnering with five regional universities thanks to a $1 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program. Mines is among more than 44 teams nationwide to receive one of the first-ever NSF Engines Development Awards, which aims to help partners collaborate to create economic, societal a  more