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The U is the state of South Dakota’s flagship u university. We’re the big-time university with a ssmall-college feel. We’re the home of extraordinary opportunities. Click through these pages to learn o more about.... m The University Vermillion Coyote Athletics
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From accounting to health science, business to art, computer science to education, pre-med to pre-law, there’s a pretty good chance we have just what you’re looking for at The U. Students can choose from over 130 undergraduate programs and 57 graduate programs offered at one of our eight colleges.
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be the best small, public flagship university in the nation built upon a liberal arts foundation. Students and faculty strive toward that through our signature programs Honors, First Year Experience, Undergraduate Research - which enhance the solid education foundation.
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The University of South Dakota’s mission is simple. To
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A total of 9,617 students passed through the halls of USD in 2009, including more than 7,000 undergraduates and 2,500 graduates. Over 80 percent of USD’s 408 faculty members have the highest degree in their field, but a 15:1 student-faculty ratio gives a great education a personal touch. The renowned teachers and driven students make USD the best learning environment in the state.
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that way. The U is one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review and its 2010 “Best Colleges” issue. USD is the only institution from South Dakota named to this year’s prestigious list.
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We aren’t the only ones to feel
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Graduates of South Dakota have traveled the world and accomplished great things. Famous alumni include Al Neuharth (top left), who founded USA Today, and Tom Brokaw (top right), the long-time host of NBC Nightly News. Senators Tim Johnson (bottom left) and John Thune (bottom middle) earned degrees at USD, along with President Abbott.
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lawns, sculptures and displays of seasonal flowers create a lush park-like educational setting. All across campus, visitors will notice significant campus improvement projects as The U is investing more than $100 million in projects that have recently been completed or are currently under construction.
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The U’s 274-acre tree-lined campus, manicured green
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city’s warm and welcoming charm for 150 years. Today, about 10,000 adventurers, farmers, manufacturers, professionals and scholars call Vermillion their home. Downtown restaurants, movie theaters, cafes and specialty shops are all within walking distance of the campus. But if you’re up for a road trip, you can make Sioux Falls or Sioux City in less than an hour, Omaha in about two and Minneapolis in five.
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Residents and visitors to Vermillion have enjoyed the
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Leisure time has a place here too. Choose your adventure. Kayak on the Missouri River or sail on Lewis & Clark Lake. Bike along the river or hike at Spirit Mound. Golf at The Bluffs or disc golf at Prentis Park. There The are lots of things to do in Vermillion.
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Success for USD student-athletes is measured on the field and in the classroom. The Coyotes have excelled not only at the conference level, but also on a national scale and as professionals. Below are some of South Dakota’s outstanding accomplishments in both areas. 23 NCAA Championships 771 All-Americans 46 Academic AllAmericans 85 conference championships 41 NFL players 2 Olympians
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Coyotes have also gone on to achieve great things at the professional level, including two-time Olympian Derek Miles (top), NFL player Stefan Logan (bottom right) and basketball player Josh Mueller (bottom left).
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One of the finest competition and training facilities in the region, the DakotaDome is home to all 17 Coyote teams. The complex serves USD’s 350 studentathletes on a daily basis and is one of the state’s most recognizable man-made landmarks.
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Student-athletes at South Dakota are given support in all areas of their college experience. Coyote staff members trained in academic support, strength training, sports medicine and more work on a oneon-one basis with each student-athlete.
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USD student-athletes love the opportunity to return support to Vermillion and the surrounding communities through their work in Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
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Giving back is a part of playing for the Coyotes.
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South Dakota passion makes gameday on campus one of the best days in Vermillion. Everyone gets involved from the color guard to the dance squad and cheerleaders to the school band. Even the baton twirler catches the USD spirit.
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A faithful following of fans always support USD student-
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athletes. Coyote Nation loves its student-athletes and wears the red and white proudly at all home events. Their die-hard enthusiasm help make gameday a memorable experience for everyone involved.
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In its third year of ttransition to NCAA Division I status, South Dakota is a member o of the up-and-coming G Great West Conference. USD captured four team cchampionships in the 10-member league d during the 2009-10 sseason. The Coyotes aalso added 142 All-GWC honors in all sports, including four players o of the year and three ccoaches of the year.
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Liz Hoffman and the Coyote swimmers are already part of the Summit League, which the rest of USD’s sports will join in 2011-12.
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First-Team All-GWC Mel Johnson
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First-Team All-GWC Emily Maas
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Do you want to be a Coyote?
A world-class education, a great place to live and top-notch sports all combine to make the University of South Dakota the right fit for anyone. Join the Coyotes today and add your talents to the excitement that is USD Athletics. For more information, log on to USDCoyotes.com or USD.edu.
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--The Coyotes have 73 wins in three seasons under Klyse, who is already the second winningest coach in school history. The 73 wins include a 54-48-1 mark during the first two years of the Division I transition. --Eleven players have earned all-conference/all-independent honors under Klyse the past two seasons, including the 2009 All-Independent Player of the Year (Tagney Jones) and the 2010 Great West Conference Pitcher of the Year (Mel Johnson). --USD is 13-2 at home during its first two years of the Division I transition and has won 12 straight home contests.
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Coach Amy Klyse is leading USD’s softball program to new heights as it continues its transition to Division I:
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Coyote Softball - The Coaching Staff The USD softball program’s coaching staff is not only seasoned and knowledgeable but also enjoyed highly successful collegiate playing careers with a combined eight all-conference selections. USD graduate and current assistant Tagney Jones, top, was one of the top players in Coyote history and was a three-time all-conference/ independent selection and was the Division I All-Independent Player of the Year in 2009. Assistant coach Ally Rutherford, below, starred at Augustana College for four seasons, where she was a three-time allconference pick. Head coach Amy Klyse was also a two-time allconference selection as a pitcher at Augustana College and ranks as one of the top pitchers in school history.
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Coyote Softball - Expanding Across the U.S. The USD softball team has expanded its recruiting base as it continues the transition to Division I. The 2011 Coyote roster includes players from six different states, including Colorado, Illinois and California. Bre Zmolek Brookings, S.D.
Christine Broders Yankton, S.D.
Melissa Blackburn and Mel Johnson Sioux Falls, S.D.
Katelyn Wudel Elmhurst, Ill.
Stephanie Hall Torrance, Calif.
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Lindsey Boyd Westminster, Colo.
Paige Policky Lincoln, Neb.
Kate Snow Battle Creek, Neb.
Kassie Loe Lennox, S.D.
Erica Denney and Alexa Rudeen Sioux City, Iowa
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Jess Lussman Storm Lake, Iowa
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Coyote C t SSoftball ftb ll - S Success iin Di Division i i I play l USD has accomplished several feats during its first two years of transitioning to Division I status: USD beat North Dakota State, 1-0, on April 27, 2010, the first time it had beat an NCAA tournament qualifier from the previous year. NDSU later advanced to the 2010 tourney. USD has recorded wins over Ivy League schools Penn, Columbia and Yale along with wins over Seattle, Northern Colorado and Youngstown State over the past two seasons. USD finished as the Great West Conference runnerup in 2010 and as the Division I Independent Tournament runner-up in 2009.
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USD’s student-athletes are not only thriving in the athletic field, but are also doing well in the classroom as well under Coach Amy Klyse Two Coyotes have been named Academic All-Americans (Krystal Kirwan, pictured above, 2008 and Tagney Jones, 2009). A total of 15 USD student-athletes have earned academic allconference honors over the past three seasons. USD has consistently been above 3.0 GPA for the three years, recording a GPA of 3.46 in 2007-08, 3.10 for 2008-09 and 3.37 for 2009-10. Four athletes named to NCC Commissioner’s honor roll (2008).
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Coyote Softball - Thriving in the Classroom
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Coyote Softball - A Bigger Stage South Dakota’s move to Division I has allowed the Coyote softball team to play in top-notch venues hosted by schools from major Division I conferences. Here are some examples: Bowlin Stadium, University of Nebraska, Big 12 (Coyotes pictured above during pregame of 2010 doubleheader) Bob Pearl Softball Field, University of Iowa (Big Ten) Goodman Softball Complex, University of Wisconsin (Big Ten) In 2011, the Coyotes will once again play at Iowa and Nebraska but will also play at the University of Minnesota’s Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.
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