A day of remembrance and recognition of those who have served and are currently serving.  On behalf of the entire USF community, thank you for making it possible for us to live and enjoy the land of the free! #MemorialDay

It was great sitting down with @KELOLANDLiving yesterday to discuss the factors that go into preparing for college. See full interview below: keloland.com/keloland-livin…

A wonderful day moving in our new students, welcoming their families and kicking off orientation. We even had visit from Sioux Falls mayor and @usiouxfalls alumn Paul TenHaken

Celebrating week one in purple fashion. #CooColors #CollegeColorsDay

Starting the morning right in the heart of our USF campus!

USF management team was given the opportunity to see the new Avera Health Specialty Hospital at the Avera on Louise Health Campus. Another significant advancement to healthcare in our region!

We recognized an outstanding group of trustees at tonight’s football game. Grateful for the leadership this team provides!

Great morning kicking off Cougar Days weekend with a special breakfast celebrating the class of 1969.

Congratulations to our nursing department for being ranked #1 as the best nursing school in South Dakota according to RegisteredNursing.org! Learn more: bit.ly/2M6mP4d

Best wishes to all of our students as they embark on the first day of the spring semester. Welcome back, Cougars!

Incredibly proud of our graduates!

USF campus pastor Dennis Thum and I share a word of encouragement for our USF community in the video below. We know these are challenging times, but we remain confident in our common faith to bring us together and carry us through.

USF students- classes resume on Monday! I want you to know that we are here for you. If you have not already done so, please consider taking a moment to watch the video below on our latest campus update. youtube.com/watch?v=t-Um3r…

Tune in tonight as @USFcougars_wbb is scheduled to be featured on ESPN's SportsCenter at 10 p.m. in anchor Scott Van Pelt's #SeniorNight special!

Great article about Associate Professor of Art, Ceca Cooper, in this month’s 605 Magazine. Ceca is one of our many talented professors here at USF, and we are incredibly grateful for her investment in our students and her dedication to the arts. read.605magazine.com/#/reader/31414…

USF graduate and non-traditional students: You are a valued and important part of our USF community. In the video below I share a message just for you. youtube.com/watch?v=DM_KG8…

It was great talking with @KELOLANDLiving this week! We discussed the realities of the pandemic and how USF is caring for students. keloland.com/keloland-livin…

On behalf of the entire USF community, we celebrate and honor our Class of 2020 today. From the USF family, congratulations to our graduates and their families! Tune in to the virtual commencement.

Today I announced our 4-point plan for reopening campus and welcoming students back for the fall semester. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=dGaf1-…

USF was honored to receive challenge coins & Mayor Paul TenHaken's token of thanks this week! Opening a USF residence hall for first responders who needed a place to safely quarantine this past spring was a way to give back to those who are essential to the Sioux Falls community.