University of Sioux Falls

06/19/2026

On Juneteenth, we recognize the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The date was June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX, and announced the end of the Civil War and slavery. However, the Emancipation Proclamation came two years earlier on January 1, 1863.

The University will be closed today to recognize the great significance of this occasion.

06/16/2026

We're honored to have partnered with so many community partners for the 14th annual SID Shootout! With over 30 teams participating, the event continues to be one of the best events University of Sioux Falls Cougars puts on!

The 14th Annual SID Shootout was a success!

USF Athletics would like to thank all of our amazing sponsors and supporters for another great event ⛳

Check out event photos at usfcougars.com/galleries/

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06/12/2026

06/01/2026

The University of Sioux Falls has become the first higher education institution in South Dakota to earn the state’s Cardiac Ready Campus designation through the South Dakota Cardiac Ready Communities program.

The designation recognizes campuses that meet rigorous standards for CPR training, AED accessibility, emergency response planning and campus-wide preparedness for cardiac emergencies.

Read more: https://www.usiouxfalls.edu/news/first-sd-cardiac-ready-campus

05/29/2026

In 2018, USF needed a substitute librarian for the Norman B. Mears Library, so Sternburg stepped up to offer temporary assistance. That was over seven years ago.

“Circumstances changed and USF needed a full-time, permanent director of library services, so I came out of retirement,” she explains. “It’s been extremely rewarding to
“I love serve USF college students and faculty.”

Read more about how she’s found a home at USF since coming out of retirement in her story in the 2026 Spring Magazine: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/dc70a88be5.html /23

05/28/2026

While Eliana Gregg holds many fond memories of her time at USF, her most transformative experience didn’t take place on campus. Instead, it unfolded over 6,000 miles away in her birthplace of South Korea.

What began as a simple journey back to her roots grew into a deeper calling to serve others, something she hopes to continue fostering in graduate school and her future career.

Read more about her journey here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/dc70a88be5.html /20

05/27/2026

From fueling an endowment that has substantially grown over the years and creating the first USF alumni phone-a-thon to driving former Cougars coaches Bob Young and Kalen DeBoer to football recruiting events, Michael “Mickey” Woodden ‘63 is no stranger to helping pave the path to success for USF.

Check out more of his accomplishments and his full story here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/dc70a88be5.html /19

05/26/2026

The graduate program team was formed in 2025 to help align all of USF’s graduate programs, strengthen the student experience, expand community partnerships and maintain a high level of leadership expectations across every graduate degree.

The cohesive team includes four specialized program directors who help shape the vision for the graduate school: Lorri Halverson (MBA), Dr. Jamie Juhl (M.Ed.), Maddie Voegeli (Ed.S.) and Dr. Matt Manes (Ed.D.).

Read more about the direction of the USF graduate programs here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/dc70a88be5.html /13

05/25/2026

Remembering their courage, honor and bravery, today and every day 🇺🇸

We honor the brave men and women who died serving our nation, and we recognize those who continue to serve today.