USD Honors Program

05/13/2026

Congratulations to USD Honors alum Caleb Swanson!

Caleb Swanson, a 2024 graduate of the University of South Dakota, has been selected as a 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar by Stanford University.

02/19/2026

Unite for USD 2026 has come to a close, and we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who donated!

With 40 donors, we raised $2,220, surpassing our goal and exceeding last year’s total!

Every dollar helps support our mission of creating an enriched academic experience for honors students. Thank you again, and go Yotes!🐾❤️

02/19/2026

We are in the last few hours of Unite for USD 2026, and every donation helps make a lasting impact on our students!
🐾 $5 is less than a cup of coffee
🐾 $10 is the price of a movie ticket at the Coyote Twin Theater
🐾 $15 is less than a month of ad-free Netflix
🐾 $20 is less than a downtown dinner date
Consider donating what you can to help support student research, programming, and allow honors to create an enriched academic experience for our students. Donate using the link in our bio❤️

02/18/2026

Honors life = good notes, good classes, and good coffee. Spend a day with us and see what makes this program feel like home!
Support students like Avery by visiting the link in our bio. Go Yotes!

02/18/2026

Did you know…
Your support during Unite for USD helps honors further our mission!
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“Providing especially motivated, creative, thoughtful students an enriched academic experience.”
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Support honors using the link in our bio!

02/18/2026

A full day of learning, leading, and leveling up. Honors students don’t just go to class…they make the most of every moment! Support students like Alishba by visiting the link in our bio. Go Yotes!🐾❤️

02/18/2026

Your support during Unite for USD helps fund programming for our Living Learning Community, which students like Alison look back on as being one of the most impactful experiences of the undergrad!

Support honors students using the link in our bio❤️🐾

02/18/2026

❤️🐾Unite for USD 2026 starts NOW! 🐾❤️

Your support fuels programs across campus and helps students grow, lead, and thrive. Let’s make this year our strongest yet!

Visit the link in our bio to support honors students throughout their journey at USD!

02/17/2026

🐾❤️Unite for USD is only ONE DAY away! Support Honors students like Katie and Madi using the link below!❤️🐾
https://www.uniteforusd.org/organizations/usd-honors-program

02/09/2026

“I chose Honors because of the supportive environment it creates on campus. USD’s Honors community has made me, a student coming from Oregon, feel at home here.” -Keileen

🐾❤️Support students like Keileen by giving any amount at uniteforusd.org/organizations/usd-honors-program❤️🐾

What is your favorite memory from your time in Honors? Comment below! ⬇️