Regents Recognize Retiring Medical School Dean
The state’s medical school dean has been recognized for her efforts to address critical workforce needs and access to medical care across rural South Dakota.

Regents Appoint Maher as CEO
The South Dakota Board of Regents today formally appointed Brian L. Maher as its next executive director and chief executive officer. Maher begins his duties July 6, based in the regents’ central office in Pierre.


Regents to Name New Board of Regents’ Chief Executive
The South Dakota Board of Regents plans to take action next week to appoint the superintendent of the Sioux Falls School District to lead South Dakota’s six public universities and two special schools. The regents are scheduled to formally appoint Brian L. Maher as the regents’ executive director and chief executive officer at their regular board meeting Wednesday.


Public Universities Adjust Fall Semester Schedule
South Dakota’s six public universities will begin their fall semester Aug. 19 and conclude classroom instruction by Thanksgiving, the South Dakota Board of Regents said today.


Board Recognizes Departing Regent and Special Schools Superintendent
In a web conference meeting today, the South Dakota Board of Regents bid farewell virtually to departing Regent Lucas Lund and retired special schools’ superintendent, Marje Kaiser.

Special Resolution Gives Thanks to Board of Regents’ Employees
A special resolution adopted Thursday by the South Dakota Board of Regents recognized faculty and staff of the regents’ system for their efforts in response to COVID-19.


Public University System Prepares for Fall Semester Launch
The South Dakota Board of Regents announced today its commitment to on-campus operations this fall, with resumption of face-to-face teaching and learning across the public university and special schools’ system.


Search Commences for Next BOR Executive Director
The South Dakota Board of Regents announced today it is inviting nominations and applications for the position of executive director and chief executive officer of the board.