University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
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President
Sheila K. Gestring
- President
Updated on 07/19/2025
Administration
Sheila K. Gestring
- President
Jay Perry
- VP, USD Sioux Falls
Kurt Hackemer
- Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost
Jordan Bonstrom
- Director of the Opportunity Center
Dan Engebretson
- Vice President for Research & Sponsored Programs
AJ Franken
- General Counsel
Julie Kriech
- Vice President for Finance & Administration
Laura McNaughton
- Chief of Staff, Director for Government Affairs
Scott Pohlson
- Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing & University Relations & Student Services
Tim Ridgway
- Vice President of Health Affairs and Dean of the Sanford School of Medicine
Jon Schemmel
- Athletic Director
Noah Shepard
- President & CEO USD Foundation and Alumni Association
Cheryl Tiahrt
- Chief Information Officer
Updated on 07/19/2025
Rankings
- National Universities: #273
- Top Public Schools: #152
- Nursing: #149
- Top Performers on Social Mobility: #412 Source
Mission And History
Accreditations
- University: University of South Dakota
- Accrediting Organization: Higher Learning Commission
- Accreditation Granted Date: 1913-01-01
- Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2020-01-01
- Next Reaffirmation Due: 2030-01-01
Strategic Goals
Resources And Documents
- Strategic Plan Goals
- Campus Plan: (No data available)
- Campus Map
- Virtual Tour
- Annual Security And Safety
- Peer Institution
Updated on 07/19/2025
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