University of South Dakota Foundation & Alumni Association

06/19/2026

It's the perfect day for great music! Join us on the lawn at the Levitt starting at 6 p.m. Wear your best Coyote red and stop by our tent for Yote swag, giveaways and more!

06/18/2026

Celebrating a lifetime of impact, leadership and service. Join us in congratulating the 2026 Alumni Achievement Award recipients:

Young Alumni – Rachelle Norberg ’15
Public Service – Casey Peterson ’75
Professional Achievement – Mike Kujak ’88
USD Legacy – Pierce McDowell ’83
Legacy Family of the Year – The Nelson Family

Join us Friday, Oct. 2, as we honor these outstanding Coyotes and celebrate their lasting contributions to the USD community.

Learn more about the recipients: https://www.usdalumni.com/alumni/recognition-and-awards/alumni-achievement-awards

06/17/2026

Only one month until we take over the ballpark for the first-ever USD Night at the Birdcage! ⚾️ The first 250 tickets sold will score an exclusive co-branded bat, so grab your Yotes and snag your tickets!
🎟️ https://www.usdalumni.com/events/usd-night-at-the-birdcage

06/17/2026

Coyotes are making an impact in every field and Kari Edman '20 is no exception. Her journey is a powerful example of how passion and purpose can come together to change lives through music.
Learn more ⬇️

For Kari Edman, music is a way to connect, heal and help others thrive.

06/16/2026

Love was in the band. ❤️🎶 As we get ready for USD Night at the Levitt this Friday, we're celebrating a few Yote love stories that started in band and have been playing in harmony ever since.

Message [email protected] to share your story!

06/15/2026

"Remember your why."
Dean Amy Schweinle knows the power of purpose, and it is advice she hopes every student carries with them throughout their time at USD. In this edition of Behind the Dean's Desk, she reflects on meaningful student moments, her journey to the School of Education and what it means to be part of the Coyote community.

Read her story: https://www.usdalumni.com/news-and-stories/behind-the-deans-desk-amy-schweinle

06/12/2026

This could be yours if you join us at USD Night at Target Field on August 15! 🤩
🎟️ https://www.usdalumni.com/events/usd-night-at-target-field

06/11/2026

USD Day at the Black Hills Playhouse is right around the corner, and you don't want to miss it! Join us on June 28 for a fun afternoon with the Yotes and memorable day at the theater. 🎭

Call 605-255-4141 or email [email protected] to reserve your tickets at the discounted rate, and be sure to mention the USD Alumni event!
https://www.usdalumni.com/events/usd-day-at-the-black-hills-playhouse

06/10/2026

For Brogan Landeen '24, '25, a passion for science and helping others led her to a career in biomedical innovation. During her time at USD, research opportunities and hands-on experiences helped shape her path and prepare her for what came next.

Today, Brogan works as a biomedical engineering patent examiner with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, reviewing inventions that could help shape the future of health care. Read more about her journey and the experiences that helped her get there.

🔗https://www.usdalumni.com/news-and-stories/one-students-path-to-biomedical-innovation

06/08/2026

We hit the course last Friday at the Vermillion Charlie Coyote Open! ⛳
There are still plenty of opportunities to tee it up with fellow alumni and friends across South Dakota this summer. Check out the remaining tour stops and register today: https://www.usdalumni.com/events?category=athletics&page=1