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What's new at the universities teaching South Dakota's future workforce

On today's show...

Two South Dakota university presidents say they're thrilled by this year's enrollment numbers. They share why the numbers climbed this year.

President Sheila Gestring from the University of South Dakota talks about a growing department on campus and what it means for mental health in the state.

And President Barry Dunn from South Dakota State University discusses how living on campus impacts student success.

We then head back to high school. Our Teacher Talk panel explores the highs and lows of teaching as a profession.

Plus, South Dakota high school students are trying out a new type of competition. To do that, they're picking up a gaming controller.

Dan Swartos, executive director for the South Dakota High School Activities Association, talks about state's newest sanctioned activity: esports.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.