Black Hills State University (BHSU)

Despite funding shortfalls, Black Hills State has been reaccredited for the next decade with honors.

Each year, the state must cut the pie to fund its public universities and their various projects. From teacher workforce to quantum computing, the Board of Regents say this year’s requests aim to keep the state looking forward.

Budget requests for everything from facility upgrades to quantum computing were made at the latest Board of Regents meeting. While schools seek more funding, freezing tuition and paying off debts have been prioritized.

Some members of the LGBTQ+ community say they feel targeted by a recent letter from Gov. Kristi Noem to the Board of Regents. While that letter urged universities to improve educational standards, it also criticized preferred pronoun use, drag shows, and safe space protections.

College students have a lot of things to worry about. Meeting basic needs shouldn't be one of them. That's why Lorraine Coronato started the Free Store.

Over the last 75 years, the memorial has evolved into more than a sightseeing destination.

Black Hills State University is being recognized for collecting more than 5,000 pounds of electronic waste.

The position, shared between the schools, will eye both environmental goals and savings to the institutions.

Laurie Nichols, who has served as president at Black Hills State since 2019, has announced her retirement.

Many communities are struggling to find STEM teachers for its classrooms. Rural communities even more so. A program at Black Hills State University is trying to help.