News from President Tom Jackson, Jr.
November 20, 2015
Proud
to
Honor All Who Have Served
BHSU is a Military Friendly School for the sixth consecutive year
Black Hills State University was named to Victory Media’s 2016
Military Friendly Schools, an honor awarded to the top 15 percent of
higher educational institutions that do the most to embrace military
students and to dedicate resources to ensure academic success. BHSU
was recognized for its support of student veterans, graduation and
employment outcomes and military spouse policies.
The University also was named to the Military Times Best for Vets:
Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., greets veterans
Business Schools in 2013 and 2014. In 2015 BHSU was named a Top
during the recent Vets social.
School in the Military Advanced Education (MAE) Guide to Colleges and
Universities.
A year ago, as I was officially
installed as BHSU’s 10th
president, I spoke of the
power of this university, the
beauty of the Black Hills and
the spirit of its people.
Student veteran donates American flag flown over U.S. Capitol to BHSU-RC
An American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol honoring veterans in the state of South Dakota found a
new home thanks to the Student Veteran’s Club at BHSU-RC.
Joshua Kosola, business administration-human resources management major from Newell and
co-founder of the Vet’s Club at BHSU-RC, said the Vet’s Club worked with Sen. John Thune several years
ago to fly the flag over the U.S. Capitol honoring South Dakota veterans. The flag can serve as a memorial at
BHSU-RC thanking current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
BHSU provides space for a student veteran center on campus and at BHSU-Rapid City.
BHSU International
and
Honors Programs Continue
Today, and every day, I am
reminded of why I chose to
come to this place and am still
humbled by the opportunity
to work with the talented
and hard-working men and
women at this university and
in this community.
Study abroad opportunities increase
New relationships and collaborations over the past year are
providing increased study abroad options for BHSU students.
BHSU has students from 29 countries and is connected with
more than 30 countries where students can travel, learn, and
complete their degree.
Studies consistently show that students who study
abroad achieve higher retention and graduation rates, secure
employment sooner after graduation, and earn higher salaries.
Let’s take a moment
to celebrate the
accomplishments of the past
year and look forward to
another year of progress!
Bellman Honors Center continues success
The BHSU Honors Program now offers two new academic
tracks: The International University Scholar and the University
Research Scholar.
The Center was recently renamed the
Bellman Honors Center in recognition of
long-time professors Dr. Wanda Bellman and
her late husband, Dr. Stewart Bellman.
More than 75 students are enrolled in the
BHSU Honors Program, double the number Wanda Bellman
from the previous year.
to
Grow
International students and University
representatives recently returned from Botswana.
Underground Campus Is Now Open
[Where ANYTHING is possible]
The BHSU Underground Campus at Sanford Lab
in Lead is now open and in use by students and faculty.
BHSU, in partnership with Sanford Lab, constructed a
cleanroom and adjoining work space at the 4850’ level of the
lab for multidisciplinary research.
The Sanford Science Education Center, on the BHSU
campus, has a direct video link to the Sanford Lab.
Plans are underway for the first annual BHSU
Underground Robotics Competition in March. BHSU
students are working with middle school students in Belle
Fourche and Spearfish.
Find out more about the BHSU Underground Campus.
Spearfish Local Expands
Program with New Grant
The BHSU Spearfish Local Program,
launched in 2014, received a $100,000 grant
from the USDA Local Food Promotion
Program to incubate a local food hub for the
Northern Hills.
Through the program, cafeterias will
have one point of contact to get food from
multiple area farmers.
November 20, 2015
Celebrating the Spirit of the Hills and the
accomplishments of faculty, staff and students
Excelling
Academically
Advancing
SUSTAINABILITY
Creating
Opportunities
for ALL STUDENTS
Providing for workforce needs
through expanded offerings at
BHSU-Rapid City
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NEW PROGRAMS ADDED
Serving those
who have
served
Enhancing
through new
scholarship programs,
increased outreach to
American Indian students,
and a growing
Honors Program
EXPANDING
Undergraduate
Research
Campus
Facilities
Creating Higher Level
Experiences for
Scholar Athletes
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NCAA
Division II Sports
and a nationally
competitive Rodeo Team
Engaging the
Community with Increased
Service and Outreach
Connecting
through the
BHSU
Underground
Campus
Increasing
Partnerships
WORLDWIDE