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University of South Dakota is a public university in Vermillion, South Dakota. The university has about 10,515 students. It was founded in 1862. The current president of the university is James W. Abbott.

Sports

The athletics teams of the university are called the Coyotes. They have 15 varsity teams, most of which compete in The Summit League. The football team plays in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.

 

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    Al Neuharth Media Center, dedicated to Al Neuharth

  • CoyoteVillage

    Coyote Village Residence Hall

  • USDResidenceHalls

    North Complex residence halls Olson (left) and Mickelson (right)

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    Beacom School of Business

  • USDDakotaDome

    DakotaDome, home of USD football and other athletics

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