When senior sociology major Brady VanLoan traveled to China at the beginning of the spring semester, getting sent home early was the last thing on his mind.

   After a month of studying in Shanghai and the rapid spreading of the coronavirus, VanLoan — along with many students — was required to return home immediately...

   For the last eight years, Mary Nettleman has served as a loyal and dedicated leader at the Sanford School of Medicine. This July, her time at USD and as the medical school dean is coming to an end.

   Nettleman is a physician and has always worked in academic medicine. Before accepting deanship at USD, she worked in medical schools in Iowa, Virginia and Michigan...

    Every ten years, the U.S. Census Bureau takes a count of the population of the entire country. This year, Census Day falls on April 1 and every city, town and community across the U.S. will be accounted for. 

   In Vermillion, the Complete Count Committee from the Vermillion Chamber and Development Company (VCDC) is responsible for ensuring an accurate and full count of each person in the community...