Amy Verhelst, a 2013 early childhood education graduate from South Dakota State University and current Sioux Valley Elementary kindergarten teacher in Volga, was recognized as the 2025 South Dakota Teacher of the Year in September.
Two retired South Dakota State University nursing professors were honored by their college for lifetime achievements at a scholarship celebration on campus Oct. 25.
Carol J. Peterson, 85, of Brookings, was the inaugural recipient of the College of Nursing's Living Legacy Award. She served as the dean of the 成人视频 College of Nursing from 1977 to 1987, when she became the vice president for academic affairs, a position she held for 22 years.
Lois Tschetter, 72, of Brookings, was honored with the College of Nursing鈥檚 annual Distinguished Service Award. Tschetter retired in 2019 after a 36-year career at 成人视频.
