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Greetings, friends of the College of Nursing. 

As you sit down to read this newsletter, we are nearing the halfway point of the semester already. We have many things to celebrate as we continue to be a thriving and innovative College of Nursing. 

This year, 2025, marks the 20th anniversary of the Ph.D. program in nursing at South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University. As the fifth graduate of this program, I can attest to the impact the program has had on my life and career, including serving as dean. This year, Abby Seydel was our 50th graduate from the program, and she now serves as one of our newest faculty members. We are proud of the nursing research scientists that have impacted the health of their communities through their endeavors. 

This is a year of celebration for us as we implement our new competency-based curricula, partner with other colleges and universities to create innovative educational opportunities, grow undergraduate research opportunities and welcome new faculty. Our new Bachelor of Science degree in health studies with a specialization in innovative healthcare leadership will provide transformational educational experiences for students across disciplines. 

The college has long had a strategic goal of creating undergraduate research opportunities to grow the next generation of nurse scientists. Under the guidance of Sarah Mollman, associate dean for research, students have been able to participate in clinically based research projects in Brookings, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. I am looking forward to the growth in these experiences. 

In late July, our Rapid City team moved into the newly renovated and expanded space at BHSU-Rapid City. This building is a collaborative effort between BHSU, Monument Health, and the SDSU College of Nursing. This includes our College of Nursing Testing Center, classrooms, offices, simulation and lab spaces, clinic rooms, student gathering spaces and Native American Nursing Education Center space. For the first time in SDSU history, the College of Nursing students, faculty and staff in Rapid City will all be under one roof at 4300 Cheyenne Blvd., Rapid City. We held an open house on Sept 30, and it was wonderful to see so many supporters of the partnership in its new space. 

We are grateful for each of you, and thank you for being friends of the college.