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USD Looking for Enrollment Growth

USD Looking for Enrollment Growth

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The new president of the University of South Dakota is on the hunt for more students.
Sheila Gestring says they would like to see growth at all their centers……

Gestring says they are seeing some problems with financial aid for students……

Gestring says the Board of Regents will talk about the proposed “Dakota Promise” program at their meeting next month……

Gestring took office last month following the departure of Jim Abbott, who retired after twenty one years at USD.

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