AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSouth Dakota Higher Ed Tech Boost: The Board of Regents is asking lawmakers for nearly $25 million to modernize public-university systems, including $4.5 million for ongoing maintenance and $20 million for a Future Ready Technology Initiative aimed at cybersecurity, upgrades, and expanding AI use. AI in Quantum Research: Dakota State University’s Dr. Peng Guo will co-lead an Argonne-led DOE Genesis Mission project using AI to optimize quantum computing workflows for nuclear physics. Workforce & Manufacturing: Southeast Technical College broke ground on the $18 million James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Sioux Falls, slated to open in fall 2028 and train welders and machinists. Heart Health in the Region: 24 South Dakota hospitals were recognized by the American Heart Association for Get With The Guidelines programs improving stroke and heart-disease care. Student Engineering Win: South Dakota Mines’ concrete canoe team placed third nationally in canoe design and finished top 10 in every paddling event at the ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships. Public Health Watch: Bedbugs are rising again, and some researchers warn they may be linked to antibiotic-resistant MRSA spread—so prevention and quick action matter. Local Community Fundraising: The Sioux Falls Heart Walk set a $110,000 goal and has already raised more than $85,000.
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