AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHigher Education: South Dakota’s Board of Regents is weighing a 90-credit bachelor’s degree at SDSU, a move supporters say could cut costs and meet workforce needs while some faculty warn it may weaken academic standards. Data Center Policy: Lawmakers are sparring over a Legislative Research Council memo on large data centers, including their possible effects on electricity rates and utilities. Big Science: Construction is underway on a massive underground neutrino experiment in Lead, part of a project designed to detect elusive particles and probe the universe’s secrets. Research and Innovation: South Dakota Mines professor earned an NSF-backed award for AI research, while SDSU researchers are studying fertilizer alternatives and ways to improve lamb births. Rural Health: The state announced $187.7 million in federal rural health transformation funding, aimed at strengthening care across South Dakota.
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