Entering its 39th year, the annual BHSU Powwow is dedicated to educating the surrounding community about Indigenous culture and celebrating the community.
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May 7, 2021
RAPID CITY/SPEARFISH, S.D. Local college graduates are getting the chance to walk across the stage during commencement this year.
South Dakota Mines will holds its ceremony Saturday morning starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Barnett Arena at the Civic Center.
375 seniors are graduating from the School of Mines.
And in the Northern Hills Saturday morning, about 400 seniors will walk the stage at Black Hills State University.
Commencement will be held at the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness center.
Due to the pandemic, two commencement ceremonies will be held for the university’s three colleges.
KNBN NewsCenter1
February 4, 2021
SPEARFISH, S.D. Jhett Albers, Director of Athletics for Black Hills State University, has announced that he will retire in June.
Albers, who has served as Director since 2006, held responsibility for the direct oversight and day-to-day operations of the schools athletic department and Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center. He is also a member of the BHSU President’s Administrative Team.
“When the history books are written on Yellow Jacket athletics, Jhett Albers will be regarded as a leader in building the athletic program. His experience included being a student athlete, head coach, associate and later Athletic Director. He not only led BHSU to national competition, but also moved the university from NAIA to NCAA DII and secured membership in the RMAC as our athletic conference. Alone these are major achievements, but coupled together, Jhett leaves a legacy,” said BHSU President Laurie Nichols.