Black Hills State University
Black Hills State University (BHSU) is a public university in Spearfish, South Dakota. Close to 4,000 students attend classes at its 123-acre (50 ha) campus in Spearfish, with a satellite campus in Rapid City that is shared with South Dakota State University, and through distance offerings. Enrollment comes from 64 out of 66 counties in South Dakota, 43 states, and 29 countries. BHSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents.
Former name | Dakota Territorial Normal School (1883–1941) Black Hills Teachers College (1941–1964) Black Hills State College (1964–1989) |
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| Motto | Where Anything is Possible |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1883 |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| President | Laurie Nichols |
| Provost | Dr. Jon Kilpinen |
| Students | 3,539 |
| Location | Spearfish , South Dakota , United States 44°29′49.63″N 103°52′22.18″W |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Nickname | Yellow Jackets |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Rocky Mountain |
| Mascot | Sting the Yellow Jacket |
| Website | www |
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