Black Hills State University was founded in 1883 as Dakota Territorial Normal School for teacher training. The school could not be maintained and was closed in the spring of 1885. The school was re-opened in the fall of 1885 and became State Normal School in 1889 when South Dakota became a state. The school was renamed Black Hills Teachers College in 1941 and was renamed Black Hills State College in 1964. The school was finally renamed Black Hills State University by 1990. Black Hills State University is located in Spearfish, South Dakota and is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents. Year 1883 (MDCCCLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... 1885 (MDCCCLXXXV) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1889 (MDCCCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... For the movie, see 1941 (film). ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Spearfish is a city in Lawrence County, South Dakota, USA. The population was 8,606 at the 2000 census. ... Official language(s) English Capital Pierre Largest city Sioux Falls Area  Ranked 17th  - Total 77,163 sq mi (199,905 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 380 miles (610 km)  - % water 1. ... The South Dakota Board of Regents governs South Dakotas six public universities, Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Northern State University, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, South Dakota State University, and the University of South Dakota. ...

Black Hills State University offers a number of degrees to students including 56 bachelor degree programs, 4 master degree programs, 7 associate degree programs, and 23 pre-professional programs. The bachelor degree programs include accounting, American Indian studies, applied technical science, art, biology, business administration, chemistry, communication art, English, entrepreneurial studies, environmental physical science, health services administration, history, human resource management, human services, industrial technology, marketing, mass communication, mathematics, music, outdoor education, physical education, political science, psychology, social science, sociology, Spanish, speech, theatre, tourism and hospitality, and wellness management. The school also offers students numerous education degrees in many fields.

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Notable former students

Alumni

• Clint Roberts - United States Congressman for South Dakota's 2nd congressional district from 1981 to 1983.
• Zac Alcorn - Green Bay Packers tight end.

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Faculty

• Don Altmyer - World Amateur Grandmaster Disc Golf Champion in 2005. Professor of Business & Accounting.

Other

• Bruce Williams and Terry Ree, members of the comedy duo, Williams and Ree. The comedy team met while attending BHSC in 1968.

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External links

• Black Hills State University