Black Hills State University, Public university in Spearfish, United States
Black Hills State University is a public university located in Spearfish, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines. The institution houses classrooms, laboratories, student facilities, and recreation centers on its campus to support learning and student life.
The institution was founded in 1883 by the Dakota Territorial Legislature as a teacher training school and underwent several name changes throughout the following decades. It adopted its current name, Black Hills State University, in 1989.
The university radio station KBHU-FM, television station KBHU-TV, and newspaper The Jacket Journal provide students with media production experience.
The campus is easy to navigate with a compact layout that allows visitors to explore key areas on foot. Information about campus tours and visitor amenities can be found at several locations throughout the grounds.
The campus location near Mount Rushmore National Memorial enables students to combine academic pursuits with exploration of natural landmarks.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
