Indigenous communities and the intersection of land and culture

Black Hills State University

 Black Hills State University (BHSU) is a public four year university located in Spearfish, South Dakota with a student body of 4,722 enrolled students.

BHSU brings their Environment Physical Science degree track to the RSC as well as a undergraduate degree track in Outdoor Education and an online Sustainability M.S. 

​As well, BHSU maintains a strong connection with the local Lakota culture and community through an American Indians Studies degree that is woven into all academic departments.