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New SDSU President on a Learning Curve

New SDSU President on a Learning Curve

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The incoming President of South Dakota State University has plenty of home work.
College of Ag and Biosciences Dean Dr. Barry Dunn was named by the Board of Regents to head the state’s largest university.
Dunn says he is catching up on ongoing programs and operations……….

Dunn will succeed retiring President David Chicoine, and will take over on May 23rd.

Dunn says despite his background in Ag, he appreciates the diversity of SDSU…..

Dunn has said he wants to re-emphasize the mission of the land grant university……

Dunn is a 1975 graduate of SDSU.

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