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SD Board of Regents Officially Appoint New Executive Director

SD Board of Regents Officially Appoint New Executive Director

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The South Dakota Board of Regents unanimously voted to appoint Brian Maher as their new Executive Director.

Maher says he appreciates the vote…

Maher says he knows there are potential problems out there…

Maher says he wants to help the Regents set solid directions for higher education…

Maher, currently Superintendent for Sioux Falls Public Schools, replaces Paul Beran, who was not retained by the Regents.

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