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SDSU President Barry Dunn Receives Award

SDSU President Barry Dunn Receives Award

Barry Dunn Photo: WNAX


South Dakota State University president Barry Dunn was awarded the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Higher Education Prize for his work with the Wokini Initiative, improving college access and success for Native American students.

Dunn says it has been a lifelong interest for him…https://on.soundcloud.com/q11ja

Dunn says it’s a very personal issue for him….https://on.soundcloud.com/Y5GBo

Dunn gave credit to a lot of supporters of him and the university….https://on.soundcloud.com/16czW

Dunn was also helped develop the native American center on campus.

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