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About President Dunn

Barry H. Dunn was named the 20th president of South Dakota State University in April 2016, the fourth alumnus chosen to lead the institution. He assumed office May 23, 2016.

 

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PATHWAY TO PREMIER 2030: High value. Innovation. Bold impact.

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Tim Dwire, Steve Erpenbach and Keith Mahlum of the South Dakota State University Foundation were awarded SDSU presidential medallions for their leadership on the Bold & Blue campaign.

SDSU Foundation leaders awarded presidential medallions

South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn has bestowed presidential medallions upon three SDSU Foundation leaders for their contributions to the university. The recipients were Steve Erpenbach, president and CEO of the SDSU Foundation; Keith Mahlum, vice president for development; and Tim Dwire, vice president for finance and operations.

Sanford Underground Research Facility leader to speak at SDSU

The Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead is at the forefront of research in physics, geology, biology, engineering and more. Its leader, Mike Headley, will share details about the facility’s progress and plans for the future when he presents "Sanford Underground Research Facility: 2035 and Beyond," at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in Woster Celebration Hall at the South Dakota State University Alumni Center, 815 Medary Ave.

Ichinomiya named October’s Civil Service Employee of the Month

Tomoko Ichinomiya, a program assistant for the Office of the President, has been named South Dakota State University’s Civil Service Employee of the Month for October.