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David L. Chicoine, Ph.D. was named the 19th president of South Dakota State University in 2007 and was the third alumnus to hold that position. He received his B.S. in agribusiness in 1969 from SDSU, M.S. in agricultural economics in 1971 from University of Delaware, M.A. in economics in 1978 from Western Illinois University, and Ph.D. in agricultural economics in 1979 from the University of Illinois. Prior to becoming president of SDSU, Chicoine held several positions in the University of Illinois system, including Extension economist and specialist; head of the Department of Agricultural Economics; dean of the College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences; and Vice President for Technology and Economic Development. During his presidency, SDSU heavily invested in upgrading and building new academic buildings, residence halls, and athletic facilities. Chicoine also oversaw SDSU’s move from NCAA Division II to Division I athletics. The university’s emphasis on research grew during his term as well. Chicoine left his position as president in 2016, and is now on the faculty in SDSU’s Department of Economics.