To honor the legacy of Sioux Falls lawyer, businessman and public servant David Knudson, the University of South Dakota’s law school will take on the name of the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, as announced today (Aug. 3, 2020).
The naming of the USD Knudson School of Law is the result of a $12.5 million gift from Knudson’s friend and colleague, T. Denny Sanford. The gift will ensure the law school remains a national leader in excellence, service and leadership.
“This gift is tremendous because it more than doubles the size of our current endowment at the law school, and it will fund up to 10 full-tuition student scholarships for every incoming class,” said Neil Fulton, dean of the law school. “It literally changes the lives of 10 students every year, and it gives us the opportunity to help 10 students begin their careers right here in South Dakota.”
Knudson worked at Sanford Health as a senior vice president from 2010-2013, and he is now senior vice president at United National Corporation. Knudson resides in Sioux Falls with his wife De, a USD alumnus. They married in 1976 and have two sons, one in which – Michael – is also a USD alumnus.
Dave Knudson speaks at the announcement of a $12.5 million gift to the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law from T. Denny Sanford to honor Knudson’s legacy as a lawyer in the state.
Dave Knudson speaks at a luncheon after the announcement of a $12.5 million gift to the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law from T. Denny Sanford to honor Knudson’s legacy as a lawyer in the state.
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