Knox also established a chair in the SMU Dedman School of Law to support teaching, research and promotion of legal issues related to protecting the welfare and legal rights of children. Storey Award for Distinguished Achievement in 2011.Īs an SMU volunteer, Knox has served on the Dedman School of Law Executive Board (2011-14), the A Time to Lead Texas Campaign Steering Committee (1996-2002), the Dedman College Executive Board (1991-97) and the Cox School of Business Associate Board (1970-80). Knox earned the law school’s highest honor with the Robert G. Knox, a native of Weatherford, received a bachelor’s degree in English from SMU’s Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences in 1960 and a juris doctor degree from what is now Dedman School of Law in 1963. “We are deeply grateful to Jack for his dedication to his alma mater and to our enduring impact.” “Jack’s generous gift will help to strengthen the University and encourage others to support SMU,” said SMU President R. “I am pleased to support the exemplary work SMU does for its students, the North Texas community and beyond.” “SMU helped shape me as a person and as a professional,” Knox said. Entrepreneur and SMU alumnus Jack Knox recently gave $11 million to his alma mater in support of the university’s multiyear, $1.5 billion fundraising campaign.
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