“Jack has always been a leader – and has often seen opportunity long before others recognized it existed.

“Jack and I have been close friends since we were both students at SMU,” said Ray Hunt, SMU trustee and SMU Ignited campaign co-chair. “Through this gift, Jack is setting an example for other Mustangs and SMU friends to follow.” “Having known Jack Knox for many years and having seen his tremendous business achievements and his love for our community and our University, I’m delighted he has chosen to take a significant leadership position in this campaign,” said Carl Sewell ’66, SMU trustee and SMU Ignited campaign co-chair. SMU’s Board of Trustees was notified of the gift at their February meeting and celebrated the enormous impact this gift will have on the campaign. He is active in many charities and lobbying groups directed toward helping children in need, as well as stopping animal abuse. As an undergraduate, he served as president of Phi Delta Theta during the year the chapter won the prestigious National Chapter of the Year Award.Ī longtime champion of children in need, Knox 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. Knox, a native of Weatherford, Texas, and a two-time SMU graduate, holds a bachelor’s in English from the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences and a Juris Doctor from the Dedman School of Law. “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,” said Knox. His love for the University and his fond memories of student life have continued to drive his support for and participation in SMU’s growing momentum. “We are deeply grateful to Jack for his dedication to his alma mater and to our enduring impact.”Ī successful entrepreneur, Knox has long been a strong advocate for the University and its enduring traditions. “Jack’s generous gift will help to strengthen the University and encourage others to support SMU,” said SMU President R.

Dallas-Fort Worth business leader and entrepreneur Jack Knox has given $11 million to SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow.Īs a prominent alumnus and longtime University supporter, Knox hopes his support of the University’s campaign for impact encourages others to participate.

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