Students talking in front of the Knauss School of Business on the USD campus

Give to the Knauss School of Business

Nurturing a New Wave of Business Leaders

Our vision here at the Knauss School of Business is to develop ethical and compassionate leaders prepared to confront humanity's urgent challenges. Enjoy highlights from the grand opening of the Knauss Center for Business Education.

Stories of Student Success

For us, success means helping each student develop their God-given potential. Hear about how our students build their confidence and find career connections through Knauss School of Business resources and community.

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More Giving Opportunities

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Catalyzer

Help students generate bold solutions to some of the world's most challenging problems. Your support will help us expand our co-curricular programming focused on developing the next generation of innovators.

Student International Business Council

The mission of the SIBC is to empower students through the ethical advancement of international commerce by developing leadership, entrepreneurial ability and global interaction. USD hosts one of only three SIBC programs in the country.

Haley Takeda Scholarship

The Haley Takeda Scholarship honors former international business student Haley Takeda, by providing scholarships that make study abroad experiences more financially accessible in remembrance of Haley’s passion and desire to study abroad.

Pattison Accountancy Endowment

Celebrate Diane Pattison, PhD by giving to the Pattison Accountancy Endowment. Dr. Pattison has made an extraordinary impact on many students and the Accounting Department over the past 35 years and we want to continue her legacy while celebrating her retirement.

Supply Chain Management Institute

The Supply Chain Management Institute keeps working professionals and students on top of the latest industry knowledge — and equips them with best practices for advancing overall performance in integrated logistics and supply chain management.

Your impact

Changing the Lives of Our Toreros

Brittany Licitra '23

"Receiving a scholarship has allowed me to worry less about finances and focus on what is important, my studies. Without scholarship support I would not be able to attend my dream school. Go Toreros!"

Tiffany Montgomery '25

"My passion is generating environmental-social impact. Receiving the internship award has helped me tremendously in pursuing my career aspirations with financial peace of mind. It allowed me to perform my best as an intern and make a larger difference in the field that I’m pursuing."

Rod Tashakori '23

"This scholarship grants me the additional runway needed for me to continue pursuing my professional growth and aspirations. With that said, the supplemental peace of mind that it grants is invaluable for someone such as myself."

Amanda Sangari '21

"Receiving the Brennan Endowed Scholarship impacted me financially as well as emotionally. Not only did I receive help with my tuition, but this opportunity also made me feel acknowledged. It is great to see a scholarship created by donors who recognize students that pursue philanthropic endeavors."

Make a Gift

Contact Stacy Slagor, Senior Director of Development, Knauss School of Business
sslagor@sandiego.edu | (619) 260-4744