While the state provides a critical base of support for the Medical School, this gift will allow us to do more with what the state contributes. It is not a replacement, but an enhancement that will further strengthen the breadth and depth of the Medical School's programs.

I'm not really sure we have a population base that would support that. I'm not trying to belittle the problem, but I don't think the solution is a dental school.

We will have to raise that pay.

The support we've gotten from the school is incredible. The first-grade team gave us a basket with popcorn, candy and snacks, and some of the parents are giving the children regular beds for when they move into an apartment, as well as a table and chairs, armoire and sofa.

...Even though it will cost more, I support leaving a school in each village and dealing with the dollar issues.

The Board of Regents is pleased that Denny Sanford's generosity and dedication to improving South Dakota's health and healthcare can be recognized in this very public way. Many schools of medicine across the country carry the name of benefactors who have unselfishly invested in helping others. It is now time for South Dakota's School of Medicine to join that elite group. The Board will therefore take official action today to establish the Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota.