Richard and Karen McComish, alumni of South Dakota State University (SDSU), have endowed the university’s first named department with a $5 million gift, creating the McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. This endowment honors Dick’s degree in Electrical Engineering and aims to address workforce shortages in the energy sector by enhancing recruitment and retention efforts. The McComishes, who founded Electrical Consultants Inc., hope their contribution will provide lasting support for SDSU students, fostering innovation and excellence in engineering education. Their generosity is expected to have a profound and enduring impact on the university and its students.
