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Wintrode family describes long-term philanthropy, funds autism services and scholarships at SDSU–Sioux Falls partnership
Summary
Paul Wintrode recounted decades of family gifts to South Dakota State University and described the family's support for autism services in Sioux Falls, including scholarships, an endowed professorship in autism studies and support for an autism support services program tied to the new lab.
Paul Wintrode, speaking for the Wintrode family, traced more than 50 years of philanthropic ties to South Dakota State University and said the family chose to support autism services and transition programming in Sioux Falls. "We endowed professor for autism studies, Lacey doctor Lacey Newton," Wintrode said, describing an endowed faculty position and scholarships tied to the effort.
Wintrode described program components they have supported: scholarships for students with autism and for trainees who work with them, an endowed professorship, and an autism support services program that has expanded under SDSU leadership. He highlighted personal motivation, recounting his son Lucas's progress through specialized programs and saying the family wanted to replicate successful approaches locally. The family emphasized mentorship, research partnerships and training for teachers and aides to scale supports in district classrooms.
Wintrode named faculty and program partners, including a long-running tutoring center and program leaders (he referenced Dr. Christina Taylor and others) and thanked district leadership for the opportunity to extend the family's work in Sioux Falls.
