Sioux City, Iowa — Morningside University proudly announces a generous $2.5 million gift from the Curt and Linda White Family Trust. Curt White, Class of 1976, is a former board chair, current member of the board of directors, and chair of the external relations committee. This contribution is a testament to White’s enduring commitment to the university and its mission of fostering growth, innovation, and opportunity for students.

Curt White, a retired executive from Mattel, Inc. and Sioux City native, has long supported Morningside University. While at Morningside, White played on the baseball team for four years and was a co-captain for two. White stayed busy as a Delta Sigma Phi fraternity member, as well. Since then, he worked at Pillsbury Corporation in Minneapolis and worked at Mattel in Los Angeles as a supply chain executive, traveling on over 100 international business trips, before retiring to Westfield, Indiana, with his wife Linda and daughter Maggie. White has also remained extensively engaged with Morningside over the years, returning to campus to give guest lectures to students in the School of Business.

His gift will advance various campus initiatives aimed at enriching the academic and personal experiences of Morningside students while also reinforcing the university’s role as a leader in higher education.

“Morningside has always valued innovation as key to lifelong learning,” said White. “My gift reflects my belief in the power of a college education to inspire and prepare students to become thoughtful and active members of society.”

White’s generosity builds upon a tradition of strong financial support from Morningside alumni, whose contributions have fueled significant advancements on campus and strengthened the university’s impact. His gift stands as a testament to the enduring connection between Morningside and its vibrant alumni network, demonstrating the collective commitment to the university’s vision.

This substantial donation will bolster a variety of projects, including efforts that enhance experiential learning opportunities, expand innovative academic programs, and improve on-campus resources. This latest gift follows the announcements of at least six other major donations of $1 million or more over the past several months, including those from Jim & Sharon Walker, Regina Roth, Larry & Joan Arnold, Tom Rosen, Dave Honeck, and an anonymous donor.

“We are deeply grateful for Curt and Linda’s extraordinary gift, which reflects not only their generosity but also their profound commitment to the future of Morningside, “ noted Dr. Albert Mosley, Morningside University President. ”We are honored to see such a meaningful connection to our institution and are committed to using this support to further our mission of transforming lives through education.”