by Maren Ewertz–Tom Rosen, a graduate of Morningside College from 1970, has given a $2 million gift to the Morningside University campus. The donation will be the essential funds for the construction and design of a brand new School of Business building.
Rosen earned his degree from Morningside College with minors in livestock marketing and history. He was an active member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, as well as many achievements during his time in men’s basketball. He was inducted into the M Club Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995.
He also had a 20-year tenure as part of the Morningside University Board of Directors. On top of that, he received an honorary degree from Morningside in 2017. Rosen’s name is known around campus because of his many accomplishments and donations. Students can find his name prominently on the Rosen-Verdoorn Athletic Complex, Tom Rosen Field, and the Rosen Ag Center.
In a press release, President Albert Mosley said, “It’s so encouraging that alumni and friends like Tom are showing strong support for Morningside’s future. Our business programs are among our largest and most influential, serving as essential conduits of talent across Siouxland and beyond. As a successful businessman with roots in the Midwest and a proud Morningside alum, Tom knows this well and deeply values our efforts. We’re immensely thankful for his significant investment in helping to secure Morningside’s future.”
The new building is expected to be located on Morningside Avenue north of the Walker Science Center and east of the Krone Center & Hickman-Johnson-Furrow Learning Center.
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