In 2017, the SALT Center received a $100,000 endowment in memory of David Livingston White. This endowment is used to support the SALT Center, as well as gift a class ring to one graduating senior each year.
David Livingston White, Class of 2011
David Livingston White graduated from the University of Arizona in 2011 at the age of 73. He had been battling cancer for roughly 20 years, but he persevered in order to earn his degree. His siblings, Terrell A. White, Priscilla White Clark, and Albert Travis White, purchased a class ring for him in order to commemorate this momentous accomplishment. Upon David’s passing, his brothers selected the SALT Center to be one of the beneficiaries of David’s estate.
They established an endowment in David’s name through the University of Arizona Foundation to support SALT Center programming. Furthermore, they asked that, each year, a portion of the funds be used to purchase a class ring for one graduating student who has demonstrated exceptional perseverance. Additionally, David’s class ring is on display in a shadowbox installation at the SALT Center.
We are honored that David's family selected the SALT Center to receive this generous gift. David’s legacy of perseverance resonates deeply with our team and our students, and will serve as an inspiration for generations to come.
David Livingston White Class Ring Award Recipients
2023: Olivia Broderson
2022: Patrick Ellet
2021: Emily Bloch
2020: Claire Swartzlander
2019: Chris Patzke
2018: Yummna Qureshi
2017: Timothy Supplitt
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The SALT Center is a fee-based non-profit serving University of Arizona students who learn differently. We strive to balance our fiscal needs with fee rates and scholarships that make our services accessible. We also rely on the support of generous friends who want to see our students and our program succeed. Click here to learn more about giving opportunities that you can become a part of.
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