Current Students
Regan Peters
Emphasizing how Morningside faculty/staff and friends shaped her positive experiences
Stang Stories
All Stories
Macanna Guritz
Finding community and overcoming challenges
Alumni
KJ Williams
“I came to Morningside to play football but when I looked into the Education Department, I started making goals to become a teacher and lead a classroom. Right away, I felt at home when I came on my visit.”
Current Students
Sydney Marlow
“Being at a place where everyone is so proud to wear Morningside maroon and be part of the community is really special."
Current Students
Sarah Perez
"Whatever I decide, I know how I am growing at Morningside has a greater purpose than myself, and I remind myself of that whenever I want to give up. My advice to others is to never let fear drive you back, because fear simply keeps you from giving the gifts you were meant to give to others.”
Alumni
Sydney Lueth
“One of the things that actually sold me on Morningside was the education department, just because of how involved they want you to be in the classroom.”
Current Students
Miriam Moore
“Graphic design is one of those things that I can just do for hours on end and never get tired of it, so it’s really one of my biggest passions."
Current Students
Claire Conn
"I felt so welcomed on campus. This feeling has continued to be my experience. I've met some amazing people and feel so connected."
Current Students
Valerie Mejia
"I also got to be the first student to fly as part of the School of Aviation. I hope girls out there see me and know that they can be a pilot, too."
Current Students
Rachel Spier
"Morningside has prepared me for the outside world and not just through classes like anatomy that I know I will use in medical school."
Current Students
Caitlyn Evans
“I chose Morningside because I wanted to be close to home. I am really close with my brother and my grandparents and I wanted to be around in case they needed anything. Ultimately when I visited campus, I fell in love with the people and how it felt like home. I didn't have the same feeling with the other schools that I visited."
Current Students
Logan Gerdes
Embracing involvement for lasting connections
Current Students
Paige Schlenger
Everyday is a gift here at Morningside.
Current Students
Casey Kruger
"The awesome help we got in financial planning, the genuine connections, and the perfect fit geography-wise just made everything click for me. The community here has been everything, especially the track team. They’re not just teammates; they’re like having another family."
Current Students
Ava Arthur
"Though I originally planned to attend a larger school, Morningside just felt right. And even though I am still in Sioux City and close to home, being at Morningside feels different than the rest of Sioux City and it felt like a fresh start."
Current Students
Nora Dahle
"My time at Morningside has been nothing short of magical. I’ve found a community within the Morningside Choir that epitomizes support and love, bolstering my confidence and sense of belonging."
Current Students
Deon Williams
A future educator looking to share positivity with those who need it.
Current Students
Reagan Milton
Reagan Milton, the go-to person to help make the world a better place
Current Students
Isaiah Hinners
"When the time came to select a college, Morningside caught my eye because it seemed like I would be able to continue to be involved and everyone I talked to seemed to genuinely care about me and what I wanted out of my college experience."
Current Students
Landry Reynoldson
Always lending a helping hand to the Morningside community