Surprises from Miss Woldson
Learn about Miss Woldson's life and her Gonzaga connection, including her support for scholarship and the arts.
Our Benefactor
Miss Myrtle Woldson
Miss Woldson’s gift to Gonzaga is a celebration of creativity, education, and enduring generosity.
Miss Myrtle Woldson:
Bringing the Arts to Life
Miss Myrtle Woldson, a devoted patron of Spokane and Gonzaga University, left a transformative gift that will echo for generations: the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center. Her bequest made possible a state-of-the-art venue that celebrates her lifelong love of music, arts, and education.
A successful businesswoman and quiet philanthropist, Miss Woldson believed in investing in the community she cherished. Her generosity to Gonzaga—supporting scholarships, athletics, and the arts—reflected her deep commitment to Jesuit education and the power of private support.
At 104, Miss Woldson passed away having shaped Spokane’s cultural landscape and Gonzaga’s future. Her legacy lives on in every performance, every student, and every moment of inspiration within the Center that bears her name.
Miss Woldson's Life & Gift for the Future
Miss Myrtle Woldson Celebrates Arts, Education with $55 Million Gift to Gonzaga
Miss Myrtle Woldson has celebrated her love of the arts, music and student success with a $55 million gift to Gonzaga University.
Miss Woldsons Legacy Comes to Life
Gonzaga University celebrates the vision, generosity and love of Miss Myrtle Woldson with the grand opening of the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center.