A South Coast college has received the two largest gifts in its history.
Montecito-based Westmont College received a total of more than $15 million.
Ed and Mollie Miller gave Westmont $8.2 million. The couple’s daughter went to Westmont more than three decades ago, and Ed Miller served on the college’s Board of Trustees.
The money is intended to expand an endowment established by the family years ago which has provided financial aid to hundreds of students.
Meanwhile, Celeste and Robert White gave the college $7.25 million. The money paid for the purchase of a downtown Santa Barbara building, which will help with the expansion of Westmont’s business and nursing programs. Celeste White is a current trustee for the college.