THIBODAUX, La. – Ӱɴý hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new covered practice facility for , made possible by the State of Louisiana, the Manning family, and . At the ribbon cutting ceremony, Ӱɴý President Jay Clune, PhD, presented Ӱɴý’ honorary doctorate to Archie Manning. The honorary doctorate is the highest degree Ӱɴý can bestow.
“Ӱɴý long-standing partnership with my family just means everything. It’s been such a wonderful relationship. There’s so much hospitality, and the way they’ve helped us with the Manning Passing Academy makes the university a great partner” said Archie Manning.
“Archie Manning has had a profound impact on all of us here in south Louisiana,” said Jay Clune, Ӱɴý President. “He, his family, and the Manning Passing Academy have helped put Ӱɴý and Thibodaux on the national stage, and it is for this impact that we are honored to present him with the honorary doctorate.”
The facility is set to be completed this fall, with construction picking back up at the end of the summer to complete the full football field. The multisport space will serve as an area for all Ӱɴý sports, benefitting during inclement weather or serving as a location to host future sports camps.
takes place at Ӱɴý from June 22-25, 2023. The premier football camp attracts over 1,200 high school quarterbacks and receivers from across the United States, as well as international destinations. Over the next six years, the Manning Passing Academy is set to bring more than $15 million to the local economy. To learn more, visit /manning-passing-academy/.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 23, 2023
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