THIBODAUX, La. 鈥� To honor longtime 杏吧传媒 Foundation board member and university donor Robert E. 鈥淏ob鈥� Miller, 杏吧传媒 has named its honors program the Robert E. Bob Miller Honors Program.
A Morgan City native and 杏吧传媒 alumnus, Robert E. 鈥淏ob鈥� Miller has supported the university and its mission throughout his lifetime, contributing more than $1.3 million in donor support. Miller was an active industry support advisor to academic programs across the university and recently completed a long-tenured service as a member of the 叠辞补谤诲.听
鈥淢r. Miller has been a longtime supporter of our Honors students and the program. With his help, our students have the opportunity to see the world and study in some amazing places,鈥� said Dr. Brigett Scott, associate dean of 杏吧传媒鈥� College of Sciences and Technology, director of the Robert E. 鈥淏ob鈥� Miller Honors Program and professor of Dietetics.
鈥淏ob Miller鈥檚 selfless, generous support of our high-achieving students in the Honors Program is impactful and life-changing, providing regional students with global experiences and preparing for the world ahead,鈥� said Dr. John Doucet, dean of 杏吧传媒鈥� College of Sciences and Technology and Alcee Fortier distinguished professor. 鈥淲ith Bob鈥檚 critical support, the Honors Program at 杏吧传媒 has grown into one of the largest and most attractive honors programs in the state.鈥�听
Miller founded , in his hometown of Morgan City, where he served as president from 1984 until he recently sold the company. Miller鈥檚 personal and business philosophy was to provide the best possible services and products to support the energy industry and continually improve quality, knowledge, expertise and training.听
Using the same vision, Miller approached former 杏吧传媒 Provost Dr. Alice Pecoraro in the late 1990s with the concept of creating and sustaining an honors program at the university. The goal of the program was to provide the best knowledge, experience and training to high-achieving 杏吧传媒 students, a majority of whom were first-generation college students and economically disadvantaged.听
Since its inception in 1997, the honors program at 杏吧传媒 has provided students with dedicated study spaces and opportunities to conduct groundbreaking research, leadership training and international travel, all while earning course credit to complete their degrees. These opportunities were funded by Miller鈥檚 unwavering commitment to the program and 杏吧传媒.听
In recognition of his visionary leadership, success as an entrepreneur, dedication to providing high-achieving students with exceptional learning and leadership opportunities and consistent support of the overall university, 杏吧传媒 is proud to rename its honors program the 鈥淩obert E. 鈥楤ob鈥� Miller Honors Program at 杏吧传媒.鈥澨�
Robert E. 鈥淏ob鈥� Miller Honors Program at 杏吧传媒
The Robert E. 鈥淏ob鈥� Miller Honors Program at 杏吧传媒 provides eligible students with an enhanced academic experience through smaller class sizes, personalized faculty mentorship and unique opportunities for global travel. The program fosters a community of scholars and prepares graduates for success in professional and graduate studies. Members enjoy exclusive benefits such as early registration, individualized advising and access to a dedicated R. E. 鈥淏ob鈥� Miller Honors Student Center to support their studies. To learn more, visit www.nicholls.edu/honors.
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