Bill Text: MS SC544 | 2026 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commend Mrs. Nora Miller for distinguished leadership as President of MUW.
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 6-3)
Status: (Passed) 2026-04-06 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC544 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2026-SC544-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2026 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Younger, Turner-Ford, Boyd, Michel, Blount, England, Hickman, Hopson, Suber
Senate Concurrent Resolution 544
(As Adopted by Senate and House)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE COMMENDATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE TO MRS. NORA ROBERTS MILLER, CPA, FOR HER DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN AND FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT.
WHEREAS, following a 30-year career in higher education, Mississippi University for Women President Nora Roberts Miller, CPA, has announced her plan to retire effective June 30, 2026. Mrs. Nora Roberts Miller, CPA, has devoted her career to public service and higher education in the State of Mississippi and has provided steady and effective leadership to Mississippi University for Women, known as The W, during her tenure as the institution's fifteenth and first alumna president; and
WHEREAS, Mississippi University for Women, known as The W, was established by an act of the Mississippi Legislature on March 12, 1884, becoming the first public college for women in the United States and reflecting Mississippi's historic commitment to expanding opportunity through higher education; and
WHEREAS, as president of her alma mater, Mrs. Miller has worked diligently to preserve and advance that legacy, strengthening the university's mission while expanding academic opportunity and student success; and
WHEREAS, during her presidency, The W recorded the largest percentage enrollment growth among Mississippi's public universities, demonstrating renewed momentum and continued confidence in the institution's mission; and
WHEREAS, the Federal College Scorecard data shows that graduates of The W who received Title IV federal aid earned approximately $63,197.00 in 2025, four years after graduation, the highest among Mississippi's public universities, while carrying the lowest-median federal student loan debt in the state of $15,000.00, underscoring the university's strong return on investment for Mississippi students and families; and
WHEREAS, The W plays a vital role in Mississippi's workforce pipeline by preparing graduates in critical fields, including nursing, education, business, public service, and the sciences, strengthening communities and contributing to the economic vitality of the state; and
WHEREAS, throughout her presidency, Mrs. Miller has demonstrated thoughtful leadership, a deep commitment to students, and steadfast dedication to the historic mission of The W; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Mississippi Legislature to recognize and commend citizens whose leadership strengthens the institutions and communities of our state:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby extend the commendation of the Mississippi Legislature to Mrs. Nora Roberts Miller, CPA, for her distinguished leadership and service as President of Mississippi University for Women and for her contributions to higher education and public service in the State of Mississippi.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be presented to Mrs. Nora Roberts Miller, transmitted to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
