The University of Louisiana at Çàɬֱ²¥ will award an honorary doctorate to a longtime advocate for education during Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies.
Dr. Joseph Savoie, UL Çàɬֱ²¥ president, will present an honorary degree to Winfred Sibille during the General Assembly. That event will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 14, at the Cajundome.
Sibille’s decades-long contributions to education in Louisiana are extensive.
He has been a member of the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors since 1995. During his tenure, Sibille has held many leadership roles, including chairman of the board. He is the longest-serving board member in UL System history.
Sibille served on the Louisiana Çàɬֱ²¥ Financial Assistance Commission. The commission oversees TOPS scholarships and Go Grants for college students.
His commitment to elementary and secondary education in the state includes work as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent and legislative consultant for the Louisiana School Boards Association.
The Louisiana Association of School Executives recognized Sibille as State Educator of the Year in 1989.
Sibille is a graduate of Sunset High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in education in 1951 from Southwestern Louisiana Institute, now known as UL Çàɬֱ²¥. He earned a master’s degree in education from LSU. He holds a master’s degree-plus 30 graduate hours from LSU, Nicholls State and UL Çàɬֱ²¥.
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