With the death of John Vaught, we lose an epic figure of 20th century college football. Universally recognized as one of the great coaches in American football history, he brought dignity, intellect, creativity and vision to the game.
"Robert Conrad Khayat" was the 15th Chancellor (education)/Chancellor of the University of Mississippi. He was appointed in 1995. Khayat, a former student of the University of Mississippi, is the only Chancellor of the university to be a member of the Student Hall of Fame there. He has degrees from both the University of Mississippi and Yale University. Khayat played American football in the National Football League as a Placekicker/kicker for the Washington Redskins.
In one of his first acts as chancellor, Dr. Khayat arranged for a $5.4 million gift from [http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Netscape+President%2FCEO,+Wife+Give+Alma+Mater+Ole+Miss+$5.4+Million...-a018179395 Jim and Sally Barksdale] to establish an honors college at the university. In 1996, with enrollment declining, Chancellor Khayat retained the public relations firm, Burson-Marsteller, to conduct a survey of public perception — including university symbols. When [http://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/11/us/old-south-s-symbols-stir-a-campus.html?pagewanted=all&src=pm The New York Times] reported on the review, which included the Confederate Flag and other Old South symbols, a media frenzy ensued.
He was born in Moss Point, Mississippi/Moss Point, Mississippi.
More Robert Khayat on Wikipedia.Rod means a lot to all of us. He's been wonderfully successful. He's an honorable man and I have the highest regard for him.
Copyright © 2024 Electric Goat Media. All Rights Reserved.