University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Hall of Fame
Lee Miller
- Induction:
- 2010
- Class:
- 1952
Lee Miller started a lifetime connection with UNI as a student in 1949, playing on the football team for one season.
Miller graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1952 but did not disappear from the university scene, contributing in many different capacities over the next half-century.
He served has UNI’s Assistant Director Governmental Relations from 1971-1973. Miller was UNI’s Director of Alumni and Development from 1973-1985.
He moved on to UNI’s Director of Planned Giving from 1985-1989. Miller then became UNI’s Director of Athletic Development from 1989-1990.
Miller’s determination and drive led to $7 million in private funds to complete the UNI-Dome in 1976.
He initiated the Parents’ Association and the Students’ Association at UNI, as well as being a longtime member of the President’s Club.
Miller also lobbied the Iowa State Legislature in favor of UNI on numerous occasions.
Miller graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1952 but did not disappear from the university scene, contributing in many different capacities over the next half-century.
He served has UNI’s Assistant Director Governmental Relations from 1971-1973. Miller was UNI’s Director of Alumni and Development from 1973-1985.
He moved on to UNI’s Director of Planned Giving from 1985-1989. Miller then became UNI’s Director of Athletic Development from 1989-1990.
Miller’s determination and drive led to $7 million in private funds to complete the UNI-Dome in 1976.
He initiated the Parents’ Association and the Students’ Association at UNI, as well as being a longtime member of the President’s Club.
Miller also lobbied the Iowa State Legislature in favor of UNI on numerous occasions.
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