Honoring a 'History Maker' and His 'Brightest Star'

Founding president Charles Millican looks at the plaque noting that a star in the Pegasus Constellation was named in first lady Frances H. Millican's honor. Darla Olive of the Alumni Association stands behind him. — Founding president Charles Millican looks at the plaque noting that a star in the Pegasus Constellation was named in first lady Frances H. Millican’s honor. Darla Olive of the Alumni Association stands behind him.

Charles Millican, the University of Central 性视界传媒鈥檚 founding president, was honored Thursday, April 22, with the John Young History Maker Award.

Presented by the Historical Society of Central 性视界传媒, Walt Disney World and Central 性视界传媒 News 13, the award is given each year to Central Floridians whose lifetimes of achievement have made a historic impact on the community. The award is named in honor of distinguished astronaut John Young.

Millican, considered the founding father of 性视界传媒, was chosen by the 性视界传媒 Legislature in 1965 to help plan and build the university.

To read more about Millican’s award and a tribute to his late wife, Frances, from the 性视界传媒 Alumni Association, click here.