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Dr. Bobby Phills

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Dr. Bobby Phills

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Dr. Bobby Phills was the Chancellor of the Southern University Ag Center and Dean of the College of Agriculture, who also served as chairman of the 1890 Presidents and Chancellors’ Legislative and Budget Committee.

Chancellor of Southern University’s SU AgCenter.

Dean of the College of Agriculture.

Served as chairman of the 1890 Presidents and Chancellors’ Legislative and Budget Committee for 10 years.

Accomplishments:

  • Grant Writer and Fundraiser: Secured more than $30 million in grants and contracts.
  • Established research and extension centers and academic programs.
  • Played a major role in securing over $70 million in annual appropriations for 1890 land-grant universities.