Ron Miller Athletic Scholarship

The children of Ron Miller wish to honor their father who dedicated his life to teaching, coaching, and the betterment of the communities he served. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Ron Miller joined the Pembroke State basketball squad in 1961 after transferring from Edwards Military Institute in Salemburg, NC. Ron graduated from Pembroke State College in 1963 with a B.S. in Health and Physical Education and went on to become a successful high school teacher and coach. Over his 37-year coaching career with both men and women, he won over 600 games, including the 1993 NCHSAA State 4A Championship with South View High School in Fayetteville, NC. Coach Miller remained very active with UNCP throughout his career and after retirement.The scholarship is for any student-athlete with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who is enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at UNC Pembroke. Additionally, support personnel such as team managers or statisticians actively supporting UNC Pembroke Athletics would also be eligible to receive the scholarship.