Saturday, 02/15/2020

It is with great sadness that William & Mary announces the passing of one of our great icons, Millie West H '91, LHD '16. Over her 60 years of service to the university, Millie served in a variety of roles and was a pioneer for women's athletics and a true inspiration for generations of student-athletes.  Millie's leadership was defined by her integrity, her service to others and her commitment to inclusiveness.

West first came to W&M in 1959 as an instructor in physical education, and shortly became synonymous with Tribe Athletics as a coach, professor, and administrator.  She was the Chair of the Physical Education and Kinesiology Departments, the Director of Women's Athletics, a coach of tennis and swimming, and a mentor to thousands.  Millie was elected an honorary alumna of William & Mary in 1991 and honorary doctorate in 2016, inducted into the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Women's Hall of Fame in 1998, and the W&M Hall of Fame in 2000.
 
In the coming days, we will share more about Millie's life and contributions to William & Mary.