Honoree-
Robert Higgins

Bob Higgins was a leader on and off the field during his undergraduate days at the C.W. Post Campus. He played varsity football and baseball, winning distinction as Athlete of the Year in 1965. He also served as president of Kappa Delta Rho fraternity and as a member of the student government association. Though many years have passed, his passion for his alma mater remains undimmed. Today, he is president of the alumni association and co-founder of the Pioneer Club, C.W. Post’s booster organization.

Straight out of college, Mr. Higgins signed a pro-football contract with the New York Jets; he later was under contract with the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Giants. He also was involved with the development of Monsanto’s AstroTurf playing surface. Mr. Higgins then branched out into real estate, becoming a partner in Herald Realty. Among his other professional endeavors, he is president of University Childcare Corp., which runs the day-care facility at the Campus. This important affiliation creates yet another tie between Mr. Higgins and his beloved C.W. Post.

The Campus recognized Mr. Higgins’ achievements and contributions by inducting him into the C.W. Post Football Hall of Fame and presenting him with the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1987. C.W. Post is near and dear to his heart for one more very special reason — it was there that he met Judy Rosenberg P’65, a C.W. Post cheerleader who eventually became Mrs. Robert Higgins. The couple has three children and two grandchildren.

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