Bob Miller founds the George Awards because he wanted to recognize people who took personal initiative to address a need in their community, and didn’t wait to “let George do it.” He asked newspaper readers to nominate people who had stepped forward for the betterment of Battle Creek. The newspaper has presented George Awards every year..Read More
Category: <span>Timeline Stories</span>
Miller Buys the Enquirer
Miller bought the Enquirer and News. It became a link in the chain of small newspapers which Miller purchased as head of Federated Publications.
A.L. Miller Hired to Manage Enquirer
A. L. Miller was hired by CW Post to manage the Enquirer, thus beginning the long association of the Miller Family with the newspaper and Battle Creek.
Miller College Closes
Sadly, Miller College closed in 2016. Still, we celebrate the over 600 graduates that received their Bachelor’s degree at the college. We also sincerely appreciate the local area higher education institutions who provided options to our students who had not graduated yet.
Robert B. Miller Jr., son of The Miller Foundation founder, dies.
Robert Branson Miller, Jr., 71, of Battle Creek, retired publisher of the Battle Creek ENQUIRER, died Monday, March 5, 2007 at Battle Creek Health System. Bob was born August 10, 1935 in Battle Creek to Robert B. and Jean (Leonard) Miller, Sr. He attended Fremont Elementary and later The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut. He..Read More
The Music Center receives $406,530 in grants.
2003: Haven of Rest Ministries receives $145,000 in grants.
1995-2010: KCC receives $635,935 in grants.
As long time supporters of Kellogg Community College, Miller Foundation provided $635,935 in grants.
Initial Operating Grant to Miller College
2004: Miller College receives the initial operating grant from The Miller Foundation.
2000-04: Grants to Haven of Rest Ministries
2000-04: Haven of Rest Ministries receives $200,000 in grants over the years.