BURGESS FAMILY FOSTERS MSU STUDENT LEARNING

Robert Burgess earned his Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, with a major in packaging, in 1966. Georgia Burgess also earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in the college, majoring in interior design, in 1967.

He formerly served as president of the Eli Broad College of Business Advisory Board. Recently, the Burgess’ made a $4.5 million gift to the Eli Broad College’s Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Today, interior design majors in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources benefit from an enrichment fund that bears Georgia’s name.