The president and owner of Columbine Health Systems, J. Robert Wilson, received an honorary doctorate from Colorado State University on May 13.
The degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa, is the highest honor that CSU bestows on an individual. Wilson received the honorary degree at the College of Health and Human Sciences commencement ceremony in Moby Arena.
“Bob Wilson is a generous, caring and visionary leader who has transformed his concern for others into one of the most successful and respected elder-care networks in the region,” CSU President Tony Frank said. “Along the way, he and Columbine Health Systems have created countless opportunities for Colorado State students and faculty to learn and partner in ways that have greatly enriched the education our university is able to provide while supporting continued innovation and advances in quality of care. He is both an exceptional role model and a champion of excellence in higher education, and our programs in Health and Human Sciences are better because of it. We are truly proud to recognize him with this honorary degree.”