Mildred Bernice Gauthier Gallot, a longtime professor at Grambling State University in Louisiana, passed away on December 26. She was 88 years old.
Born in Washington, Louisiana, Dr. Gallot earned degrees from Grambling College, Louisiana Tech University, and Louisiana State University, culminating in a doctor of education degree.
Dr. Gallot dedicated her entire professional career to her alma mater, Grambling State University. There, she served as a professor and head of the department of history and geography. She was also the coordinator of the master’s degree program in teaching social sciences.
As a scholar, Dr. Gallot was an advocate for African American history. At Grambling State, she spearheaded programming for Black History Month and contributed to the university’s Afro-American studies program. Dr. Gallot was also interested in the history of her alma mater, leading her to author A History of Grambling State University (UPA, 1985), which analyzed disparities in funding between historically Black colleges and universities and predominantly White institutions.
Outside of her work at Grambling State, Dr. Gallot served on several community boards, including the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors, the Louisiana Historical Records Advisory Commission, and the League of Women Voters.