Agnès Fichard-Caroll and Nadine Houédé appointed Knights of the Legion of Honor
In the January 1, 2023 promotion, Agnès Fichard-Carroll and Nadine Houédé, both professors at the University of Montpellier, were awarded the distinction of Knight of the Legion of Honor.
Agnès Fichard-Carroll is Vice President of the University of Montpellier, responsible for education and university life. She is primarily a professor of neuroscience at the UM Faculty of Science.
Nadine Houédé is a university professor and hospital practitioner in oncology at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Montpellier and at the Nîmes University Hospital. She is also the director of the Cancéropôle Grand Sud-Ouest cancer research center.
An honorary and prestigious title
The Legion of Honor is the highest national order awarded to French citizens. It is the highest distinction. It rewards outstanding service to the nation, either in civilian life or in the military.
To be eligible for the Legion of Honor, you must meet the following three conditions:
- the person concerned must have outstanding merits in the exercise, for at least 20 years, of activities for the benefit of the general interest and the Nation;
- The person must be nominated by a minister, after review of a file compiled at the request of a central government agency, a prefect, an association, a political figure (mayor, member of parliament, etc.) or a group of at least 50 people (for a citizens' initiative).
- The proposal must be approved by the Council of the Legion of Honor, chaired by the Grand Chancellor.
Practical information:
Date: promotion effective January 1, 2023