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Bruno added that Vines was "always complimentary of our efforts and provided historical perspectives when requested that only an individual with his extensive experience with ULM could provide."  Vines' nephew, [[James Henderson]], the president of the University of Louisiana System, said of his uncle: "all of us in higher education can learn from the example of Dwight Vines. He was peerless in managing the business of a university. His tireless advocacy of ULM and higher education was courageous and inspiring."<ref name=vinesdies/>  

Bruno added that Vines was "always complimentary of our efforts and provided historical perspectives when requested that only an individual with his extensive experience with ULM could provide."  Vines' nephew, [[James Henderson]], the president of the University of Louisiana System, said of his uncle: "all of us in higher education can learn from the example of Dwight Vines. He was peerless in managing the business of a university. His tireless advocacy of ULM and higher education was courageous and inspiring."<ref name=vinesdies/>  

Vines worked for numerous building projects on the campus: athletic fields,  Malone Stadium, the Heard Tennis Stadium, Oxford Natatorium, and the buildings for the schools Construction, Nursing, and Chemistry-Natural Science. He also established the band building, modern bookstore, University Police building, and Spyker Theater. Vines worked for the establishment of forty new degree programs, including Community Health, Marriage and Family Counseling, Agri-Aviation, Mild/Moderate Special Education, and Computer Science. The Institute of Gerontology was established during Vines’ presidency. The campus became home to National Public Radio and the Small Business Incubation Center. He created the University Foundation, a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation that raises millions of dollars to advance ULM. Vines was an avid tennis player, and he built the Heard Tennis Stadium and launched the men’s and women’s tennis teams. During the years Vines was president, the university won the National 1-AA Football Championship in 1987, ten  national water ski championships and the NCAA championships in six track and field events. <ref name=vinesdies/>

Vines worked for numerous building projects on the campus: athletic fields,  Malone Stadium, the Heard Tennis Stadium, the Lake C. Oxford Natatorium, and the buildings for the schools of Construction, Nursing, and Chemistry-Natural Science. He also established the band building, modern bookstore, University Police building, and Spyker Theater. Vines worked for the establishment of forty new degree programs, including Community Health, Marriage and Family Counseling, Agri-Aviation, Mild/Moderate Special Education, and Computer Science. The Institute of Gerontology was established during his presidency. The campus became home to National Public Radio and the Small Business Incubation Center. He created the University Foundation, a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation that raises millions of dollars to advance ULM. Vines was an avid tennis player, and he built the Heard Tennis Stadium and launched the men’s and women’s tennis teams. During the years Vines was president, the university won the National 1-AA Football Championship in 1987, ten  national water ski championships and the NCAA championships in six track and field events. <ref name=vinesdies/>

Bruno added: "The progress made to higher education during Dr. Vines’ presidency is truly remarkable. He laid the foundation for ULM to be the national university it is today. He is remembered as a man of honor, integrity, and extraordinary vision.”<ref name=vinesdies/>

Bruno added: "The progress made to higher education during Dr. Vines’ presidency is truly remarkable. He laid the foundation for ULM to be the national university it is today. He is remembered as a man of honor, integrity, and extraordinary vision.”<ref name=vinesdies/>