David Grier Martin
| David Grier Martin Sr. | |
|---|---|
| 13th President of Davidson College | |
|
In office 1958–1968 | |
| Preceded by | John Rood Cunningham |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Reid Spencer Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 11, 1910 Covington, Georgia |
| Died | April 5, 1974 |
| Children | D.G. Martin |
| Education |
Davidson College Emory University Harvard Business School |
| Profession |
Professor College President |
David Grier Martin Sr. was the 13th president of Davidson College. During his presidency, Martin focused on expanding the endowment, building new dorms, growing the faculty, and reforming the curriculum.[1]
It was during his time as president that the College began the process of integration with the admission of two students of Congolese origin.[2] Martin was also involved in matters of race relations in Charlotte, North Carolina.
References
- ↑ "Trail to the Chiefs: Tour Highlights Presidential Portraits". www.davidson.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
- ↑ "Mayor's Committee on Race Relationships" (PDF).
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| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Rood Cunningham |
President of Davidson College 1958–1968 |
Succeeded by Samuel Reid Spencer Jr. |
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