Robert F. Vagt

Robert F. Vagt
16th President of Davidson College
In office
1997–2007
Preceded by John Kuykendall
Succeeded by Thomas W. Ross
Personal details
Born 1947
Connecticut
Education Davidson College
Duke Divinity School
Profession Hospital administrator
Businessman

Robert 'Bobby' Vagt was the 16th president of Davidson College. Vagt, originally from Connecticut, graduated from Davidson in 1969. Vagt worked in the ministry and in healthcare until he became the executive director of the Municipal Assistance Corporation for New York City, New York, aiding in efforts to save the city from bankruptcy. Later, Vagt moved to Houston, Texas to work in the energy sector.[1]

While at Davidson, Vagt oversaw one of the largest fundraising campaigns for a liberal arts college. It was under his watch that the College announced that it would eliminate loans for demonstrated financial need, an initiative called the Davidson Trust.[2]

After leaving, Vagt became the president of the Heinz Endowments, leaving that position in 2013.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Vagt, Robert Fredrick – Davidson College Archives & Special Collections". libraries.davidson.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  2. ↑ "Trail to the Chiefs: Tour Highlights Presidential Portraits". www.davidson.edu. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  3. ↑ "Vagt stepping down as head of Heinz Endowments". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
Academic offices
Preceded by
John Kuykendall		 President of Davidson College
1997–2007		 Succeeded by
Thomas W. Ross
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