Background
Gavin, Robert Michael was born on August 16, 1940 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Michael and Helen Regina (Finnegan) Gavin.
Gavin, Robert Michael was born on August 16, 1940 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Robert Michael and Helen Regina (Finnegan) Gavin.
Bachelor of Arts, St. John's U., Collegeville, Minnesota, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1966; Doctor of Science (honorary), Haverford College, 1986.
Member faculty, Haverford (Pennsylvania) College, 1966-1984; professor of chemistry, Haverford (Pennsylvania) College, 1975-1984; director computing, Haverford (Pennsylvania) College, 1979-1980; provost, dean faculty, Haverford (Pennsylvania) College, 1980-1984; president, Macalester College, St. Paul, 1984-1996; president, Cran Brook Ednl. Cmty., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Board directors Fortis Funds Research Corporation.
President Haverford Township School Board, 1975.
Married Charlotte Marie Dugan, June 2, 1962. Children— Anne, Patricia, Robert, Charles, Sean.