Matthew Simpson Davage
Matthew Simpson Davage | |
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Davage in 1926 | |
| 7th President of George R. Smith College | |
| In office 1915–1916 | |
| Preceded by | George Evans |
| Succeeded by | Robert B. Hayes |
| 6th President of Haven Institute | |
| In office 1916–1917 | |
| 5th President of Samuel Huston College | |
| In office 1917–1920 | |
| President of Rust College | |
| In office 1920–1924 | |
| 16th President of Clark College | |
| In office 1924–1941 | |
| 1st President of Huston-Tillotson University | |
| In office 1952–1955 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 16, 1879 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | September 20, 1976 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Spouse | Alice Vera Armstead |
| Education | University of Chicago, Columbia University |
| Alma mater | New Orleans University |
| Occupation | College and university president, educator, businessperson, minister |
Rev. Matthew Simpson Davage (June 16, 1879 – September 20, 1976) also known as M. S. Davage, was an American educator, college and university president, businessperson, and minister. He served as president of George R. Smith College (from 1914 to 1916); Haven Institute (from 1916 to 1917); Samuel Huston College (from 1917 to 1920); Rust College (from 1920 to 1924); and Clark College (from 1924 to 1941).