Walter Lee Lingle | |
|---|---|
| 11th President of Davidson College | |
| In office 1929–1941 | |
| Preceded by | William Joseph Martin Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John Rood Cunningham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1868 Rowan County, North Carolina |
| Died | September 19, 1956 Mooresville, North Carolina |
| Spouse | Alice |
| Children | Louise Denton, Nan Russell, Walter Lee Jr., Caroline Dudley |
| Education | Davidson College Union Theological Seminary |
| Profession | Pastor professor |
Walter Lee Lingle was the 11th president of Davidson College. Lingle graduated from Davidson in 1892 and proceeded to receive his training at Union Theological Seminary. After spending a few years in the ministry, Lingle was elected to the board of trustees and eventually was appointed as president in 1929.[1]
Lingle was able to steer Davidson during the Great Depression. The College was able to run without a deficit, cutting salaries, or releasing faculty members, in addition to overseeing several major construction projects on campus.[2]