Dr robert davila biography

Dr. Robert Davila (born July 19, 1932) served as the ninth president of Gallaudet University,^[1][2] the world's only university in which all programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students. His appointment came after the wake of the Unity for Gallaudet Movement protests of 2006,^[3] when many students, staff, and alumni objected to the initial choice of Jane Fernandes as the intended next president.^[4][5] It was originally intended that he serve only 18–24 months as an interim president, but the Board dropped the interim designation and then extended his contract to 36 months.

Early life

Robert Davila was born in southern California to Mexican-American parents Phyllis frelich.