Cloyd Heck Marvin

One of the first names that comes to mind when thinking of GW history is Cloyd Heck Marvin, namesake of the Marvin Center - home to J Street, the Hippodrome and the Golden Pillar. During his 32 years in office, Marvin created a legacy for himself at the University, one that to this day remains more than just a name on a building.

Colclough and Carroll find success after Marvin resigns

Jan. 28, 1959, marked the end of an era of both prosperity and controversy in GW history. It was the day that Dr. Cloyd Heck Marvin - GW's longest serving and perhaps most influential president - retired.