Babson Magazine

Spring 2019

In Memoriam: Cis McClatchy Glavin

Cecily (Cis) McClatchy Glavin, H’97

Cecily (Cis) McClatchy Glavin, H’97
Photo: Patti Glavin O’Mara

Cecily (Cis) McClatchy Glavin, H’97, wife of Babson College’s ninth president William Glavin, H’99, died unexpectedly February 4, age 85. Cis was involved with many charitable organizations and served on various boards, including The American School in London, The American School in London Foundation, and New York City-based Lighthouse Guild and Elder Craftsman. She also was instrumental in raising funds and helping to design the Glavin Family Chapel on the Babson campus. Cis received an honorary doctorate degree from Babson in 1997 and was the undergraduate class Commencement speaker the same year. She is survived by her husband and 41 family members.