Paul Bragdon

Paul Bragdon (born April 19, 1927) was Reed College’s longest serving President.[1] The colleges residence hall, Bragdon Hall, was named after him.[2] After he retired, he became interim president of Lewis & Clark College from 2003 to 2004.

Background

Bragdon was born in Portland, Maine. A Marine Corps vet, he graduated from Amherst College and Yale Law School.[1] He received honorary degrees from Amherst College, Whitman College, Oregon Health & Sciences University, Pacific University, Lewis & Clark College, and Reed College.

Career

When he was named Reed College President, Bragdon was a 43 year old Senior Vice President at New York University.[3]

Personal life

Bragdon married Nancy Ellen Horton and has two sons (including David Bragdon) and a daughter.[3]

References
  1. "Reed College | President's Office | Bragdon". reed.edu. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
  2. "Reed College | Facilities Services | Bragdon Hall". reed.edu. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
  3. "N.Y.U. Official to Be President of Reed, College". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-12-12.


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