Tag: James R. Houghton

  • Nation & World

    Remembering Jamie Houghton

    James R. “Jamie” R. Houghton, a former member of the Harvard Corporation who had deep Harvard roots, died at age 86 on December 20.

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    James R. Houghton.
  • Nation & World

    Harvard awards 9 honorary degrees

    Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who was selected to speak during the Afternoon Exercises, is among the nine to receive honorary degrees, which includes Ruth Bader Ginsburg (pictured), during Harvard’s 360th Commencement on May 26.

    15 minutes
  • Nation & World

    James Houghton: ‘I had the best time in the world’

    James Houghton, senior fellow of the Harvard Corporation, is stepping down from his post at the end of June. He reflected on his long Harvard association during an interview.

    9 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Bill Lee to join Harvard Corporation

    William F. Lee, A.B. ’72, a Boston-based intellectual property expert and former Harvard Overseer who leads one of the nation’s most prominent law firms, has been elected to become the newest member of the Harvard Corporation, the University announced today (April 11).

    6 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Corporation search committee invites nominations and advice

    Members of the Harvard community are invited to offer nominations and advice regarding the search for a new member of the Harvard Corporation, the University’s executive governing board.

    2 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Houghton to conclude Corporation service

    James R. Houghton, the longest-serving member of the Harvard Corporation and chair of the University’s 2006-07 presidential search, today announced his plans to step down at the end of the 2009-10 academic year, after 15 years on the Corporation.

    3 minutes