Robert J. Henle

Who is Robert J. Henle?

The Rev. Robert J. Henle, S.J. was the 46th President of Georgetown University, serving from January 7, 1969 to October 21, 1974. He succeeded the Rev. Gerard J. Campbell, S.J., Georgetown’s 45th President. During President Henle’s administration, the university’s finances improved and Georgetown’s medical program became the second highest ranked in the country. He also presided over the nuptials of Ms. Lynda Jean Montoya, daughter of Senator Joseph N. Montoya of New Mexico, member of the Senate Watergate Committee at the university’s Dahlgren Chapel.