Career in the Colleges

An article by Ed entitled "The Catholic-College Crisis." He examines the current state of Catholic education and the problems it will face in the coming years. 

An analysis of Ed's performance as President of Saint Michael's College.

An anonymous course evaluation for one of Ed's classes at St. Michael's. 

A letter of commendation from St. Michaels alum, President Gerald Ford, to Ed Henry for his new position as President of St. Michael's College.

A speech by Ed about St. John's.

A letter from Earl McGrath attributing the success of St. Michael's to Henry's strong leadership and abilities.

Letter of recommendation from Buff Lindau nominating Ed Henry for the Distinguished Service to Education award and highlighting his financial accomplishments for St. Michael's.

Ed began his career as a Political Science and Economics professor at St. Scholastica in Atchison, Kansas, where he served for six years. For the last two years, Ed served as Assistant to the President and also as the Political Science Department Chair. 

In 1955, Ed returned to St. Cloud and began his professorship at St. John's University, where he chaired the nascent Political Science Department and established the first Development Department at the University. 

Ed served as president at Saint Mary’s College, Saint Michael’s College, Marian College, and Belmont Abbey. As a vigorous advocate for Catholic higher education, Ed spent his life revitalizing the colleges he served at to ensure their continued prosperity in the modern era. Many of the institutions Ed worked at credit their success and modern relevance to Ed's competent leadership skills.