James F. Dougherty
Veterinarian and a Tireless Advocate for Rutgers
Holding a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Rutgers College and a master’s in animal science from Rutgers–New Brunswick, James Dougherty is a retired veterinarian who has generously supported the university. Cofounder of Metropolitan Veterinary Associates in Norristown, Pennsylvania, he was awarded the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association’s 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award. He has served on many Rutgers committees and is vice chair of the Board of Governors. As chair of the Board of Trustees, Dougherty was instrumental in establishing the Scarlet Promise Initiative. His gifts support the Rutgers–New Brunswick Honors College, the Honors College LGBTQ+ Learning Collaborative, and the Perry N. Halkitis Endowed Chair in LGBTQ+ Public Health.