Boston University

Dr. Bernard Bruce was recruited by Doug Raymond after a great career at Boston Trade in track and field where he set many athletic records.

He came to Boston University as state and national interscholastic high jump champion. While at Boston University's School of Education, he excelled in both the classroom and on the track. In the latter, he won numerous championships in the long jump and contributed greatly in the high jump, sprints, and relays, helping the Terriers to two straight New England championships.

The team captain of both indoor and outdoor teams his senior year, Dr. Bruce became the first Boston University athlete to win an IC4A title. Competing in the broad jump, the Roxbury native won the indoor IC4A title in 1954 and 1955. He finished second in the outdoor IC4A both years. His indoor leap in 1955 placed him in the top ten in the world.

Upon graduating with honors from Boston University, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Following his tour of duty, Dr. Bruce earned his Masters Degree in 1961 from his alma mater and went on to Harvard where he received a doctorate in 1972. He became an Associate Dean of Brown University's Graduate School.