(MAHWAH, NJ) -- Ramapo College is pleased to announce that Alex Gorsky, former chairperson and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, will deliver the keynote address at the Graduate Programs Commencement. The Ramapo College Board of Trustees approved an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to be awarded to Mr. Gorsky as part of the ceremony.

“As we celebrate the Ramapo College Class of 2023, we welcome Alex back to our campus. A leader who has modeled the importance of equity, innovation, and service throughout his career, Alex embodies the Ramapo College promise: to develop the empathetic problem solvers, ethical change agents, and responsible leaders  our communities so desperately need,” shared President Cindy Jebb.

The Graduate Programs Commencement Ceremony will be held at Ramapo College in the Bill Bradley Sports and Rec Center on Thursday, May 18, 2023. Doors will open at 4:00pm. The ceremony will begin with the academic processional at 5:15pm.

Persons unable to attend may enjoy the ceremony via livestream on ramapo.edu/commencement.