Alexzandra Forbes of Norton Earned a Degree from Becker College

Alexzandra E. Forbes of Norton, MA graduated from Becker College, at the 225th Commencement Ceremony held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester, MA. Forbes earned an Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology.

Judge Greg Mathis, youth activisit and host of the award-winning television court show, "Judge Mathis," gave the keynote address. Becker College recognized Mathis with an honorary doctorate of humane letters.

"Judge Mathis's journey from his youth in Detroit to his distinguished career as a judge, television host, and philanthropist is an inspiring tale of individual achievement and social responsibility," said Becker College President Robert E. Johnson, Ph.D. "At Becker, we believe there is no limit to the heights that can be reached by individuals who refuse to accept limits and insist on the pursuit of opportunity. Judge Mathis is the personification of that vision."

In his efforts to reach out to youth both in and outside of the courtroom, Judge Mathis and his wife, Linda, have assisted thousands of youth with their non-profit agency Young Adults Asserting Themselves (Y.A.A.T.), an outreach initiative that provides youth ages 17-25 with career and job opportunities as well as job training and college enrollment assistance.

They have also opened five non-profit preschools in the inner city of Detroit, while continuing to raise funds for a variety of equal justice political and youth causes.

About Becker College

The Princeton Review ranks Becker College as one of the best 377 colleges in the U.S. Becker's undergraduate video game design program has been top-ranked by The Princeton Review for four consecutive years and is one of the top three in Massachusetts and top 15 nationwide. In 2011, Becker was designated by the Patrick-Murray administration as host of the Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDiGI). Becker serves more than 2,000 students from across the country and around the world and offers a wide range of quality degree programs that launch careers, from nursing to veterinary science, and a variety of adult learning options. More than 50% of Becker students are enrolled in STEM-based programs of study. With campuses in Worcester and Leicester, Mass., Becker College traces its history from the union of two Massachusetts educational institutions-one founded in 1784 and the other in 1887-and has over 18,000 alumni worldwide.