Madison Student Earns Degree from Becker College

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Jeffrey A. Hansen of Madison graduated from Becker College, at the 225th Commencement Ceremony held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester, Mass. Hansen earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interactive Media Design.

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.