Becker College awards honorary doctoral degrees to individuals who merit our highest recognition by attaining achievements of extraordinary and lasting distinction and demonstrating personal and professional qualities that are consistent with the mission and values of Becker College: outstanding humanitarian or public service in the global arena, in our nation, or in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; exceptional contributions to knowledge in the world of scholarship; creativity and innovation in any field that has enriched lives; and support of our College.
Honorary Degree Recipients
2018
- Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito
- Sam Vaghar
- Eric Schwarz
- Dr. Gregory Pogue, Class of 1970
2017
- Manuel A. Lopes
- Clifford L. Rucker
2016
- Emmett D. Carson, Ph.D.
- W. Patrick Hughes
2015
- Karen S. Rohan
- The Honorable Martha P. Grace
2014
- Leonard F. Gengel ’84
- Cherylann Gengel
- Sheila M. Harrity, Ed.D.
2013
- The Honorable Judge Greg Mathis
- Michael V. O’Brien, Worcester, MA City Manager
2012
- Dom Sagolla
2011
- Frederick H. Eppinger
- Deval L. Patrick, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
2010
- Laura Andrassy ’69
- Mary C. DeFeudis
- U.S. Representative Richard E. Neal
- Barbara A. Wilson
- Edward J. Wilson
2009
- Michael P. Angelini
- Edward I. Fendell ’51
2008
- Craig C. Mello, Ph.D.
- Sumner B. Tilton, Jr.
2007
- David Massad, Sr.
2006
- Worcester Mayor Timothy P. Murray
2005
- U.S. Congressman James P. McGovern
2004
- William F. Bruso
- Joyce I. Fuller
- Gabe N. Simon ’51
- Kenneth E. Zirkle
2003
- Colleen Barrett ’64
- David H. Bergquist, Ph.D.
- Warren C. Lane, Jr.
2002
- William L. Nack
2001
- Cushing C. Bozenhard
- Carlton Perry
- Captain William Pinkney
2000
- Robert Cousy
1999
- Theodore Deitz
- Lois B. Green
- James K. Kallstrom
- Arnold C. Weller, Jr.
1998
- Judith M. Leonard
- Allen M. Schoen, D.V.M.
- Franklin M. Loew, D.V.M. Ph.D.
1997
- Herbert Benson, M.D.
- Harold A. Beaudoin ’35
1996
- Clare M. Cotton
1995
- Helen E. Stoddard
- Susan Wornick
1994
- Gilbert R. Boutin ’39
