Housatonic Community College has granted Peter Werth an honorary degree for his work in promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in the business world and creating opportunities for future entrepreneurs to succeed.
On Thursday, May 25, in addition to awarding well-earned associate degrees to its hardworking graduates, Housatonic Community College (HCC) will recognize six outstanding community leaders with honorary Associate Science degrees at the college’s 56th commencement ceremony.
Each recipient has contributed to strengthening our region, and are strong advocates for the college. The list includes Reverend Dr. James Logan, Senior Pastor, Messiah Baptist Church; Lourdes Delgado, Director of Faith and Education Coalition; John Torres, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders; Kathy Saint, President, Schwerdtle Technologies; Gwen Brantley, Founder/Executive Director, ACCESS Educational Services, Inc.; and Peter Werth, CEO, President and Chairman of ChemWerth, Inc.
“These community champions have worked tirelessly to improve our region and share our vision that education changes lives and powers a better world. It is our distinct pleasure to recognize their contributions to community and dedication to Housatonic,” said Dwayne Smith, Ph.D., HCC Chief Executive Officer.
Peter Werth, CEO, President and Chairman of ChemWerth, Inc., is an active entrepreneur and philanthropist. He donated $1 million dollars to Housatonic, the largest donation from an individual in the school’s history. This generous gift allowed Housatonic to distinguish itself as the first community college in the state to establish an entrepreneurship and innovation center, providing space for business incubation.
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