Jack P. Ramirez

Honorary Degree Recipient: Doctor of Laws

Jack Ramirez was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey, but now calls Reading, Pennsylvania, home. He is graduating magna cum laude with a major in political science and a minor in critical intelligence studies. Ramirez is an active member in the Rutgers–New Brunswick community, with leadership roles in both the Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) and Sigma Chi fraternity. Recognized for his dedication to Rutgers, Ramirez is the recipient of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Distinguished Leadership Award and the Dr. Jewel Plummer Cobb Women’s Empowerment Award.

Ramirez came to Rutgers ambitious and ready to make change. Joining student government his first year on the banks, he dove headfirst into his new role. One of his first actions was becoming chair of the Sexual Violence Education Committee, overseeing the expansion of access to free menstrual hygiene products and working with the Rutgers University Police Department on public safety initiatives. His time in leadership inspired Ramirez to run for student body president in his sophomore year; a race he won. In his first year as president, Ramirez championed additional public safety and public health initiatives. Ramirez went on to be re-elected by his peers, becoming the longest serving student body president in recent history.

As a member of Sigma Chi, Ramirez quickly became a reliable leader. He was appointed to the Sigma Chi Leadership Institute Board of Directors and advocated for expanded leadership training across the country. Back on the banks, Ramirez was elected historian, helping his brothers feel connected to each other and to the history of the chapter. Ramirez says he has cherished each moment with his fraternity and will continue to remain a close friend beyond graduation.