Arthur-Gray receives doctorate

Mathew Arthur-Gray, of Park Falls, was recently awarded a Doctor of Education degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, according to a university press release.

Arthur-Gray's doctoral research centered on the transformative impact of nonprofits on the educational journeys of transgender youth, according to the announcement. The accomplishment demonstrates a commitment to leveraging education to drive social change.

Arthur-Gray is currently residing in New York City with his husband, Aaron, a psychotherapist, He serves on the Board of Trustees for Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School and is the founder of Raising Queer Voices, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the LGBTQ+ community.

These roles showcase his commitment to education reform and social advocacy, embodying the values of leadership and community service that Vanderbilt University holds dear, according to the press release. Vanderbilt is honored to count Dr. Mathew Arthur-Gray among its distinguished alumni with achievements that exemplify the university's ideals of academic excellence, leadership, and service to society.