Claudio Mir, a Dominican-born actor turned community engagement specialist, has been named Middlesex College's 2024 Alumnus of the Year. Mir's journey includes: Overcoming language barriers and pursuing education at Middlesex College, graduating from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, working in HIV/AIDS education through theater, and his current role as senior program coordinator at Rutgers' Collaborative Center for Community Engagement.
Mir credits Middlesex College for instilling a strong work ethic and providing essential tools for his success. He addressed the Class of 2024 at their Commencement ceremony on May 16, 2024.