MELVILLE, N.Y., May 26, 2017 – Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSIC) today announced that Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, received an Honorary Doctor of Science degree at Farmingdale State College SUNY on May 20 before addressing graduating students from the college’s Schools of Business and Health Sciences.  

“I am humbled to receive this honor, which I accept on behalf of the more than 21,000 Team Schein Members around the world, but even more so to address Farmingdale State College’s Class of 2017 as they begin life’s next phase,” Mr. Bergman said. “For this year’s class, that phase will lead down as many different paths as there are graduates, and I join their educators, family, and friends in congratulating them as they head off to discover what’s next.”

Mr. Bergman’s speech and the entire commencement ceremony can be viewed here.

“Stanley Bergman and the staff of Henry Schein have been enormously supportive of Farmingdale State College and our students, from donating supplies for our ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ to providing scholarship support, and event sponsorships,” said Farmingdale President Dr. John S. Nader. “The partnership between Henry Schein and Farmingdale is particularly beneficial to Long Island and its students. Mr. Bergman’s civic, philanthropic, and business achievements make him a most deserving recipient of this honorary degree. We are honored to be a part of Team Schein.”