Ronald L. Johnson Jr. served as the 2007 Spring Commencement student speaker. A Business Management and Psychology major, he received the 2007 Mathews Medal honoring NC State undergraduates who showed dedication to enhancing the campus community. Ronald is a true scholar in all respects. Throughout his years at NC State, he found time to serve the university and surrounding communities. Most recently, he received the 2007 Distinguished Person Award at the April 27 Ebony Harlem Awards of Excellence program. Ronald is a native of Charlotte and plans to attend law school.

His leadership roles and community service activities include:

• Chancellor's Aide
• 2004 African American Symposium Counselor
• Executive Judicial Assistant, University Judicial Board
• Judicial Board Member, University Judicial Board
• Alumni Association Student Ambassador
• Senior Class Council
• Resident Advisor, University Housing
• Study Abroad in London, England & Ghana West Africa
• Board Members, Student Media Authority
• Benefits Chairman, (STAT) Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow
• Peer Mentor and Team Leader, Department of Multicultural Student Affairs
• Student Ambassador, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Public Relations Chairman, Society of African American Culture
• Mentor, Collegiate Chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
• LeaderShape Institute (2004)
Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

His academic accomplishments include the following:

• Dean’s List
• National Dean's List
• National Scholar's Honor Society
• International Scholar Laureate Program
• Abraham Holtzman Scholarship Recipient
• Wachovia Scholarship Recipient
• Society of African American Corporate Leaders Scholarship Recipient