List of Towson University people
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These are some of the more notable alumni, attendees and faculty of Towson University, and its predecessor institutions.
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[edit] Arts and Entertainment
- Bob Castrone and Brian Levin, producers and stars of The Post Show on Turner Broadcasting System's Super Deluxe broadband comedy network.
- Charles S. Dutton, actor.
- Kevin Clash, the voice of Elmo
- Dwight Schultz, TV actor, played Capt. "Howling Mad" Murdock on The A-Team and Lieutenant Reginald Barclay in Star Trek: The Next Generation, graduated with a BA in Arts.
- Gerry Sandusky, Sportscaster for WBAL Channel 11 in Baltimore, son of Baltimore Colts' John Sandusky.
- John Glover, Smallville star (graduated and received an honorary Masters degree) and frequently visits the Theater department to work with students. Recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus in May 2008.
- Mike Rowe, Discovery Channel's Dirty Jobs host.
- Stacy Keibler, Actress and former WWE Diva was part of Towson's Mass Communications department. Her graduation is uncertain.
- Charla Baklayan Faddoul and Mirna Hindoyan, contestants on the fifth and eleventh (all-star version) editions on the American multiple-Emmy Award-winning game show The Amazing Race.
- Jane Ann Wynn, mixed-media artist
[edit] Sports
- Jermon Bushrod, NFL player drafted by the New Orleans Saints (#125th pick) in 2007 draft.
- Tamir Goodman, professional basketball player once known as the "Jewish Jordan"
- Kyle Fiat, professional lacrosse player, Philadelphia Wings.
- Sean Landeta, NFL player[1]
- Dave Meggett, NFL player
- John Schuerholz, Atlanta Braves General Manager. A frequent donor to the university, Towson's baseball park bears his name.
- Chad Scott, current NFL player on the New England Patriots [2]
[edit] Music
- John Christ, guitar player for Danzig dropped out in 1987.
- Kyle Hollingsworth, keyboardist for the String Cheese Incident.
- Joe Nice, dubstep DJ.
- Ken Kimmel, guitarist for King Belvedere
- Naeem, singer for Native Deen
[edit] Business
- Deborah Tillett, President of BreakAway Games
- Justin Shipley, CEO of Summer Snow (Summer Snow's website)
[edit] Authors
- Jack L. Chalker, author of over 50 science fiction novels, graduated in 1966, awarded as a Distinguished Alumni, College of Liberal Arts, April 2003.
- Ronald Damien Malfi, novelist graduated in 1999.
[edit] Politics & Government
[edit] Judiciary of Maryland
- Yvette Bryant, Judge, Circuit Court, Baltimore City
- Catherine Curran O'Malley, (1985), Associate Judge for the First District Court of Maryland, First Lady of Maryland, wife of Maryland Governor and former Baltimore Mayor, Martin O'Malley.
[edit] Delegates
- Michael W. Burns, (1980), former Maryland Delegate.
- Melissa R. Kelly, (1987) former Maryland Delegate.
- Susan W Krebs, Maryland Delegate.
- Warren E. Miller, (1987) Maryland Delegate.
- B. Daniel Riley, (1978) Maryland Delegate.
[edit] County Executives
- Theodore G. Venetoulis, Baltimore County Executive, 74-78
- David R. Craig, (1971), Harford County Executive, 2005-present.
[edit] Local Government
- Sheila Dixon, former president of Baltimore City council, Mayor of Baltimore.
- Barbara A. Hoffman, (D), Maryland State Senator, District 42, Baltimore City, (1983-2003)[3]
[edit] Other
- Myrna Cardin, activist and wife of Senator Ben Cardin.
[edit] Faculty
- Johnny Unitas - former quarterback for the Baltimore Colts, he served as Towson Athletics's community liaison and raised funds for the school's athletic programs.
- Donald Minnegan - former coach, he was the school's coach of their championship soccer teams. The school's mascot, Doc is named after him.
