List of Towson University people
These are some of the more notable alumni, attendees and faculty of Towson University, a public university located in Towson in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States, and its predecessor institutions.
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
- Dave Ehrman, actor
- 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-TV 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.
- Amy Schumer, comedienne and contestant on Last Comic Standing.
- Brad Mays, Filmmaker (The Watermelon, SING*ularity, The Bacchae) and former Baltimore, New York and Los Angeles stage director.
- 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.
- Andy Karl, Broadway actor
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]
- Mike Locksley, University of New Mexico Head Football Coach, 2009
- 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, former NFL player on the New England Patriots[2]
- Brian Mather, Vice President, Providence Bruins, 2011
- Madieu Williams, NFL player, Minnesota Vikings, transferred from Towson to finish college career at University of Maryland, College Park
- Gary Neal, NBA player, San Antonio Spurs
- Casper Wells, MLB player, Seattle Mariners
Music
Business
- Deborah Tillett, President of BreakAway Games
- Mark Nottingham, web infrastructure developer
- John G. Richardson (1988), entrepreneur, President of Phase Separation Science, Inc.
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 Malfi, novelist.
Politics & Government
Judiciary of Maryland
Delegates
County Executives
- Theodore G. Venetoulis, Baltimore County Executive, 74-78
- David R. Craig, (1971), Harford County Executive, 2005-present.
Local Government
- Sheila Dixon, former president of Baltimore City council, former Mayor of Baltimore, convicted of embezzlement.[1]
- Barbara A. Hoffman, (D), Maryland State Senator, District 42, Baltimore City, (1983-2003)[3]
- Calvin Ball, III, Howard County Council Member - Howard County, Maryland - Ball became the youngest person to serve as Council Chairperson in Howard County’s history.
Senate of Pennsylvania
- Jeff Cavanaugh, Communications Specialist, Supervisor, and Chief Speech Writer.
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.
- Peter Lev - Academy film scholar
References
See also
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