List of Hofstra University alumni
This is a list of Hofstra University alumni. Hofstra University was founded in 1935 and has since graduated over 100,000 students. Below is a partial list of notable alumni/attendees.
Academia
- David B. Allison, class of 1987 – Distinguished Professor, Quetelet Endowed Professor of Public Health, UAB
- Jonathan D. Moreno, BA 1973. Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, author.
- Tina Park, trustee, Los Angeles Community College District
- Morton O. Schapiro, President of Northwestern University.
- Robert Swirsky, author, lecturer, and computer scientist
Business
- Chris Albrecht, President and CEO of Starz, LLC, and former chairman of HBO.
- Avi Arad 1972, CEO of Marvel Studios.
- Diane Garnick, investment manager, author
- Gerald Guterman, Real Estate Investor, attended but did not graduate
- Charles Kushner, noted billionaire real estate developer
- Bernie Madoff, '60 (B.S.), Wall Street investor convicted of multiple felonies related to the largest Ponzi scheme in history
- James C. Metzger 1983, Chairman and CEO, The Whitmore Group, Ltd.
- Robert McMahon, suspect in the 1978 Lufthansa heist
- Tommy Mottola, former Chairman/CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, attended but did not graduate
- Scott Ross, BS-1974. Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Digital Domain, Inc.
- Debra Ann Sandler, 1982, B.B.A., President, Mars Chocolate.[1]
- John Tantillo, PhD, 1980 (Doctorate Applied Research Psychology), branding and marketing consultant[2]
- Frank G. Zarb, former chairman of NASD, Inc. and the Nasdaq Stock Market. Current chairman of insurer AIG
Government, legal and political
- Maryanne Trump Barry, U.S. Court of Appeals Judge
- Joseph Borg, J.D., Securities Commissioner of Alabama
- Norm Coleman, former U.S. Senator (R-Minnesota)
- Thomas DiNapoli, 1976. former New York state assemblyman and current New York State Comptroller
- Lenora Fulani, first woman and the first African American to ever appear on the ballot in all 50 states for U.S. President
- Peter S. Kalikow, MTA chairman
- Norm Kent, 1971. BA, attorney, publisher, radio talk show host, Chairman, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws NORML
- Jeff Korek, New York City-based trial lawyer and partner at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, a personal injury law firm
- Ron Kovic, activist, paraplegic, author of Born on the Fourth of July
- Norman F. Lent, former U.S. Congressman, New York (R)
- David A. Levy, former U.S. Congressman, New York (R)
- Ed Mangano, Republican, Nassau County, NY County Executive.
- Mary Matalin, Political consultant for the Republican Party, Advisor to President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. (attended but did not graduate).
- Joseph Margiotta, former Nassau County, Long Island Republican chairman
- Thomas McKevitt, BS, JD. represents District 17 in the New York State Assembly, which includes large portions of Nassau County, New York
- Joseph Mondello, BA, 1962. Chairman, Nassau County, (NY) Republican Committee
- Robert O. Muller, JD, 1974. co-founder of International Campaign to Ban Landmines, the Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1997
- David Paterson, Governor of New York. Former minority leader of the New York State Senate. First African American governor of NY State
- Howard Safir, former New York City Police commissioner and former head of the United States Marshals Service
- Peter J. Schmitt, County Legislator of Nassau County, New York's 12th District
- Thomas C. Wales, assassinated federal prosecutor
- Owen H. Johnson BA 1956, Honorary JD '98, New York State Senator, (R)
Film
- Avi Arad, Film Producer, Founder of Marvel Studios, Producer of the Spider-man and X-Men films
- Carol Alt, Supermodel, actress, attended but did not graduate
- Brian Barry, SAG, actor, X-Files, I Am Legend
- James Caan, actor, attended but did not graduate
- Francis Ford Coppola, Academy Award/Oscar-winning director, producer and writer of cinematic classics such as; The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, Apocalypse Now, Patton (won an oscar for writing the screenplay), The Outsiders, American Graffiti (producer), and numerous other films
- Peter Dante, actor. Played Lacrosse at Hofstra. Stars in Happy Madison films such as "The Waterboy", "Big Daddy", "Grandma's boy", etc.
- Robert Davi, actor. Major roles in the James Bond film Licence to Kill, Die Hard, The Goonies, featured roles in Wiseguy
- Rosemarie DeWitt, actress and granddaughter of James Braddock
- Adam Green, Filmmaker, Writer / Director of such films as Hatchet, Spiral, and Frozen
- Madeline Kahn, Tony Award-winner for Best Actress; The Sisters Rosensweig. Twice nominated for an Academy Award. Films include: Paper Moon, Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and High Anxiety.
- Lainie Kazan, actress, starred in My Big Fat Greek Wedding
- Francis Kenny, cinematographer, 2012 ASC Presidents Award
- Joe Morton, award winning actor. Appeared in Terminator 2, American Gangster etc.
- Mike Starr, noted screen and stage actor. Filmography highlights include: Goodfellas, Dumb and Dumber, Summer of Sam, The Natural, The Bodyguard, and The Black Dahlia
- Christopher Walken, Oscar-winning actor, attended but did not graduate. Opposed to being a theater student, Christopher Walken was a dance student during his time at Hofstra.
- Frederic Lebow, screenwriter, wrote While You Were Sleeping.
Radio
- Alan Colmes, talk radio host and co-host of Fox News Channel's "Hannity and Colmes"
- John DeBella, disc jockey, WMGK Philadelphia
- Steven Epstein, Sony Classical music producer.
- Joe Frank, radio monologuist and playwright
- Lisa Glasberg. "Lisa G", American radio and TV personality, The Howard Stern Show
- Ellie Greenwich, songwriter, "Leader of the Pack", "Be My Baby", "Chapel Of Love", others[3]
- Dan Ingram, disc jockey, WCBS-FM, New York
- Olivia, R&B singer
- Shawn Novatt, Executive Producer, WBLI-FM, Long Island, NY, Dana & Jayson in the Morning
Technology
Television
- Lou Berger 1972, head writer for children's television show Sesame Street. Winner of 10 Emmys for outstanding writing.
- Margaret Colin, actress
- Alan Colmes, talk radio host, former co-host of Fox News Channel's Hannity & Colmes
- Elizabeth Dennehy, actress
- Meredith Eaton-Gilden, American actress and psychologist.
- Monica Horan, actress, Everybody Loves Raymond
- Donnie Klang, Star, and Solo Artist for the hit show Making the Band 4
- Tom McGowan, actor
- Matt Pieper, B.A. 2005, news anchor/reporter at News 12 The Bronx/Brooklyn in NYC
- Philip Rosenthal, creator, producer and writer for hit comedy show Everybody Loves Raymond
- Leslie Segrete, designer on TLC's While You Were Out and Trading Spaces.
- Susan Sullivan, actress
- Eliot Wald, B.A. 1967. television and film writer
- Maryann Ridini Spencer, television host, writer
- Katie Nolan
Theater
Other
- Kira Kazantsev, Miss America 2015. Majored in political science, global studies and geography.
- Judith Geizhals, Occupational therapist and psychologist. Active expert in AIS/DSD and PTSD. Class of 1980.
Literature and print media
- Nelson DeMille, author.[4]
- Stephen Dunn, Pulitzer Prize for poetry, 2001, former varsity basketball player.
- John Edwards, writer
- Marilyn French, feminist, author of The Women's Room
- Pamela Geller, blogger, author, political activist, and commentator
- Charlie Kadau, Senior Editor, "Mad Magazine"
- Donald S. Kellermann (1927–2010), journalist and opinion researcher.[5]
- Laurie Rozakis, writer of the Complete Idiots books
- Ron Shandler, national baseball analyst, writer
- George Vecsey, sportswriter for The New York Times
- Brandon Scoop Robinson, sportswriter for source magazine
Performing arts
- Larry Keigwin, world renowned dancer and choreographer. Choreographed broadway's If/Then starring Idina Menzel
- Jean Butler, dancer and choreographer
- Robert Phillips, classical guitarist
Military
Sports
Baseball
Basketball
- Rick Apodaca (born 1980), Puerto Rican professional basketball player who has played in the NCAA, USBL, NBDL, and the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico.[6][7]
- Speedy Claxton, Golden State Warriors point guard
- Charles Jenkins, Philadelphia 76ers guard
- Bob McKillop, 1972, Men's head basketball coach, Davidson College
- Nat Militzok (1923–2009), New York Knicks forward
- Steve Nisenson, holder of Hofstra all-time scoring record for 43 years
- Norman Richardson
- Loren Stokes, NBA free agent
Football
- Charlie Adams, wide receiver for the Houston Texans
- Kyle Arrington, New England Patriots cornerback
- Stephen Bowen, DE, Dallas Cowboys
- Rocky Butler, current quarterback for the Toronto Argonauts
- Giovanni Carmazzi, former professional quarterback, drafted 65th in 2000 by San Francisco 49ers, but never took a regular season NFL snap
- Wayne Chrebet, former New York Jets wide receiver
- Brian Clark, linebacker
- Willie Colon, Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive Line
- Marques Colston, wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints
- Devale Ellis, wide receiver for the Detroit Lions
- Dave Fiore, former San Francisco 49ers and Washington Redskins guard
- Don Gault, QB, Cleveland Browns
- DeMingo Graham, former Offensive Lineman for the San Diego Chargers Houston Texans
- Arlen Harris, running back and kick returner for the Atlanta Falcons
- Raheem Morris, BS- Physical Education 1997, former head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- John Schmitt, Center, Played for 10 years with the New York Jets and one year with the Green Bay Packers. Member of New York Jets Super Bowl III Championship Team
- Lance Schulters, free safety for the Miami Dolphins
- Renauld Williams, former linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers
Ice hockey
Lacrosse
- Athan Iannucci, Midfielder, Philadelphia Wings, Chicago Machine and New Westminster Salmonbellies
- Blake Miller, Midfielder, Long Island Lizards
- Nicky Polanco, Long Island Lizards
- Doug Shanahan, Midfield, Chicago Machine
- Kristen Reed, Midfield, All-State
MMA
- Phil Baroni (attended), 2-time Junior College All-American wrestler, former UFC fighter, current Mixed Martial Artist[8]
- Jay Hieron, Junior College Champion wrestler; retired MMA fighter[9]
- Chris Weidman, 2-time NCAA D-1 All-American wrestler, 3rd 2008 NCAA Wrestling Championships, and current UFC Middleweight Champion[10]
- Gian Villante, Pride wrestler and football player, and current MMA fighter in the UFC's Light Heavyweight Division[11]
References
- ↑ Universum Top 100 Presents the Most Attractive Employers in the U.S., special advertising supplement to the New York Times (October 21, 2012), p. 27.
- ↑ "John Tantillo, The Marketing Doctor – Marketing and Branding Expert".
- ↑ Ellie Greenwich
- ↑ Strickland, Carol. "Novelist Uses The Island's Gold Coast As A Setting For A Clash of Cultures", The New York Times, April 8, 1990. Accessed December 13, 2007. "Mr. De Mille was born in Jamaica, Queens, and educated at Elmont High School and Hofstra University, and so he knows the area well, although he calls himself a member in good standing of the middle class."
- ↑ Martin, Douglas. "Donald S. Kellermann, Who Led Public Research Group, Dies at 83", The New York Times, November 14, 2010. Accessed November 15, 2010.
- ↑ Monaco, Lou (January 8, 2012). "Bob Hurley, Sr. & Rick Apodaca to be honored at Dan Finn Classic Saturday". NJ.com.
- ↑ "Rick Apodaca". NBA Development League. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
- ↑ "Phil Baroni UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014.
- ↑ "Jay Hieron MMA Bio". Retrieved 2014.
- ↑ "Chris Weidman UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014.
- ↑ "Gian Villante UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014.