15 Famous Alumni From Marist
Although it is nestled quietly in Poughkeepsie, New York, Marist College is widely known for some of it’s most famous alumni whether you’ve seen them on TV, playing a professional sport, or even being the mayor of your town. Below are 15 Famous Alumni From Marist College!
1) Terrence Fede
Known for: Football defensive end for the Miami Dolphins.
Major: Business/Marketing
Graduated: 2013
2) Bill O’Reilly
Known for: Television host, author, journalist, and political commentator.
O’Reilly is the host of The O’Reilly Factor on the Fox News Channel, which is a political commentary program.
Major: History
Graduated: 1971
3) Eric Adams
Known for: Former New York State Senator, as well as Borough President of Brooklyn.
Major: Masters Degree in Public Administration
4) Jon Gabrus
Known for: Actor and comedian.
Worked on Guy Code, Comedy Bang! Bang!, and TVLand’s Younger.
Graduated: 2004
5) Howard Mills III
Known for: Superintendent of Insurance from 2005 to 2007, and State Assembly Member.
Major: Political Science
Graduated: 1986
6) Joseph Borelli
Known for: New York City Councilman.
Former New York State Assembly Member.
Major: Political Science
7) Kathy Liebert
Known for: Professional poker player.
Major: Business and Finance
8) Ian O’Connor
Known for: Sports columnist for ESPN and host of “The Ian O’Connor Show”, a show on ESPN Radio.
Author of “Arnie & Jack: Palmer, Nicklaus, and Golf’s Greatest Rivalry,” and “The Captain: The Journey of Derek Jeter.”
Major: Communications
Graduated: 1986
9) Paul X. Rinn
Known for: Former Commanding Officer of the USS Samuel B. Roberts.
Rinn has earned the Legion of Merit, as well as the Purple Heart.
Major: History
Graduated: 1968
10) John C. Tkazyik
Known for: Former mayor of Poughkeepsie, Ny.
Major: Psychology/Special Education
Graduated: 2003
11) Bobby Joe Hatton
Known for: Plays in the National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico.
Also took part in the 2004 Olympic Games.
Graduated: 1999
12) Anne Kenney
Known for: Television producer.
Working on the shows Greek, L.A. Law, Family Law, Beautiful People, The Division, ER, Hellcats, Switched at Birth, and Outlander.
Major: Communications
13) Jared Jordan
Known for: Selected 45th in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Graduated: 2007
14) Thomas John McDonnell
Known for: Former Roman Catholic coadjutor bishop.
Graduated: 1944
15) Jeffrey Nick
Known for: Chief technical officer at EMC Corporation from 2004 to 2012.
Nick founded EMC Labs.
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