This list of University of Tampa alumni includes both graduates and non-graduates of the University of Tampa.
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Alumni NotabilityColleen BevisChildren's advocateRod Blagojevich (1975) Illinois governor (2003–2009) (transferred to Northwestern University after two years); in March 2012, began serving a 14-year sentence in federal prison following conviction for corruptionBrock Blomberg (1989) economist and president of Ursinus College (2015–present)Eric Calderoneguitarist and YouTuberAlejandra Caraballo (2012)civil rights attorney and clinical instructor at the Harvard Law School Cyberlaw ClinicVirginia Maria Hernandez Covington (1976, MBA 1977)federal judge currently serving in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of FloridaConnie May Fowler (1982) author best known for her book Before Women Had Wings (1996) and its subsequent film adaptationDavid Gee (1990)sheriff of Hillsborough County, FloridaDick A. Greco(1956)former Tampa mayor (1967–1974 and 1995–2003)Amy Hill Hearthcontemporary author of books including Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years, a New York Times bestseller turned into a Broadway playFrederick Ward Humphries IIFBI special agent known for disrupting a plot to bomb the Los Angeles International AirportNneka Jones(2020)artist and activistDennis James Kennedy (1958) Presbyterian minister, author, and television evangelistJoanie Laurer (1992) former WWE wrestler "Chyna" and modelScott Leonard(1987) vocalist with the group Rockapella, the former house band on the TV show Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?Bobby Lord(1952)country music artist and TV hostCharlie Manning (2001) MLB pitcher for the Washington NationalsBob Martinez(1957) former governor of Florida (1987–1991)Tino Martinez (2011) retired MLB first baseman, most notably with the New York YankeesJohn Matuszak (1973) former NFL player and actor best known as "Sloth" in the movie The GooniesBrett James McMullen(MBA 1999)retired U.S. Air Force general officerLeon McQuay (1970)former Canadian Football League and National Football League playerKaitlin Monte (2008)beauty queen, 2008 Miss Tampa, 2011 Miss New York, and 2012 Miss America finalistJuan Camilo Mouriño (1993) Mexican politicianPaul Orndorff (1972) professional wrestler known as "Mr. Wonderful"Pete Peterson (1976) former congressman (1991–1997) and ambassador to VietnamLou Piniella (1969) baseball manager of the New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs; former MLB playerFreddie Solomon (1975) former American football player for the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ersChristopher Sullivan (1987)broadcaster and former professional soccer playerCharlie White(2016)YouTuber, streamer, actor, voice actor, podcast host, musician and businessmanJody Weis(1979)Chicago Police Department superintendent of police
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