The following is a list of notable people associated with Seton Hall University, located in the American city of South Orange, New Jersey.
Notable alumni
Academics Malcolm Diamond (Ed.S., 1985), professor emeritus of Religion at Princeton University"In Memoriam; Malcolm Diamond, Richard Lester *36", Princeton Alumni Weekly, February 11, 1998. Accessed February 22, 2018. "In 1985 he earned an Ed.S. desgree in family therapy from Seton Hall University." Catherine Alicia Georges (BSN, 1965), registered nurse, professor, and nonprofit executive Shana O. Kelley (B.S., 1994), professor and director of Biomolecular Sciences at the University of TorontoShana O. Kelley, University of Toronto. Accessed February 22, 2018. "B.A., Seton Hall University, 1994" Donato LaRossa (B.A., 1963), professor emeritus of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Business William F. Andrews, former chairman of the Singer Corporation and the Corrections Corporation of America Robert E. Brennan, former First Jersey Securities CEO, convicted of securities fraud and bankruptcy fraudvia Associated Press. "Ex-N.J. penny stock kingpin to be freed after 10-year prison term for bankruptcy fraud, money laundering", NJ.com, January 9, 2011. Accessed February 22, 2018. "He donated millions to Seton Hall University and St. Benedict's Preparatory School, both of which he attended. Seton Hall named its recreation center after him but later removed his name." Dennis Kozlowski (BSc, 1968), former CEO of Tyco International, later convicted of securities fraudJones, Stacy. "Ex-Tyco CEO Dennis Kozlowski scheduled for parole in January", The Star-Ledger, December 3, 2013. Accessed February 22, 2018. "Kozlowski, now 67, has deep roots in New Jersey. The Newark native earned a bachelors degree from Seton Hall University in South Orange before landing a job at Tyco as a comptroller at age 27.... A prominent benefactor to his alma mater, he had his name removed from one of Seton Hall's main academic buildings following his conviction." George Kurtz (born c. 1970), co-founder and CEO of cybersecurity company CrowdStrike; founder of Foundstone and chief technology officer of McAfeeWesthoven, William. "Parsippany native leads charge against cyber attacks", Asbury Park Press, December 29, 2014. Accessed February 22, 2018. "Kurtz, who spent much of his time in Parsippany fly fishing or playing for the Parsippany High School football team, started out as an accountant after graduating from Seton Hall University, after which he worked for firms such as Price Waterhouse." Orin R. Smith (M.B.A., 1964), former chairman and CEO of Engelhard CorporationGilpin, Kenneth N. "Engelhard Elects Acting Chief to Post", The New York Times, May 4, 1984. Accessed February 22, 2018. "Mr. Smith is a graduate of Brown University and Seton Hall University, where he earned his M.B.A. degree."
Government and politics Harold A. Ackerman (B.A.), federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey John O. Bennett (J.D., 1974), former New Jersey state senator and acting governor Michael Chagares (J.D., 1987), federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals Raymond G. Chambers (M.B.A., 1968), currently serves as United Nations secretary-general's special envoy for malaria Chris Christie (J.D., 1987), former governor of New Jersey, United States attorney for the District of New Jersey Jack Ciattarelli (B.S. and M.B.A.), Republican nominee in the 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election Clay Constantinou, former United States ambassador to Luxembourg Marion Crecco, member of the New Jersey General Assembly 1986–2002, New Jersey Legislature, backed up by the Internet Archive as of February 25, 1998. Retrieved June 2, 2010. Michellene Davis (B.A. 1994), former New Jersey State Treasurer 2007–2008; first African American to hold this office William Howe Davis (1904–1982), politician who served as mayor of Orange, New Jersey for 12 years and as the director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control during the administration of Governor Robert B. MeynerFitzgerald's Legislative Manual, 1960, p. 351. Accessed December 27, 2017. "William Howe Davis, Orange – Mr. Davis was born on March 8, 1904, has served three terms as Mayor of Orange, having been first elected to that office in 1942. He was educated at Carteret Academy, Seton Hall Prep and College and was graduated from the New Jersey Law School in 1928." Lucille Davy (BSc), New Jersey commissioner of EducationLucille Davy , Office of the Governor of New Jersey. Retrieved December 6, 2007. Patrick J. Diegnan, representative and parliamentarian of the New Jersey General Assembly Donald DiFrancesco (J.D., 1969), former governor of New Jersey Bill Field, member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives Arline Friscia (B.A.), member of the New Jersey General Assembly, New Jersey Legislature. Retrieved June 3, 2010. Thomas W. Greelish (J.D., 1971), United States attorney for the District of New Jersey 1985–1987 Mims Hackett (M.S.), New Jersey General Assembly Jerramiah Healy (J.D., 1975), mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey Anthony Impreveduto (M.A.), served in the New Jersey General Assembly 1987–2004Livio, Susan K.; and Graber, Trish G. "Former N.J. Assemblyman Anthony Impreveduto dies at 61", The Star-Ledger, August 6, 2009. Retrieved August 7, 2009. LeRoy J. Jones, Jr. (B.S.), member of the New Jersey General Assembly, New Jersey Legislature. Retrieved June 7, 2010. Liu He, former vice premier of the People's Republic of China and former director of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission Office Mary Madison (MEd), member of the Iowa House of Representatives Nicole Malliotakis (B.S. 2001), U.S. congresswoman from New York Thomas F. McCran (B.S., 1896), New Jersey attorney general 1919–1924 Cornelius Augustine McGlennon (B.A., 1899), represented 1919–1921; mayor of East Newark 1907–1919Cornelius Augustine McGlennon, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 2, 2007. LaMonica McIver (M.A. 2011), U.S. congresswoman from New Jersey John F. McKeon (J.D., 1983), New Jersey General Assembly Mike Pappas (B.A., 1982), U.S. congressman from New Jersey Donald M. Payne (B.A., 1957), U.S. congressman from New Jersey Eugene A. Philbin (M.A., LL.D, 1884), Manhattan district attorney and New York Supreme Court justice Anthony Principi (J.D., 1975), 4th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs Matthew John Rinaldo (M.B.A., 1959), United States House of Representatives for twenty years, in New Jersey's 12th and 7th congressional districtsMatthew John Rinaldo, Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved September 5, 2007. Richie Roberts (J.D., 1970), detective and attorney responsible for the arrest and prosecution of Frank Lucas, as portrayed in the film American Gangster by Russell Crowe Louis Romano, member of the New Jersey General Assembly, New Jersey Legislature. Retrieved June 6, 2010. Thomas J. Scully (B.A., 1889), New Jersey's 3rd congressional district 1911–21; mayor of South Amboy, 1909–10, 1921Thomas Joseph Scully profile, United States Congress. Retrieved July 25, 2007. Ellen Tauscher (BSc, 1974), undersecretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, former U.S. congresswoman from California George J. Terwilliger III (B.A., 1973), U.S. deputy attorney general 1991–93 John P. Washington, U.S. Army chaplain and Chaplain's Medal for Heroism recipient Maj. Charles Watters, U.S. Army chaplain and Medal of Honor recipient John Wisniewski (J.D., 1987), former chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee 2011–2013, former member of the New Jersey General Assembly 1996–2018
Culture
Media Jim Chern (M.Th., 1999), Catholic priest and co-host of The Catholic Guy Show on Sirius XM Satellite Radio Lisa Durden, media commentator John Fanta, college basketball broadcaster Donna Fiducia, Fox News anchor Bob Ley, ESPN sports anchor Ed Lucas (B.A., Communication, 1962), Emmy-winning blind Yankee broadcaster, YES Network Megan Olivi, sports broadcaster Bob Picozzi, sportscaster, ESPN Radio's Mike and Mike show Vinnie Politan (J.D.), Court TV anchor Bill Raftery (M.S.), CBS and ESPN college basketball analyst; inducted into Seton Hall's Hall of Fame in 1984 Noah Rothman (M.A., Diplomacy and International Relations, 2010), writer, author, editor, MSNBC commentator, senior writer for National Review Pete Tauriello (B.A.), WINS traffic reporter Dick Vitale (BSc, 1963), ESPN sports anchor Bernie Wagenblast (B.A., Communications, 1978), WINS traffic reporter, "voice" of the New York City Subway System Robert J. Wussler (B.A., 1957), co-founder of CNN Francesca Regalado (B.S., 2017) The New York Times reporter
Music Greg Garbowsky (dropped out), bass guitar player for the Jonas Brothers Naturi Naughton, actress, singer, and former member of 3LW Max Weinberg, drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and bandleader of The Max Weinberg 7 on Late Night with Conan O'Brien Jimmy White, pop and adult contemporary artist
TV and film Daniel Acon (1981), Emmy Award-nominated special effects artist Ron Carey (B.A., 1956), actor Joe Louis Clark, former high school principal, and character in the 1989 film Lean on Me played by Morgan Freeman Chuck Connors, TV's "Rifleman", basketball player (Boston Celtics) and baseball player (Cubs and Dodgers) Robert Desiderio, actor and narrator Crystal Dickinson (1998), actress with credits in film, television, and in theater, and made her Broadway debut in Clybourne Park Dulé Hill, actor Jim Hunter, MLB Baltimore Orioles TV and radio broadcaster Victor J. Kemper, cinematographer Josephine Siao, Hong Kong actress Bill Timoney (B.A., 1980), actor (All My Children, 12 Monkeys) and voice actor (Pokémon) E. Duke Vincent (1954), TV producer Raoul Walsh (B.A., 1908), film director and founding member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Literature Niobia Bryant (B.A., 1996 and B.S.N., 1997), bestselling author (also writes as Meesha Mink) X. J. Kennedy (B.A., 1950), poet, author, editor and translator
Art Denis Masi (B.A., 1964), artist
Science and technology John J. Mooney (B.S., 1955), co-inventor of the three-way catalytic converter and co-winner of National Medal of Technology
Sports Lou Duva, International Boxing Hall of Fame trainer Peter J. Economou (PhD, 2011), sport and clinical psychologist; associate professor of applied psychology at Rutgers University and director of its Behavioral Health & Sport Psychology unit; inducted into Seton Hall's Hall of Fame in 2023 Louis Gaudinot (Criminal Justice), professional mixed martial artist; The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller competitor; current UFC Flyweight Andy Stanfield (B.A., 1952), two-time gold medalist sprinter
Baseball Craig Biggio, former Major League Baseball player for the Houston Astros and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame; inducted into Seton Hall's Hall of Fame in 1996 Ed Blankmeyer, college baseball coach at St. John's; inducted into Seton Hall's Hall of Fame in 1986 Johnny Briggs, former Major League Baseball player, 1964–1975, for the Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, and Minnesota Twins Frank Bruggy, former Major League Baseball player, 1921–1925, for the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics, and Cincinnati Reds Rick Cerone, former Major League Baseball player, 1975–1992, for the Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Montreal Expos Chuck Connors, former Major League Baseball player, 1949–1951, with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Cubs Danny Coombs, former Major League Baseball player, 1963–1971, for the Houston Astros and San Diego Padres Jack Ferry, former Major League Baseball player, 1910–1913, for the Pittsburgh Pirates