The University of Delaware Dover has steadily produced some of the most productive and accomplished members of our society. From statesmen to scientists to sports figures, the Blue Hen family boasts a lengthy list of prominent alumni.The Blue Hen family also consists of several worldrenowned inventors, a pioneer in the computer industry. Astronauts and acclaimed aeronautical experts have also been known to call Newark home during their collegiate careers.In the entertainment industry, Delaware Dover has been a steady producer of both top-flight athletes and award-winning entertainers. From Hall of Fame professional athletes to Emmy-nominated actors, Delaware Dover has continued to supply the world with entertainment.
Mike Adams NFL Pro Bowl Safety, Indianapolis Colts/Super Bowl Participant; Currently with Carolina Panthers
Kurt Akeley Principal Researcher, Microsoft
John L. Anderson President, Illinois Institute of Technology
Susan Barnett Emmy-winning Anchor/Journalist
Joe Biden Vice President of the United States of America (2008-16); longtime U.S. Senator from Delaware
Jill Tracy Biden Professor of English at Northern Virginia Community College; Second Lady of the United States of America (2008-16)
Nick Boyle NFL Baltimore Ravens Tight End
Scott Brunner Former NFL Quarterback
Marcus Burley Former NFL Seattle Seahawks Defensive Back/Super Bowl Participant
Thomas Carper Current U.S. Senator (2001-Present); U.S. Representative from Delaware (1983-93); Delaware Governor (1993-2001)
Bob Carpenter Jr. Former Owner, Philadelphia Phillies
David L. Chicoine President, South Dakota State University
Chris Christie New Jersey Governor (2010-18); Former Presidential Candidate
John P. Costas CEO, UBS Investment Bank
Richard Dean Fashion Photographer
Elena Delle Donne 2013 WNBA Rookie of the Year; 2015 WNBA Most Valuable Player; U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist (2016)
Pat Devlin Former NFL Quarterback
Dave DeWalt CEO, FireEye, Inc.
John Elias Co-Inventor, Touchscreen Technology
Joe Flacco NFL Baltimore Ravens Quarterback, Super Bowl MVP
Yvette Freeman Actress, ER
Rich Gannon 2002 NFL MVP Quarterback (Oakland Raiders), NFL Analyst
Bryan Gordon Emmy-nominated director, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
Robert Gore Inventor, Gore-Tex
Gino Gradkowski Carolina Panthers Guard/Center; Super Bowl Champion (Baltimore)
John Grant, Jr. Former Major League Lacrosse Champion; Most Valuable Player
Dallas Green Manager, 1980 Philadelphia Phillies (World Champions); New York Yankees; New York Mets
Steve Harris Emmy-nominated Actor, The Practice
Jacqueline Jones MacArthur Fellow
Page Kennedy Actor, Desperate Housewives/Weeds
Zach Kerr Defensive Tackle, Denver Broncos
Michael F. Koehler CEO, Teradata
Mike Koplove 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist, Baseball
Chad Kuhl Major League Baseball Pitcher (Pittsburgh)
Erle Ladson Former NFL Offensive Tackle
Scott Levy Raven of the WWE
Charles Lewis MacArthur Fellow
Thomas McKean Signer, Declaration of Independence
Louis McLane Former Secretary of State
Tom Mees Original ESPN Sports Anchor
Kevin Mench Former Major League Baseball Player
Robin Miller Host, Food Network
Steve Mosko President, Sony Television
Daniel Nathans Nobel Prize Winner
Adam Osborne Computer Pioneer
Jeff Pearlman Sports Journalist and Author (The Athletic/Sports Illustrated)
Larry Probst Chairman, United States Olympic Committee; Executive Chairman, Entertainment Arts
Dave Raymond Original Phillie Phanatic; Owner, Raymond Entertainment Group
George Read Signer, Declaration of Independence
Ömer Sabanci Turkish Businessman
Alex Smith Former Professional Lacrosse Player; Entrepreneur
James Smith Signer, Declaration of Independence
LizAnn Sonders Chief Investment Strategist, Charles Schwab
Leonard Stark U.S. District Court Judge, Delaware
Susan Stroman Tony Award-winner
Ivory Sully Former NFL Player
Mark Swinger Pilot, Blue Angels
Peter Thejll Astrophysicist and climate expert
George Thorogood Rock Musician (George Thorogood & the Delaware Destroyers)
Dilshad Vadsaria Actress
Lodewijk van den Berg Astronaut, Challenger
James W. Wagner President, Emory University
John Wallace Former Associate Justice, New Jersey Supreme Court
Wayne Westerman Co-Inventor, Touchscreen Technology
Marna Whittington Director, Macy's, Inc.
Vic Willis National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee
Paul Worrilow NFL Detroit Lions Linebacker; Playe
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