Once a Hawk, Always a Hawk.
University of Hartford students land in some really incredible places and careers after graduation.
Our alumni go on to become change-makers, entrepreneurs, innovators, artists, athletes, creators, educators, advocates and trailblazers. The University of Hartford has graduated many accomplished and notable alumni over the years, representing a wide range of industries from the performing arts to business and technology.
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81,000+
A strong network of alumni across the globe.
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600+
Employers in the UHart network.
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300+
Students intern every semester.
Advocate
Through determination and excellence, these alumni are making big moves by pushing the envelope for social justice.
- Vincent Baker, Assistant Coach, Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA
- Kathleen Behrens '85, President, Social Responsibility & Player Programs, NBA
- Glynda Carr '95, President and CEO, Higher Heights For America
- Angela Yvonne Davis Hon. 19, Political Activist, Author, and Philosopher
- Nelba L. Amaro Marquez-Greene '97, Founder & Executive Director, The Ana Grace Project, Founder, This Grieving Life, LLC.
Artist
With creativity that moves and inspires, these alumni are redefining art in every form, leaving their mark on the world.
- Kalena Bovell M'14, GPD'15, Conductor, Pura Musica
- Dr. Peter Boyer M'93, D'95, Founder/Composer, Propulsive Music
- Phillip Boykin '95, Tony and Grammy Nominated Entertainer, Founder, The Boy Can Entertain
- Stephen Collins '89, President and CEO, Hartford Symphony Orchestra
- Javier Colon '00, Singer, songwriter and 2011 winner of The Voice
- Misty Copeland Hon. '14, Principal Dancer, American Ballet Theatre l Founder, Life in Motion Productions
- Patrick Dunn '08, Actor, Singer, Songwriter and 2021 winner of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist contest
- Christine Dwyer '07, Actress, Singer
- Jamaal Fields-Green '18, Actor l Writer and Director
- James Ford '04, Actor and Stuntman
- Shane Galligan, Performance artist, TV personality and professional musician
- R. Speedo Green '08, Grammy Award winning Opera Singer and Artist, The Metropolitan Opera
- Liane Hansen Hon. '07, Journalist and Radio Personality, Host: "Weekend Edition Sunday", National Public Radio
- Marin Ireland '00, Actress, Tony Award Nominee
- Anthony Leone '92, Recording Artist, SONY (Columbia Label)
- Douglas Lyons '09, Actor, Writer, Producer and Director
- Cindy H. Blackman Santana M'79, Virtuoso Drummer and Performing Artist
- Dale Stephanos M'25, Illustrator & Founder, Dale Stephanos Illustration
- Dionne Warwick Hon. '86, Singer and Actress
Athlete
Whether on the field, the court, or the links—these alumni have made their mark in the world of athletics!
- Arthur Ashe Jr. Hon. '90, Professional Tennis Player
- Jeffrey Bagwell, Hall of Fame Baseball Player
- Jerome Kelly '89, Hon. '09, Professional Golfer and Member of the PGA Tour, Inc.
- Sean Newcomb, Pitcher, Oakland Athletics
Change-Maker
Driven by purpose, these alumni are shaping policy, championing justice, and transforming lives in communities around the world.
- Robert Davis '75, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
- Sonya (McLaughlin) Halpern M'90, State Senator, Georgia, Georgia General Assembly
- Dr. Barton Halpern '85, Director of the Army Research Office, U.S. Army
- Sidney Kaplan '69, Retired Federal Government and Foreign Services Official
- Richard Neal M'76, Hon. '17, Congressman, Massachusetts, U.S. House of Representatives
- Sr. Raffaella Petrini M'01, President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and President of the Governorate of Vatican City State (First woman to lead the Holy See's administrative body)
- James Rovella '80, M'83, Interim Police Chief, City of Hartford, Connecticut, Retired Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
Creator
Crafting unforgettable experiences, these alumni are bringing passion, flavor, and entertainment to the forefront of culture.
- Alisa Coleman '83, Chief Operating Officer, ABCKO Music & Records, Inc.
- A.J. Hammer '89, TV and Radio Personality, Host, CNN Headline News/Showbiz Tonight
- Tai Soo Kim Hon. '15, Founding Partner, TSKP Studio
- Brandon Korn A'11, Owner, Bkorn Music Productions LLC
- Adam Kubota M'04, Bassist, Postmodern Jukebox and the Hot Sardines, Performer, Sleep No More, Co-Owner, Podcast Street
- Jackson Olson '20, Athlete with the Savannah Bananas, Social Media Content Creator
- Amelia Pereira '13, Sports Commentator, Eleven Portugal, Business Developer and Entrepreneur
- David Pritikin '94, Executive Producer, Unstructured Productions, Emmy Award Winner
- Karen Romero '93, Vice President, 20th Television Studios, Co-Producer, “9-1-1" Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc.
- Timothy Stella '75, Owner, Stella Recording LLC, Broadway Conductor
- Orin Wolf '01, Chief Executive Officer, NETworks Presentations, LLC
Educator
Recognizing the importance of educating our next generation of leaders, these alumni have made a big difference in and out of the classroom.
- Dr. Paola Jaramillo '03, Assistant Professor, United States Naval Academy
- Dr. Lisa Genovesio O'Connor '95, M'98, D'06, Dean of the School of Nursing/Nursing Faculty, Quinnipiac University
Entrepreneur
These alumni have taken risks to pursue their dreams of founding, owning, or running a business.
- Papa Asante '11, Owner, The LAB Media Empire, LLC l Program Manager, Lockheed Martin
- Andrew Brown '98, Co-Founder, Blue Run Spirits | Owner, Dylan Caden Group
- Jean-Louis Chave '90, M'91, Owner, Domaine Jean Louis Chave, Compagnie de L'Hermitage
- Jarrod Moses A'89, '91, Founder, President & CEO, United Entertainment Group
- Jerry Orefice '66, Founder, President, and Owner, J.A. Orefice & Company
- Timothy Petrovic '88, Owner, Petrovic Enterprises, Inc. | Professional Golfer, PGA Tour Event Winner
- David Ponte '04, Co-Founder and CMO, AudioMack, LLC
- Dr. Maria Qadri '09, Founder, Clearwater Leadership LLC | Project Manager, EY
- June Ressler '77, Founder, Chief Executive Officer & President, Cenergy International Services, Inc.
- Kimora Lee Simmons '18, Founder & CEO, KLS Holdings LLC & Kimora Lee Simmons Designer Brand
- Valerie P. Orsoni Vauthey '91, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, MyPrivate Coach & LeBootCamp
Innovator
From breakthrough technologies to life-saving discoveries, these alumni are pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
- Dr. Miles Aron '13, COO & Co-founder, Neurotone AI
- Jeffrey Goffman '80, CEO and Co-Founder, Integrated Oncology Network, Partner, Webster Equity Partners
- Francis Hursey A'73, '77, Hon. '23, Co-Owner, Pelham House Resort | Principal, Lenox Livery Service, LLC | Founder and Owner, On Site Gas Systems
- Joseph Kunkel '06, Director, MASS Design Group
- Antonio Peronace '06, Executive Director, Space for Humanity
- Girish Rishi M'92, Chairman and CEO, Cognite
- Dr. Barry Sandrew '70, CEO, The Socratic Metric AI
- Dr. Ira Schwartz '73, Senior Scientist, US Naval Research Laboratory
Leader
The University of Hartford has a proud history of fostering excellence and intentionally preparing our students to go on to their next great chapter. These alums are at the helm of some pretty incredible businesses and organizations.
- James Alibrandi '84, President, Interstate Electrical Services
- Donald Allan Jr. '86, Executive Chair, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
- Thomas Barnes Sr. '72, Chairman of the Board, Barnes Group Foundation, Inc.
- Jonathan Bennett M'88, Retired Head of Group Benefits, The Hartford
- Andrew Block '90, President & CEO, Darifair Foods, Inc.
- Richard Booth '69, M'77, Hon. '05, Senior Venture Partner, Altai Ventures
- Scott Bradlee '05, President, Postmodern Jukebox
- Victoria Cerami '81, CEO Emeritus, Managing Director Angel Investor, Golden Seeds
- David Cornue '95, President and CEO, New Core Productions
- John Dillon '66, Senior Managing Director, Evercore, Inc. | Chairman and CEO, International Paper Company
- Robert Field '00, Senior Manager, Global Events, Major League Baseball
- Dr. Joxel Garcia M'99, Chairman of the Board and Founder, Ambitna
- Kenneth Glueck '88, Executive Vice President, Oracle Corporation
- Martin John '92, M'94, Senior Vice President Head of Finance and General Manager, Hartford Steam Boiler
- Gary LaRocque '75, Assistant General Manager and Director of Player Development, St. Louis Cardinals
- Stephen Lutz '81, General Manager, Commercial Excellence, L'Oréal
- David Nord '79, Chair of the Board, JELD-WEN, Retired Chairman and CEO, Hubbell Incorporated
- Charles "Chuck" Pagano Jr. '84, M'07, Retired Executive Vice President of Technology, Chief Technology Officer, ESPN
- Anne Parthiot-Mons '91, M'92, Managing Director, Head of EMEA Institutional Clients Business and Co-Global Head of Global Consultant Relations, BlackRock
- Gillian Riley M'93, Past President & Chief Executive Officer, Tangerine | Founder, The Scotiabank Women Initiative
- Ezra S. Shanken A'00, '02, Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver
- John Shaw A'74, P'08, Managing Director, Resource Holdings Ltd
- John Simonian '87, Owner, Beanstock Coffee Roasters, Inc
- Donald Smolenski M'91, President, Philadelphia Eagles
- Antonio Soler '86, Chief Commercial Officer , Monster Energy
- David Thompson Jr. '89, M'91, Vice President, Commercial Services, Boston Scientific
- Gregory Toczydlowski M'95, Executive Vice President and President of Business Insurance, Travelers
- Joseph Zubretsky '79, President & Chief Executive Officer, Molina Healthcare, Inc.
Legacy Leader
In memoriam of those alumni who are no longer with us, but whose legacy will live on forever.
- Mia Bourdeau Love '97, Hon. '17, Congresswoman 4th District, Utah, US Congress
- Richard Belkin '56, Vice President & General Manager, WRGB, WGY and WGFM TV | Broadway Producer
- Kent McCray Hon. '07, Producer, Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Spotlight
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