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10 Noteworthy Boston University Alumni

10 Terriers who have made Boston University proud.

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Boston University has established a very strong and respectable network of noteworthy alumni, many of which have been recognized for great successes in their careers. Many noteworthy Boston University alums are well known in the public eye, some of which you probably knew went to Boston University, while others you had no idea about. Yes, these people were once ordinary undergraduate and graduate students. Whether you are pursuing a bachelor's degree or a master's degree, there is still hope that you make it big and be added to this list in the future.

1. Civil rights activist, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. earned his PhD in theology at Boston University in 1955

2. Political commentator and television personality, Bill O’Reilly graduated from Boston University’s College of Communication in 1975.

3. Chairman of NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, Bonnie Hammer graduated from Boston University’s College of General Studies in 1969, College of Communication in 1971, and School of Education in 1975.

4. Radio and television personality, Howard Stern graduated from Boston University’s College of General Studies in 1974 and College of Communication in 1976.

5. Former president and chairman of CBS Entertainment, Nina Tassler graduated from Boston University’s College of Fine Arts in 1979.

6. Film producer and actress, Geena Davis graduated from Boston University’s College of Fine Arts in 1979.

7. Comedian and actor, Jason Alexander graduated from Boston University’s College of Fine Arts in 1981.


8. American-British actress, Julianne Moore graduated Boston University’s College of Fine Arts in 1983.

9. Bravo TV executive and host, Andy Cohen graduated from Boston University’s College of Communication in 1990.

10. President and CEO of A+E Network, Nancy Dubuc graduated from Boston University’s College of Communication in 1991.

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