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I Was Proud To Go To Rutgers University Even Before I Knew

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I Was Proud To Go To Rutgers University Even Before I Knew

In honor of Paulie, a Rutgers alum cast on "Big Brother" this season, I decided to do some research to see what other kind of television stars have also gone to this fabulous university. Rutgers is a big school, and there are bound to be some impressive stars that are Rutgers graduates. So, I did some research and found some pretty cool television stars that were once Rutgers students just like some of us.


1. Kristin Davis

Kristin Davis of the HBO show "Sex In The City" is in fact a Rutgers alum. She was in Mason Gross School of the Arts and has gone on to be a Broadway and television star, already with an Emmy win under her belt.

2. Katie Dippold

Kate Dippold is a writer and producer. After receiving her degree from Rutgers in Journalism, she became the writer and producer of "Parks and Recreation," as well as the movie "The Heat."

3. James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini, or as you may know him, Tony Soprano, has not only starred in "The Sopranos," but has also won three Emmys, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Golden Globe. Gandolfini went to Park Ridge High School and graduated Rutgers with a communications degree.


4. Randal Pinkett

Randal won the fourth season of the television show "The Apprentice." He graduated from Rutgers, but also has four other academic degrees.


5. Sebastian Stan

Sebastian was in many recognizable television shows, including "Gossip Girl," "Kings," "Once Upon A Time," and more. He also acted in many movies, such as "Black Swan," "Hot Tub Time Machine," and "Captain America: The First Avenger." He lived in Rockland County, New York and graduated from Mason Gross.


6. Judy Gold

Judy is a stand up comedian who is the writer and producer of "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" and "All American Girl." She actually did her first comedy routine at Rutgers after a friend had dared her.


7. Mario Batali

Mario is a famous chef who has appeared on "Iron Chef America" as well as his own show on the Food Network "Molto Mario." Mario went to Rutgers and got a degree in Spanish Theater and Business Management. The best part was that he actually worked at Stuff Yer Face!


There are many more celebrities that have attended Rutgers, including professional sports stars, other television stars, artists, musicians, chefs, and more. There are also an extraordinary amount of Rutgers alum who have made amazing science and technology advancements, along with those who have done extremely well in government, business, education, religion, and literature. I feel proud to go to a university that has not only produced so many unique and talented individuals, but one that these individuals were also proud to attend.

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