Notable Alumni of Adelphi University

Gregory Meeks 1953–

U.S. Representative from New York

Bachelor of Arts · Class of 1975

Also attended: Howard University

Leona Marlin-Romeo 1973–

Former Prime Minister of Sint Maarten

Edolphus Towns 1934–

US Representative from 1983 to 2013

Master of Social Work · Class of 1973

Also attended: North Carolina A&T State University

Hae Phoofolo 1947–2025

Former interim Prime Minister of Lesotho

Paul Ekman 1934–2025

Psychologist, pioneer in studying emotions and facial expressions

Doctor of Philosophy · Clinical psychology · Class of 1958

Also attended: New York University

Michael H. Hart 1932–

Astrophysicist, author of The 100

Master of Science · Physics, Computer science · Class of 1969

Also attended: Princeton University, Cornell University, New York University

Sean Hannity 1961–

Fox News host and conservative commentator

Also attended: New York University, Liberty University

Spouse: Ainsley Earhardt (Florida State University, University of South Carolina-Columbia)

Sal Mineo 1939–1976

Actor and singer

Flavor Flav 1959–

Rapper and television personality

Chuck Connors 1921–1992

Actor who played in both NBA and MLB

Jonathan Larson 1960–1996

Composer and playwright, creator of Rent

Alice Hoffman 1952–

Novelist, author of Practical Magic

Also attended: Stanford University

Mary L. Trump 1965–

Psychologist and author, niece of Donald Trump

Doctor of Philosophy · Clinical psychology

Also attended: Tufts University, Columbia University in the City of New York

Father: Fred Trump Jr. (Lehigh University)

Jacqueline Woodson 1963–

Children's and young adult author

Chuck D 1960–

Rapper and frontman of Public Enemy

Max Weinberg 1951–

Drummer of the E Street Band, Conan O'Brien bandleader

Also attended: Seton Hall University

Child: Jay Weinberg (Stevens Institute of Technology)

Meredith Eaton 1974–

Actress known for Family Law and MacGyver

Also attended: Hofstra University

Hype Williams 1970–

Music video and film director

Melanie Chartoff 1948–

Actress and comedian

Peggy Noonan 1950–

Wall Street Journal columnist and Reagan speechwriter

Also attended: Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Spouse: Richard W. Rahn (Florida State University, Columbia University in the City of New York)

Bob Beamon 1946–

Track athlete, 1968 Olympic long jump world record

Also attended: North Carolina A&T State University, University of Texas--El Paso

Chris Armas 1972–

Soccer coach and former player

Mel Pender 1937–

Sprinter, 1968 Olympic 4×100 m relay gold medalist

Mike Windischmann 1965–

Soccer defender, captain of US at 1990 World Cup