Notable Alumni of West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Jill Biden 1951–

Former First Lady of the United States, educator

Master of Education · Class of 1981

Also attended: University of Delaware, Villanova University

Spouse: Joe Biden (University of Delaware, Syracuse University)

Child: Ashley Biden (Tulane University of Louisiana, University of Pennsylvania)

Joseph R. Pitts 1939–

Former U.S. representative from Pennsylvania

Master of Education · Class of 1972

Also attended: Asbury University

Curt Weldon 1947–

Republican US Representative from Pennsylvania, 1987–2007

Bachelor of Arts · Class of 1969

Isaac J. MacCollum 1889–1968

Physician and 11th Lieutenant Governor of Delaware

Gloria Casarez 1971–2014

Civil rights activist, Philadelphia's first LGBTQ affairs director

Albert W. Jefferis 1868–1942

Republican politician and lawyer

Also attended: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Jennifer O’Mara 1989–

Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Dirk Ballendorf 1939–2013

Historian and professor specializing in Micronesia

Also attended: Howard University, Harvard University, The Pennsylvania State University

Susanne Brenner 1958–

Mathematician and Boyd Professor at LSU

Licentiate

Also attended: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Stony Brook University

Matthew McGrory 1973–2005

Actor recognized as tallest by Guinness World Records

Also attended: Widener University

Jessica Barth 1995–

Actress known for playing Tami-Lynn in Ted

Also attended: La Salle University

Victoria Zdrok 1973–

Actress, author and model, Playboy Playmate

Also attended: Pensacola State College, Drexel University, Villanova University

Asher Roth 1985–

Rapper best known for "I Love College"

Nafessa Williams 1989–

Actress known for Black Lightning

Tom Wright 1952–

Television and film actor

Shane Gillis 1987–

Stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster

Also attended: Elon University

Barry Jenner 1941–2016

Actor known for Dallas and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Billy Kametz 1987–2022

Voice actor known for anime and video game dubbing

Theatre

Stanley Weintraub 1929–2019

Historian, biographer and Shaw expert

Also attended: Temple University

Spouse: Rodelle Weintraub (Temple University)

Geno Auriemma 1954–

Head coach of UConn Huskies women's basketball

Karen Shelton 1957–

Former field hockey player, UNC head coach

Bill Sharpe 1932–1995

Triple jumper and three-time Olympian

Lee Woodall 1969–

Former NFL linebacker

Cathy Rush 1947–

Former Immaculata women's basketball coach