List of Skidmore College people
Here follows a list of notable people associated with Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. It includes graduates, attendees, faculty, and presidents of the College.
Distinguished alumni
Arts and entertainment
- Lake Bell, actress, Boston Legal and Childrens Hospital (attended)[1]
- Jon Bernthal, actor, The Walking Dead and The Wolf of Wall Street (attended)[2]
- Eddie Cahill, actor, Miracle and CSI: NY (attended)[2]
- Ruth Sacks Caplin, screenwriter of Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont (Class of 1941)[3]
- Kyle Carey, singer and musician (Class of 2008)[4]
- Kelly Curtis, actress (Class of 1978)[5]
- Evan Dando, musician with The Lemonheads (attended)[6]
- Garrett "G. Love" Dutton, musician with G. Love & Special Sauce (attended)[7]
- Erika Forster, musician with Au Revoir Simone (Class of 2002)[8]
- Tawny Godin, former Miss America 1976 (attended)[9]
- Holter Graham, actor and producer (Class of 1994)[2]
- Gary Gray, host and producer of The Helmetcam Show (Class of 1990)[10]
- Mick Grøndahl, bassist with Jeff Buckley[11]
- Justin Henry, actor, Kramer vs. Kramer and Sixteen Candles (Class of 1993)[12]
- Scott Jacoby, record producer (Class of 1993)[2]
- Skylar Kergil, musician and activist (Class of 2013)[13]
- Jason Keyser, musician with death metal band Skinless (Class of 2013)[14]
- Elizabeth LeCompte, co-founder and director of The Wooster Group, and a MacArthur Fellow (Class of 1966)[15]
- Patrick Maher, author (attended)[16]
- Evan Mast and Mike Stroud, musicians with Ratatat (Class of 2001)[17]
- Eric Masunaga, musician with the Dambuilders (Class of 1987)[18]
- Molly McGrann, novelist and literary critic (Class of 1995)[19]
- David Miner, television producer, 30 Rock and The Tracy Morgan Show (Class of 1991)[20]
- Alex Naidus, bassist of indie rock band The Pains of Being Pure at Heart[21]
- Michael Nozik, film producer, Crossing Delancey, The Motorcycle Diaries, and Quiz Show (Class of 1976)[22]
- Nelle Nugent, Broadway producer, Time Stands Still (Class of 1960)[23]
- Julia Nunes, singer, songwriter, YouTube celebrity (Class of 2011)[24]
- Ariana Richards, actress and painter, Jurassic Park (Class of 2002)[25]
- Jane Roberts, author and poet (attended)[26]
- Sybil Shearer, modern dance pioneer and writer (Class of 1934)[27]
- Micah Sloat, actor, Paranormal Activity (Class of 2004)[28]
- Robert Tracy, ballerina and dance writer (Class of 1977)[29]
- Michael Zegen, actor, Rescue Me (Class of 2001)[2]
Athletics
- David Bakyta, professional golfer/coach, PGA, All American (Class of 1989)[30]
- Matt Hyson, professional wrestler whose stage name is Spike Dudley (Class of 1992)[31]
Business
- Barbara Bloom, senior vice president of CBS Daytime[32]
- Cynthia Carroll, CEO of Anglo American, ranked 14th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes in 2010 (Class of 1978)[33]
- Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream (attended)[34]
- Helen Corbitt, chef and cookbook author (Class of 1928)[35]
- Nancy Evans, co-founder of iVillage (Class of 1972)[36]
- Louise Fili, graphic designer (Class of 1973)[37]
- Richard Laxer, CEO & President of GE Capital (Class of 1983)[38]
- Shep Murray, co-founder of the Vineyard Vines clothing line (Class of 1993)[39]
- Gary Rosenberg, President & Founder of TOUR GCX Partners, Hall of Fame lacrosse player (Class of 1987)[40][41]
- Benjamin Sargent, chef and Food Network television personality (Class of 2000)[42]
- Walter Schubert, founder and chairman of Gay Financial Network (attended)[43]
- Scott Steffey, CEO and President of Career Education Corporation (Class of 1983)[44]
- Petter Witt, Executive Vice President of Operations of BMW of North America (Class of 1997)[45]
Journalism
- Nancy Butkus, art editor, The New York Observer (Class of 1974)[46]
- Arwa Damon, Middle East correspondent for CNN (Class of 1999)[47]
- Mike Greenhaus, editor-in-chief of Relix[48]
- Grace Mirabella, author and former editor-in-chief of Vogue (Class of 1950)[49]
- Cal Perry, correspondent for CNN based in the network’s Beirut bureau (Class of 2001)[50]
- Jordan Schaul, journalist, zoologist, and animal trainer most known for his contributions to National Geographic (Class of 1996)[51][52]
- Webster Tarpley, author, historian, conspiracy theorist (MA)[53]
Politics
- Senator Joseph Bruno, New York State Senate Majority Leader (also received an honorary doctorate) (Class of 1952)[54]
- Jennie Cave, first woman mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut (Class of 1923)[55]
- Maxine Isaacs, Walter Mondale's press secretary and deputy campaign manager, adjunct lecturer in Public Policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University (Class of 1969)[56]
- Anne Wexler, political advisor and lobbyist (Class of 1951)[57]
Science and education
- Benjamin Bolger, sociology professor at the College of William & Mary (MA 2007)[58]
- Sallie W. Chisholm, oceanographer (Class of 1969)[59]
- Heather Hurst, archaeologist and a MacArthur Fellow (Class of 1997)[60]
- Hazel Stiebeling, nutritionist and early developer of "daily allowance" guidelines (Class of 1915)[61]
Notable faculty
- Rubén Graciani, Associate Professor of Dance[62]
- Anthony Holland, Associate Professor of Music, Conductor of Skidmore College Orchestra[63]
- Sheldon Solomon, Professor of Psychology[64]
Presidents of the College
- Charles Henry Keyes (1912–1925)[65]
- Henry T. Moore (1925–1957)[65]
- Val H. Wilson (1957–1965)[65]
- Joseph C. Palamountain, Jr. (1965–1987)[65]
- David H. Porter (1987–1999)[65]
- Jamienne S. Studley (1999–2003)[65]
- Philip A. Glotzbach (2003–present)[66]
References
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- ↑ "Palamountain Scholarship Benefit". Skidmore College. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ↑ Schindehette, Susan (November 26, 1990). "Tony and Janet's Other Daughter, Kelly, Proves That Jamie Lee's Not the Only Curtis Kid With Acting Genes". People. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
- ↑ Mehr, Bob (June 2003). "Evan Dando & the Lemonheads". Magnet. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ↑ Godbey, Matthew (March 26, 2009). "After 15 years, Garrett Dutton and his band are still 'living a dream'". The Post and Courier. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
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- ↑ Vespa, Mary (March 22, 1976). "Miss America, Tawny Godin, Puts a Ring on Her Finger and Steps on Some Toes". People. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ↑ PD (October 18, 2013). "Gary Gray '90 (Psychology)". Skidmore College. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ↑ "Mick Grøndahl Video | Interviews". OVGuide. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ↑ "Justin Henry–Biography". The New York Times. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
- ↑ Burge, Kathleen (December 29, 2014). "Video blogger shares his transgender journey". The Boston Globe. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
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- ↑ Staff (October 8, 2007). "Experimental Journey". The New Yorker. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ↑ Glan, Latshering (February 28, 2013). "Interview with American Author Patrick Maher". Cybersansar.com. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
- ↑ Kszystyniak, Andrea (March 10, 2009). "New album highlights complexity of Ratatat's beats". Move Magazine. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
- ↑ Rasnake, Christine Callahan (Spring 2009). "Class Notes 1987". Skidmore Scope. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
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- ↑ Helwig, Travis (March 15, 2011). "The Coolest Kids in School: The Surprising Influence of the National College Comedy Festival". Splitsider. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ↑ Bleckner Darren (November 2, 2009). "20 Watts interviews The Pains of Being Pure at Heart". 20 Watts. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ↑ Sive, Ginny (October 16, 1974). "FLIC Faces Obstacles; M. Nozik Cites Problems". The Skidmore News. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
- ↑ BWW News Desk (June 3, 2010). "Skidmore College Honors Time Stands Still Producer Nugent 6/5". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ↑ De Blase, Frank (July 2, 2008). "Profile: Julia Nunes — While her ukulele gently weeps". City Newspaper. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
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- ↑ Anderson, Jack (November 23, 2005). "Sybil Shearer, 93, Dancer of the Spiritual and the Human, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ↑ Fernandez, Jay A. (October 30, 2009). "Paranormal star signs with Innovative; Micah Sloat keeping options open after box office success". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- ↑ Staff (June 18, 2007). "Robert Tracy, 52, Dance Writer, Is Dead". The New York Times. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
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- ↑ MackIntosh, Prudence (December 1999). "Tastemaker of the Century—Helen Corbitt". Texas Monthly. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
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- ↑ Jen G (July 30, 2013). "'You Can Eat The Fish in the East River' — Chat With Chowder Surfer Ben Sargent — Aughor of The Catch — Book Launch Tonight (7/30)". Greenpointers.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ↑ Perry, David (September 18, 2011). "Tearing Down the Wall". Highbrow Magazine. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Cooper Barnett Prize". Skidmore College. Retrieved October 26, 2014.
- ↑ "Petter Witt". Facebook. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ Chiquoine, Elizabeth (Winter 2001). "Class Notes '74". Skidmore Scope. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ↑ Post, Paul (June 2, 2009). "CNN correspondent, Skidmore alum depicts experiences abroad". The Saratogian. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ↑ Budnick, Dean (May 6, 2009). "Join Us!". Jambands.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
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- ↑ Martin, Douglas (August 8, 2009). "Anne Wexler, an Influential Political Operative and Lobbyist, Is Dead at 79". The New York Times. Retrieved August 8, 2009.
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- ↑ "Heather Hurst: Archaeological Illustrator". (September 28, 2004). MacArthur Foundation. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
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- ↑ "Rubén Graciani". Skidmore College. Retrieved April 5, 2014.
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