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JCU Alumni Change the World

Welcome to the John Carroll University Notable Alumni webpage. The University community takes great pride in its rich history, tradition, and impact on society through its graduates dating back to 1886. While this list is not exhaustive, here you will find just some of the most prominent examples of John Carroll executing on its mission to produce individuals who excel in learning, leadership, and service to others.  

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Media and Communications

Led by the namesake of John Carroll’s communication department, the late Tim Russert ’72, here are some of the alumni who have pursued their passion for media and ethical journalism at the highest levels. 

Caitlyn Huey Burns

2009

Political Reporter on CBS News

Mary Ann Ahern

1974

BA English

Tim Russert

1972

Former NBC News Washington Bureau Chief; host and moderator of Meet the Press; the university’s Department of Communication and Theatre Arts was renamed in his honor May 2009

There are more than 30 John Carroll Alumni working in the NFL in roles ranging from General Managers to Coaches and more

Dominique Moceanu

2009

Olympic gymnast, member of the Magnificent Seven at the 1996 Olympic Games, the first American gymnastics team to win Olympic gold.

Don Shula

1951

Professional football player and Hall of Fame coach, Baltimore Colts and Miami Dolphins

London Fletcher

1998

Professional football player, St. Louis Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Redskins

Sports

Some of John Carroll’s most notable alumni have found success in the sports arena and at the highest level of competition. This impressive list boasts all-time great coaches, front office executives, and Olympic gold medalists.    

There are over 700 JCU alumni in CEO/CFO/COO positions and over 400 alumni working at the top 50 Fortune 500 companies

Serving Others

Inspiring students to live purposeful and fulfilling lives of leadership and service to others is at the core of John Carroll’s Jesuit mission. These alumni have lived that mission through their professional work in fields ranging from non-profit, religion, and healthcare.

Carter Ham

1976

BA Political Science – former general, United States Army, serving as commanding general, U.S. Army, Europe

Dr. Michael Anderson

1986

BS in Chemistry-Senior advisor at Children’s National hospital and HHS/ASPR

Fr. Tim Kesicki, S.J.

1984

More than 500 JCU Graduates own or lead businesses in Northeast Ohio

Charles Dolan

1952

Founder of Cablevision and HBO https://www.cablecenter.org/2000-honorees/charles-dolan.html

John M. Boler

1956

(Deceased)– Former president and CEO of the Boler Companies – business major.

Rich Kramer

1986

Business

Led by the namesake of John Carroll’s prestigious Boler College of Business, John M. Boler ’56, these are some of JCU’s alumni who have found immense success and reached the highest ranks in the business world. 

Beatrice Woodkin

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Tom Mendoza

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Rachel Gomez

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Johnny Wade

Year Graduated: 1998

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Ronni Miller

Year Graduated: 1998

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