5 Notable alumni of Nyack College
Updated: June 17, 2026 EliteDegrees
Nyack College is 5090st in the world, 1st in North America, and 1348st in the United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 5 notable alumni from Nyack College sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Nyack College won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Kurtis Blow
1959-. (aged 67)
singer
record producer
composer
rapper
disc jockey
Kurtis Walker, known professionally by his stage name Kurtis Blow, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Walker is the first commercially successful rapper and the first to sign with a major record label. "The Breaks", a single from his 1980 self-titled debut album, is the first certified gold record rap song. Over his career he released 17 albums....
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2. Father John Misty
1981-. (aged 45)
drummer
composer
record producer
percussionist
musician
Joshua Michael Tillman, better known by his stage name Father John Misty, is an American musician. He is known for his satirical lyrics and eccentric performance style.
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3. Mark Putnam
Mark Putnam is an American academic administrator serving as the 21st president of Central College, a liberal arts college located in Pella, Iowa. He was appointed to the role July 1, 2010,
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4. Al Taylor
1957-. (aged 69)
politician
Alfred E. Taylor is an American politician serving as a member of the New York State Assembly for the 71st district. A Democrat, Taylor's district includes portions of Hamilton Heights, Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood.
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5. Donald J. Harlin
1935-2015 (aged 80)
military officer
Donald J. Harlin was an American Air Force major general who served as Chief of Chaplains of the United States Air Force.