23 Notable alumni of University of Tampa
Updated: June 14, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Tampa is ranked #1,718 in the world and #424 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 23 notable alumni from University of Tampa sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Tampa won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Bismarck Myrick
1940-2024 (aged 84)
diplomat
Bismarck Myrick Sr. was an American diplomat who was U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Liberia (1999–2002) and Lesotho (1995–1998). He was a career member of the Senior Foreign Service and a decorated Vietnam War hero. He represented the U.S. at the swearing in of South Africa's first democratic parliament, led by Nelson Mandela. The Kingdom of Lesotho conferred on...
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2. Jeffrey W. Drushal
Jeffrey W. Drushal is a retired United States Army general who last served as Director of Logistics, United States Central Command. He previously served as the Chief of the Transportation Corps, headquartered at Fort Lee in Virginia.
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3. Paul Danahy
1927-2022 (aged 95)
politician
Paul William Danahy Jr. was an American politician and judge from the state of Florida. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1967 to 1974, representing the 67th district. He was later a judge on the Florida District Court of Appeals. Danahy died in Tampa, Florida on February 1, 2022, at the age of 93.
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4. Malcolm E. Beard
1919-2019 (aged 100)
politician
Malcolm Elmore Beard was an American politician from the state of Florida.
5. John K. Stargel
1964-. (aged 62)
politician
judge
John K. Stargel is an American politician and judge in Florida.
6. Amy Hill Hearth
1956-. (aged 70)
novelist
writer
journalist
Amy Hill Hearth is an American journalist and author who focuses on uniquely American stories and perspectives from the past. She is the author or co-author of eleven books, beginning in 1993 with the oral history Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years, a New York Times bestseller for 117 weeks, according to its archives. The book was...
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7. Francesca Miranda
1957-. (aged 69)
fashion designer
Francesca Miranda is a Colombian fashion designer. She sells her designs in all over the world. She has dressed several celebrities such as Rebecca Mader, Sofia Milos, Andrea Minski, Elisabeth Röhm, Perrey Reeves, Shenae Grimes, Ashlan Gorse, Nadia Dawn, Shaun Toub's wife Lorena Toub, Teyonah Parris and Broderick Johnson's wife Jennifer. In 2015, Adele chose to feature one of her...
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8. Ronald E. Ray
1941-. (aged 85)
military personnel
Ronald Eric Ray is a former United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions in the Vietnam War.
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9. Wheeler L. Baker
1938-. (aged 88)
military officer
Wheeler L. Baker is a retired U.S. Marine who served as the ninth President of Hargrave Military Academy from 1999 to 2011, and again from 2017 to 2018.
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10. Jody Weis
1957-. (aged 69)
Jody Peter "J.P." Weis is an American retired police officer who served as the Superintendent of Police for the Chicago Police Department. Weis was selected to serve as the 54th Superintendent of Police by Mayor Richard M. Daley. Upon his resignation and retirement, he was replaced by Interim Superintendent Terry Hillard, a predecessor. He was permanently replaced by Mayor Rahm...
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11. David Richardson
1957-. (aged 69)
politician
David Richardson is an American politician who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 113th district from 2012 to 2018. Richardson was elected as a Miami Beach commissioner in November 2019.
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12. Jimmy James
1959-. (aged 67)
songwriter
James A. Fyke, better known as Jimmy James, is an American musician. He is a multi instrumentalist and a singer-songwriter.
13. Jordan Chariton
1986-. (aged 40)
journalist
television producer
Jordan Daniel Chariton is an American investigative reporter. Chariton is the CEO of Status Coup, a progressive media outlet that features investigative and on-the-ground reporting on politics, corruption, the working class, social justice, and the environment.
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14. Lorenzo Vigas
1967-. (aged 59)
film producer
screenwriter
film director
Lorenzo Vigas Castes is a Venezuelan director, screenwriter and film producer.
15. Camilo Mouriño
1971-2008 (aged 37)
minister
economist
politician
Juan Camilo Mouriño Terrazo was a Spanish-born Mexican politician affiliated with the National Action Party (PAN) and the Secretary of the Interior in the cabinet of President Felipe Calderón.
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16. Jane Castor
politician
Jane Castor is an American politician and former police officer serving as the 59th mayor of Tampa, Florida.
17. Bob Martinez
1934-. (aged 92)
politician
Robert Martinez is an American retired politician who served as the 40th governor of Florida from 1987 to 1991. A member of the Republican Party, Martinez was the first Hispanic American governor since colonial Florida.
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18. Lou Piniella
1943-. (aged 83)
baseball manager
baseball player
Louis Victor Piniella is an American former professional baseball player and manager. As an outfielder, he played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees. During his playing career, he was named AL Rookie of the Year in 1969 and captured two World Series championships with the Yankees...
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19. Matt Frevola
1990-. (aged 36)
mixed martial arts fighter
Matthew Kenneth Frevola is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2014, he has also competed for the World Series of Fighting and Titan FC.
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20. Paul Orndorff
1949-2021 (aged 72)
professional wrestler
American football player
Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr., nicknamed "Mr. Wonderful", was an American professional wrestler and football player, best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
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21. Cr1TiKaL
1994-. (aged 32)
game show host
YouTuber
chess player
online streamer
actor
Charles Christopher White Jr., better known as Cr1TiKaL, MoistCr1TiKaL (pronounced "moist critical"), or penguinz0 (pronounced "penguin zee zero"), is an American YouTuber, streamer and actor. He is best known for his commentary videos and live streams covering internet culture and video games. His content is mostly characterized by his monotonous voice, white shirt, deadpan comedic style, and long hair, which...
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22. John Matuszak
1950-1989 (aged 39)
television actor
actor
film actor
American football player
John Daniel Matuszak, nicknamed "Tooz", was an American professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) who later became an actor.
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23. Pete Peterson
1935-. (aged 91)
business executive
university teacher
military officer
politician
administrator
Douglas Brian "Pete" Peterson is an American politician and diplomat. He served as a United States Air Force pilot during the Vietnam War and spent over six years as a prisoner of the North Vietnamese army after his plane was shot down. He served three terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1991 to 1996 and returned to...
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