Notable Alumni of Sacred Heart University

Frank J. Shakespeare 1925–2022

Diplomat and former CBS vice president

Also attended: Colorado School of Mines, College of the Holy Cross, Pace University-New York

Ramón Colón-López 1971–

4th Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Joint Chiefs Chairman

Carl Higbie 1983–

Former Navy SEAL and conservative political activist

Pat Boyd 1981–

Connecticut state representative

Also attended: Eastern Connecticut State University

John Ratzenberger 1947–

Actor best known as Cliff Clavin on Cheers

Kevin Nealon 1953–

American comedian and actor

Also attended: Fairfield University

Spouse: Susan Yeagley (University of Southern California)

Lydia Hearst-Shaw 1984–

Fashion model and actress

Spouse: Chris Hardwick (University of California-Los Angeles)

Mother: Patty Hearst (University of California-Berkeley, Menlo College)

Clavicular 2005–

Influencer known for promoting looksmaxxing

Attended until 2024

Drew Denbaum 1949–

Writer, actor, director and educator

Also attended: Yale University

Jenna Sanz-Agero 1969–

Former lead singer of rock band Vixen

Also attended: Pepperdine University

Romain Cannone 1997–

French épée fencer, 2021 Olympic champion

Attended until 2016

Justin Danforth 1993–

Canadian ice hockey forward for the Buffalo Sabres

E.J. Anosike 1998–

Nigerian-American professional basketball player

Sibling: O. D. Anosike (Siena University)

Romeo Roselli 1980–

Professional wrestler and actor, formerly with WWE

Shane Gibson 1990–

Professional basketball player

Matt Jones 1980–

Welsh former footballer who played for Leeds United

Nick Johnson 1986–

Former professional ice hockey forward

Darryl Brinkley 1965–

Former professional baseball outfielder

Tevin Alexander Falzon 1992–

Maltese-American professional basketball player

Kibwe Trim 1984–

Trinidadian businessman and former basketball player

Matt Jones 1986–

Former English goalkeeper, Quinnipiac assistant coach

Amie Varano 1994–

Italian women's national ice hockey team player

Jason Foley 1995–

MLB pitcher, formerly with the Detroit Tigers

Ken Murphy 1958–

Former pro soccer player, Connecticut College coach