Notable Alumni
The truest measure of Coppin State University’s success as an institution is the success of our graduates. Our alumni are accomplishing great things in our city, throughout the state, and across the globe. See for yourself.
| Entertainment | Public Service and Politics | Business |
| Health | Arts | Athletics |
| Media | Education | Religious Life |
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Mary Carter Smith (1919 - 2007)
Griot and African Folklore Story Teller
Sam Wilson (1922 - 1995)
Founder, Arena Playhouse
Public Service and Politics
Phil Jimeno
Maryland State Senator (Retired)
T. Michael Peay, Esquire '68
Director, Office of Inter-American Affairs
US Department of State
Bishop Robinson '73
1st African American Baltimore City Police Commissioner (1984 - 87)
Maryland Secretary of Public Safety (Former)
Margaret "Peggy" Murphy ‘52
Maryland House of Delegates
1st female African American Chairman,
Baltimore City Delegation
Verda Freeman Welcome (1907-1990) ‘32
1st female African American, Maryland House of Delegates
1st female African American U.S. State Senator
Edward Woods
Baltimore City Police Commissioner (1989 - 93)
Business
Frances Murphy (1922 - 2007)
Publisher, Afro-American Newspaper
Enrique Nieves III, ‘02
Senior Associate, Ice Legal, P.A.
Health
Dr. Patricia Schmoke '78
Ophthalmologist
Former First Lady of Baltimore City
Athletics
Joe Pace
NBA Basketball Player (Retired)
Washington Bullets
Stephanie Ready '98
1st Female NBA Affiliate Coach (former)
Larry Stewart '91
NBA Basketball Player (Retired)
Washington Bullets and Seattle Supersonics
Media
Donald Glover '96
Political Analyst
Radio Show Host/Personality
Keith T. Reed c/o 2000
Senior Editor, ESPN the Magazine
Region IV Director, National Association of Black Journalists
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