Hello! I'm applying to Yale and I'm really interested in knowing who some of their most famous alumni are. People who have made significant contributions to their field or just notable figures in general. Any ideas?
Sure, Yale University has a storied history with a host of notable alumni across various fields including arts, sciences, politics, and more. Here are just a few:
1. Hillary Clinton: The former U.S. Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic Presidential Nominee graduated from Yale Law School in 1973.
2. Meryl Streep: This acclaimed actress earned her MFA from Yale's School of Drama in 1975.
3. Paul Newman: Another famous actor, Newman graduated from Yale's School of Drama with in 1954.
4. Bob Woodward: The journalist and author, famous for his coverage of the Watergate scandal, is a 1965 graduate of Yale.
5. Sonia Sotomayor: This associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States is a 1979 graduate of Yale Law School.
6. Clarence Thomas: Like Sotomayor, Thomas, another current Supreme Court judge, graduated from Yale Law School, this one in 1974.
7. Peter Salovey: The current President of Yale University himself is a triple Yale Alum with a B.A. in Psychology in 1980, an M.A. in 1983, and Ph.D. in 1986.
These are just a handful of standout individuals. Yale has a rich array of alumni who have made noteworthy contributions to the world.
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