page_title: Frostburg State University
section_title: Notable alumni
hierarchical_section_title: Frostburg State University / Notable alumni
caption_attribution_description: English: A photograph of Earth from the International Space Station showing a Frostburg State University pennant in the station window
context_page_description: Frostburg State University is a public university in Frostburg, Maryland. The university is the only four-year institution of the University System of Maryland west of the Baltimore-Washington passageway in the state's Appalachian highlands. Founded in 1898 by Maryland State Senator, John Leake, Frostburg was selected because the site offered the best suitable location without a cost to the state. Today, the institution is a largely residential university.
  With an enrollment of approximately 5,396 students, the university offers 47 undergraduate majors, 16 graduate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership. The university is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and places primary emphasis on its role as a teaching and learning institution.
context_section_description: Kristine Vetulani-Belfoure (1962), Nazi concentration camps survivor, author, and teacher
  James A. Graham (1963), USMC, Medal of Honor recipient
  Henry B. Heller (1964), Democrat, member of Maryland House of Delegates
  Donald P. Hutchinson (1967), Baltimore County Executive, 1978–86; member of Maryland House of Delegates, 1967–74; and State Senate, 1975–78.
  John N. Bambacus (1970), former Maryland State Senator, former Mayor of Frostburg
  Debra Monk (1973), Tony and Emmy award-winning actress, has appeared in movie and television: Bulworth, NYPD Blue, Law and Order, Desperate Housewives, and Grey's Anatomy
  Bob Maddox (1973), defensive end, Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs
  John Ellinger (1973), American soccer coach, formerly of the Under 17 United States men's national soccer team and Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer
  Jim Riggleman (1974), MLB manager, Cincinnati Reds (2018–present), Washington Nationals (2009–2011), Seattle Mariners (2008), Chicago Cubs (1995–1999), and San Diego Padres (1992–1994)
  Kevin Kelly (1975), member of Maryland House of Delegates
  Richard Robert "Ricky" Arnold II (1985), NASA astronaut, selected in 2004 as an Educator Mission Specialist
  Gary Howell (1990), Republican, member of West Virginia House of Delegates
  Robert A. McKee (1991), former member of the Maryland House of Delegates
  Gregory Thomas Garcia (1992), Emmy-winning writer and TV producer,  has referenced Frostburg State University in episodes of Yes, Dear, My Name Is Earl, and Raising Hope
  Mike Longabardi (1996), NBA Assistant coach, Washington Wizards (2019–present), Cleveland Cavaliers (2016–2019), Phoenix Suns (2013–2015), Boston Celtics (2007–2013), and Houston Rockets (2003–2007)
caption: Image of Earth and a Frostburg State University pennant taken from the International Space Station by FSU Alumni and NASA Astronaut Richard Arnold.
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