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Five Famous Alums: Politicians

Senators, Congresspeople, Cabinet members, more.

BU Law Alumni Politicians
Clockwise from the top left: William Cohen (’65), Edward Brooke (LAW’48, Hon.’68), Gary Locke (LAW’75, Hon.’98), Barbara Jordan (LAW’59, Hon.’69), Martha Coakley (’79).

Among the approximately 312,000 graduates of Boston University are a number of men and women who have distinguished themselves in their chosen profession. Writers. Athletes. Journalists. Scientists. Theologians. Actors. Each week this summer, BU Today has featured photos of five of these notable alums.

Here we highlight five people whose careers in politics have made them household names, statewide or nationally. Several have been trailblazers.

Read about about five of BU’s notable alumni politicians, all graduates of BU Law.

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