Politics & Public Service:
* John F. Kennedy: While his time at Brown was brief, his connection to the university remains significant.
* Claiborne Pell: A long-serving US Senator.
* John Hope Franklin: Eminent historian and civil rights activist.
* Gina Raimondo: Current Secretary of Commerce.
Arts & Literature:
* John Updike: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist.
* David Mamet: Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter.
* Dan Brown: Best-selling author (though he didn't graduate).
* Ta-Nehisi Coates: Award-winning author and journalist.
Science & Technology:
* Robert Ballard: Oceanographer famous for discovering the wreck of the *Titanic*.
* Ruth Bader Ginsburg: While she attended Harvard Law School, she has strong ties to Brown through her spouse. (This is included due to her immense prominence and connection to the Brown community.)
Business & Finance:
* Many successful entrepreneurs and business leaders have graduated from Brown, though listing them all is impractical.
Other Notable Alumni:
* Stephen King: While he didn't graduate, he attended Brown for a time and his connection is often mentioned.
This list is by no means exhaustive. Many other Brown alumni have made significant contributions to their fields and achieved considerable recognition. To find more, you could search by field of interest (e.g., "famous Brown University economists") or explore Brown's alumni website.