New York Times. During Black History month, Dr. Hogan partnered with former pitcher and first baseman, Robert Scott, to speak about the contribution of minorities to the sport. Biologist Thomas Ombrello led a nature walk around Fairview, and has taught biology and zoology at the college for 34 years. Alumni Many Union College alumni have become prominent. Alumnus Brian Sheekey was drafted to play baseball for the Detroit Tigers in 1972. Some have become philanthropists and donated substantial sums to the college. For example, coffee industry leader Edward Aborn, who helped develop instant coffee, donated to the college. Alexi Friedman was a specialist Navy fighter called a SEAL and pursued a degree in criminal justice at the college. References External links Official website - Cranford campus - Elizabeth campus - Plainfield campus - Scotch Plains campus Educational institutions established in 1933 Garden State Athletic Conference Universities and colleges in Union County, New Jersey New Jersey County Colleges Education in Elizabeth, New Jersey Cranford, New Jersey Plainfield, New Jersey Scotch Plains, New Jersey 1933 establishments in New Jersey NJCAA athletics