List of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, alumni
This is a list of encyclopedic people associated with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the United States of America
Academics
- R. Jacob Baker, inventor, author, and professor[1]
- Francis J. Beckwith, philosopher and professor at Baylor University
- Theodore Garland, Jr., biologist at the University of California, Riverside
- Chip Mosher, newspaper columnist, high school "Educator of Distinction," poet
- Armeda Wojciak, professor at the University of Iowa[2]
Arts and entertainment
- Adi Alsaid, writer
- Arianny Celeste, model and UFC Ring girl.
- Chris Cox, musician
- Dino, musician and music producer
- Tabitha and Napoleon D'umo, choreographers and creative directors
- Guy Fieri, celebrity chef
- Debra Gauthier, author, former Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department lieutenant
- Ashlyn Gere, adult film star
- Veronica Hart, adult film star and director
- Lindsay Hartley, actress
- Jimmy Kimmel, comedian and talk show host (did not graduate; Received an honorary degree in 2013)
- Suge Knight, entrepreneur and CEO of Death Row Records
- Charlotte Laws, talk show host and author
- Dennis Mackrel, musician
- Kenny Mayne, ESPN personality
- Pj Perez, journalist, musician and founding editor of Racket magazine
- Robert Kevin Rose, former co-host of The Screen Savers and co-founder of Digg
- Ryan Ross, musician, currently with The Young Veins
- Paul Taylor, musician
- Ronnie Vannucci, musician, currently with The Killers
- Eric Whitacre, composer of choral and instrumental music
- Kenneth Robert Wilson, band member of mainstream band Marilyn Manson
- Anthony E. Zuiker, creator and executive producer of the CSI (franchise)
Athletics
- Gina Carano, retired mixed martial arts fighter[3] actress, television personality, and fitness model
- Marvin Eastman, football player; professional mixed martial artist
- Andrew Livingston, olympic swimmer for Puerto Rico
- Mike Mintenko, olympic swimmer for Canada
- Ryback, born Ryan Reeves, professional wrestler with WWE
Baseball
- Bob Ayrault, former baseball pitcher
- Brian Boehringer, former baseball pitcher
- Joe Boever, former baseball pitcher
- Ryan Braun, baseball pitcher formerly with the Chicago White Sox
- Cecil Fielder, former baseball first baseman and designated hitter, currently manager of the Atlantic City Surf
- Toby Hall, baseball catcher, currently with the Houston Astros
- Dean Kremer, Israeli-American baseball pitcher
- Eric Ludwick, former baseball pitcher
- Ryan Ludwick, baseball right fielder, currently with the St. Louis Cardinals
- T.J. Mathews, former baseball pitcher
- Donovan Osborne, former baseball pitcher
- Mel Stottlemyre, Jr., former baseball pitcher
- Todd Stottlemyre, former baseball pitcher
- Matt Williams, former baseball third baseman
Basketball
- Odis Allison, retired NBA player
- Louis Amundson, basketball player, currently with the Phoenix Suns
- Greg Anthony, former basketball player, current college basketball analyst with CBS
- Joel Anthony, basketball player, currently with the Miami Heat
- Stacey Augmon, former basketball player
- Marcus Banks, basketball player, currently with the Toronto Raptors
- Anthony Bennett, basketball player, currently with the Minnesota Timberwolves
- Keon Clark, former basketball player
- Mark Dickel, basketball player currently with AS Trikala 2000 BC
- Armon Gilliam, former basketball player
- Sidney Green, former basketball player
- Larry Johnson, former basketball player
- Kaspars Kambala, current Latvian professional basketball player
- Shawn Marion, basketball player, currently with the Dallas Mavericks
- J.R. Rider, former basketball player
- René Rougeau (born 1986), basketball player for Maccabi Haifa of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Ricky Sobers, former NBA player
- Reggie Theus, former basketball player and head coach
Football
- Beau Bell, football linebacker, currently with the Cleveland Browns
- Glenn Carano - NFL quarterback Dallas Cowboys, USFL quarterback Pittsburgh Maulers, local chef Eldorado Hotel Casino
- Ryan Claridge, former linebacker for the New England Patriots
- Hunkie Cooper, former football wide receiver and defensive back
- Ray Crouse, former football running back
- Randall Cunningham, former quarterback
- Dominic Furio, offensive lineman for the AAFL and former player of the Philadelphia Eagles
- Joe Hawley, offensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons
- Keenan McCardell, former football wide receiver
- Aaron Mitchell, former football cornerback and safety
- Wayne Nunnely, former football fullback, currently defensive line coach with the San Diego Chargers
- Adam Seward, current linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Jeff Spek, former NFL and USFL tight end[4]
- Jay Staggs, football defensive back, currently with the Montreal Alouettes
- Ickey Woods, former football fullback
- Eric Wright, football cornerback, currently with the Cleveland Browns
Golf
- Chad Campbell, golfer[5]
- Charley Hoffman, golfer[6]
- Skip Kendall, golfer[7]
- Ryan Moore, golfer[8]
- Chris Riley, golfer[9]
- Adam Scott, golfer [10]
Soccer
- Rod Dyachenko, soccer player, currently with Samut Songkhram F.C.
- Lamar Neagle, soccer player, currently with Seattle Sounders FC
- Jennifer Ruiz, soccer player, currently with Seattle Reign FC
Politics
- Shelley Berkley, Congresswoman (D-NV)
- John Ensign, Senator (R-NV)
- Steve Francis, Member of the Nevada Assembly (1983–1985)
- David Roger, Clark County district attorney
Other
- Charles Gugino, lit the Olympic Torch for the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York
- George J. Maloof, Jr., president of Maloof Hotels
- Nigahiga, YouTube star
- Jennifer Reuting, author, entrepreneur, public speaker, animal-rights activist
- Miki Sudo, competitive eater
References
- ↑ http://cmosedu.com/jbaker/jbbio.htm
- ↑ https://education.uiowa.edu/person/armeda-wojciak
- ↑ "Gina Carano MMA Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
- ↑ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SpekJe20.htm?redir
- ↑ "Chad Campbell". PGA Tour. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Charley Hoffman". PGA Tour. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Skip Kendall". PGA Tour. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Ryan Moore". PGA Tour. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Chris Riley". PGA Tour. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Adam Scott". PGA Tour. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
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