List of Gonzaga University alumni

This list of Gonzaga University alumni includes notable graduates, non-graduate former students, and current students of Gonzaga University, a private, coeducational research university located in Spokane, Washington, United States.

Famous GU Graduates
John Stockton '84, NBA Hall of Famer, Olympic Gold Medalist
Christine Gregoire '77, 22nd Governor of Washington
Bing Crosby, Academy Award-winning Actor and Singer

Academia and research

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University administration

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NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
Arthur A Dugoni1944B.S.Namesake and Dean of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
John Lo Schiavo1949B.A.
M.A.
25th President of University of San Francisco[1]
Thayne McCulloh1989B.A.26th President of Gonzaga University[2]

Professors

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NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
Amy Doneen2014DNPFirst DNP graduate, co-founder of BaleDoneen Method, and professor at Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center[3]

Business

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NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
Mark Britton1989BBAFounder of Avvo

Entertainment

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NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
Bing Crosby1920-1924Attended 3 years, no degree; Ph.D. (Hon. Causa), 1937Entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, film producer

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Dan CumminsComedian and podcast host

Government

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Federal government

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NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
Catherine Cortez Masto1990J.D.United States Senator for Nevada[6]
George Nethercutt1971J.D.Former member of the United States House of Representatives for Washington's 5th congressional district[7]
Thomas O. Rice1983
1986
BBA
J.D.
Chief United States district judge for the Eastern District of Washington[8]
Aaron Miller2022PHDChief Justice of South Birmingham Alabama
Joseph Caravalho1979B.S.U.S. Army Major General, Joint Staff Surgeon

State governments

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NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
Christine Gregoire1977J.D.22nd Governor of Washington
Richard P. Guy1959J.D.Chief Justice of Washington
Mary Fairhurst1983J.D.Chief Justice of Washington
Barbara Madsen1977J.D.Chief Justice of Washington
Mike McGrath1984J.D.Chief Justice of Montana
Mike Pellicciotti2004J.D.24th Treasurer of Washington
Debra L. Stephens1993J.D.Chief Justice of Washington

Sports

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Basketball

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NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
Przemek Karnowski2017BBACenter for BC Andorra
Nigel Williams-Goss2017B.A.Point guard for Olympiacos B.C.
Kyle Wiltjer2016B.A.Power forward for Unicaja Malaga
Ronny Turiaf2005B.A.Center for the seven professional teams in the NBA; NBA Champion
Robert Sacre2012B.A.Center for the Los Angeles Lakers
Jeremy Pargo2009B.A.Point guard for the three professional teams in the NBA, and 4-time champion in the Israeli Premier Basketball League
Kelly Olynyk2013BBACenter/power forward for the Utah Jazz
Richie Frahm2000B.A.Shooting guard for five professional teams in the NBA
Dan Dickau2002B.A.Point guard for six professional teams in the NBA
Adam Morrison2006Small forward for the Charlotte Bobcats
Domantas Sabonis2016B.A.Power forward for the Sacramento Kings
John Stockton1984BBAWest Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 1984. Entire NBA career (1984–2003) as a point guard for the Utah Jazz. One of NBA's Top 50 players of all time. Two Olympic gold medals (1992, 1996). Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2009).[9]
Jalen Suggs2021Point guard for the Orlando Magic
Corey Kispert2021MBASmall forward for the Washington Wizards
Chet Holmgren2022Center for the Oklahoma City Thunder
Rui Hachimura2019Power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers
Andrew Nembhard2022Shooting guard for the Indiana Pacers
Brandon Clarke2019Power forward for the Memphis Grizzlies
Zach Collins2017Power forward/center for the San Antonio Spurs
Nigel Williams-Goss2017Point guard/shooting guard for Real Madrid

References

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  1. ^ Weber, Bruce (May 19, 2015). "Rev. John Lo Schiavo Dies at 90; University President Barred Basketball". The New York Times.
  2. ^ "Gonzaga University, Spokane Washington". www.gonzaga.edu.
  3. ^ "2014 Graduates Shine with Many Gifts | Gonzaga University". gonzaga.edu. Retrieved 2019-01-08.
  4. ^ "Famous Alumni of Gonzaga". Ranker. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  5. ^ "HONORS 'BING' CROSBY WITH A PH. D. DEGREE; Gonzaga University Praises Alumnus for Eminence in Entertainment Field". The New York Times. 22 October 1937. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  6. ^ "Law Grad Catherine Cortez Masto Becomes First Latina in US Senate | Gonzaga University". www.gonzaga.edu.
  7. ^ "Fellows".
  8. ^ https://www.fjc.gov/node/1393911 [bare URL]
  9. ^ "Gonzaga's basketball legend John Stockton was inducted into the WCC Hall of Honor in 2017". Gonzaga University. Retrieved 31 December 2019.