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Began at UA in:Ìý1965

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — music

Notable accomplishment:ÌýRonstadt was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2014. She has also earned 11 Grammy Awards during her career.Ìý

In July 2014, Obama presented Ronstadt with one of 12 2013 National Medals of Arts and Humanities.

One of Ronstadt's most well-known albums is "Heart Like a Wheel," released in 1974.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1993

Why she's famous:ÌýJournalism — TV personalityÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýGuthrie is known for her role as a co-anchor on the TV news show "Today."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1986

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýKinnear is known for his roles in "Little Miss Sunshine," "As Good As It Gets" and "You've Got Mail."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1998 — Master's degree in public health

Why he's famous:ÌýPolitics — U.S. Surgeon General

Notable accomplishment:ÌýCarmona served as the 17th Surgeon General of the U.S. from 2002-06.

Began at UA in:Ìý1961

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — music, photographyÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýMcCartney was married to Paul McCartney of the Beatles.

McCartney's portrait of Eric Clapton appeared on the cover of the May 1968 edition of theÌýRolling StoneÌýmagazine, making her the first woman ever to have one of her photographs appear on the front cover of the magazine.

Six years later, McCartney appeared on the front cover ofÌýRolling StoneÌýmagazine with her husband, Paul McCartney. This made her the only person to have one of her photographs featured on the front cover, as well as have a photograph of her be featured on the front cover.Ìý

Left UA in:Ìý2010

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýGronkowski, or "Gronk," set the NFL records for most touchdown receptions by a tight end in a season and most receiving yards by a tight end in a season, both in 2011.

In 2021, he set a Guinness World recordÌýfor "highest altitude catch of an American football" at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Stadium.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1965

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — film; Arts — literature

Notable accomplishment:ÌýRivera was the host of the TV talk-show "Geraldo."Ìý

Began at UA in:Ìý1968

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — filmÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýHughes wrote and directed classic films such as "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," "The Breakfast Club" and "Sixteen Candles." He also wrote many more films such as "Home Alone" and "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2001

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — running

Notable accomplishment:ÌýAbdirahman was named as the Pac-10 Conference Cross Country Male Athlete of the Year in 1998.

Attended UA in: 1941-1942

Why he's famous: ±Ê´Ç±ô¾±³Ù¾±³¦²õÌý

Notable accomplishment: Served as Attorney General under President Richard Nixon and resigned due to the Watergate incident.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1992

Why he's famous:ÌýScience — NASA astronaut

Notable accomplishment:ÌýAcaba spent a total of 137 days in space during his career.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1966

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — literature

Notable accomplishment:ÌýSotomayor and a team of reporters at the Los Angeles Times won theÌýPulitzer Prize for Public Service in 1984.

Began at UA in:Ìý1995

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýWiig is most well known for her role on the television show "Saturday Night Live" and the film "Bridesmaids."

Attended UA in:Ìý1930

Why they are famous: Crime FictionÌýAuthor

Notable accomplishment:ÌýThe Gordon's wrote 20 novels that sold over 16 million copies worldwide, and he wrote for the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Citizen.

"Experiment in Terror," a movie produced by Columbia Pictures was based on their book Operation Terror and the Walt Disney production of "That Darn Cat" was based on their novel Undercover Cat.

Attended UA in:Ìý1930

Why they are famous:ÌýCrime FictionÌýAuthor

Notable accomplishment:ÌýThe Gordon's wrote 20 novels that sold over 16 million copies worldwide, and she wrote for a magazine that would later become ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Highways.

"Experiment in Terror," a movie produced by Columbia Pictures was based on their book Operation Terror and the Walt Disney production of "That Darn Cat" was based on their novel Undercover Cat.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2006

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýAdams was selected as a member of the All-Pac-10 First Team in 2006.Ìý

Left UA in:Ìý2003

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — baseball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýAnderson led the MLB in fielding percentage in 2008.

Began at UA in:Ìý1965

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýNelson is known for movies such as "Poltergeist" and "The Incredibles," as well as the sports sitcom "Coach."

Left UA in:Ìý2001

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýArenas is a three-time NBA All-Star in 2006-08.

Began at UA in:Ìý1975

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — fitness; Arts — literature

Notable accomplishment:ÌýAustin is a former member of theÌýPresident's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1966

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — literature

Notable accomplishment:ÌýWhen Jance appears at a book-signing event for her different series such as "Johanna Brady," a series set in Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, she asks the bookstore hosting the event to donate a percentage of their earnings to various charities. In the last 10 years she has raised about $250,000 for charities.

Began at UA in: 1995

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — golf

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBaena was a standout golfer at UA and won the individual NCAA title in 1996. She was also a three-time All-American and All-Pac-10 selection. She's been a professional golfer on the LPGA Tour since 1999.

Began at UA in:Ìý1999

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — Television personality

Notable accomplishment:ÌýRichie is the adopted daughter of singer Lionel Richie and has been a prominent figure in reality television for more than a decade since her first show, "The Simple Things," aired in 2003.Ìý

Attended UA:Ìý2004

Why they're famous:ÌýTV personality

Notable Accomplishment:ÌýBest known for the show "Queer Eye."

Graduated from UA in: 2018

Why she's famous: Actress

Notable accomplishments: Plays Cameron Vo in CBS's "FBI: International" and also had roles in "Lucifer" on Netflix and the HBO Max series "Hacks."

Began at UA in:Ìý1985

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýRhea played Hilda Spellman on the TV show "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1977

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — horse racing

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBaffert's horses have won four Kentucky DerbiesÌý. — Silver Charm in 1997, Real Quiet in 1998, War Emblem in 2002, American Pharoah in 2015, and Justify in 2018.Ìý

Baffert won the Triple Crown with two-year-old colt American Pharoah. It's the first time this achievement has been made since 1973.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1955

Why he's famous:ÌýServed as ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s mayor, 1971-1987

Notable accomplishments: Guided ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ through many changes, including bringing water from the Central ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Project to ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, starting the Community Food Bank and building a route to the airport along Kino Parkway.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1967

Why he's famous:ÌýPolitics — U.S. House of Representatives

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBarber was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1998

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBarnes played seven seasons in the WNBA and is now the women's basketball coach at the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. SheÌýwas inducted into the UA Hall of Fame in 2003.

Left UA in:Ìý2003

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — golf

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBarnes was selected as a first-team All-American in 2003.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2002

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — television personality

Notable accomplishment:ÌýKardashian's television shows, clothing lines and stores have made her worth above $65 million.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2013

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — high jump

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBarrett won a silver medal in the 2012 London Olympics.

Began at UA in:Ìý1989

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football, track and field

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBates won a bronze medal in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He is also a five-time Pro Bowl selection in the NFL.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1966

Why she's famous:ÌýPolitics — Secretary of State

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBayless was the Secretary of State of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ from late 1997-early 2003.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2003

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — swimming

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBeard is a seven-time Olympic medalist including two gold medals. She's been named American Swimmer of the Year twice — in 2003 and '04.

Graduated from UA in: 2004

Why he's famous: Arts — film

Notable accomplishment: Gillett co-directed "Scream" (2022) and its following installment, "Scream VI." Other horror films he's known for include "Ready or Not," "V/H/S" and "Devil's Due."ÌýÌý

Began at UA in:Ìý2002

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBell won a Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints in 2010.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1989

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — theater

Notable accomplishment:ÌýMauer has landed roles in some of Broadways biggest shows, including Enjolras in "Les Misérables" and both Raoul and the Phantom in "The Phantom of the Opera."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2000

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — cycling

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBertine co-foundedÌýLe Tour Entier, a company working to re-establish theÌýTour de France Féminin.

Began at UA in:Ìý1996

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBibby was selected as the Pac-10 Player of the Year in 1998 and was part of the UA's 1997 NCAA champion team. His number, 10, was also retired by the UA.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1974

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBiehn is most well known for his role as Kyle Reese in "The Terminator."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2002

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — wheelchair racing

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBlauwet won a gold medal in the 2004 Summer Paralympics.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1959

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBorden is known for her role in the film "Frogs." She was also named Miss ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in 1957.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1966

Why he's famous:Ìý±Ê´Ç±ô¾±³Ù¾±³¦²õÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBracy worked as an aide to Congressman Morris K. Udall between 1966-76. He also served under four U.S. presidents.Ìý

Began at UA in:Ìý1999

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBriggs has made seven NFL Pro Bowl appearances.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1965

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBruckheimer's notable works include TV's "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1996

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBruschi was selected as a member of the All-Pac-10 first-team in 1993, 1994 and 1995.

Began at UA in:Ìý2006

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBudinger was the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year in 2007 and a member of the All-Pac-10 First Team in 2009.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1987 — Master

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — literature

Notable accomplishment:ÌýWallace's novel "Infinite Jest" was recognized by Time magazine as one of the 100 best English-language novels published between 1923 and 2005.

Began at UA in:Ìý1988

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýWalsh is best known for her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery in the TV shows "Grey's Anatomy" and "Private Practice." She is also in the Netflix series "The Umbrella Academy."Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1996

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — NASCAR

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBusch has 25 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins during his career. He won one Cup Series Championship in 2004.

Began at UA in:Ìý2011

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýCarey holds many UA football records — the UA's single-season record for rushing yards with 1,929 and the UA's single-season record for rushing touchdowns with 23.Ìý

Some other UA football records Carey holds:

• Most individual rushing attempts in a game with 48.
• Most individual rushing attempts in a season with 349.
• Most net yards gained in a game with 366.
• Most net yards gained in a career with 4,239.
• Most rushing touchdowns in a game with 5.
• Most rushing touchdowns in a career with 48.
• Most consecutive games with at least 100 yards gained with 16.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1985

Why he's famous:ÌýSports, artsÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýSusan Casey attended the UA on a swimming scholarship. She was the women’s winner of the first three El Tour de ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ bicycle races. Casey is the author of a New York Times bestseller, "The Devil's Teeth: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among America's Great White Sharks,â€� and of “The Wave:In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks, and Giants of the Ocean.â€� She was creative director of Outside Magazine and editor of O, the Oprah Magazine.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2008

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýCason was awarded the Jim Thorpe Award — given to the best defensive back in college football — in 2007, his senior season at UA.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1949

Why he's famous:ÌýPolitics — U.S. Ambassador; Governor of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥

Notable accomplishment:ÌýCastro served as the U.S. Ambassador to Argentina from 1977-80. He also served as the 14th Governor of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ from 1975-77.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1929

Why he's famous:ÌýPolitics — U.S. Federal Judge

Notable accomplishment:ÌýChambers served as federal judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit from 1959-76, which is the longest term served by a federal judge in the history of the Ninth Circuit.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1951

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — television

Notable accomplishment:ÌýCooney is one of the founders of the Children's Television Network, which later created the television show "Sesame Street."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1959

Why he's famous: ±Ê´Ç±ô¾±³Ù¾±³¦²õÌý— U.S. Senate

Notable accomplishment:ÌýDeConcini served as a U.S. Senator from ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ between 1977-95.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1944

Why he's famous:ÌýArts

Notable accomplishment:ÌýDuring his career, DeGrazia studied under artists Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1967

Why he's famous:ÌýPolitics — Lieutenant Governor of Texas

Notable accomplishment:ÌýDewhurst has been the 41st Lieutenant Governor of Texas since 2003.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1986

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — swimming

Notable accomplishment:ÌýDiCarlo won the gold medal and broke the then-Olympic record in the men's 400-meter freestyle event at the 1984 Olympics with a time of 3 minutes 51.23 seconds.Ìý

Began at UA in:Ìý1949

Why he's famous:ÌýPolitics — U.S. Senate

Notable accomplishment:ÌýDole represented Kansas in the U.S. Senate from 1969-96 and ran for president in 1996, losing to incumbent President Bill Clinton.Ìý

Left UA in:Ìý2001

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — baseball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýDuncan was selected as a member of the All-American College First-Team in 2001.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1976

Why he's famous:ÌýBusiness — CEO

Notable accomplishment:ÌýEckert has held positions at many well-known American companies. For example, he's the former CEO of Mattel Inc. and the former president and CEO of Kraft Foods Inc.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1952

Why he's famous:ÌýBusiness — entrepreneurÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýThe University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Eller College of Management is named after Karl Eller. He was also one of the founding investors of the NBA team the Phoenix Suns in 1968.

Years later, Eller transformed the convenience store chain Circle K into the second-largest convenience store chain in the U.S.

Eller was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame by the American Advertising Federation in 2004, making him the first ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥n to be inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1977

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýElliott, a former UA basketball standout and NBA player, was recently honored by members of Greater ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Leadership as Man of the Year. AÌýlongtime civic leader, Elliott was honored for his integrity, leadership abilities and contributions to the community.

Elliott has served in at least 13 leadership roles in groups, including the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Airport Authority, the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Urban League. He recently published a book titled “ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, A Basketball Town.â€�

Between 1999-2003, he also lent his voice to the video game NBA Live as a color commentator.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1989

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýElliott is the all-time leading scorer at UA. After his collegiate career, Elliott went on to win an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 1999.

Elliott's number, 32, was also retired by both the UA and the Spurs after his outstanding career in both places.Ìý

Began at UA in:Ìý1988

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — baseball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýErickson was selected as an all-star in 1991 and later won a World Series in the same year.

Began at UA in:Ìý1925

Why he's famous:ÌýPolitics — U.S. Senate; Governor

Notable accomplishment:ÌýFannin served as the 11th Governor of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ from 1959-65. He then served as a U.S. Senator from ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ between 1965-77.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2012

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýIn 2013, Foles broke the Philadelphia Eagles' record for most completed passes without an interception. He had 233.

Nick Foles of the Philadelphia Eagles is the first ex-University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ quarterback to play and win a Super Bowl title in 2018.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2002

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — softball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýDuring her time at UA, Finch helped the Wildcats win the Women's College World Series in 2001.

She then went on to help the USA Softball team win a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics and a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1977

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — literature

Notable accomplishment:ÌýFitzsimmons, or "Fitz," is a cartoonist and editorial writer for the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2007

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýFolk played in the 2007 Pro Bowl.

Began at UA in:Ìý1977

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — baseball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýFrancona coached the Boston Red Sox to its first World Series victory in 86 years during the 2004 season.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1993

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment: In 2006, Frese coached the University of Maryland's women's basketball team, which won theÌýNCAA Women's Division I Basketball Tournament.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2005

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýFrye was selected as a member of the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2006.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1992

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — golf

Notable accomplishment:ÌýFuryk has won 16 PGA Tour events during his career, most notably the U.S. Open in 2003.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1972

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — photographyÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýGalvez, a ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥an who attended ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ High, was the first Mexican-American photojournalist to be hired by The Los Angeles Times.ÌýGalvez and a team of reporters at the Times won theÌýPulitzer Prize for Public Service in 1984.

Began at UA in:Ìý1986

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — golf

Notable accomplishment:ÌýGamez was named as the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 1990.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2003

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýIn 2005, the UA retired Gardner's number, 22, for his outstanding achievements during his time spent at the UA. These achievements include being selected as an Associated Press second team All-American in 2003.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1959

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — literature

Notable accomplishment:ÌýGarfield's novel titled "Death Wish," published in 1972, was adapted into a film in 1974.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1993

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — music

Notable accomplishment:ÌýGastelum is the founder and CEO of Cosmica Artists and Records, a "boutique entertainment management and record label," as stated on the company's website.

One of the company's artists, Gustavo Galindo, was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2012. Two more of the company's artists,ÌýLa Santa Cecilia’s and Carla Morrison, have also been nominated for Latin Grammy Awards.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1988

Why he's famous:ÌýJournalismÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýGiblin, an investigative journalist, won a Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting in 2009 with fellow journalist Ryan Gabrielson while working at the East Valley Tribune in Mesa, Ariz.ÌýÌýsaid the two were awarded "for their adroit use of limited resources to reveal, in print and online, how a popular sheriff’s (Joe Arpaio) focus on immigration enforcement endangered investigation of violent crime and other aspects of public safety."Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1949 — Law degree

Why he's famous:ÌýPolitics — Governor

Notable accomplishment:ÌýGoddard Jr. was the 12th Governor of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. He served from 1965-67.

Honorary UA alumnus in:Ìý1969

Why he's famous:ÌýPolitics — Senator

Notable accomplishment:ÌýGoldwater served as a five-term U.S. Senator from ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ between 1953-65 and then again from 1969-87. He also ran for president as the Republican nominee in the 1964 election.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1990

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — television personalityÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýGray has hosted many television game shows, such as the "Weakest Link."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1971

Why he's famous:ÌýPolitics — congressÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýGrijalva has served as the U.S. representative of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s 3rd congressional district since 2003.

Began at UA in:Ìý2000

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — golf

Notable accomplishment:ÌýGulbis won one LPGA Tour event in 2007.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1987

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — baseball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýHale was the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Diamondbacks manager from the 2015 and 2016 seasons.Ìý

Began at UA in:Ìý1972

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — baseball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýThe UA won a NCAA championship in 1976 while Hassey was a senior.

Graduated from UA in: 1984

Why he's famous: Sportscaster

Notable accomplishment: Play-by-play announcer for golf, National Basketball Association and National Football League on NBC.

Left UA in:Ìý2009

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýHill was selected as a member of the All-Pac-10 First Team in 2009.

Began at UA in:Ìý1961

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýHindman is known for his role on the television series "Home Improvement."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1992

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýHoffman is known for his roles in television series "Suits" and "Billions."

Left UA in:Ìý1989

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — baseball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýHoffman has the second-highest number of career saves in the MLB with 601. The remarkable part about that record is that Hoffman played shortstop while at the UA.

Graduated from UA:ÌýUndergraduate degree in ecology and evolutionary biology

Why he's famous: Biologist

Notable accomplishment: Noted biologistÌýand host ofÌýNational Geographic's Monster Fish

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2007

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — softball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBetween 2003 and 2006, UA softball pitcher Alicia Hollowell struck out 1,768 batters in her Wildcat career, which is the UA school record for most strikeouts. Her closest pursuer struck out 1,267 batters — 501 strikeouts fewer than Hollowell.

Began at UA in:Ìý1982

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — baseball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýHowell was inducted into the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 for his baseball-related accomplishments.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1994

Why she's famous:ÌýPolitics — Homeland SecurityÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýSerena Hoy won a Rhodes Scholarship in 1994. She is senior adviser to the deputy secretary of U.S. Homeland Security and former chief counsel to Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.Ìý

Began at UA in:Ìý2002

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — baseball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýBaseball AmericaÌýnamed Hundley as a second-team All-American in 2005.

Left UA in:Ìý2004

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýIguodala played for the USA men's basketball team in the 2012 Olympics and helped the team win a gold medal.

Left UA in:Ìý2001

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýDuring his time at the UA, Jefferson helped lead the Wildcats to a Final Four appearance in 2001.

He won a bronze medal in the 2004 Olympics while playing with the USA men's basketball team.

In 2012, Jefferson was inducted into the Pac-12 Hall of Honor.

He also donated $3.5 million to the UA to build the Richard Jefferson Gymnasium that bears his name. His donation is one of the largest individual donations to UA Athletics.

He currently plays for the Denver Nuggets.Ìý

Graduated from UA: in 1989 with PhD from the Eller College

Why he's famous: A leader in higher education and former dean of the Eller College. Former president of UNLV and current president of Claremont Graduate University.

Noteworthy Accomplishments: Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) CEO of the year; helped bring the Raiders to Las Vegas.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1981

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýJohn is an assistant men's basketball coach at the University of California, Berkeley.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1985

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football; long jump

Notable accomplishment:ÌýJohnson played in three Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos during his career — 1987, '88 and '90.

He was also a world-class long jumper, who won the NCAA championship in 1982.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1972

Why he's famous:ÌýBusiness

Notable accomplishment:ÌýJohnson owns the New York Jets football team.

Why she's famous:ÌýWriter and TV producerÌý

Notable accomplishments:ÌýLeoni has worked as an ABC executive but in 1998 she founded Flagstaff 360, a production and marketing company. She has since developed and produced for Showtime, Lifetime, Disney Channel, BET and other television networks.ÌýÌý

Why he's famous:ÌýExecutive producer

Notable accomplishments:ÌýLeoni is most known for creating the Showtime show "Resurrection Blvd."

He became an actor and stuntman at Old ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Studios after his sophomore year at UA.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1968

Why he's famous:ÌýBusiness — CEOÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýKalinske has been the CEO of many well-known companies such as Mattel, Matchbox and Sega of America. Kalinske currently works as the executive chairman of Global Education Learning. Ìý

Began at UA in:Ìý1959

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — literature

Notable accomplishment:ÌýOne of Kelley's most-recognized works is "Nancy Reagan: The Unauthorized Biography," published in 1991.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1988

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýKerr is a five-time NBA champion. He is the all-time leader in NCAA three-point percentage (57.3 percent). His number, 25, was retired by the UA.

In May 2014, Kerr was named as the head coach of the Golden State Warriors NBA team.Ìý

In Oct. 2014, Kerr and his wife donated $1 million to the UA for the ongoing McKale Center renovations.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1981

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — literature

Notable accomplishment:ÌýKingsolver is a New York Times bestselling author. Novels include "The Poisonwood Bible" and "The Bean Trees," set partially in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1964

Why he's famous:ÌýPolitics — U.S. Senate

Notable accomplishment:ÌýKyl served as a U.S. Senator from ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ between 1995-2013.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2008

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýLarsen was selected as a member of the All-Pac-10 First-Team in 2007.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1969

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — literature

Notable accomplishment:ÌýLeman is a New York Times bestselling author. His parenting books include "The Birth Order Book."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1987

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — literature; Sports — extreme outdoor

Notable accomplishment:ÌýLevine has climbed the highest peaks on every continent. She is also a New York Times bestselling author of the leadership book "On the Edge."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1961

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýLivingston played six seasons in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys between 1961-66.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1923

Why she's famous:ÌýPolitics — Supreme Court

Notable accomplishment:ÌýLockwood was the first woman to become a chief justice of a state Supreme Court. She served in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1989

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — baseball and basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýLofton is a six-time MLB All-Star and a four-time MLB Gold Glove Award winner. He is one of only two people to play in a NCAA basketball championship and a MLB World Series.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1949

Why he's famous:ÌýEngineering — mining

Notable accomplishment:ÌýLowell earned his bachelor's degree in mining engineering from the UA in 1949 and a master's degree in geology from Stanford University in 1957. He returned to the UA and completed a professional engineer degree in 1959. He has received honorary doctorates from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Peru in 1998 and the UA in 2000.

Lowell has discovered more copper ore than any other person in history. He is a 2002 inductee of the American Mining Hall of Fame.

In 2008, Lowell and his wife, Edith,Ìýdonated $2.5 million toward the ongoing construction of the UA's basketball and volleyball practice facility. Another $2.06 million went to establishing the David Lowell Professional Program in Mineral Resources in the department of mining and geological engineering.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1975

Why he's famous:ÌýBusiness

Notable accomplishment:ÌýLundgren is the CEO of Macy's Inc. The UA Center for Retailing bears his name.Ìý

Began at UA in:Ìý1986

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — music; Sports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýIs a record producer, songwriter and movie producer. Mason has won multiple Grammy Awards.

Left UA in:Ìý1999

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýMcAlister was a three-time All-Pac-10 first-team selection in 1996-98. He won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens in 2001.

Began at UA in:Ìý1986

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — music

Notable accomplishment:ÌýMusic critic Robert Christgau ranked McMurtry's song "We Can't Make It Here" as "the best song of the 2000s."

Began at UA in:Ìý2003

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — baseball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýMeloan had a perfect season in 2004 while at the UA. His record was 10-0 in 11 starts.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1997

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýIn 2007, Middleton was inducted into theÌýFort Scott Community College Athletic Hall of Fame, where he played before the UA.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1973

Why he's famous:ÌýBusiness — entrepreneurÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýMoreno owns the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He is the first Mexican-American to own a major sports team in the U.S.

Began at UA in:Ìý1984

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýMurrieta is the former head writer for the TV show "Wizards of Waverly Place." He won two Emmy Awards for his work on the movie "Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie," adapted from the TV show.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2001

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — swimming

Notable accomplishment:ÌýNeethling was part of theÌý4×100Ìým freestyle relay team that won a gold medal in the 2004 Olympics.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2006

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — Paralympic wheelchair basketball; Paralympic alpine skiing

Notable accomplishment:ÌýNichols won a gold medal with the U.S. women's Paralympic basketball team in 2008. She also won two gold medals in the 2010 Winter Paralympics.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2000

Why he's famous: SportsÌý— football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýNorthcutt was named as a Consensus All-American in 1999 while at the UA.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1923

Why he's famous:ÌýEducation — administrationÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýChemist Robert Nugent won a Rhodes Scholarship in 1923. He was dean of two colleges at the UA — liberal arts and graduate studies — before becoming executive vice president for the university. A building on campus is named for him. He died in 1963.Ìý

The University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Alumni Association also has an award named in memory of him — the Nugent Award.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2009

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — swimming

Notable accomplishment:ÌýNymeyer and herÌý4x200 meter freestyle relay teamÌýbroke the world record time for the event in 2007 with their time of 7 minutes 50.09 seconds. She was also selected as the Pac-10 Woman of the Year and the NCAA Woman of the Year, both in 2009.

Left UA in:Ìý2002

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — golf

Notable accomplishment:ÌýOchoa is a four-time LPGA Tour Player of the Year.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2000

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýPastner is head coach ofÌýGeorgia Tech men's basketball team. He was part of the UA's 1997 NCAA champion basketball team.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1992

Why she's famous:ÌýMedicine — cancer work

Notable accomplishment:ÌýDr. Lisan Peng won a Rhodes Scholarship in 1993. She is a doctor at the UA Cancer center. Peng graduated from University High School.

Began at UA in:Ìý1961

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýPerrine is known for her role asÌýEve TeschmacherÌýin the 1978 film "Superman."

She also played Honey Bruce in the 1974 film "Lenny."Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1983

Why he's famous:ÌýScience — NASA astronaut

Notable accomplishment:ÌýPettit spent a total of 370 days in space throughout his NASA career.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2001

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýPierce won a Super Bowl with the New York Giants in 2007. He was also selected to play in the 2006 Pro Bowl.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1989

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — horse racing

Notable accomplishment:ÌýPletcher's horse, Super Saver, won the Kentucky Derby in 2010.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1973

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — golf

Notable accomplishment:ÌýPooley won two PGA Tour events in 1980 and 1987, most notably the B.C. Open in 1980.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1997

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — music

Notable accomplishment:ÌýRalston produced the short film "The Receipt" and composed the music for it. Ralston's score for the film won the "Gold Medal of Excellence" at theÌýPark City Film Music Festival in 2005.

Left UA in:Ìý2011

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýReed was named a first-team All Pac-10 member in 2010. Reed also attended Sabino High School in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. He's currently a starting linebacker for the Houston Texans.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1975

Why he's famous:ÌýBusiness — CEO

Notable accomplishment:ÌýRein is a former CEO of Walgreens.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1992

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýRooks played 12 seasons in the NBA between 1992-2004.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1979

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — literature

Notable accomplishment:ÌýRusso won a Pulitzer Prize in 2002 for fiction for "Empire Falls."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1965

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketballÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýRustand played basketball at the UA from 1961-1965, and was the first Wildcat to 1) play on a U.S. national team [1966, Silver Medal]; 2) be named an Academic All-American; 3) be named WAC Scholar/Athlete of the Year; 4) play in a national all-star game [1965 East-West game]; 5) be named All WAC three consecutive years; 6) be named to the All-District 7 NCAA team; and 7) lead the team in field goal percentage and free throw percentage three consecutive years.

Rustand also was named Outstanding Sophomore, Junior and Senior Athlete of the Year and was named MVP, Most Inspirational Player and captain in his junior and senior years. In addition, Rustand was named by The ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ as one of the 15 greatest US basketball players all-time, was elected to the UA Sports Hall of Fame, is one of only two UA athletes to be an All-American and Student Body President, and received the Merrill Freeman Award as the Outstanding Graduate based on character, scholarship and leadership.

After his UA career, Rustand was drafted by the San Francisco Warriors of the NBA but instead chose to play AAU basketball, and served as assistant coach at UA (1967-68). He also coached and administered youth basketball for 20 years and worked as a sports reporter for KVOA-TV (1969-72).

In his career away from basketball, Rustand has been involved in government affairs at the highest level. He was a White House scholar, served a fellowship at the Commerce Department and became Appointments Secretary for President Gerald Ford.

Began at UA in:Ìý1995

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — golf

Notable accomplishment:ÌýSabbatini has won six PGA Tour events, most notably the HP Byron Nelson Championship in 2009.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1973

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — music

Notable accomplishment:ÌýSaccani is the former music director for the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra.Ìý

Left UA in:Ìý2003

Why he's famous:ÌýSports - baseball

Notable accomplishments:ÌýAnderson was a Chicago White Socks first draft pick in 2003. He played major league baseball for five years, the first four with the White Sox and the remaining year with the Boston Red Sox. In 2021, Anderson returned to the UA to finish his college degree and join Chip Hale's coaching staff.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1998

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýSandel won an Academy Award in 2006 for the "Best Live Action Short Film" with his short film "West Bank Story."Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1982

Why he's famous:ÌýBusiness — sports

Notable accomplishment:ÌýSarver is the majority owner of the Phoenix Suns (NBA) and the Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) and founded the National Bank of America.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1989

Why he's famous:ÌýScience — astrophysics

Notable accomplishment:ÌýSchmidt's research team won the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics for their help in discoveringÌýthe accelerating universe.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2003

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — swimming

Notable accomplishment:ÌýSchoeman set theÌý50m freestyle world record in 2009 with a time of 20.30 seconds.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1965

Why he's famous:ÌýScience — NASA astronaut

Notable accomplishment:ÌýScobee spent close to seven days total in space during his NASA career.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1972

Why he's famous:ÌýPolitics — U.S. Representative

Notable accomplishment:ÌýShadegg was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s 3rd congressional district from 1995-2011.

Graduated from UAÌýÌý

Why she's famous: TV —ÌýArts and filmÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýPopular ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ TV personality at KVOA Channel 4. Also has appeared in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., American Crime Story, The Young and the Restless, and most recently, Shonda Rhimes’ drama “For the People.â€�

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1971

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýShandling won an Emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series in 1998 for "The Larry Sanders Show."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1974

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýShelton wrote and directed the film "White Men Can't Jump."

He also wrote and directed the film "Bull Durham" and co-wrote and directed the film "Tin Cup."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1977

Why he's famous:ÌýScience — astronomy

Notable accomplishment:ÌýSmith is the principal investigator for the $420 million Phoenix explorer. Phoenix landed on Mars in 2008.

Began at UA in:Ìý1986

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — baseball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýSnow is a six-time MLB Gold Glove Award winner.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1994

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — golf

Notable accomplishment:ÌýSorenstam was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2003.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1979

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýSpinella is known for his role as Rick Stokes in the film "Milk."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1984

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — golf

Notable accomplishment:ÌýSpringer won two PGA Tour events in 1994.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1986

Why he's famous:ÌýBusiness

Notable accomplishment:ÌýStevens is the CEO, president and director of the oil refining company Western Refining, Inc.

In 2009, Jeff and his wife, Sharon Stevens, donated $10 million to University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Athletics. The relatively new Lowell-Stevens Football Facility on the UA campus is partially named after the Stevens family.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1993

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýDuring his career at UA, Stokes had 644 rebounds and 167 blocked shots.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1980 — Ph.D.

Why he's famous:ÌýScience — astronomy; Arts — literatureÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýStoll is known for his 1989 book "The Cuckoo's Egg," which is a personal account of the hunt for a hacker who broke into a computer at theÌýLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1995

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýStoudamire was named as the NBA Rookie of the Year in 1996.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2005

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýWhile at UA, Stoudamire's 3-point field goal percentage was 45.8 percent. Only Steve Kerr had a higher 3-point field goal percentage while at UA.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1981

Why he's famous:ÌýFirefighter — Incident CommanderÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýTemplin is currently the Fire Staff Officer for the Tonto National Forest. He's also one of only 16 Incident Commanders in the country. In addition, he was the Incident Commander during the Yarnell Hill Fire. He spoke to residents and answered their questions.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1999

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýTerry was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year in 2009. He won an NCAA championship in 1997 at the UA and won an NBA championship in 2011.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1965

Why she's famous:ÌýArts — literature

Notable accomplishment:ÌýThompson is a New York Times bestselling author of romance novels.Ìý

Left UA in:Ìý1988

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýDuring the 1987-88 season, Tolbert helped the UA reach the Final Four in 1988 by starting and playing in 38 games, which is tied for the UA school record for most games started and played in a single season.Ìý

Left UA in:Ìý2008

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — swimming

Notable accomplishment:ÌýTownsend was part of the South African men's 4x100 meter freestyle relay team that won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and broke the world record with a time of 3 minutes 13.17 seconds.Ìý

Graduated from UA in: 1972

What he's famous for: Along with Gary Tenen, he discovered Kartchner Caverns in 1974.

Notable Achievement: Tufts and Tenen kept their discovery of the caverns secret for 14 years until they were assured the caverns would be protected.Ìý

Tufts died in 2002.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1949

Why he's famous:ÌýPolitics — House of Representatives

Notable accomplishment:ÌýUdall was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 30 years, 1961-91.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1948

Why he's famous:ÌýPolitics — U.S. House of Representatives

Notable accomplishment:ÌýUdall was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥. He then became the 37th U.S. Secretary of the Interior, under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson.Ìý

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1992

Why she's famous:ÌýSports — swimming

Notable accomplishment: Van Dyken is the first American female to win four gold medals in one Olympic Games.

Left UA in:Ìý2003

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — football

Notable accomplishment:ÌýWade led the NFC in punt returns for touchdowns in 2005.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1982

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — film

Notable accomplishment:ÌýWagner won a Golden Rose Award in 2006 for best soap actor for his role as Dominick "Nick" Marone in "The Bold and the Beautiful."

Graduated from UA in:Ìý2002

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýWalton won two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 and '10. He was also selected as an All-Pac-10 First Team member twice, in 2002 and '03.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1935

Why he's famous:ÌýArchaeology

Notable accomplishment:ÌýWilley is known as "the dean of New World archaeology."Ìý

Left UA in:Ìý1991

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýWilliams won an NBA championship with the Chicago Bulls in 1997.

Began at UA in:Ìý2009

Why he's famous:ÌýSports — basketball

Notable accomplishment:ÌýWilliams, or "D-Will," was named as the Pac-10 Player of the Year in 2011.

Graduated from UA in:Ìý1949

Why he's famous:ÌýArts — literatureÌý

Notable accomplishment:ÌýThe late Merrill Windsor, a longtime journalist and former editor of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Highways magazine, was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship in 1949.Ìý