This page lists the alumni of the University of Hawaiʻi. Alumni who also served as faculty are listed in bold font, with degree and year in parenthesis. An asterisk (*) shows those who attended, but did not graduate.
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Academics and research
- Bob Ballard - (M.S. 1966), Notable oceanographer
- Joani Blank - (M.A. 1964 Asian Studies), Sex educator and founder of Good Vibrations
- Gladys Kamakakuokalani Brandt, First female public school principal in Hawai'i, Former principal of Kamehameha School for Girls and University of Hawai'i Regent
- Michael Chun, President, Kamehameha Schools
- Ben Finney (M.A. 1959), anthropologist, co-founder of the Polynesian Voyaging Society
- Abdul W. Haqiqi (B.A. 1969), Afghan American economist.
- Abbas Milani - (Ph.D. 1974), Iranologist and Director of Iranian Studies at Stanford University
- Karen Pryor, dolphin and dog trainer/behavioralist and author
- Maya Soetoro-Ng - (Ph.D. 2006), Educator and maternal half-sister of Barack Obama
- Myron "Pinky" Thompson, former Kamehameha Schools trustee
- Nainoa Thompson, famed Hawaiian navigator and current Kamehameha Schools trustee
Arts, literature, and media
- Paula Akana, KITV-4 Lead Anchor
- Kristina Anapau*, actress and model
- Angela Perez Baraquio, Miss America 2001
- Larry Beil, sportscaster at KGO-TV (San Francisco ABC affiliate) and former Sportscenter anchor
- Beau Bridges*, actor
- Rodney Chang also known as Pygoya, cyber artist and dentist
- Shawn Ching (B.A. 1991, M.A. 1993, J.D. 2003), KITV-4 Sports Anchor
- Georgia Engel, actress
- Sherwood Hu, stage, film and TV director
- Jason Jones, (B.A. 1998 Political Science), activist and filmmaker
- Carole Kai, Professional Entertainer
- Brook Mahealani Lee*, Miss Universe 1997
- Bette Midler*, singer and actress
- Jason Olive, actor and supermodel
- Michael Okuda (B.A. 1978 Communications), artist famous for his work on Star Trek
- Michael Savage (MA,MS), conservative talk-show host
- Darin Scruggs (B.A. Sociology), Drum Corps International and Winter Guard International designer, clinician and judge.
- Lois-Ann Yamanaka(B.Ed. 1983, M.Ed. 1987), author
- Thom Jones, author
Astronaut
- Gordon Cooper*, Mercury 9, Gemini 5
- Ed Lu (post doctoral fellow, Institute for Astronomy), STS-84, STS-106, Expedition 7
Medicine
- Kenneth P. Moritsugu, B.A. 1967 - Surgeon General of the United States (August 2006-September 2007)[1]
- Bruce Rusty Lang, M.D., Pre-Med 1973-1975
Athletics
- Robyn Ah Mow-Santos, USA National Volleyball Team
- Ikaika Alama-Francis, 2007 Detroit Lions second round draft pick currently with Miami Dolphins
- Jimmie Baker, former NBA forward
- Tom Barker, former NBA player
- Davone Bess, WR - Miami Dolphins
- Ryan Bishop, former NFL Tight End
- Heather Bown, USA indoor volleyball Olympian
- Glenn Braggs, former Major League Baseball player and 1990 World Series Champion
- Colt Brennan, former Hawaii quarterback, 2nd on NCAA Division 1 career TDs thrown, QB'd UH Warriors to their only BCS appearance, Washington Redskins 6th round draft pick
- Anthony Carter, professional basketball player in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets
- Timmy Chang, Current reserve QB for CFL Pro Winnipeg Blue Bombers and former college football quarterback, all-time NCAA passing yardage leader
- Raphel Cherry, former NFL defensive back
- Larry Cole, former NFL defensive lineman
- Chuck Crim, former MLB relief pitcher
- Jason Elam, NFL kicker for the Atlanta Falcons
- Nuu Faaola, former NFL running back
- James Fenderson, former NFL running back
- Jared Flint, former Arena Football 2 QB
- Kynan Forney, NFL offensive guard for Atlanta Falcons
- Leanna Hahn, former water-polo star, goalie.
- Ron Hall, former NFL tight end.
- Tom Henderson, former NBA player
- Wayne Hunter, former NFL offensive tackle
- June Jones*, current coach of the Southern Methodist University Mustangs football team and former NFL player and coach
- Lily Kahumoku, former All American Rainbow Wahine Volleyball player
- Kani Kauahi, former NFL center.
- Natasha Kai, USA women's soccer team
- Scott Karl, former MLB starting pitcher
- Adrian Klemm, former NFL offensive lineman
- Travis LaBoy, NFL defensive end
- Ashley Lelie, NFL wide receiver
- Vince Manuwai, NFL offensive lineman
- Reagan Mauia, NFL player for Cincinnati Bengals
- Mat McBriar, NFL punter for the Dallas Cowboys
- Dana McLemore, former NFL cornerback
- Rich Miano, former NFL defensive back and current University of Hawaii coach
- Jim Mills, former NFL offensive lineman
- Chad Mock, Wide receiver for the Canadian Football League
- Bob Nash, former Detroit Pistons (NBA) player, and current UH basketball coach
- Kaulana Noa, former NFL offensive lineman
- Al Noga, former NFL defensive end
- Falaniko "Niko" Noga, former NFL defensive linebacker
- Chad Owens, NFL return specialist/Wide Receiver, Two time All-WAC first team Wide Receiver
- Leonard Peters, NFL defensive back for Chicago Bears
- Melila Purcell, sixth round draft pick for the Cleveland Browns
- Red Rocha, former NBA player and UH basketball coach
- Nick Rolovich, former AFL quarterback and current UH football coach
- Trevor Ruffin, former NBA point guard
- Rich Salzer, former USFL and Ar.FL player
- Jesse Sapolu, former NFL player for San Francisco 49ers
- Samson Satele, NFL player for Oakland Raiders
- Predrag Savović, former NBA point guard
- Jerry Scanlan, former NFL offensive tackle
- Colin Scotts, first Australian to be drafted into the NFL; former defensive end and tight end.
- Julian Sensley, former UH Basketball player, All-WAC first team in 2005-2006 season
- Isaac Sopoaga, NFL player for San Francisco 49ers
- Clay Stanley, Professional Volleyball for U.S. Olympic Team
- Maa Tanuvasa, former NFL defensive lineman
- Pisa Tinoisamoa, NFL Linebacker for the Chicago Bears
- Tom Tuinei, former CFL/NFL offensive lineman
- Jeff Ulbrich, NFL Linebacker for San Francisco 49ers
- Jeris White, former NFL cornerback
- Kim Willoughby, indoor volleyball player at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
- Shawn Withy-Allen, former Hawai'i Af2, NIFL, AIFA and current Carolina Panthers reserve quarterback.
- Keith Gilbertson, college and NFL football coach
- Jared Dillinger, professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association with the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
Business
- Robert Hiam, President and CEO of Hawaii Medical Service Association
- Allan Ikawa, President and founder, Big Island Candies
- Richard D. Parsons, (1968, B.A. history) CEO and Chairman of Time Warner, Inc.
Government & International Service
- Neil Abercrombie, (M.A. sociology, Ph.D. American studies) United States Representative from Hawaii (1986-1987, 1991- )
- Daniel K. Akaka, (B.A. education, M.Ed.) United States Senator from Hawaii (1990- )
- Eileen Anderson, first woman Mayor of Honolulu
- Tammy Duckworth, (1990, B.A. political science) decorated war veteran, Assistant Secretary of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs
- Ann Dunham, (1967 B.A. anthropology, 1983 M.A. anthropology, 1992 Ph.D. anthropology) mother of U.S. President Barack Obama
- Hiram Fong, first member of the US Senate of Chinese Ancestry
- Thomas Gill*, former US House of Representatives member and lt. governor
- Mazie Hirono, (1970, B.A. psychology) Hawaii 2nd district US House of Representatives member
- Daniel Inouye, (1950, B.A. political science) US Senate Member
- Jason Jones, (B.A. 1998 Political Science), activist and filmmaker
- Jong-wook Lee, Director-General of the World Health Organization
- Major General Robert G. F. Lee,
- Patsy Mink, author of Title IX Amendment of the Higher Education Act as a member of the US House of Representatives
- Barack Obama Sr., (1962, B.A. economics) father of U.S. President Barack Obama
- Cynthia Thielen, U.S. politician
- John D. Waihee III, (J.D.) former governor of Hawai'i
- Leland Yee, (1975, Ph. D. child psychology), California assemblyman
- Suthad Setboonsarng, (Ph. D. in Economics) Former Deputy Secretary General of ASEAN
- Jason Roberts, 1994 All American Shortstop ,B.A. Political Science
See also
References
External links
- University of Hawaii Alumni Association (UHAA) E komo Mai
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