List of University of California, Davis alumni explained

This page lists notable alumni of the University of California, Davis.

Academics

Professors

Science

Astronauts

• Tracy Caldwell Dyson^[1]
• Stephen K. Robinson

Economics

• Ahmad Faruqui, defense analyst and economist^[2]
• Masami Imai, Japanese economist^[3]
• Timothy Francis McCarthy, financial services chief executive^[4]
• Mahmoud Solh, Lebanese agricultural economist and genetic scientist; Director General of the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas^[5]

Geosciences

• Gabriel Filippelli, biogeochemist^[6]
• Christopher G. Newhall, volcanologist^[7]

Other

Arts, entertainment, and literature

Fine art

• Richard Whitten (MFA 1987), painter and sculptor^[8]

Comedy

• Bruce Baum, comedian^[9]
• Tim Lee, comedian^[10]
• Hasan Minhaj, comedian^[11]

Other

• Jenny Cho, broadcaster^[12]
• Jenn Im, fashion and beauty vlogger^[13]
• Meghan Kalkstein, broadcast journalist
• Tiffany Lam, beauty queen, Miss Hong Kong 2002
• Mike Pondsmith, game designer^[14]
• Henry Wofford, SportsNet Central anchor/reporter for Comcast SportsNet in San Francisco^[15]

Athletics

Football

• Nick Aliotti, defensive coordinator for University of Oregon^[16]
• Mike Bellotti, former head football coach for the University of Oregon^[17]
• Rolf Benirschke, placekicker for the San Diego Chargers of the NFL
• Bob Biggs, former head coach for UC Davis^[18]
• Chris Carter, former wide receiver for Seattle Seahawks^[19]
• Jonathan Compas, former NFL offensive lineman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Kevin Daft, offensive coordinator for UC Davis^[20]
• Bo Eason, safety for the Houston Oilers of the NFL
• Daniel Fells, tight end for the Denver Broncos
• Bakari Grant, wide receiver for Calgary Stampeders^[21]
• Mark Grieb, quarterback for the San Jose Sabercats of the Arena Football League^[22]
• Daryl Gross, Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, California State University, Los Angeles^[23]
• Nathaniel Hackett, offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills^[24]
• Ejiro Evero defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos^[25]
• Paul Hackett, former head coach for University of Pittsburgh and University of Southern California^[26]
• Dan Hawkins, former head coach for the University of Colorado, Boise State and UC Davis Aggies football^[27]
• Khari Jones, Arena Football League and Canadian Football League quarterback and sports reporter^[28]
• Bryan Lee-Lauduski, former quarterback for Iowa Barnstormers^[29]
• Brad Lekkerkerker, offensive lineman for the Oakland Raiders of the NFL^[30]
• Cory Lekkerkerker, offensive lineman for the Los Angeles Chargers of the NFL^[30]
• Chris Mandeville, defensive back^[30]
• Rich Martini, former wide receiver for Oakland Raiders^[30]
• Casey Merrill, NFL defensive end^[30]
• Mike Moroski, NFL quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers^[30]
• Ken O'Brien, 11-year quarterback for the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles, first round selection in 1983 NFL draft^[30]
• J. T. O'Sullivan, former quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and Cincinnati Bengals^[30]
• Chris Petersen, former head coach for the University of Washington and Boise State^[31]
• Frank Scalercio, former head coach for Sonoma State Cossacks^[32]
• Colton Schmidt, punter for the Buffalo Bills^[30]
• Kermit Schmidt, NFL running back^[30]
• Elliot Vallejo, former player for Oakland Raiders^[33]
• Demario Warren, former head coach for Southern Utah Thunderbirds^[34]
• Mike Wise, NFL defensive end^[30]

Golf

• Brad Bell, professional golfer from Sacramento, California^[35]
• Scott Gordon, professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour^[36]
• Matt Marshall, professional golfer from Carlton, Oregon^[37]
• Demi Runas, professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour^[38]

Wrestling

• Urijah Faber, wrestler; retired professional mixed martial artist, formerly WEC featherweight champion and UFC bantamweight contender^[39]
• John Hennigan, professional wrestler known for his time in WWE as Johnny Nitro and John Morrison^[40]
• Tim Lajcik, retired mixed martial artist, stuntman, and actor^[41]

Other

• Alycia Moulton, tennis player^[42]
• Dave Scott, 6-time champion at Ironman World Championship^[43]
• Shiva Vashishat, cricket player^[44]

Government

Ambassadors

• Leslie A. Bassett, United States Ambassador to Paraguay^[45]
• Kathleen A. FitzGibbon, United States Ambassador to Niger^[46]
• Anthony Godfrey, United States Ambassador to Serbia^[47]
• Sheila Gwaltney, United States Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan^[48]
• Scot Marciel, United States Ambassador to Myanmar^[49]
• Erin Elizabeth McKee, United States Ambassador to the Solomon Islands^[50]
• Howard Van Vranken, United States Ambassador to Botswana^[51]

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives

• Cal Dooley, former Congressman, also president and CEO of National Food Processors Association^[52]
• Dave Loebsack, former Congressman, Iowa, 2nd District^[53]
• George Miller, former Congressman, California, 7th District^[54]
• Jimmy Panetta, Congressman, California, 19th district^[55]
• Kim Schrier, Congresswoman, Washington, 8th District^[56]
• Jackie Speier, former Congresswoman, California, 12th District (2008-2013), 14th District (2013 - 2023)^[57]

Military

• Bradley Becker, retired United States Army lieutenant general^[58]
• Howard B. Bromberg, retired lieutenant general, United States Army Deputy Chief of Staff^[59]
• William H. Forster, retired United States Army lieutenant general^[60]
• Bonnie Burnham Potter, first female physician in the Navy Medical Corps to be selected for flag rank^[61]
• John M. Wood, retired major general in the United States Air Force; former commander of the Third Air Force^[62]

Other

See also

• List of University of California, Davis faculty

External links

• Famous UC Davis Alumni on the Davis Wiki

Notes and References

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2. Clouds in the future of DSM. Faruqui. Ahmad. Wikler. Gregory A.. Chamberlin. John H.. 1994. The Electricity Journal. 7. 6. 81. 10.1016/1040-6190(94)90187-2. 1994ElecJ...7f..81F .
3. Related lending and banking development. Journal of International Business Studies. 42. 3. April 2011. 426. Cull. Robert. Haber. Stephen. Imai. Masami. 10.1057/jibs.2011.1 . 29789429 .
4. Web site: Tim McCarthy, '73: Member, Dean's Advisory Council. 25 January 2018 . UC Davis College of Letters and Science. 2024-03-03.
5. Web site: 2011 Award of Distinction Recipients: Mahmoud El-Solh. UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 2011. 2024-03-03.
6. Web site: 2002 . Gabriel Filippelli . December 11, 2022 . National Academies: Jefferson Science Fellowship Program.
7. Web site: Dr. Chris Newhall & Dr. Renato Solidum - 25 Years Ago at Pinatubo: The Forecast, Climax, and Aftermath of a Giant Eruption. Carnegie Science. 2024-03-04.
8. Web site: Alum Returns to Davis to Create Mural . Art Studio . 18 May 2024 . en . 28 June 2013.
9. Web site: Laugh Baum. 2005-08-11. Kauffman. Nicole. Herald Times Online. 2024-03-06.
10. Web site: Biologist-comic seeks good chemistry with audience. 2009-06-15. LaFee. Scott. UT San Diego. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120929102130/http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2009/jun/15/1c15lee213111/. 2012-09-29.
11. Web site: Hasan Minhaj: Giving comedy the college try. 24 August 2009. Daniel. Perlman. LAUGHSPIN. 11 October 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141016172019/http://www.laughspin.com/2009/08/24/hasan-minhaj-giving-comedy-the-college-try/. 16 October 2014.
12. Web site: Sam Hammington, Jenny Cho report for LA Korean Festival host duties. 2015-10-01. Korea Times US. Hong. Tae. 2024-03-06.
13. Web site: Jenn Im: 4.1 million and counting. Morales. Cecilia. 2018-04-09. The California Aggie. 2024-03-06.
14. Book: Shannon Appelcline. Designers & Dragons. Mongoose Publishing. 2011. 978-1-907702-58-7. 207.
15. Web site: Napa County Sheriff's office names new public inforation officer. 2018-09-26. Courtney. Kevin. Napa Valley Register. 2024-03-06.
16. Web site: Nick Aliotti . dead . University of Oregon Athletics. https://web.archive.org/web/20121017070213/http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=22687 . 2012-10-17.
17. Web site: Mike Bellotti. University of Oregon Athletics. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303205535/http://www.goducks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=3376&SPID=233&DB_OEM_ID=500&ATCLID=22667&Q_SEASON=2007 . 2016-03-03.
18. News: UC Davis QB Is Little All-American. Santa Cruz Sentinel. Santa Cruz, California, USA. 1972-12-06. 22. newspapers.com. 2024-03-04.
19. News: Brewer . Jerry . Seahawks receiver Chris Carter hopes to make a(nother) name for himself . . 2011-08-06 . 2011-08-30. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121022002656/http://seattletimes.com/html/jerrybrewer/2015840759_brewer07.html. 2012-10-22.
20. Web site: Aggies, Hornets Clash In 55th Causeway Classic. 2008-11-05. University of California, Davis Athletics. 2024-03-04.
21. Web site: Student-Athlete-Artists Move Up to Museum. Honbo. Mark. 2020-02-24. University of California, Davis. 2024-03-04.
22. Web site: Don't have to be a genius to see what Grieb means to San Jose. McCarthy. Jack. 2008-07-21. ESPN. 2024-03-04.
23. Web site: Former Syracuse athletic director Daryl Gross pops up in connection with job opening (report). 2016-04-11. Syracuse.com. 2024-03-04.
24. Web site: Nathaniel Hackett Syracuse University Bio. 9 January 2013.
25. Web site: Meet Ejiro Evero, the coordinator on the rise running the Broncos' elevated defense. Reid. Jason. 2022-10-27. Andscape. 2024-03-04.
26. Web site: Woody Paige: As Nathaniel Hackett takes helm as Broncos head coach, father Paul has finally transformed into a Broncos fan. 2022-01-31. The Gazette. 2024-03-04.
27. Web site: Dan Hawkins Stepping Down as Aggie Head Football Coach. 2023-11-28. University of California, Davis Athletics. 2024-03-04.
28. Web site: Lions' Khari Jones has plenty of experience to draw from. MacIntyre. Iain. 2014-04-28. Vancouver Sun. 2024-03-04.
29. Web site: Barnstormers Add Two More to Roster . theiowabarnstormers.com . October 13, 2010 . December 25, 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141226063741/http://theiowabarnstormers.com/news/index.html?article_id=75. 2014-12-26.
30. Web site: UC Davis Players/Alumni. ProFootball Reference. 2024-03-04.
31. Web site: Petersen, Boise a good match . Fox Sports . Evans . Thayer . September 24, 2010 . October 1, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131018040850/http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefootball/story/Chris-Petersen-a-good-match-for-Boise-State-092310 . October 18, 2013 .
32. Web site: June 2022 Coaches Tour. UC Davis Alumni and Affiliate Relations. June 2022. 2024-03-04.
33. Sports: Class Act. Robles. Mike. UC Davis Magazine. Winter 2007. 24. 2. 2024-03-04.
34. Web site: SUU Football Look to Turn Season Around Against No. 2/23 UC Davis. 2019-10-18. SUU News. 2024-03-04.
35. Web site: Profile: Brad Bell . Bob . Schmidt . Sacramento Business Journal . 2001-07-08 . 2024-03-06.
36. Web site: Former Aggie Scott Gordon Earns PGA Tour Card. UC Davis Aggies. 3 August 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170803091943/http://www.ucdavisaggies.com/sports/m-golf/spec-rel/120610aaa.html. 3 August 2017. dead.
37. Web site: 2016 U.S. Open a grand stage for Aggie alums . Davis Enterprise. Bruce . Gallaudet . 22 June 2016 . 2 August 2017.
38. Web site: Golf: Runas to lead UCD women's program. 2022-07-05. Davis Enterprise. 2024-03-06.
39. Web site: Urijah Faber. Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2016-08-17.
40. Barrasso . Justin . Money in the Bank Match a Chance for John Morrison to Climb the WWE Ladder . . 2021-06-28. 2021-07-01.
41. Web site: 12 Aggie Athletes on the Silver Screen. Honbo. Mark. 2015-07-21. University of California, Davis. 2024-03-06.
42. News: Former tennis pro's work moves to a different court. Bauman. Paul. The Sacramento Bee. Sacramento, California, USA. 2009-01-29. C2. newspapers.com. 2024-03-06.
43. Web site: Catching up with Dave Scott. Triathlete. 2011-04-21. 2024-03-06.
44. Web site: Shiva Vashishat returns as a senior. 2015-07-01. USA Cricketers. 2024-03-06.
45. Web site: Leslie Bassett, MA. University of San Diego. 2024-03-08.
46. Web site: President Biden Announces Key Nominees . The White House. 2022-07-29. 2024-03-08.
47. Web site: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate and Appoint Personnel to Key Administration Posts . 2019-06-18. The White House. 2024-03-08.
48. Web site: Gwaltney, Sheila S. - Kyrgyz Republic - October 2014. US Department of State. October 2014. 2024-03-08.
49. Web site: Scot Marciel. US Department of State. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131013165948/http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/biog/bureau/213794.htm. 2013-10-13.
50. Web site: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Individuals to Key Administration Posts. 2019-05-16. The White House. 2024-03-08.
51. Web site: President Biden Announces Seven Key Nominations. 2021-07-16. The White House. 2024-03-08.
52. Class notes from the 1970s - 1977. University of California, Davis. UC Davis Magazine. Spring 2000. 2024-03-08.
53. Web site: Chancellor in D.C. to see students, legislators — and an ambassador, too. 2013-04-18. Jones. Dave. University of California, Davis. 2024-03-08.
54. Web site: George Miller. San Jose State University. 2020-08-31. 2024-03-08.
55. Web site: Jimmy Panetta following in father Leon's footsteps. San Jose Mercury News. Virginia. Hennessey. 30 July 2013. 1 November 2016.
56. Web site: Congresswoman Kim Schrier, MD. American Medical Women's Association. 2024-03-08.
57. Alumni News . Newsletter for Alumni and & Friends . . April 2007 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070503194352/http://www.uchastings.edu/site_files/newsletter/eNewsletterApr.html. 2007-05-03.
58. Web site: New Ft. Jackson general chosen, to be installed Aug. 27. Monk. John. 2013-07-25. The State. 2024-03-08.
59. Web site: ROTC prof analyzes war involving several Davis alums. 2003-04-25. Parker. Clifton B.. University of California, Davis. 2024-03-08.
60. Web site: Dissertation: Cross section ratios of isobars from spallation reactions under varying conditions . William Hull . Forster . 1965 . University of California, Davis . 2021-10-14.
61. Web site: "Firsts" and more of the Accomplishments of Military Women. Wilson. Barbara A.. 2024-03-08.
62. Web site: Major General John M. Wood. United States Air Force. 2024-03-08.