List of University of Hawaii alumni

This page lists the alumni of the University of Hawaiokinai. 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.

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
*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
*Carole Kai, Professional Entertainer
*Brook Mahealani Lee*, Miss Universe 1997
*Bette Midler*, singer and actress
*Michael Okuda (B.A. 1978 Communications), artist famous for his work on Star Trek
*Michael Savage (MA,MS), conservative talk-show host
*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-Present) [cite web|url=http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/aboutoffice.html|title=Biography of the Acting Surgeon General|publisher=United States Department of Health and Human Services]
*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
*Jimmie Baker, former NBA forward
*Tom Barker, former NBA player
*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, all time TDs thrown and responsible for leader, lead Warriors to their only BCS appearance
*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 Unicersity 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
*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, Ar.FL quarterback
*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 Miami Dolphins
*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 Saint Louis Rams
*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

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.

U. S. Government & International Service

*Neil Abercrombie, United States Representative from Hawaii (1986-1987, 1991- )
*Daniel K. Akaka, United States Senator from Hawaii (1990- )
*Eileen Anderson, first woman Mayor of Honolulu
*Tammy Duckworth, (1990, B.A. political science) decorated war veteran, 2006 Democratic candidate for US House of Representatives Illinois 6th, Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
*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
*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
*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

ee also

*List of University of Hawaii faculty

References

External links

* [http://www.alumniconnections.com/hawaii/ University of Hawaii Alumni Association] (UHAA) "E komo Mai"