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.
Academia and research
University administration Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference 1944 B.S. Namesake and dean of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry 1989 B.A. 26th president of Gonzaga University 1949 B.A.M.A. 25th president of University of San Francisco
Professors Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference 2014 DNP First 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
Business Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference 1989 BBA Founder of Avvo
Entertainment Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference 1920-1924 Attended 3 years, no degree; Ph.D. (Hon. Causa), 1937 Entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, film producer Comedian and podcast host
Government Federal government Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference 1979 B.S. U.S. Army major general, joint staff surgeon 1990 J.D. United States senator for Nevada 1971 J.D. Former member of the United States House of Representatives for Washington's 5th congressional district 19831986 BBAJ.D. Chief United States district judge for the Eastern District of Washington
State governments Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference 1983 J.D. Chief justice of Washington 1977 J.D. 22nd governor of Washington 1959 J.D. Chief justice of Washington 1977 J.D. Chief justice of Washington 1984 J.D. Chief justice of Montana 2004 J.D. 24th treasurer of Washington 1993 J.D. Chief justice of Washington
Sports Basketball Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability ReferenceBrandon Clarke 2019Power forward for the Memphis GrizzliesZach Collins 2017Power forward/center for the San Antonio Spurs 2002 B.A. Point guard for six professional teams in the NBA 2000 B.A. Shooting guard for five professional teams in the NBARui Hachimura 2019Power forward for the Los Angeles LakersChet Holmgren 2022Center for the Oklahoma City Thunder 2017 BBA Center for BC AndorraCorey Kispert 2021MBASmall forward for the Washington Wizards 2006 Small forward for the Charlotte BobcatsAndrew Nembhard 2022Shooting guard for the Indiana Pacers 2013 BBA Center/power forward for the Utah Jazz 2009 B.A. Point guard for the three professional teams in the NBA, and 4-time champion in the Israeli Premier Basketball League 2016 B.A. Power forward for the Sacramento Kings 2012 B.A. Center for the Los Angeles Lakers 1984 BBA West Coast Athletic Conference Player of the Year in 1984; spent 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)Jalen Suggs 2021Point guard for the Orlando Magic 2005 B.A. Center for the seven professional teams in the NBA; NBA Champion 2017 B.A. Point guard for Olympiacos B.C. 2016 B.A. Power forward for Unicaja Malaga
Jason Bay (born 1978), baseball outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, and New York Mets; Canadian baseball Hall of Fame inductee in 2019 Geno Crandall, basketball player with Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Ray Flaherty, NFL player and coach, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Brett Harris (born 1998), baseball third baseman for the Oakland Athletics Gabriel Hughes (born 2001), baseball pitcher for the Colorado Rockies; highest draft pick in Gonzaga Bulldogs baseball history (1.10) Eli Morgan (born 1996), baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Indians Josh Perkins (born 1995), basketball player for Hapoel Gilboa Galil of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
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