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Notable alumni
ASU has inspired a half-million master learners, alumni who thrive in nearly every country in the world. ASU graduates have generated headlines and helped solve society’s great challenges, in disciplines from the sciences to the arts, from sustainability to entrepreneurship and every category in between.
The alumni list is populated by international government leaders; U.S. governors, congressmen and senators; founders of companies; military-service pioneers; researchers in medicine, technology and sustainability; groundbreaking entrepreneurs, pioneering educators; entertainers and more. Sun Devil student-athletes-turned-pro dot every major league player roster and number in the hundreds.

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Barbara Barrett
- Businesswoman, philanthrophist, diplomat; former U.S. Ambassador to Finland;
- BS, political science, 1972; MPA, public administration, 1975; JD, law, 1978

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Reka Cseresnyes
- Founder, SCR Sport in Budapest, Hungary; first four-time All-American in Sun Devil women's tennis history;
- BS, finance and purchase/logistic management, 1999

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Matthew Desmond
- MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” recipient; Harvard associate professor of sociology and social studies;
- BS, communication and justice studies, 2002

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Doug Ducey
- Arizona governor; former Arizona state treasurer; former CEO, Cold Stone Creamery; member, ASU W. P. Carey School of Business Hall of Fame;
- BS, finance, 1986

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Mary Lou Fulton
- Educator, philanthropist; namesake of ASU's Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, BYU's Mary Lou Fulton Chair in College of Family, Home and Social Sciences; with husband Ira, ASU's largest individual donors;
- BA, education, 1975

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Mary Temple Grandin
- Autism spokesperson, animal behavior expert, author; subject of Emmy Award-winning movie, "Temple Grandin";
- MS; animal science, 1975; honorary doctorate of humane letters, 2012

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Jan Henne-Hawkins
- Two-time Olympic gold medal winner, four overall medals, eight-time U.S. record-holder; International Swimming Hall of Fame;
- BAE, physical education, 1972

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Aaron Matos
- Founder and CEO, jobing.com; founder, recruiting.com; recognized expert on recruitment technologies; member, ASU W. P. Carey School of Business Dean's Council;
- BS, management, 1995

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Al Michaels
- Sportscaster; five-time Emmy Award winner, five-time national sportscaster of year; TV Academy Hall of Fame; Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism from ASU;
- BA, broadcasting, 1966

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Phil Mickelson
- Professional golfer; winner of five major PGA championships, including three Masters titles; member, World Golf Hall of Fame; four-time All-American golfer at ASU
- BA, psychology, 1992

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Ed Pastor
- U.S. congressman representing Arizona's 7th, 4th and 2nd districts during quarter-century of service on Capitol Hill, 1991-2015; BA, chemistry, 1966; JD, law, 1974

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Edward “Joe” Shoen
- Businessman, philanthropist; president and chairman, Amerco; chairman and CEO, U-Haul; 2017 ASU W. P. Carey School of Business Executive of the Year;
- JD, law, 1981

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Kyrsten Sinema
- U.S. congresswoman representing Arizona's 9th district; former member of Arizona Senate, Arizona House; three-time Legislator of the Year;
- MSW, social work, 1999; JD, 2004; PhD, justice studies, 2012

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Kate Spade
- Award-winning fashion designer, businesswoman; co-founder, Kate Spade New York; two-time Council of Fashion Designers of America award winner;
- BA, broadcasting, 1985

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Brenda Strong
- Award-winning actress; "Desperate Housewives" recognition: two-time Screen Actors Guild Award winner, Emmy Award nominee for voice-over performance;
- BA, music performance, 1982

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Pat Tillman
- Pro football player, decorated Army specialist; left successful NFL career to join Army after Sept. 11 terrorist attacks; recipient of 14 military awards and decorations;
- BS, marketing, 1997

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Danny White
- Former All-Pro Dallas Cowboys quarterback, two-time Arena Football League champion head coach; College Football Hall of fame member; Sun Devil Athletics consultant; BS, Agribusiness, 1995

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Ryan Wood
- Businessman, cowboy; co-founder, Under Armour performance apparel; founder, Sweetwater Cattle Co.; selected by NFL Dallas Cowboys as fullback in 1996 player draft; BA, history, 1996

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Margaret H. Woodward
- Decorated Air Force major general; recipient of 14 military awards and decorations; first woman to oversee U.S. combat air campaign;
- BS, aerospace engineering, 1982

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Peterson Zah
- First Navajo Nation president, last Navajo Tribal Council chairman; established Navajo Nation Permanent Trust Fund; honorary degrees: ASU, Colorado College, College of Santa Fe; BAE, industrial education, 1963
The ASU Alumni Association connects a half-million alumni around the world who have positively impacted our global community by excelling and achieving after graduation.