Academia

Anne Allison, professor of cultural anthropology at Duke University, specializing in contemporary Japanese society[1]

Nancy Cartwright, Ph.D. Professor of philosophy at the London School of Economics and the University of California at San Diego, and a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship[2]

Kevin Desouza, Associate Dean for Research, College of Public Programs, Arizona State University. Prior appointments include: University of Washington, London School of Economics, Virginia Tech, and the University of Witwatersrand. Author of nine books and over 100 articles on information management, knowledge and innovation management, and security. Fellow, Royal Society of the Arts.

William A. Dembski, B.A. 1981, M.S. 1983. Mathematician, philosopher, theologian, author, and professor of philosophy at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas

Lindsay Grace, C. Michael Armstrong professor of Fine Arts atMiami University, focusing on game design theory and writing

Richard I. Morimoto, B.S. Bill and Gayle Cook Professor of Biology, Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology an Cell Biology, and Director of the Rice Institute for Biomedical Research at Northwestern University

Kali Nikitas, B.F.A. Chair of the Communication Arts department at Otis College of Art and Design

Richard Schneirov, 1971. Professor of history, noted labor historian at Indiana State University and Fulbright Scholar[citation needed]

Roger Wojtkiewicz, B.A. 1974. Professor, former Chairperson, Department of Sociology, Ball State University[citation needed]

Architecture and design

George J. Efstathiou, 1974. Architect and managing partner of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, LLP

Tom Marshall, M.A. Award-winning architect who served on the Memphis City Council for 21 years

Dan Meis, 1985. Award-winning architect of ballparks, arenas and stadiums (e.g.,Miller Park,Paul Brown Stadium,Safeco Field,Saitama Super Arena,Staples Center, andSports City Stadium)

Adrian D. Smith, 1969. Former longtime partner at Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP, before starting his own firm, designed theTrump International Hotel and Tower (Chicago),Burj KhalifaandJin Mao Tower

Michael G. Turnbull, 1973. AssistantArchitect of the Capitolin Washington, D.C., previously head of the Department of Design and Construction at theArt Institute of Chicago

Arts and entertainment

Santiago Durango, attorney and guitarist remembered for his work with the 1980s punk rock groups, Naked Raygun and Big Black

Tom Friedman, M.F.A. in sculpture in 1990.

Janina Gavankar, actress and recording artist

Michael Gross, 1970. Movie and television actor best known for his role as Steven Keaton on the 1980s NBC sitcom,Family Ties

Angelina Gualdoni, M.F.A. 2000. Painter

Justin Hartley, actor best known for his roles on the NBC daytime soap opera,Passions, and the WB/CW Superman-inspired series,Smallville

Megan Hauserman, 2005. Reality TV Celebrity and Model

Michael Heinstein, M.A. 1997. Founder and Chairman, art.com[citation needed]

Patty Hou, Taiwanese news anchor and actress[citation needed]

Richard Hunt, 1965. Sculptor known for large public works[citation needed]

Al Jourgensen, attended the Circle Campus c. 1979

Ronnie Kroell, fashion model and former contestant on Bravo‘s reality series Make Me a Supermodel

Mike Nawrocki, B.S. 1992. Co-Creator, Writer and Director of the computer animated seriesVeggieTales. Also the voiceLarry the Cucumber

Lucas Neff, B.F.A. 2008. Actor best known for his starring role as James “Jimmy Chance in Fox’s sitcom,Raising Hope[citation needed]

Roger Neal Smith, B.F.A. 1982. Chairman of the Board President and Chief Executive Officer OBN Holdings, Inc.[citation needed]

Christopher Sperandio, M.F.A. 1991. Artist known for his collaborative work with British artist Simon Grennan

Kenny Techstepper, 2006. Co-host & technical producer forMancow‘s Morning Madhouse, a nationally syndicated talk radio show

Azhar Usman, comedian, lecturer, community activist and lawyer

Business

Anuradha Acharya, Founder and Chief Executive Officer,Ocimum Bio Solutions

Jim E. Compton, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, United Continental Holdings

Charles Dangelo, 1971. President and CEO, Starr Indemnity and Liability

Mary N. Dillon, President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Cellular

Louis Gries, B.S. Mathematics 1977. Chief Executive Officer, James Hardie

Richard S. Hill, B.S. 1974. Former Chief Executive Officer, Novellus Systems, Inc.

Cary Kochman, co-head of M & A at UBS

Marc J. Lane, 1967. Business and tax attorney, entrepreneur and founder of The Marc J. Lane Wealth Group[citation needed]

Robert “Bill” Anthony Mariano, B.S. 1971. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Roundy’s, Inc.

Leo Melamed, attended in 1940s. Former chairman,Chicago Mercantile Exchange(CME); current board member,CME Group; chairman, CME Group Foundation[citation needed]

Tony Podesta, class of ‘67, prominent Washington lobbyist, founder of thePodesta Group

Government, politics, and service

Carol Moseley Braun, 1969. Politician and lawyer and the first African-American woman elected to theU.S. Senate

John H. Cox, lawyer, accountant, businessman, broadcaster, and aspiring politician

Sharon Denise Dixon, 1985. Democratic alderman representing the 24th Ward on the Chicago City Council

Freddrenna Lyle, alderman of the 6th ward of the City of Chicago

Iris Martinez, Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 20th district

Michael Noland, B.A. 1991, M.B.A. 2001. Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 22nd District

Milton Patterson, M.P.A. Former two-term Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 32nd District[citation needed]

Tony Peraica1980. Cook County Commissioner

Louanner Peters, M.A. 1973. Former deputy governor of Illinois

Bobby Rush, 1994. U.S. Congressman and civil rights leader

James R. Thompson(Navy Pier), former governor of Illinois and member of the 9/11 Commission

Lloyd Zimmerman, 1975. Minnesota jurist

Radovan Jelasic, Former Governor of the National Bank of Serbia

Jesus G. Garcia, Cook County Commissioner[citation needed]

Kevin Bautista, City Year Chicago Team Leader 2014-2015

Journalism, literature and writing

Charles Blackstone, novelist, editor and winner of the Barker Award for Fiction in 2001[citation needed]

Patricia Brieschke, Ph.D. 1983. Short story writer[citation needed]

John Chancellor(Navy Pier), 1950. Leading news anchor forNBC Nightly Newsfrom 1970 to 1982

Michael Collins, Ph.D. 1997. Irish novelist and international ultra-distance runner

Tina De Rosa(master’s degreein English) - Author ofPaper Fish

M. Miriam Herrera, M.A. 1981. Author and poet

Ma. Luisa Aguilar Igloria, Ph.D. 1995. Poet and author of various award-winning collections[citation needed]

Stuart Kaminsky, 1957. Author of over 50 award-winning novels; predominant genre is mystery

Rich King, weekend sports anchor and sports reporter forWGN-TVin Chicago

Gerald Nicosia, B.A. 1971, M.A. 1973. Freelance journalist, interviewer, and literary critic

Bernard Shaw, 1968. Leading news anchor forCNNfrom 1980 to his retirement in 2001

Shel Silverstein, attended the University of Illinois atNavy Pierfor a year[citation needed]

Kenny Techstepper, 2006. Nationally syndicated broadcast journalist[citation needed]

Corrina Wycoff, M.A. Writer, best known for her short story collection,O Street

Alaa Al Aswany, MDent, writer and political activist.[citation needed]

Medicine and dentistry

Mark FreyB.A. 1977. President and Chief Executive Officer, Alexian Brothers Health System

Stanley J. Korsmeyer(1951–2005). Oncologist who helped develop the concepts of the role of programmed cell death in carcinogenesis

Harry Watson Martin(1889-1951), medical director of 20th Century Fox Studios and third husband ofLouella Parsons

John ShortB.S. 1977. Senior VP, Chief Operating Officer, Resurrection Medical Center at Resurrection Health Care

Sheila Tlou1990. Botswana specialist in HIV/AIDS and women‘s health, nursing educator and former Minister of Health

Non-profit organizations

Charles Dean Connor, 1972. President & CEO, American Lung Association

Barbara A. Schaal, 1969. Evolutionary biologist, professor at Washington University in St. Louis and vice president of theNational Academy of Sciences

Sports

Jeff Bzdelik, basketball coach atWake Forest University, former head coach of theDenver Nuggetsand the University of Colorado basketball team.

Jay DeMerit, professional soccer player formally ofWatford F.C.of the EnglishFootball League Championship, currently of theVancouver Whitecaps FCofMajor League Soccer, and longtime member of theU.S. National Team.

Curtis Granderson, Major League Baseball center fielder for theNew York Yankeesand finalist for the 2011American LeagueMVP.

Baggio Husidi?, professional soccer player formally of theChicago FireofMajor League Soccer, currently withHammarby IFin the SwedishSuperettan.[citation needed]

Joanne McCarthy, 1998. UIC career scoring and assists recordholder and former professional women’s basketball player.

Monroe Saffold Jr., American bodybuilder, first place Masters Mr. America AAU, tall division 1990.[51]

Chuck Ulrich, former NFL defensive tackle

Cesar Zambrano, former UIC and professional soccer player.

Jerry O. Haynes, professional soccer playerChicago FireofMajor League Soccer.