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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.

Notable GU graduates
John Stockton '84, NBA Hall of Famer, Olympic gold medalist
Christine Gregoire '77, 22nd governor of Washington
Bing Crosby, Academy Award-winning actor and singer

Academia and research

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University administration

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Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Arthur A Dugoni 1944 B.S. Namesake and dean of the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Thayne McCulloh 1989 B.A. 26th president of Gonzaga University [1]
John Lo Schiavo 1949 B.A.
M.A.		 25th president of University of San Francisco [2]

Professors

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Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Amy Doneen 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 [3]

Business

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Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Mark Britton 1989 BBA Founder of Avvo

Entertainment

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Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Bing Crosby 1920-1924 Attended 3 years, no degree; Ph.D. (Hon. Causa), 1937 Entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, film producer

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Dan Cummins Comedian and podcast host

Government

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Federal government

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Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Joseph Caravalho 1979 B.S. U.S. Army major general, joint staff surgeon
Catherine Cortez Masto 1990 J.D. United States senator for Nevada [6]
George Nethercutt 1971 J.D. Former member of the United States House of Representatives for Washington's 5th congressional district [7]
Thomas O. Rice 1983
1986		 BBA
J.D.		 Chief United States district judge for the Eastern District of Washington [8]

State governments

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Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Mary Fairhurst 1983 J.D. Chief justice of Washington
Christine Gregoire 1977 J.D. 22nd governor of Washington
Richard P. Guy 1959 J.D. Chief justice of Washington
Barbara Madsen 1977 J.D. Chief justice of Washington
Mike McGrath 1984 J.D. Chief justice of Montana
Mike Pellicciotti 2004 J.D. 24th treasurer of Washington
Debra L. Stephens 1993 J.D. Chief justice of Washington

Sports

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Basketball

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Name Class year(s) Degree(s) Notability Reference
Brandon Clarke 2019 Power forward for the Memphis Grizzlies
Zach Collins 2017 Power forward/center for the San Antonio Spurs
Dan Dickau 2002 B.A. Point guard for six professional teams in the NBA
Richie Frahm 2000 B.A. Shooting guard for five professional teams in the NBA
Rui Hachimura 2019 Power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers
Chet Holmgren 2022 Center for the Oklahoma City Thunder
Przemek Karnowski 2017 BBA Center for BC Andorra
Corey Kispert 2021 MBA Small forward for the Washington Wizards
Adam Morrison 2006 Small forward for the Charlotte Bobcats
Andrew Nembhard 2022 Shooting guard for the Indiana Pacers
Kelly Olynyk 2013 BBA Center/power forward for the Utah Jazz
Jeremy Pargo 2009 B.A. Point guard for the three professional teams in the NBA, and 4-time champion in the Israeli Premier Basketball League
Domantas Sabonis 2016 B.A. Power forward for the Sacramento Kings
Robert Sacre 2012 B.A. Center for the Los Angeles Lakers
John Stockton 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) [9]
Jalen Suggs 2021 Point guard for the Orlando Magic
Ronny Turiaf 2005 B.A. Center for the seven professional teams in the NBA; NBA Champion
Nigel Williams-Goss 2017 B.A. Point guard for Olympiacos B.C.
Kyle Wiltjer 2016 B.A. Power forward for Unicaja Malaga

References

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  1. ↑ "Gonzaga University, Spokane Washington". www.gonzaga.edu.
  2. ↑ Weber, Bruce (May 19, 2015). "Rev. John Lo Schiavo Dies at 90; University President Barred Basketball". The New York Times.
  3. ↑ "2014 Graduates Shine with Many Gifts | Gonzaga University". gonzaga.edu. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Famous Alumni of Gonzaga". Ranker. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  5. ↑ "HONORS 'BING' CROSBY WITH A PH. D. DEGREE; Gonzaga University Praises Alumnus for Eminence in Entertainment Field". The New York Times. October 22, 1937. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Law Grad Catherine Cortez Masto Becomes First Latina in US Senate | Gonzaga University". www.gonzaga.edu.
  7. ↑ "Fellows".[dead link]
  8. ↑ "Rice, Thomas Owen | Federal Judicial Center". www.fjc.gov. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Gonzaga's basketball legend John Stockton was inducted into the WCC Hall of Honor in 2017". Gonzaga University. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
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