34 Notable alumni of
Ferris State University
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Ferris State University is 1639th in the world, 575th in North America, and 542nd in the United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 34 notable alumni from Ferris State University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff.
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Karen McDougal
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- preschool teachererotic photography modelfilm actormodelPlayboy Playmate
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Karen McDougal is an American model and actress. She is known for her appearances in Playboy magazine as Playmate of the Month for December 1997 and Playmate of the Year in 1998, and for her alleged 10-month to year-long affair with Donald Trump before he became president. In 2001, the readers of Playboy voted McDougal the runner-up of "The sexiest Playmate of the 1990s."
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Al Jardine
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- singer-songwritermusicianrecord producerguitaristpianist
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Alan Charles Jardine is an American musician who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is best known as the band's rhythm guitarist, background vocalist, and for occasionally singing lead vocals on singles such as number-one hit "Help Me, Rhonda" (1965), "Then I Kissed Her" (1965), "Cottonfields" (1970), and a cover of the Del-Vikings’ "Come Go with Me" (1981). His song "Lady Lynda" was also a UK top 10 hit for the group in 1979. Other Beach Boys songs that feature Jardine on lead include "I Know There's an Answer" (1966), “Vegetables" (1967), a cover of Buddy Holly’s “Peggy Sue” (1978), and "From There to Back Again" (2012).
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Børns
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- singer-songwritersongwriter
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Garrett Clark Borns, better known by his stage name Børns (stylized in all caps), is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
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Vennela Kishore
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- film directoractorcomedian
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Bokkala Kishore Kumar, known professionally as Vennela Kishore, is an Indian actor and director who works in Telugu cinema. Known for his comedic roles, he earned the moniker "Vennela" after his first feature film Vennela (2005). He is a recipient of two Nandi Awards.
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Butch Jones
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- head coachAmerican football player
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Lyle Allen "Butch" Jones Jr. is an American football coach who is currently the head coach at Arkansas State University. Jones previously served as a special assistant to the head coach and offensive analyst at the University of Alabama from 2018 to 2020, the head coach at the University of Tennessee from 2013 to 2017, the University of Cincinnati from 2010 to 2012 and Central Michigan University from 2007 to 2009. A Michigan native, he played college football at Ferris State University as a running back and wide receiver.
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Shawn Christian
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- actortelevision actorscreenwritermodelfilm actor
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Shawn Patrick Christian is an American television and film actor.
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George Ryan
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- pharmacistpolitician
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George Homer Ryan is an American former politician who served as the 39th governor of Illinois from 1999 to 2003. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as secretary of State of Illinois from 1991 to 1999 and as lieutenant governor from 1983 to 1991. He was later convicted of federal racketeering, bribery, extortion, money laundering and tax fraud stemming from his time in office.
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Chris Kunitz
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- ice hockey player
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Christopher Kunitz is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Anaheim Ducks (where he won his first Stanley Cup in 2007), Atlanta Thrashers, the Pittsburgh Penguins (where he won his second, third and fourth Stanley Cup in 2009, 2016 and 2017), Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks.
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Monty Brown
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- professional wrestlerAmerican football player
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Montaque "Monty" Brown is an American retired professional wrestler and NFL linebacker. In professional wrestling, he is best known for his time with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) where he wrestled under his real name, and with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he wrestled on its ECW brand under the ring name Marquis Cor Von, later changed to Marcus Cor Von. In both companies, he utilized the nickname "the Alpha Male". As a football player, he competed at Super Bowl XXVIII for the Buffalo Bills.
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Janae Kroc
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- pharmacistmagazine writerU.S. Secret Service agentpowerliftermodel
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Janae Marie Kroczaleski is an American who previously competed as a professional powerlifter and competitive bodybuilder.
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Jeff Blashill
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- ice hockey playerice hockey coach
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Jeff Blashill is an American professional ice hockey coach who is currently serving as an assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was formerly the head coach for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL).
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Jason Blake
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
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Jason Wayne Blake is an American former professional ice hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League (NHL).
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Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick
- Enrolled in Ferris State University
- Studied in 1968-1970
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
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Carolyn Jean Cheeks Kilpatrick is a former American politician who was U.S. Representative for Michigan's 15th congressional district and then Michigan's 13th congressional district from 1997 to 2011. She is a member of the Democratic Party. In August 2010 she lost the Democratic primary election to Hansen Clarke, who replaced her in January 2011 after winning the 2010 general election. Kilpatrick is also the mother of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
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Zach Redmond
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
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Zachary Thomas Redmond is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He was selected in the seventh round, 184th overall, by the Atlanta Thrashers of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and also played for the Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens, and Buffalo Sabres.
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Harlow Curtice
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- businessperson
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Harlow Herbert Curtice was an American automotive industry executive who led General Motors (GM) from 1953 to 1958. As GM's chief, he was selected as Man of the Year for 1955 by Time magazine.
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Jeff Kellogg
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- baseball umpire
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Jeffrey William Kellogg is a retired Major League Baseball umpire who worked in the National League from 1991 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues from 2000 to 2019. He wore uniform number 8, formerly worn in the NL by Hall of Fame umpire Doug Harvey from 1962 to 1992.
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Frank Fitzgerald
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- politician
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Frank Dwight Fitzgerald was an American politician. He was elected as the 34th and 36th governor of Michigan and was the only Michigan governor to die in office.
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Timothy P. Murphy
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Timothy P. Murphy is an American law enforcement officer and a former Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Murphy joined the FBI in September 1988. He has formerly served in FBI field posts in cities such as Newark, Tampa, Washington, DC, and Cincinnati along with several post at FBI Headquarters. Murphy has investigative experience in a number of matters including counterterrorism, organized crime and drug trafficking. His experience also expands into undercover and surveillance work. Murphy's executive experience includes being the special agent in charge of the Washington Field Office, special agent in charge of the Cincinnati Division, and a member of the Director's Special Agent in Charge Advisory Committee.
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Chad Billins
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- ice hockey player
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Chad Billins is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently under contract with HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). An undrafted player, Billins played four seasons of college hockey with the Ferris State Bulldogs that culminated in his serving as co-captain of the team that reached the first Frozen Four appearance in school history in 2012. He turned professional in 2012 with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League (AHL) and was a member of their Calder Cup championship team. Billins made his NHL debut in 2013 as a member of the Calgary Flames.
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Elbert E. Martin
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- lawyerpolitician
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Elbert Eli Martin was Theodore Roosevelt's stenographer. He is known for tackling perpetrator John Schrank after the attempted assassination of Theodore Roosevelt. Martin went on to serve in the Vermont General Assembly.
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Norm Augustinus
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- journalistpodcaster
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Norman Theodoor Augustinus Jr is an American writer.
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Andy Roach
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
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Andrew Roach is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He played 5 games in the National Hockey League with the St. Louis Blues during the 2005–06 season. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1997 to 2012, was mainly spent in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. Internationally Roach played for the American national team at the 2004 and 2005 World Championships, winning a bronze in the former tournament.
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Greg Rallo
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
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Greg Rallo is an American former professional ice hockey player who predominantly played in the American Hockey League (AHL). He appeared in 11 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Florida Panthers.
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Blair Riley
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- ice hockey player
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Blair Riley is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward who last played for the Cardiff Devils of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).
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Paul W. Shafer
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- reportereditorpoliticianjudgepublisher
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Paul Werntz Shafer was a politician and judge from Michigan. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1937 until his death.
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Carlton Brewster
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- American football player
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Carlton Brewster is a former National Football League (NFL) wide receiver. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Ferris State University.
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Harold M. Ryan
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- judgepoliticianlawyer
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Harold Martin Ryan was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was twice elected to the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1962 to 1965.
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Stacy Erwin Oakes
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- lawyerpolitician
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Stacy Erwin Oakes is a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. She has been a Democratic Party member of the Michigan House of Representatives and Minority Whip representing Michigan's 95th District (map), located in Saginaw County, which includes the cities of Saginaw and Zilwaukee, in addition to the following townships: Bridgeport Township, Buena Vista Township, Carrollton Township, James Township, Kochville Township, Spaulding Township, and Zilwaukee Township.
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William W. Blackney
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- politicianlawyermunicipal clerkinstructor
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William Wallace Blackney was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served eight terms in the United States House of Representatives.
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Bird J. Vincent
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- lawyerpolitician
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Bird J. Vincent was a soldier and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.
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Charles Bowles
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- judgepoliticianlawyer
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Charles E. Bowles was an American politician from Michigan, and served as Mayor of Detroit in 1930.
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Alvin F. Weichel
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- politicianlecturerlawyer
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Alvin Ferdinand Weichel was an American politician who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio from 1943 to 1955.
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Charles H. Varnum
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- politician
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Charles Henry Varnum was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing a portion of the Upper Peninsula for 26 years.
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Gerald Mayhew
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
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Gerald Alfano Mayhew is an American professional ice hockey winger who is currently playing for the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League (AHL).
