University of Nevada, Reno Admitted Student Profiles & Alumni

Colin Kaepernick

NFL quarterback, civil rights activist, known for kneeling protest

BS in Business Management

2010

Tony Zendejas

Former NFL placekicker, played for multiple teams

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Gina Carano

MMA fighter, actress (The Mandalorian), pioneer of women’s mixed martial arts

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Brian Sandoval

Former Governor of Nevada and President of UNR

BA in English

1986

Mike Crawford

CFL linebacker, Grey Cup champion

BS in Business

1999

Luke Laster

Emmy Award-winning journalist

BA in Journalism

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Harvey Whittemore

Influential lobbyist and attorney in Nevada politics

JD

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Chris Ault

College Football Hall of Fame coach, innovator of the “Pistol” offense

BS in Physical Education

1968

Lyle Overbay

MLB first baseman, played for Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays

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Marty Cordova

MLB outfielder, 1995 American League Rookie of the Year

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Scott Crump

Inventor of FDM 3D printing technology, founder of Stratasys

BS in Mechanical Engineering

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Patricia D. Cafferata

Politician, attorney, and Nevada State Treasurer

JD

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Ken Flach

Professional tennis player, two-time Olympic gold medalist

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Jack Maltester

Longest-serving mayor of San Leandro, California

BA in Political Science

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John Tyson

District Attorney for Storey County, Nevada

JD

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Frank Hawkins Jr.

Former NFL running back, Las Vegas city councilman

BS in Business

1981

Michael Wixom

Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents member

JD

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Tim Hunter

Director of the Nevada Seismological Laboratory

PhD in Geophysics

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Tony Frank

President of Colorado State University

PhD in Veterinary Medicine

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Pete Padgett

Basketball player and coach, Nevada Hall of Fame inductee

BA in Education

1976

Jeff Rowe

Quarterback for Nevada Wolf Pack, NFL draft pick

BS in Management

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Caroline R. Nelson

Prominent microbiologist and science educator

PhD in Microbiology

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Barbara Vucanovich

First woman elected to Congress from Nevada

BA in Political Science

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Jordan Caroline

Professional basketball player, EuroLeague competitor

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Chris Vargas

NFL quarterback and college football standout

BS in Physical Education

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Nancy Price

U.S. ambassador and former U.S. diplomat

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Mike Croel

NFL linebacker, first-round draft pick

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Robert List

24th Governor of Nevada

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Louis Lombardi

Actor known for roles in The Sopranos and 24

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