From left to right: Vector scientist Anthony James ’73, Ph.D ’79; The Freedom Writers Diary author Erin Gruwell ’91; Olympic diver Greg Louganis ’83; and Broadway actor Teal Wicks ’05.
UCI alumni are leaders, innovators, dreamers, mentors and game changers. Though no two Anteaters are exactly alike, our 170,000+ alumni are united in their ability to see the world differently. When graduates leave our Â鶹´«Ã½, they are ready to do important work and boldly embrace their passions to make their mark. Here are just a few notable and impactful UCI alumni who inspire and remind us of the transformational power of education.
Public Sector
, Discovery Science Foundation CEO
, Congressman
, Former Personal Aide to the President of the United States
, Irvine Chief of Police
, Orange County Community Foundation president
, Los Angeles District Attorney
, Â鶹´«Ã½ State Senator
, Â鶹´«Ã½ Community Colleges president
, U.S. Ambassador to Greece
, South Coast Repertory managing director
, Santa Ana Zoo director
Science and Technology
, Computer scientist and HTTP co-author
, Computer scientist and CAD/CAM inventor
, Vector biologist
, Computer scientist and internet DNS pioneer
, National Science Foundation senior advisor
, Chemist
Business
, NFL Hall of Fame president and executive director
Aras Baskauskas, ’02, M.B.A. ’04, Television personality and entrepreneur
, Game of Thrones co-creator and showrunner
, Golden State Warriors owner
, Entrepreneur
Athletics
, Major League Baseball player
, NBA head coach
Jennifer Chandler, Olympic gold medal-winning diver