List of Georgia Southern University alumni

This list of Georgia Southern University alumni includes graduates, non-graduate former students and current students of First District Agricultural and Mechanical School, Georgia Normal School, South Georgia Teacher's College, Georgia Southern College, and/or Georgia Southern University.

Georgia Southern University is a four-year, state-supported, university located in Statesboro, Georgia.

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Business

Name Class year Notability References
Thomas Bryant former CEO of TempurPedic
Daniel Cathy President, Chick-Fil-A [1]
Jerry Franklin President and CEO of Connecticut Public Broadcasting
Hala Moddelmog CEO of Arby's

Government and public service

Name Class year Notability References
Robert A. Biggs Executive Vice President, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity [2]
Kenneth Boose Sr. Chief Deputy Coroner, Richmond County, Georgia
Casey Cagle attended, but did not graduate Lt. Governor, Georgia [3]
Lea Foster vice president for communications at the National Association of Manufacturers and former Chief Spokesperson for Vice President Dick Cheney [4]
James W. Kennedy Director, John F. Kennedy Space Center [5]
Charlie Norwood former US Congressman [6]
Former US Congressman Charlie Norwood

Entertainment

Musicians

Name Class year Notability References
Tony Arata Grammy-nominated songwriter
Luke Bryan country music singer
Elizabeth Cook country music singer
Dallas Davidson country music singer
Ben Hayslip songwriter; 2011 and 2012 ASCAP Country Music Songwriter of the Year
Cole Swindell country music singer
Singer Luke Bryan

Film, television and radio

Name Class year Notability References
Ace Amerson The Real World: Paris cast member
Mark Collier actor
Patrika Darbo actress
Rusty Joiner actor/model
James Kicklighter 2010 writer, director
Mychael Knight Project Runway Season 3 cast member
James Rhine Big Brother 6 and Big Brother All-Stars cast member
Actress Patrika Darbo at the 16th Annual MovieGuide Faith and Values Awards Gala

Sports

Name Class year Notability References
Blake Adams PGA Tour golfer [7]
Buddy Alexander 1975 former golfer; head coach of Florida Gators men's golf team; teams have won two NCAA championships, and eight SEC championships; three-time national coach of the year [8]
Rob Bironas attended, but did not graduate Tennessee Titans Pro Bowl kicker; holder of several NFL records, most notably, most field goals in a game (8) [9]
Jon Cox professional soccer player with the Atlanta Silverbacks [10]
Michael Curry former head coach of the Detroit Pistons of the NBA; former NBA player; former President, NBA Players Association [11]
Jayson Foster Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, Walter Payton Award winner [12]
Todd Greene former MLB catcher [13]
Tracy Ham College Football Hall of Famer, 1995 CFL Most Outstanding Player [14]
Joey Hamilton former MLB pitcher 1994-2003 [15]
Jerick McKinnon Minnesota Vikings running back, third round draft pick 2014 [16]
Earthwind Moreland former NFL cornerback [17]
Jodie Mudd PGA Tour golfer [18]
Adrian Peterson Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton Award winner [19]
Aron Price PGA Tour golfer [20]
Jeff Sanders former NBA first round draft pick [21]
Gene Sauers PGA Tour golfer; 2011 inductee to the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame [22]
Fred Stokes former NFL defensive end, Super Bowl XXVI champion [23]
Everett Teaford pitcher for the Kansas City Royals [24]
Kiwaukee Thomas former NFL defensive back [25]
John Tudor former MLB pitcher [26]
J. J. Wilcox Dallas Cowboys safety, second round draft pick 2013 [27]
Jayson Foster at Georgia Southern Fan Day

Scientists and researchers

Name Class year Notability References
Lee R. Berger explorer
E. Dwayne Varnadore agricultural magnate
Lee R. Berger

References

  1. ↑ "The Presidents' Forum". The Entrepreneurship Institute. 1998-06-23. Retrieved 2008-08-19.
  2. ↑ "Robert A. Biggs, Executive Vice President". Phi Delta Theta. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle". Georgia Gov. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Lea Anne Foster". National Association of Manufacturers. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  5. ↑ "James W. Kennedy Director John F. Kennedy Space Center". NASA. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  6. ↑ "NORWOOD, Charles W., Jr., (1941 - 2007)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Blake Adams". NBS Sports. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  8. ↑ "BUDDY ALEXANDER". University Athletic Assoc., Inc. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Rob Bironas". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Jon Cox Signs With Atlanta Silverbacks". Georgia Southern. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Michael Curry (Mike)". databaseBasketball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  12. ↑ "Jayson Foster: Profile". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  13. ↑ "Todd Greene Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  14. ↑ "Tracy Ham Jr. Bio". Georgian Southern Basketball. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  15. ↑ "Joey Hamilton Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  16. ↑ "Jerick McKinnon". 2014 ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Earthwind Moreland". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  18. ↑ "Jodie Mudd". PGA Tour. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  19. ↑ "Adrian N. Peterson, rb". Total Football Stats. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  20. ↑ "Aron Price". PGA Tour. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  21. ↑ "Jeff Sanders". databaseBasketball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  22. ↑ "Gene sauers". PGA Tour. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  23. ↑ "Fred Stokes". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
  24. ↑ "Everett Teaford Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  25. ↑ "Kiwaukee Thomas". databaseFootball.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  26. ↑ "John Tudor Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
  27. ↑ "J.J. Wilcox". 2014 ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
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