The following is a list of notable persons (students, alumni, faculty or academic affiliates) associated with San José State University, located in the American city of San Jose, California.
Notable alumni
Academia
Bettina Aptheker — author, professor, political activist[1]
Robert Graham — internationally acclaimed sculptor whose work includes the Olympic Gateway in Los Angeles (attended SJSU before transferring to San Francisco Art Institute)[2]
Stevie Nicks (Attended 1968–70) Musician best known for Fleetwood MacLarry Norman — Christian rock musician, singer and songwriter; founding member of the '60s rock band People!(attended SJSU, but did not graduate)[24]
James D. Houston — co-author of Farewell to Manzanar; author of Continental Drift, Snow Mountain Passage, and others; Lurie Distinguished Visiting professor of Creative Writing at SJSU in Spring 2006[34]
Fernando Torres-Gil — first assistant secretary for aging at the Department of Health and Human Services in the Clinton Administration; associate dean of the School of Public Affairs at UCLA[2]
Bob Ladouceur — among winningest high school football coaches in U.S. history; coached De La Salle High Spartans to 151 consecutive wins from 1992 to 2003[101]
Tommie Smith — 1968 Olympian (track and field athlete – 200 meters); gold medalist; best known for giving raised fist salute from the medalists' podium during the 1968 Summer Olympic Games[110]
Yoshihiro Uchida — head coach, SJSU judo team; team coach, 1964 U.S. Olympic judo team; instrumental in developing organized intercollegiate judo competition in the U.S.[2]
Celia Correas de Zapata — former Spanish professor; world expert on Latin American women's fiction; widely published author[127]
Paul Douglass — English professor; renowned literary scholar; winner of the 2007 Elma Dangerfield award for his publication of new and original work related to the life and times of the poet Lord Byron;[128]
Daniel Goldston — mathematics professor; developed breakthrough methods for proving there are arbitrarily large primes that are unusually close together[130]
Lou Harrison — former composer-in-residence; world-renowned composer
Frederick Spratt — art professor (1956–1989) and art department chair; known for his Color Theory paintings; founder of the Frederick Spratt Gallery in San Jose[134]
Shelby Steele — former English professor; writer; documentary filmmaker; author of The Content of our Character; Emmy Award winner; National Book Critics Circle Award winner
Allen Strange — Professor Emeritus of music; renowned musician and composer; author of Electronic Music: Systems, Techniques, and Controls, a key text on modular analog synthesis; author of other texts on modern music practices[135]
Lloyd (Bud) Winter — track coach; produced over 100 All-Americans and nine Olympians at SJSU; coached SJSU track team to two NCAA national titles; National Track and Field Hall of Fame inductee; author of So You Want to be a Sprinter[136]
References
^"Bettina Aptheker". Out in the Redwoods project. University of California, Santa Cruz. Archived from the original on October 11, 2008. Retrieved May 6, 2009.
^ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzaaabacadaeafagahaiajakalamanaoapaqarasatauavaw"Distinguished Alumni". SJSU. 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
^"Legendary entomologist Terry Erwin passes away at age 79". Mongabay Environmental News. May 15, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
^Yerkes, Richard (July 24, 2019). "Lawrence H. Keeley's contributions to the use of microwear analysis in reconstructions of past human behavior (1972–2017)". Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports. 27. Department of Anthropology, Ohio State University: 101937. doi:10.1016/j.jasrep.2019.101937. S2CID 199933153. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
^"Office of the President". University of San Diego. 2010. Retrieved April 22, 2010.
^Gautam, Neelanjana (November 12, 2019). "Nobel Laureate Salutes San Jose State Alumnus Sidney Siegel". SJSU NewsCenter. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
^Henry Suzzallo papers, 1903-1937. University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, University of Washington.
^"Dr. Jennifer Wilby". Hull, UK: The University of Hull. Archived from the original on July 19, 2009. Retrieved July 10, 2009.
^"About Shayhk Hamza Yusuf". Islam – The Modern Religion. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
^"Artinfo". London. 2009. Retrieved November 16, 2009.
^Adelson, Martin and Lisa. "The Penguin Biographies:Lindsey Buckingham". The Penguin. Retrieved July 10, 2009.
^ ab"Creedence Online". Retrieved December 2, 2014.
^"Binh Danh: The Enigma of Belonging". Radius Books. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
^"Irene Dalis to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2008 Arts & Business Awards Luncheon". The Partner. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 16 November 2009.
^"International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA)". Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
^ ab"NEA National Heritage Fellowships 2011 | NEA". May 21, 2020. Archived from the original on May 21, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
^ ab"Historic rock landmarks in Santa Clara County". San Jose Mercury News. June 29, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
^"David Kuraoka". SFSU. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
^"Artist Biography". zildjian.com. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
^Ann Millikan, Pytheas Center for Contemporary Music
^Adelson, Martin and Lisa. "The Penguin Biographies:Stevie Nicks". The Penguin. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
^"67 years ago: Was born Larry Norman". ClassicChristianRockZone. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
^"Shoebox Sculpture – Fred Roster". The 8th International Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition website. University of Hawaii. Retrieved July 11, 2009. [dead link]
^"Na Omi Judy Shintani". Santa Fe Art Institute. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
^"Patrick Simmons: Vocalist/Guitar". doobiebors.com. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
^"Alumni US | San Jose State University, San Francisco Bay Area". alumnius.net. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
^"Wayne Morton Thiebaud Biography". The Annex Galleries. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
^Whittaker, Richard. "A Conversation with Jacqueline Thurston: Time in Egypt, A Fulbright Scholar's Story," Works & Conversations, February 22, 2007. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
^Whelan, Michael. "Michael Whelan – Biography". White Light Concepts, LLC. Archived from the original on February 27, 2009. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
^"Bill Craddock | be Not Content | Features & Columns".
^"Carmen Giménez Smith : The Poetry Foundation". Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
^"SJSU Distinguished Alumni". sjsu.edu. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
^"Discover Nikkei: Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston". DiscoverNikkei.org. January 9, 2007. Archived from the original on September 8, 2009. Retrieved January 12, 2008.
^McKenna, Barbara (February 3, 1997). "USC alumna and best-selling romance novelist establishes library endowment". University of southern California Currents. Archived from the original on November 28, 2007. Retrieved July 26, 2007.
^"Last Courtesies – Author Biography". eNotes. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
^"Patricia McKillip biography, bibliography and reviews".
^Leonard Lai (November 18, 2009). "Bike company founder encourages students to persue [sic] their passions". The Spartan Daily. Archived from the original on February 2, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
^"SJSU COB Global Leadership Council". SJSU. Retrieved February 4, 2010.
^Biography for Coby Bell at IMDb. Retrieved April 28, 2010.
^Biography for Danny Lee Clark at IMDb. Retrieved April 28, 2010.
^"Kurtwood Smith: Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved April 28, 2010.
^"Bobbi Starr". GetGlue. 2010. Retrieved April 28, 2010.
^Christopher Heredia; et al. (August 3, 2007). "Outspoken newsman shot dead in Oakland". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved April 28, 2010.
^"Grant Brisbee Profile and Activity - SBNation.com". www.sbnation.com. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
^Fischer, Heinz-Dietrich (2000). The Pulitzer Prize Archive Volume 14: Press Photography Awards 1942–1948. K.G. Saur. p. 193. ISBN 3598301847.
^"ABC7News: Tony Kovaleski". ABC7News. 2010. Archived from the original on September 6, 2009. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
^Do, Anh (October 31, 2021). "Hassina Leelarathna, co-founder of the only Sri Lankan newspaper in the U.S., dies at 73". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
^"SJSU in the News: Alumnus Steve Lopez Vows to Speak Out in Support of a "Proud State University System"". SJSU Today. SJSU. 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
^"Membership Benefits: Dave Meltzer". Wrestling Observer. 2010. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
^"SJSU Alumnus Marcio Sanchez Wins Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography". SJSU Newsroom. SJSU. 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
^"V-J and Dwight Day at SJSU". SJSU's JMC: Now and Forever. April 18, 2009. Retrieved May 5, 2010.[permanent dead link]
^"San Jose People". SanJose.com. 2010. Archived from the original on February 14, 2010. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
^"Rob Janoff And The Fascinating True Story Behind His Original Apple Logo Design". Forbes. March 26, 2018. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
^"MCAF Board of Directors – MajGen Harry W. Jenkins, USMC (Ret)". Marine Corps Association & Foundation. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
^William M. Leary (2003). "The Death of a Legend". www.air-america.org. Archived from the original on September 20, 2010. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
^"Lieutenant General EDWARD SORIANO". Fort Riley. United States Army. Archived from the original on October 17, 2013. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
^Cynthia De Castro (April 29, 2009). "Lieutenant General Edward Soriano: Highest Ranking Filipino-American in the US Army". Asian Journal. Archived from the original on November 28, 2009. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
^"Supreme Court Justice Richard Baldwin sworn in". Archived from the original on June 30, 2013. Retrieved June 30, 2013.
^"Past Los Altos Mayors". Retrieved January 14, 2015.
^Herhold, Scott (December 14, 2013). "Oldest living San Jose mayor, Robert Doerr, dies at 99". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved January 7, 2014.
^"Assemblymember Paul Fong: Biography". California State Assembly. 2010. Archived from the original on May 9, 2010. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
^"About Councilmember Johnny Khamis". sanjoseca.gov. 2013. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
^"Evan Low's American Dream". Washington Square. 2019. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
^"Gus Morrison, Mayor". City of Fremont, California. Archived from the original on May 13, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2012.
^"Biography". California State Assembly Democratic Caucus. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
^"Assemblymember Jim Silva: Biography". California State Assembly. 2010. Archived from the original on May 7, 2010. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
^Linda Tischler (October 1, 2003). "Joe Trippi's Killer App". Fast Company. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
^"Adun's Profile". www.pantaijerejak.com. 2010. Archived from the original on January 29, 2010. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
^"Barbara A Bekins, PhD". www.usgs.gov. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
^"Sarah Clatterbuck". Behind the Tech. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
^"Inventor of the Week: Charles Ginsburg". MIT. January 2002. Archived from the original on February 16, 2003. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
^"Who is WhatsApp co-founder and CEO Jan Koum?". cnet. February 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
^"Roger Wakimoto is the new NCAR Director". ucar.edu. 2010. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
^ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwx"SJSU Spartans Media Guide" (PDF). sjsuspartans.com. 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2010.
^ abcdefgh"SJSU Spartans Media Guide" (PDF). sjsuspartans.com. 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 29, 2012. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
^ abcde"Pro Football Reference". pro-football-reference. 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
^ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzaaabacadae"Pro Football Reference". pro-football-reference. 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2010.
^"Sheldon Lavell Canley". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
^"NFL Players". NFL Enterprises, Inc. 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
^"Renowned Quarterback Coach Steve Clarkson Joins DeBartolo Sports and Entertainment to Head the New DeBartolo Sports University". Business Wire. 2007. Retrieved August 12, 2010.
^"fanbase.com". Fan-base. 2009. Archived from the original on June 26, 2015. Retrieved May 15, 2010.
^"ProFootballWeekly.com". Pro Football Weekly. 2011. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
^ ab"Pro Football Reference". pro-football-reference. 2009. Retrieved February 8, 2010.
^"BC Lions". BC Lions. 2010. Archived from the original on May 27, 2010. Retrieved June 4, 2010.
^"BC Lions". BC Lions. 2009. Archived from the original on March 12, 2011. Retrieved May 15, 2010.
^Nevius, C.W. (August 26, 2002). "Bob Ladouceur / Sweat and spirituality -- a winning combo / De La Salle football coach's philosophy drives school's 125-game streak". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved August 12, 2010.
^"NFL Players". NFL Enterprises, Inc. 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
^"Al Saunders". Serving History. 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2010.
^"CFL Players". Canadian Football League. 2010. Archived from the original on June 29, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
^Bill Walsh Of The 49ers Is Named SJSU's 2001 Tower Award Winner Archived 2009-08-21 at the Wayback Machine, 2001, CSU Newsline
^"Janice Moodie" (PDF). lpga. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 29, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
^"Arron Oberholser". pgatour. 2010. Archived from the original on April 12, 2010. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
^ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz"History". Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved April 22, 2010.
^ abcd"SJSU's Olympic Legacy Continues at Tokyo Games". SJSU. July 23, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
^O'Brien, Richard. "U.S. judoka Colton Brown guided by 96-year-old sensei". Sports Illustrated.
^"Robin Campbell Bio, Stats, and Results". Archived from the original on April 18, 2020.
^"Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 26, 2011. Retrieved December 20, 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
^"San Jose State University Athletics Olympics First – Women's Water Polo Silver Medal". SJSU. August 7, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
^"Smith shrugs off muscle pull to win Olympics 200-meter". Rome News-Tribune. October 17, 1968. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
^Malu Roldan. "STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS – MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (ELC) COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, Spring 2014" (PDF). sjsu.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
^Mark Powell (August 30, 2007). "Student Joey Chestnut has an appetite for competition". The Spartan Daily. Archived from the original on May 28, 2015. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
^Kelli Downey (September 21, 2006). "After 38 years, 'Krazy George' still beating his drum to cheer on Spartans". The Spartan Daily. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
^"Sports Illustrated:players:Ryan Suarez". Sports Illustrated. 2003. Retrieved May 5, 2010.
^Barnes, Mike (February 1, 2022), "Bob Wall, Martial Arts Expert Who Fought Bruce Lee in Films, Dies at 82", The Hollywood Reporter
^"San Jose State Math Researcher Experiences Epiphany at American Institute Of Mathematics". AIM. March 21, 2003. Archived from the original on April 21, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2010.
^Kalantari, Shuka. "The Seven Edible 'S' Foods of the Persian New Year". KQED. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
^Joe Severo (July 24, 1996). "Jessica Mitford, Mordant Critic of American Ways, and a British Upbringing, Dies at 78". The New York Times. Retrieved May 27, 2010.
^Joe Jares (January 18, 1971). "We Have A Neurotic In The Backfield, Doctor". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 7, 2010.
