List of Brigham Young University–Idaho alumni explained

This list of Brigham Young University-Idaho alumni includes notable graduates, non-graduate former students, and current students of Brigham Young University–Idaho (also known as BYU–Idaho or BYU–I), a four-year private college owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) located in Rexburg, Idaho, United States that prior to 2001 was a two-year junior college known as Ricks College. As of August 2008, BYU–Idaho/Ricks College had approximately 150,000 alumni.[1] Many of them, in particular those before 2001, graduated with a two-year associate's degree or simply attended two years before moving on to another institution to complete their bachelor's degree.

Educators and scholars

NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
B.S.Law Professor at Georgetown University Law Center; Former Law Clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch [4]
A.A.Professor at Southern Virginia University; Bestselling Author[5]
A.A.Director of the School of Music at Brigham Young University[6]
A.A.Folklorist and anthropologist with notable work involving the Marshall Islands and elsewhere in Micronesia[7]

Entertainment and media

NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
Benson Boone2024 (left 2021 to pursue singing)UnknownSinger-songwriter, Beautiful Things
— 2012-2018B.S. Industrial Organizational PsychologyCelebrity Video Director & Producer known for working with Dave Chappelle, Khalid, Kevin Hart and more[8] Meet Clint Schwabedissen Celebrity Video Director: Working With Dave Chappelle, Khalid, and More Shoutout LA May 15, 2023
}|-| | align="center" | —| (transferred to BYU before graduating)| Directors and screenwriters of Napoleon Dynamite (2004)| align="center" | |-| Gregg Hale| align="center" | 1996, 1998–2000| A.A. graduated April 2000| Former guitarist for the multi-platinum band Spiritualized | align="center" | |-| | align="center" | —| | Former ringmaster for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus| align="center" |[9] |-| | align="center" | —| A.A.| Current news anchor for the five o'clock ABC News in Houston, Texas| align="center" |[10] |-| | align="center" | —| A.A.| Writer, director, producer, and actor| align="center" |[11] |-| Ryan Hamilton| align="center" | —| A.A.| Stand-up comedian and actor| align="center" |[12] |}

Government, law, and public policy

NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
1984A.A.Republican member of the Idaho Senate[13]
1996A.A.S.U.S. circuit judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit[14]
1981–1982Former Superintendent of Public Instruction in Idaho[15]
1974-1976Student body (ASRC) President 1975-76Republican member of the Idaho Senate[16]
1974A.A.Republican member of the Idaho Senate[17]
1979A.B.U.S. District Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon[18]
A.A.Lt. Governor of Idaho

Other

NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
<-- year -->Former developer of over thirty medical devices[19]
<-- year -->Former journalist who went missing in 2009[20]

Religion

Note: All positions listed are within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unless otherwise noted.

Sports

NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
1984(transferred to University of Utah before graduating)Current assistant coach for University of Utah football team, former head coach for the Oregon State football team, Wisconsin Badgers football team and Utah State Aggies football team[22]
(transferred to BYU before graduating)Former defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL), winner of the Outland Trophy in 1986[23]
(transferred to BYU before graduating)Former slotback for the CFL's Montreal Alouettes, 2002 and 2003 CFL Most Outstanding Canadian, winner of 91st Grey Cup (2003 MVP); and former receivers coach at BYU[24] [25] [26]
Retired Major League Baseball pitcher who debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2007[27]
<-- year-->Long snapper for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League[28]
1999–2000Former NFL and NFL Europe player[29]
<-- year-->Two-time Olympic medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling (gold in 2000), 1993 NCJAA Heavyweight National Champion[30]
1986Current head coach for the Oregon Ducks women's basketball team[31]
<-- year-->MLB pitcher for the Florida Marlins[32]
1970–1972Former Retired head coach for the Utah State Aggies men's basketball team[33]
<-- year-->NFL offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens (–) and the Detroit Lions (–)[34]
Former football player[35]

Writers and artists

NameClass year(s)Degree(s)NotabilityReference
A.A.Sports sculptor[36]
(transferred to BYU before graduating)Cartoonist, creator of newspaper comic Pickles[37]
BAAuthor and NY Times bestselling illustrator; illustrated book covers for Glenn Beck's Christmas Sweater, Fablehaven, and several Goosebumps books[38]
Sculptor known for Pro Football Hall of Fame busts[39]
Painter known for his Latter-day Saint-themed paintings[40]
Painter known for ornithology and bird paintings[41]

Notes

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alumni . August 5, 2008 . BYU-Idaho.
  2. Web site: Mormons in Business . mormonsinbusiness.com . December 19, 2012 .
  3. Rose. Peter. Melaleuca expands into Canada. The Idaho Business Review. April 9, 1994. 13. 27. 10.
  4. https://law.nd.edu/assets/550558/barclay_cv_2023.11.17.pdf
  5. Web site: Southern Virginia University Welcomes Mormon Business Author as Distinguished Professor . ldsmag.com . December 18, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130406000559/http://www.ldsmag.com/ldsmag/churchupdate/070726svu.html . April 6, 2013 .
  6. Web site: About Kory Katseanes . BYU . January 7, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120904142548/http://cfacweb.byu.edu/directory/katseanes . September 4, 2012 .
  7. Web site: Dr. Phillip McArthur Profile . . January 7, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130305052851/http://ics.byuh.edu/?q=ICS%2FMcArthurPhillip . March 5, 2013 .
  8. https://shoutoutla.com/meet-clint-schwabedissen-celebrity-video-director-working-with-dave-chappelle-khalid-and-more/
  9. News: Timothy J. Holst, Who Filled Circus Big Top With Talent, Dies at 61 . New York Times . January 7, 2013 .
  10. Web site: LDS reporter finds faith amid despair . Church News . December 19, 2012 .
  11. Web site: Daryn Tufts . ovguide.com . January 7, 2013.
  12. Web site: BYU-Idaho alumnus Ryan Hamilton performs clean comedy act on 'Conan'. Sarah. Petersen. May 14, 2014. November 20, 2017.
  13. News: Biographical Profile for Dean L. Cameron . Vote-id.org . December 19, 2012.
  14. News: Forrest, Danielle Jo = fjc.gov . June 8, 2021.
  15. News: Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna = idaho.gov . January 7, 2013.
  16. News: Senator Fred. S. Martin (R) . legislature.idaho.gov . October 13, 2023.
  17. News: Senator Dean M. Mortimer's Biography . Votesmart.org . December 19, 2012.
  18. News: Judge Michael W. Mosman's Biography . votesmart.org . January 7, 2013.
  19. Web site: Wayne Quinton . washington.edu . January 7, 2013 .
  20. News: Haynes. Mark. Missing man mystery: 'None of it makes sense,' Steven Koecher's mother laments. Salt Lake Tribune. January 8, 2010. December 3, 2019.
  21. Web site: New Buildings & New Status . . August 5, 2008 .
  22. Web site: Gary Andersen Profile . Utahstateaggies.com . December 18, 2012 .
  23. Web site: Celebrating a Century . BYU-Idaho . August 5, 2008 .
  24. Web site: Ben Cahoon . Montreal Alouettes. May 12, 2008 .
  25. News: Ricks football era comes to close this fall . . Dick . Harmon . November 2, 2006. May 12, 2008 .
  26. Web site: Ben Cahoon Staff Bio . . April 4, 2013 . January 27, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130127071035/http://byucougars.com/staff/m-football/ben-cahoon . dead .
  27. Web site: Troy Cate Bio . Scout.com . December 19, 2012 .
  28. Web site: John Denney Athlete Profile . BYU. December 20, 2012 .
  29. Web site: KSU – It's A Dunn Deal . Kansas.net . January 7, 2013.
  30. Web site: Gardner bio . . August 5, 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081202203027/http://www.byui.edu/alumni/summit/Summit_Spring2001/Alumni%20News.htm . December 2, 2008 .
  31. Web site: Head Coach Kelly Graves . 2012–13 Gonzaga Women's Basketball Media Guide . . March 12, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131005071203/http://www.gozags.com/fls/26400/WBBRECORDBOOK/2012-13RecordBook.pdf . October 5, 2013 .
  32. Web site: Lindstrom bio. Florida Marlins. August 5, 2008 .
  33. Web site: Stew Morrill Profile . Utahstateaggies.com . January 7, 2013 .
  34. Web site: Edwin Mulitalo bio. NFL. August 5, 2008 .
  35. Web site: Jose Portilla . all-xfl.com . May 15, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150515183242/http://www.all-xfl.com/losangelesxtreme/team/roster/JosePortilla.htm . May 15, 2015 .
  36. Web site: Sculptor of Sports Legends . asama.org . December 19, 2012 .
  37. Web site: The Art of Making Pickles . BYU . December 18, 2012 .
  38. Web site: Brandon Dorman Profile . Julie Andrews Collection . December 19, 2012 .
  39. Stevens, Taylor. "Utah leaders unveil design of new Martha Hughes Cannon statue heading to D.C. next year", The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 September 2019. Retrieved on 10 March 2020.
  40. Web site: Del Parson Profile . University of Utah . December 19, 2012 .
  41. Angell, Bryony. "How to Go From Watching Birds to Drawing Them", Audubon, 26 July 2017. Retrieved on 10 March 2020.