Notable Alumni of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Hilda Solis 1957–

Los Angeles County supervisor and congresswoman-elect

Bachelor of Arts · Class of 1979

Also attended: University of Southern California

Richard Pombo 1961–

Former California congressman and House Resources chair

Attended until 1982

Jack Dangermond 1945–

Co-founder and president of Esri

Bachelor of Science

Also attended: Harvard University, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Donald Tang 1963–

Executive chairman of Shein, former Bear Stearns vice chairman

Corrinne Yu 1964–

Game programmer who worked on Halo 4

Neal Evenhuis 1952–

Entomologist at the Bishop Museum in Hawaii

Forest Whitaker 1961–

Actor and filmmaker, Academy Award winner

Also attended: University of Southern California, New York University

James Williamson 1949–

Guitarist and songwriter of the Stooges

Dr Disrespect 1982–

Live streamer known as Dr Disrespect

Larry Wilmore 1961–

Comedian and host of The Nightly Show

Pippa Scott 1934–2025

Film and television actress

Also attended: University of California-Los Angeles, Harvard University

Spouse: Lee Rich (Ohio University-Main Campus)

Meagan Tandy 1985–

Actress and model, former Miss California USA

Also attended: Chaffey College

Erika Harlacher 1990–

Voice actress in English-dubbed anime and games

Roy Conli 1971–

Film producer, Oscar winner for Big Hero 6

Nguyễn Cao Kỳ Duyên 1965–

Vietnamese-American singer and Paris by Night host

Also attended: Western State College of Law at Argosy University

Carol Vaness 1952–

Soprano and university professor

Jonathan Bornstein 1984–

Former US national team left-back

Kim Rhode 1979–

Sport shooter and six-time Olympic medalist

Chi Cheng 1944–

Taiwanese track athlete and 1968 Olympic medalist

Paul Caligiuri 1964–

Former US national team soccer player

Dave Mirra 1974–2016

BMX rider who set X Games medal record

Taylor Spivey 1991–

Professional triathlete

Also attended: California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Glenn Davis 1924–2005

Army halfback who won the 1946 Heisman Trophy

Also attended: The United States Military Academy at West Point

Jim Zorn 1953–

Former NFL quarterback and coach

Also attended: Cerritos College

Roman Gabriel 1940–2024

NFL quarterback

Also attended: North Carolina State University at Raleigh