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24 notable alumni U.S. News #317

Notable Alumni of Ferris State University

Notable alumni of Ferris State University include Maynard James Keenan (Vocalist of Tool and A Perfect Circle), Al Jardine (Co-founder of the Beach Boys) and Karen McDougal (Model and actress, Playboy Playmate of the Year).

College data and admissions

Alumni list

Politics and law

Business

  • Harlow Curtice 1893–1962

    Led General Motors from 1953 to 1958

Arts and media

  • Maynard James Keenan 1964–

    Vocalist of Tool and A Perfect Circle

  • Al Jardine 1942–

    Co-founder of the Beach Boys

    Also attended: El Camino Community College District

  • Karen McDougal 1971–

    Model and actress, Playboy Playmate of the Year

  • Børns 1992–

    Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist

    Also attended: Grand Rapids Community College, Muskegon Community College

  • Shawn Christian 1965–

    Television and film actor

  • Jeff Hephner 1975–

    Actor known for Chicago Fire and Chicago Med

    Also attended: Calvin University

  • Vennela Kishore 1980–

    Indian Telugu-cinema actor and director

  • Keith Parkinson 1958–2005

    Fantasy artist known for EverQuest and Magic: The Gathering art

    Also attended: University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Sports

  • Chris Kunitz 1979–

    Former NHL winger, four-time Stanley Cup winner

  • Magnus Gustafsson 1967–

    Swedish tennis player and coach

  • Monty Brown 1970–

    Former NFL linebacker and professional wrestler

  • Jason Blake 1973–

    Former NHL forward

    Also attended: University of North Dakota

  • Zach Redmond 1988–

    Former professional ice hockey defenseman

  • Janae Kroc 1972–

    Powerlifter, bodybuilder and Marine veteran

  • Chad Billins 1989–

    Professional ice hockey defenseman

  • Jeff Blashill 1973–

    Head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks

  • Andy Roach 1973–

    Former professional ice hockey defenseman

  • John Gruden 1970–

    Ice hockey coach, Toronto Maple Leafs assistant

From Wikidata “educated at” records (including people who attended without graduating), ordered by the number of Wikipedia language editions. Degrees and years follow Wikidata and are left out where it has none.

Alumni network

Colleges that share the most alumni with Ferris State University (people who attended both).