Notable Alumni of Eastern Washington University

Clarence D. Martin 1886–1955

11th Governor of Washington

Also attended: University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Gary J. Volesky 1961–

Retired US Army lieutenant general, I Corps commander

Also attended: Princeton University

Alfred Nganga Mutua 1970–

Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection

Also attended: Whitworth University

Angela K. Wilson 1967–

Chemist and former President of the American Chemical Society

Also attended: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Todd McFarlane 1961–

Creator of Spawn, co-founder of Image Comics

Also attended: Spokane Falls Community College

Thomas Hampson 1955–

American lyric baritone

Also attended: University of Southern California

Edward Kienholz 1927–1994

Installation artist and assemblage sculptor

Also attended: Whitworth University

Cecilia Alvarez 1950–

Chicana painter and muralist

Jess Walter 1965–

Author of fiction and non-fiction

Elizabeth Cook-Lynn 1930–2023

Sioux writer, editor and poet

Also attended: South Dakota State University, University of South Dakota

Paula Meehan 1955–

Irish poet and playwright

Blanca Blanco 1981–

American actress

Also attended: Washington State University

Chris Crutcher 1946–

Young adult novelist and family therapist

Rodney Stuckey 1986–

Former NBA player for the Pistons and Pacers

Jill Bakken 1977–

2002 Olympic gold medalist in bobsleigh

Also attended: Oregon State University, University of Utah

Cooper Kupp 1993–

NFL wide receiver

Tom Sneva 1948–

Race car driver, 1983 Indianapolis 500 winner

Launi Meili 1963–

Sport shooter, 1992 Olympic gold medalist

Cedric Coward 2003–

Memphis Grizzlies basketball player in the NBA

Attended until 2024

Also attended: Willamette University, Washington State University

Tyler Harvey 1993–

Professional basketball player; led Division I in scoring

Bogdan Bliznyuk 1995–

Ukrainian basketball player

Ryan Phillips 1982–

CFL coach and former defensive back

Derrick Jensen 1960–

Ecophilosopher, environmental activist and author

Also attended: Colorado School of Mines

Lee Watkinson 1966–

Professional poker player