List of University of Illinois at Chicago people
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This is an incomplete list of notable people associated with the University of Illinois at Chicago in the United States of America.
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[edit] Faculty
- Bill Ayers, professor of education. A 1960s-era political activist and former member of the Weather Underground. Ayers is the author of a number of books on the teaching profession and is active in progressive campaigns for school reform.
- Ahmed Belkaoui, Professor of Accounting. Very well known in the Accounting field. Has been an Author of over 125 published books.
- Daniel Bernstein, professor, department of math, statistics and computer science. Author of qmail and djbdns. A multiple NSF grant winner and Sloan Foundation fellow, Bernstein is also distinguished for his work in the fields of cryptography and computer security.
- Ananda Chakrabarty, Distinguished professor of microbiology. Created the oil-eating bactaria that was used during the Gulf War. Special advisor to the US government & United Nations.
- John D'Emilio, professor, department of gender and women studies, department of history. A leading scholar of gay and lesbian history, D'Emilio's work was cited by Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy in his 2003 majority opinion when the court struck down a Texas law that criminalized sodomy.
- Stanley Fish, Dean Emeritus of College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Has published many articles & books.
- Stedman Graham,Specializes in the field of Management. Public speaker on leadership and motivation. Owner of successful consulting company. Significant other of Oprah Winfrey.
- Gerald Graff, professor, department of English. A respected literary critic, particularly on the subject of pedagogy.
- Paul J. Griffiths, Arthur J. Schmitt Professor of Catholic Studies and Chair, department of classics and mediterranean studies. A leading scholar in the fields of religious and Catholic studies, with a specialization in Augustine, Buddhist thought, and religious diversity.
- Steve Jones, professor, department of communication, associate dean of social sciences. A noted scholar of the internet, he is the UIC professor most widely quoted in the media. He co-founded the Association of Internet Researchers, co-edits the journal, New Media & Society, and edits several book series on new media. He is senior research fellow at the Internet & American Life Project of the Pew Charitable Trusts.
- Charles King, professor, department of marketing. Created King's Law in the field of Marketing. One of the nations formost expert on Network Marketing companies such as NuSkin, Avon, Amway, Quixtar, Pre-Paid Legal, PriMerica Financial, ACN and etc... Runs a successful independent consulting company of his own. Former consultant to Hugh Hefner and Playboy.
- J. Kurish, Professor of Finance. Very well known in the field of Finance. Professor Kurish is often appeared on NBC, CLTV, CBS for his expertise. He is sought after by many people in the field of Finance, including The Wall Street Journal.
- Deirdre McCloskey, Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Walter Benn Michaels, professor and chair, department of English. A respected literary critic, particularly for his work on identity studies and American culture. He is also well known for the article Against Theory, which appeared in Critical Inquiry.
- S. Jay Olshansky, professor of epidemiology, UIC School of Public Health. He is a biodemographer known for his research on the upper limits to human aging and longevity and his efforts to inform the public about products that claim to reverse or stop the aging process. Olshansky is the lead author of "The Quest for Immortality: Science at the Frontiers of Aging," the recipient of two Independent Science Awards from the National Institute on Aging, and a Fulbright Senior Specialist.
- Joseph Persky, Professor of Economics. Appointed to Counsel of Economic Advisors with the state of Illinois.
- Ram Ramakrishnan, Ernst & Young LLP Professor & Department Head of Accounting.
- Dick Simpson, professor, department of political science. One of Chicago's most active politicians, he is responsible for over half a million dollars in grants, and the author of four widely acclaimed books on government. He is also known for campaigning against former Chicago Mayor
- Jay Taparia, Professor of Finance. Founder & Principle of Sanskar Investments. Author of "Understanding Financial Statements" published by Marion Street Press.
Richard J. Daley, as well as his son (and present Chicago Mayor), Richard M. Daley.
[edit] Alumni
[edit] Architecture and design
- Michael G. Turnbull, 1973. Assistant Architect of the Capitol in Washington, DC, previously head of the Department of Design and Construction at the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Adrian Smith, Partner at Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP. Designed the Trump Tower Chicago, Burj Dubai and Jin Mao Tower.
[edit] Arts and entertainment
- Janina Gavankar, Actor, Recording Artist.
- Michael Gross, 1970. Movie and television actor best known for his role as Steven Keaton on the 1980s NBC sitcom Family Ties.
- Daniel Henney, model turned actor is best known for his break-through role in "My Name is Kim Sam Soon"
- Al Jourgensen, attended the Circle Campus circa 1979.[1]
- Kenny Techstepper, Graduated from UIC in 2006, Co-Host & technical Producer for Mancow's Morning Madhouse - a nationally syndicated talk radio show. [2]
- Kannan Vinaitheerthan, Platinum record musician, most notably known for the song "I'm Gonna Fuck You 'til the White Comes Out the Brown".
[edit] Business
- Sapan Desai, PhD 2003, MD 2006. President and CEO of Apex Testing and Surgery Consults.
- Leonard Roberts, 1971. Executive Chairman, RadioShack Corporation.
- Adrian D. Smith, 1969. Partner, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill whose claim to fame largely revolved around enormous Chicago renovation projects.
- David Zucker, President, Midway Games
[edit] Government and politics
- Carol Moseley Braun, 1969. The first African-American woman elected to the U.S. Senate.
- Mary Mahler, 1972. Assistant Regional Commissioner for Management and Operations and Support for the Social Security Administration.
- Bobby L. Rush, 1994. U.S. Congressman.
- James R. Thompson, former governor of Illinois and member of the 9/11 Commission.
[edit] Journalism, literature and writing
- Kenny Techstepper, 2006, Nationally Syndicated Broadcast Journalist
- Bernard Shaw, 1968. Leading news anchor for the CNN from 1980 to his retirement in 2001.
- Shel Silverstein, attended the University of Illinois at Navy Pier for a year
[edit] Non-profit and non-governmental organizations
- Barbara A. Schaal, 1969. Evolutionary biologist and current vice president of the National Academy of Sciences.
[edit] Sports
- Jay DeMerit, athlete, Watford F.C., FA Premier League
- Curtis Granderson, former UIC baseball player. Now plays for Detroit Tigers.
