List of Georgia Southern University alumni

This list of Georgia Southern University alumni includes graduates, non-graduate former students and current students of First District Agricultural and Mechanical School, Georgia Normal School, South Georgia Teacher's College, Georgia Southern College, and/or Georgia Southern University.

Georgia Southern University is a four-year, state-supported, university located in Statesboro, Georgia.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

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Entertainment

Film, television and radio

Name Class year Notability References James Kicklighter 2010 Film Director https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/videos/946/ Ace Amerson The Real World: Paris cast member Patrika Darbo actress Walton Goggins actor Mychael Knight Project Runway Season 3 cast member James Rhine Big Brother 6 and Big Brother All-Stars cast member

Director James Kicklighter

Music

Name Class year Notability References Tony Arata Grammy-nominated songwriter Luke Bryan 1999 country music singer Elizabeth Cook country music singer Dallas Davidson country music singer Ben Hayslip 1994 grammy nominated songwriter; 2011 and 2012 ASCAP Country Music Songwriter of the Year Cole Swindell 2007 country music singer Travis Greene 2007 Gospel Music singer

Singer Luke Bryan

Sports

Name Class year Notability References Jon Cox professional soccer player with the Atlanta Silverbacks ^[1] Michael Curry former head coach of the Detroit Pistons of the NBA; former NBA player; former President, NBA Players Association ^[2] Jayson Foster 2007 Baltimore Ravens wide receiver, Walter Payton Award winner ^[3] Todd Greene former MLB catcher ^[4] Tracy Ham College Football Hall of Famer, 1995 CFL Most Outstanding Player ^[5] Joey Hamilton former MLB pitcher 1994-2003 ^[6] Younghoe Koo 2016 Kicker for the Atlanta Falcons Jerick McKinnon Kansas City Chiefs running back, third round draft pick 2014 by the Minnesota Vikings ^[7] Earthwind Moreland former NFL cornerback ^[8] Jodie Mudd PGA Tour golfer ^[9] Adrian Peterson Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton Award winner ^[10] Aron Price PGA Tour golfer ^[11] Jeff Sanders former NBA first round draft pick ^[12] Gene Sauers PGA Tour golfer; 2011 inductee to the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame ^[13] Fred Stokes former NFL defensive end, Super Bowl XXVI champion ^[14] Everett Teaford pitcher for the Kansas City Royals ^[15] Kiwaukee Thomas former NFL defensive back ^[16] John Tudor former MLB pitcher ^[17] J. J. Wilcox Dallas Cowboys safety, second round draft pick 2013 ^[18]

Jayson Foster at Georgia Southern Fan Day

Business

Name Class year Notability References Daniel Cathy 1975 President, Chick-Fil-A ^[19] Hala Moddelmog CEO of Arby's Mircle Yap Strategic Adviser of One Capital Group

Government and public service

Name Class year Notability References Michael P. Boggs 1985 Associate Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court Casey Cagle attended, but did not graduate Lt. Governor, Georgia ^[20] Jack Hill Member of Georgia State Senate (1991–2020) ^[21] Bill Hitchens Member of Georgia House of Representatives (2012–Present) ^[22] Charlie Norwood U.S. Congressman (1995–2007) ^[23] Van R. Johnson Mayor of Savannah, Georgia Ashley Seay 2016 GEMA/HS Executive Office Manager ^[citation needed] Leslie C. Smith 1985 66th Inspector General of the US Army

Former US Congressman Charlie Norwood

Scientists and researchers

Name Class year Notability References Lee R. Berger explorer

Lee R. Berger

References

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3. "Jayson Foster: Profile". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
4. "Todd Greene Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
5. "Tracy Ham Jr. Bio". Georgian Southern Basketball. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
6. "Joey Hamilton Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
7. "Jerick McKinnon". 2014 ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
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9. "Jodie Mudd". PGA Tour. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
10. "Adrian N. Peterson, rb". Total Football Stats. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
11. "Aron Price". PGA Tour. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
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13. "Gene Sauers". PGA Tour. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
14. . databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
15. "Everett Teaford Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
16. . databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
17. "John Tudor Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
18. "J.J. Wilcox". 2014 ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
19. "The Presidents' Forum". The Entrepreneurship Institute. 1998-06-23. Retrieved 2008-08-19.
20. "Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle". Georgia Gov. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
21. "Senator Jack Hill" (PDF). Georgia State Senate. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
22. "Bill Hitchens' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
23. "NORWOOD, Charles W., Jr., (1941 - 2007)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved March 10, 2013.

 

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