14 Notable alumni of Autonomous University of Chihuahua
Updated: May 21, 2026 EliteDegrees
Autonomous University of Chihuahua is ranked #2,847 in the world and #31 in Mexico by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 14 notable alumni from Autonomous University of Chihuahua sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Autonomous University of Chihuahua won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Francisco Barrio
1950-2025 (aged 75)
diplomat
politician
Francisco Javier Barrio Terrazas was a Mexican politician affiliated with the National Action Party (PAN). He served as governor of Chihuahua and in the cabinet of President Vicente Fox.
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2. Esther Orozco
1945-. (aged 81)
teacher
politician
botanist
citizen
Vocera de Salinas Priego
María Esther Orozco Orozco is a Mexican chemist, bacteriologist, parasitologist and teacher. Her research has been the mechanisms by which Entamoeba histolytica causes disease. She is currently the Minister of International Cooperation in Science and Technology at the Mexican Embassy in France.
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3. Graciela Ortíz González
1954-. (aged 72)
politician
Graciela Ortiz González is a Mexican politician affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI).
4. Horacio Nava
1982-. (aged 44)
athletics competitor
Horacio Nava Meza is a male race walker from Mexico. He represented Mexico at the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2012 Summer Olympics is a five-time participant at the World Championships in Athletics (2005 to 2013). He was the runner-up over 50 km at the 2007 Pan American Games and the 2010 IAAF World Race Walking Cup. He won gold medals...
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5. Francisco R. Almada
1896-1989 (aged 93)
historian
writer
politician
Francisco R. Almada was a Mexican teacher, investigator, historian and politician. He served as governor of the state of Chihuahua on two occasions.
6. David Figueroa Ortega
1970-. (aged 56)
politician
David Figueroa Ortega is a Mexican diplomat and politician from the National Action Party. From 2006 to 2009 he served as Deputy of the LX Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Sonora, and previously served as municipal president of Agua Prieta.
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7. Víctor Valencia de los Santos
1959-2020 (aged 61)
politician
Víctor Leopoldo Valencia de los Santos was a Mexican politician affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI).
8. Rocío Reza Gallegos
1968-. (aged 58)
politician
Rocío Esmeralda Reza Gallegos is a Mexican politician affiliated with the PAN. As of 2013 she served as Deputy of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Chihuahua.
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9. Andrea Meza
1994-. (aged 32)
beauty pageant contestant
Alma Andrea Meza Carmona is a Mexican beauty pageant titleholder best known for winning the title of Miss Universe 2020. The third Mexican contestant to win the title, Meza holds the record for the shortest complete reign in Miss Universe history to date.
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10. Elizabeth Álvarez
1977-. (aged 49)
actor
television actor
Elizabeth Álvarez Ronquillo is a Mexican telenovela actress.
11. Okairy Giner
1992-. (aged 34)
film director
model
television actor
actor
film actor
Okairy Alejandra Giner Arredondo, known professionally as Oka Giner, is a Mexican actress who gained popularity for her debut role as Bárbara Fuenmayor in the 2013 Mexican television series, Gossip Girl: Acapulco. Giner has also starred on the telenovelas Bajo el mismo cielo, Señora Acero: La Coyote, Corazón guerrero and Perdona nuestros pecados.
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12. José Reyes Baeza Terrazas
1961-. (aged 65)
lawyer
politician
José Reyes Baeza Terrazas is a Mexican politician and lawyer. In 2004, he was elected Governor of Chihuahua as a member of the Institutional Revolutionary Party for the term ending in 2010. Prior to that, he was Chair of Law at the University of Chihuahua in Chihuahua. He then served as mayor (Municipal President) of the city of Chihuahua from...
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13. Enrique Serrano Escobar
1958-. (aged 68)
politician
Enrique Serrano Escobar is a Mexican politician affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI).
14. Adriana Barraza
1956-. (aged 70)
television actor
film director
actor
film actor
Adriana Barraza González is a Mexican actress. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Babel (2006).