2 Notable alumni of Concordia University – Irvine
Updated: June 15, 2026 EliteDegrees
Concordia University – Irvine is ranked #4,149 in the world and #1,081 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 2 notable alumni from Concordia University – Irvine sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Concordia University – Irvine won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Nick VanderLaan
1979-. (aged 47)
basketball player
Nicholas James VanderLaan is an American former professional basketball player. He played three seasons of Division I college basketball for California and Virginia before completing his college career at Concordia-Irvine in 2004. As a senior in 2003–04, he was named an NAIA All-American First Team honoree. He played professionally for three seasons, spending time in the American Basketball Association (ABA),...
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2. John Shimkus
1958-. (aged 68)
politician
John Mondy Shimkus is an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from 1997 to 2021, representing the 20th, 19th and 15th congressional districts of Illinois.
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