19 Notable alumni of Dixie State University
Updated: June 12, 2026 EliteDegrees
Dixie State University is ranked #4,051 in the world and #1,052 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 19 notable alumni from Dixie State University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Dixie State University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Christine Johnson
1968-. (aged 58)
politician
Christine A. Johnson is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Utah House of Representatives from 2007 to 2010.
2. Maurine Whipple
1903-1992 (aged 89)
writer
Maurine Whipple was an American novelist and short story writer best known for her novel The Giant Joshua (1941). The book is lauded as one of the most important Mormon novels, vividly depicting pioneer and polygamous life in the 19th century.
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3. Brandon Lyon
1979-. (aged 47)
baseball player
Brandon James Lyon is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, and New York Mets.
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4. Scott Howell
1953-. (aged 73)
businessperson
politician
Scott N. Howell is an American politician from Utah. He was the Democratic nominee for the United States Senate from Utah in the 2000 and 2012 elections.
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5. Brad Thompson
1982-. (aged 44)
baseball player
Bradley Joseph Thompson is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals from 2005 to 2010. He currently serves as color commentator for FanDuel Sports Network Midwest.
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6. Howard Cannon
1912-2002 (aged 90)
lawyer
military officer
politician
prosecutor
Howard Walter Cannon was an American politician from Nevada. A member of the Democratic Party, he served four terms in the United States Senate representing Nevada from 1959 to 1983.
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7. Bruce Hurst
1958-. (aged 68)
baseball player
Bruce Vee Hurst is an American former Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher. He is best remembered for his performance for the Boston Red Sox in the 1986 postseason, where he won two games while allowing only two runs total. Prior to the miraculous Game 6 comeback by the New York Mets, he was the presumed World Series MVP. Two...
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8. Nolan D. Archibald
1943-. (aged 83)
basketball player
Nolan D. Archibald is the retired chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of the Black & Decker Corporation. Following the merger with Stanley Works, Archibald became executive chairman of the board of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
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9. Brandon Kintzler
1984-. (aged 42)
baseball player
Brandon Lee Kintzler is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Washington Nationals, Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins, and Philadelphia Phillies.
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10. Cresent Hardy
1957-. (aged 69)
politician
business executive
Cresent Leo Hardy is an American politician and businessman who served as the U.S. representative for Nevada's 4th congressional district from 2015 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the Nevada Assembly from 2010 to 2014.
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11. Junior Siavii
1978-2022 (aged 44)
American football player
Saousoalii Poe Siavii Jr. was a Samoan-born professional American football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, and Seattle Seahawks. He played college football at the University of Oregon.
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12. Reno Mahe
1980-. (aged 46)
American football player
Sateki Reno Mahe Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a running back for five seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Mahe played college football for the BYU Cougars, and was signed by the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2003.
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13. Josh Burkman
1980-. (aged 46)
mixed martial arts fighter
Joshua Ray Burkman is a retired American professional mixed martial artist formerly competing in the Welterweight division. He formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the World Series of Fighting, the XFC, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 2.
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14. Marcus Banks
1981-. (aged 45)
basketball player
Arthur Lemarcus Banks III is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels, where he was Co-Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. He was selected with the 13th pick in the first round of the 2003 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies, then traded to the Boston Celtics, along with Kendrick...
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15. Lionel Hollins
1953-. (aged 73)
basketball player
basketball coach
Lionel Eugene Hollins is an American professional basketball coach and former player who most recently served as an assistant coach for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A point guard, Hollins played for the Portland Trail Blazers, winning an NBA championship in 1977 and named an NBA All-Star in 1978. The Trail Blazers retired his No. 14.
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16. Danny Tarkanian
1961-. (aged 65)
basketball player
lawyer
politician
basketball coach
Daniel George John Tarkanian is an American attorney, businessman and perennial candidate for elective office. A Republican, he has mounted unsuccessful campaigns for the Nevada Senate (2004), Nevada Secretary of State (2006), the United States Senate (2010 and 2018), and the United States House of Representatives (2012, 2016, 2018 and 2022). In 2020, Tarkanian was elected to the Douglas County...
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17. John Browning
1855-1926 (aged 71)
inventor
firearms designer
John Moses Browning was an American firearm designer who developed many varieties of military and civilian firearms, cartridges, and gun mechanisms, many of which are still in use around the world. He made his first firearm at age 13 in his father's gun shop and was awarded the first of his 128 firearm patents on October 7, 1879, at the...
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18. Jeffrey R. Holland
1940-2025 (aged 85)
writer
priest
Jeffrey Roy Holland was an American educator and a religious leader. He was president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from October 14, 2025, until his death. He was the ninth president of Brigham Young University (BYU) and was acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles...
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19. John Thompson
1941-2020 (aged 79)
sports commentator
basketball player
basketball coach
John Paul Thompson is an Irish former professional footballer. He was a tough-tackling versatile defender, although he was equally comfortable in midfield. He was a full Irish International who has also played for Nottingham Forest, Tranmere Rovers, Oldham Athletic, Notts County and Mansfield.
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