5 Notable alumni of Federal University of Goias
Updated: May 12, 2026 EliteDegrees
Federal University of Goias is ranked #843 in the world and #22 in Brazil by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 5 notable alumni from Federal University of Goias sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Federal University of Goias won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Paulo Garcia
1959-2017 (aged 58)
politician
physician
Paulo de Siqueira Garcia was a Brazilian neurosurgeon, physician and politician from the Workers' Party. He was the mayor of Goiânia from 1 April 2010, when then-mayor Iris Rezende resigned in order to run for governor at the 2010 election, until his death.
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2. Dorinha Rezende
1964-. (aged 62)
politician
Maria Auxiliadora Seabra Rezende better known as Dorinha Rezende or Professora Dorinha is a Brazilian politician and university professor. Although born in Goiás, she has spent her political career representing Tocantins, having served as federal deputy representative since 2011.
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3. Lúcia Vânia Abrão Costa
1944-. (aged 82)
politician
Lúcia Vânia Abrão Costa is a Brazilian politician. She has represented Goiás in the Federal Senate since 2003. Previously she was a Deputy from Goiás from 1987 to 1995 and from 1999 to 2003. She is a member of the Brazilian Socialist Party.
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4. César Halum
1954-. (aged 72)
politician
César Hanna Halum is a Brazilian politician as well as a lawyer. Although born in Goiás, he has spent his political career representing the state of Tocantins, having served as state representative from 2011 to 2019.
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5. Ana Maria Pacheco
1943-. (aged 83)
printmaker
painter
sculptor
artist
visual artist
Ana Maria Pacheco is a Brazilian sculptor, painter, and printmaker. Her work is influenced by her Brazilian heritage and often focuses on supernatural themes, incorporating them into unfolding narratives within her work. Pacheco's work has been displayed in galleries internationally and has won multiple awards throughout her career.
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