8 Notable alumni of Gannon University
Updated: June 13, 2026 EliteDegrees
Gannon University is ranked #3,061 in the world and #796 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 8 notable alumni from Gannon 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 Gannon University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Edward M. Gabriel
1950-. (aged 76)
diplomat
board of directors
Edward M. Gabriel is an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Morocco from 1997 to 2001. He is the currently a member of the board of directors for the United States Institute of Peace.
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2. James Dubik
1949-. (aged 77)
writer
soldier
military officer
university teacher
Lieutenant General James Michael Dubik is a senior fellow at the Institute for the Study of War and a professor at Georgetown University's Security Studies Program. General Dubik has extensive operational experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Bosnia, Haiti, Panama, Honduras, and in many NATO countries.
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3. Jabs Newby
1991-. (aged 35)
basketball player
Jabulani Jabari Newby is a Jamaican-Canadian professional basketball player for the Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Newby played college basketball for Eastern Kentucky University and Gannon.
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4. Vikram S. Pandit
1957-. (aged 69)
businessperson
banker
Vikram Shankar Pandit is an Indian American banker and investor who was the chief executive officer of Citigroup from December 2007 to 16 October 2012 and is the current chairman and chief executive officer of The Orogen Group.
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5. Matt Berkey
1982-. (aged 44)
poker player
Matthew Berkey is an American professional poker player from Leechburg, Pennsylvania who focuses on live no limit hold 'em cash games.
6. Joseph Schember
1950-. (aged 76)
politician
Joseph Schember is an American banker and politician who served as the 48th mayor of Erie, Pennsylvania from 2018 to 2026. Schember previously served as a vice president of PNC Bank and as a member of the Erie City Council between 2006 and 2012.
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7. Daniel Cudmore
1981-. (aged 45)
stunt performer
television actor
actor
film actor
Daniel Cudmore is a Canadian actor, stuntman, and former professional rugby union player. He is best known for his roles as the superhero Peter Rasputin / Colossus in the X-Men film series, the Volturi Felix in The Twilight Saga film series, and several characters in the Arrowverse.
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8. Ryan Bizzarro
1985-. (aged 41)
politician
Ryan A. Bizzarro is an American politician and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He has represented the 3rd district since January 2013. His district is located in Erie County and includes the townships of Millcreek and Fairview.
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