13 Notable alumni of Northern Kentucky University
Updated: June 14, 2026 EliteDegrees
Northern Kentucky University is 1760st in the world, 1st in North America, and 437st in the United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 13 notable alumni from Northern Kentucky 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 Northern Kentucky University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Hollis Hammonds
1971-. (aged 55)
installation artist
Hollis Hammonds is an American artist and academic, who is associate professor of art and chair of visual studies at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. Hammonds specializes in drawing and sculptural installations. She is author of the drawing textbook, Drawing Structure: Conceptual & Observational Techniques.
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2. Nate Jones
1986-. (aged 40)
baseball player
Nathan Andrew Jones is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, and Los Angeles Dodgers.
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3. Chris Hook
1968-. (aged 58)
baseball player
Christopher Wayne Hook is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher who is the pitching coach for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the San Francisco Giants.
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4. Terry McCreary
1952-. (aged 74)
military officer
Admiral Terry L. "T" McCreary is a retired one-star admiral in the United States Navy and served as the Chief of Naval Information (CHINFO) reporting to the Secretary of the Navy, overseeing the Navy's global public affairs program. Before that, McCreary served as Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. His naval career included leadership positions...
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5. Josh Lueke
1984-. (aged 42)
baseball player
Joshua William Lueke is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
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6. David W. Mack
1972-. (aged 54)
comics creator
comics artist
writer
David W. Mack is an American comic book artist and writer, known for his creator-owned series Kabuki and for co-creating with Joe Quesada the Marvel Comics superhero Echo.
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7. Lexis King
1993-. (aged 33)
professional wrestler
Brian Zachary Pillman is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT brand under the ring name Lexis King.
8. Jeff Walz
1971-. (aged 55)
basketball coach
Jeffrey Jacob Walz is the head coach of the women's basketball team at the University of Louisville. In his second year as a head coach, he guided his team to a national championship appearance at the 2009 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament, and led the Cardinals to a second championship game appearance in 2013.
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9. Steve Zahn
1967-. (aged 59)
film actor
comedian
stage actor
television actor
actor
Steven James Zahn is an American actor.
10. George Clooney
1961-. (aged 65)
film director
producer
director
manufacturer
television actor
George Timothy Clooney is an American and French actor and filmmaker. Known for his leading man roles on screen in both blockbuster and independent films, Clooney has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award and four Golden Globe Awards as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. His honors include the Cecil...
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11. Brigham McCown
1966-. (aged 60)
lawyer
Brigham A. McCown is a Business Executive and former U.S. Government Senior Official.
12. Howard Storm
1946-. (aged 80)
writer
Howard Storm is an American Christian minister, writer, and painter. He is a former professor and chairman of the art department at Northern Kentucky University. In 2000, he authored My Descent Into Death, which chronicles his near-death experience. Storm's near-death experience has been cited in literature on near-death studies, and his book has garnered endorsement by gothic fiction writer Anne...
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13. Alwin Komolong
1995-. (aged 31)
association football player
Alwin Komolong is a Papua New Guinean footballer who plays for Queensland Lions of the NPL Queensland, and for the Papua New Guinea national football team. Alwin and his brother Felix have been called one of the strongest central defensive pairings in their region.
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