4 Notable alumni of Northwestern Michigan College
Updated: June 14, 2026 EliteDegrees
Northwestern Michigan College is ranked #5,357 in the world and #1,406 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 4 notable alumni from Northwestern Michigan College sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Northwestern Michigan College won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Aaron Draplin
1973-. (aged 53)
graphic designer
Aaron James Draplin is an American graphic designer, entrepreneur and author based in Portland, Oregon.
2. Jerry Dennis
1954-. (aged 72)
writer
Jerry Dennis is an American writer of nonfiction and short fiction. He is known for writing about the effect of human culture on the natural environment.
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3. Chasten Buttigieg
1989-. (aged 37)
LGBTQ rights activist
author
school teacher
Chasten James Glezman Buttigieg is an American teacher, author, and LGBTQ activist. He is married to Pete Buttigieg, the former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and was an advisor, spokesperson, and social media campaigner during his husband's 2020 presidential campaign. In September 2020, Buttigieg released a memoir titled I Have Something to Tell You. He published a YA (young adult) adaptation...
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4. Bart Stupak
1952-. (aged 74)
police officer
lobbyist
politician
Bartholomew Thomas Stupak is an American politician and lobbyist. A member of the Democratic Party, Stupak served as the U.S. representative from Michigan's 1st congressional district from 1993 to 2011.
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