18 Notable alumni of University of North Carolina at Asheville
Updated: June 13, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of North Carolina at Asheville is ranked #2,173 in the world and #552 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 18 notable alumni from University of North Carolina at Asheville sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of North Carolina at Asheville won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Timothy Lee Barnwell
1955-. (aged 71)
photojournalist
photographer
journalist
Timothy Lee Barnwell is an American author, commercial photographer, fine art photographer and filmmaker based in Asheville, NC. His photojournalistic work has been published in dozens of publications including Time, Newsweek, Mother Jones, Billboard, LensWork, National Parks, American Craft, Outdoor Photographer, Blue Ridge Country, Our State, Smoky Mountain Living, Ceramics Monthly, American Craft, Aperture, and B & W magazine. LensWork,...
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2. Anne-Marie Baiynd
1966-. (aged 60)
financial analyst
writer
Anne-Marie Baiynd is an American author, financial analyst, technical analyst. Baiynd published her Market Positioning System (MPS) in 2011 to educate beginning day traders on the tools and techniques that have her listed in Traders at Work: World's Most Successful Traders Make Their Living in the Markets. Baiynd runs a day trading room where subscribers can follow her trades online...
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3. Dwayne Sutton
1997-. (aged 29)
basketball player
Dwayne Sutton is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. He played college basketball at UNC Asheville and Louisville.
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4. Jaleel Roberts
1992-. (aged 34)
basketball player
Jaleel Roberts is an American professional basketball player who last played for Mantarrayas de La Paz of the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico (CIBACOPA). He also played college basketball for UNC Asheville.
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5. Andrew Rowsey
1994-. (aged 32)
basketball player
Andrew Rowsey is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the UNC Asheville Bulldogs and the Marquette Golden Eagles.
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6. Michael Cogdill
1961-. (aged 65)
novelist
Michael Cogdill is an American journalist, anchor, novelist, screenwriter, and film producer. His work as a journalist has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, CNBC, MSNBC, and CNN, and is the recipient of 32 Emmys and a Edward R. Murrow Award.
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7. Stemage
1979-. (aged 47)
film score composer
musician
Grant Henry, better known by his stage name Stemage, is an American guitarist and composer. He is known for his video game and television soundtracks, including Cartoon Network's animated series Steven Universe. He is also known for his involvement in several video game cover projects, including Metroid Metal and Viking Guitar.
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8. Ty Wigginton
1977-. (aged 49)
baseball player
Ty Allen Wigginton is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies, Philadelphia Phillies, and St. Louis Cardinals. He mainly played as a first and third baseman, but also platooned as an infielder and an outfielder during his...
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9. Tony Campana
1986-. (aged 40)
baseball player
Anthony Edward Campana is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
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10. Ryan Dull
1989-. (aged 37)
baseball player
Ryan Christopher Dull is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays.
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11. Nick McDevitt
1979-. (aged 47)
basketball coach
basketball player
Nicholas Bryan McDevitt is a college basketball coach and the current head coach for Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). McDevitt came to MTSU from his alma mater, UNC Asheville, where he compiled a 98–66 record and led the Bulldogs to consecutive Big South Conference regular season titles in 2017 and 2018.
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12. MaCio Teague
1997-. (aged 29)
basketball player
MaCio Teague is an American professional basketball player who last played for Śląsk Wrocław of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He played college basketball for the UNC Asheville Bulldogs and the Baylor Bears.
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13. Molly Burch
1990-. (aged 36)
singer-songwriter
singer
Molly Burch is an American singer-songwriter. Based in Los Angeles, California, her music often reflects themes of heartbreak and loss. She is the lead vocalist and writer. Burch studied jazz vocal performance at UNC Asheville and gravitated towards vocalists such as Nina Simone and Billie Holiday. A reviewer described her music as an "intoxicating ode to an unrequited love" as...
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14. Kenny George
1987-. (aged 39)
basketball player
Kenneth George Jr. is an American former college basketball player. Listed at 7 ft 7 in (2.31 m), he was the tallest basketball player in the United States during the two years he played for the UNC Asheville Bulldogs. George and Mike Lanier of the UCLA Bruins were the tallest players in the history of college basketball until they were...
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15. Jason Faunt
1974-. (aged 52)
screenwriter
television actor
baseball player
film producer
actor
Jason Patrick Faunt is an American actor. He is best known for the role as Wesley Collins in Power Rangers Time Force, as well as his descendant Alex, the former Red Time Force Ranger.
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16. Keith Hornsby
1992-. (aged 34)
basketball player
Keith Randall Hornsby is an American basketball player currently playing professionally in Europe. He played college basketball for UNC Asheville and LSU.
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17. Mike Shildt
1968-. (aged 58)
baseball player
Michael Timothy Shildt is an American former professional baseball manager and coach. He managed in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres. He currently serves as a coordinator of instruction in the Baltimore Orioles organization.
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18. Roy A. Taylor
1910-1995 (aged 85)
lawyer
politician
Roy Arthur Taylor was a U.S. representative from North Carolina.