4 Notable alumni of Valley City State University
Updated: June 13, 2026 EliteDegrees
Valley City State University is ranked #5,442 in the world and #1,432 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 4 notable alumni from Valley City State 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 Valley City State University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Earl Pomeroy
1952-. (aged 74)
lawyer
lobbyist
politician
Earl Ralph Pomeroy III is an American lawyer and politician who served as the U.S. representative for North Dakota's at-large congressional district from 1993 to 2011. He is a member of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party. He currently serves as senior counsel for the Washington, D.C. branch of Alston & Bird.
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2. Richard C. Halverson
1916-1995 (aged 79)
Christian minister
author
theologian
Richard Christian Halverson was an American Presbyterian minister and author who served as the chaplain of the United States Senate.
3. Thomas S. Kleppe
1919-2007 (aged 88)
university teacher
businessperson
politician
Thomas Savig Kleppe was an American politician who served as the representative from North Dakota. He was also the administrator of the Small Business Administration and the U.S. secretary of the interior.
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4. Gary Tharaldson
1945-. (aged 81)
entrepreneur
Gary Tharaldson is an American entrepreneur and founder of the Tharaldson Companies. As of 2019, Tharaldson is the wealthiest individual in North Dakota.
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