8 Notable alumni of Wheeling Jesuit University
Updated: June 12, 2026 EliteDegrees
Wheeling Jesuit University is ranked #4,493 in the world and #1,171 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 8 notable alumni from Wheeling Jesuit 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 Wheeling Jesuit University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Christina Richey
astrophysicist
planetary scientist
Christina "Chrissy" Richey is an American planetary scientist and astrophysicist working at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Cañada Flintridge, California. Richey is a project staff scientist for the Europa Clipper mission and is a research technologist in the Astrophysics and Space Sciences Section. Prior to working at JPL, Richey worked as contractor for Arctic Slope Regional Corporation at NASA Headquarters...
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2. Joel John Bailey
1980-. (aged 46)
association football player
Joel John Bailey is a Canadian forward who last played for the Carolina RailHawks of the USL First Division. He played three seasons in Major Indoor Soccer League.
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3. Timothy F. Murphy
1952-. (aged 74)
teacher
psychologist
politician
Timothy Francis Murphy is an American former politician and psychologist who served as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district from 2003 until his resignation in 2017. The district included several suburbs south of Pittsburgh. A member of the Republican Party, he also represented the 37th Senate district in the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1996 to 2003. Murphy consistently...
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4. Remy Munasifi
1980-. (aged 46)
stand-up comedian
television producer
Remy Munasifi is an American stand-up comedian, parody musician, rapper and video artist. A prominent voice in libertarian circles, Munasifi is a frequent collaborator with Reason magazine, where his parody videos often address themes of limited government, individual liberty, and economic freedom. He gained widespread recognition for his comedic sketches on YouTube under the name 'GoRemy,' which also parody cultural...
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5. Kathleen Hawk Sawyer
psychologist
Kathleen Hawk Sawyer is an American psychologist and former director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Serving as the first female director, Sawyer occupied the position from 1992 until 2003. On August 19, 2019, Attorney General William Barr re-appointed her as director of the Bureau of Prisons. She left this role on February 25, 2020.
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6. Jason H. Wilson
1968-. (aged 58)
politician
Jason H. Wilson is an American politician who served as a member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 30th district from 2007 to 2011. He also served as the director of the Governor's Office of Appalachia during the administration of Governor John Kasich. Wilson is the son of former Ohio Senator and United States Congressman Charlie Wilson.
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7. John Beilein
1953-. (aged 73)
basketball coach
John Patrick Beilein is an American professional basketball coach who currently serves as a college basketball analyst for the Big Ten Network. Before being hired by the Big Ten Network, Beilein served as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Prior to joining the Cavaliers, he coached the Michigan Wolverines (2007–2019), West Virginia Mountaineers...
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8. Haywood Highsmith
1996-. (aged 30)
basketball player
Haywood Lee Highsmith Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Highsmith was born in Baltimore. He played college basketball for the Cardinals of Wheeling Jesuit University and was the NCAA Division II Player of the Year as a senior in 2018.
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