List of Duke University people

Nobel laureates , James B. Duke Professor of Medicine and professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Duke and the 2012 Nobel laureate in Chemistry As of 2024, 16 Nobel laureates have been affiliated with Duke University. The following list includes only those who have graduated from Duke or spent at least one year as a postdoctoral researcher/medical resident/visiting professor or two years as a faculty member at Duke. Turing Award laureates In the absence of a Nobel Prize in Computer science, the Turing Award generally is recognized as the highest honor in the subject and the "Nobel Prize of computing." As of 2015, three Turing Award laureates have been affiliated with Duke University. • Frederick P. Brooks (A.B. 1953), software engineer and computer scientist, known for managing the development of IBM's System/360 family of computers; National Medal of Technology and Innovation laureate in 1985, IEEE John von Neumann Medal laureate in 1993 and Turing Award laureate in 1999 • Edmund M. Clarke (M.A. 1968; faculty, 1976–1978), computer scientist; academic; developed model checking; Turing Award laureate in 2007 • John Cocke (B.S. 1945, Ph.D. 1956), considered the "father" of the RISC computer architecture, Turing Award laureate in 1987, National Medal of Technology and Innovation laureate in 1991 and National Medal of Science in 1994 ==Alumni==

File:Ricardo Lagos despedida (cropped).jpg|Chilean President Ricardo Lagos, Ph.D. 1966 File:Nixon 30-0316a.jpg|U.S. President Richard Nixon, J.D. 1937 File:General Martin E. Dempsey, CJCS, official portrait 2012.jpg|Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey, M.A. 1984 File:Elizabeth Dole official photo.jpg|U.S. Senator and cabinet secretary Elizabeth Dole, A.B. 1958 File:Kreps-juanita-morris.png|U.S. Secretary of Commerce Juanita Kreps, Ph.D. 1948 File:Kenneth W. Starr.jpg|U.S. Solicitor General Kenneth Starr, J.D. 1973 File:Ron Paul, official Congressional photo portrait, 2007.jpg|U.S. Congressman Ron Paul, M.D. 1961 File:Nick Rahall.jpg|U.S. Congressman Nick Rahall, A.B. 1971 File:ADM Frank L. Bowman (covered 2).jpg|Admiral Frank Bowman, B.S. 1966 File:Eric Shinseki official Veterans Affairs portrait.jpg|U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki, A.M. 1976 File:Melinda Gates, Davos 2009.jpg|Philanthropist Melinda Gates, A.B. 1986, M.B.A. 1987 File:David M. Rubenstein.jpg|Financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein, A.B. 1970 File:Tim Cook 2009 cropped.jpg|Apple CEO Tim Cook, M.B.A. 1988 File:Sylvia Earle-nur08002.jpg|Marine biologist Sylvia Earle, Ph.D. 1966 File:Brady astronaut.jpg|Astronaut Charles E. Brady Jr., M.D. 1975 File:Jared Harris 2014.jpg|Actor Jared Harris, B.F.A. 1984 File:KenJeongMar10.jpg|Actor and comedian Ken Jeong, B.S. 1990 File:Charlie Rose - David Shankbone.jpg|Television journalist Charlie Rose, A.B. 1964, J.D. 1968 File:Grant Hill 2007-12-08.jpg|Two-time NCAA Champion, seven-time NBA All-Star Grant Hill, B.A. 1994 File:Christian Laettner at Yahoo event.jpg|Two-time NCAA Champion, NBA All-Star Christian Laettner, B.A. 1992 File:Sonny Jurgensen.jpg|Five-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion Sonny Jurgensen File:Dick Groat 1960.png|Eight-time MLB All-Star, two-time World Series Champion Dick Groat :Note: individuals who belong in multiple sections appear in the most relevant section. Heads of state Cabinet members and White House staff Members of Congress U.S. senators U.S. representatives Governors Diplomats Military Law Judges Attorneys Public policy Mayors State officials Foreign officials Foreign royalty and nobility • Hashim bin Al Hussein (X), prince of Jordan • Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani (B.A. 2005), 14th child of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir of Qatar • Sheikha Hind bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, daughter of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani • Prince Charles-Henri de Lobkowicz (B.A.), third son of Prince Edouard de Lobkowicz and Princess Marie-Françoise of Bourbon-Parma Other Business Education University presidents and administrators Professors and academics History • William Baskerville Hamilton • Kenneth Margerison Medicine, science and technology Literature Fine arts Religion • Jamal Harrison Bryant (MDiv), senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church • Kathy Rudy (MDiv, PhD), women's studies scholar and theologian Entertainment Journalism and media Philanthropy • Sally Dalton Robinson, philanthropist and board member of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, and the McColl Center for Art + Innovation Athletics :''See also men's basketball players, women's basketball players, and football players.'' American football Baseball Basketball Golf Other ==Faculty==

Current Former Men's basketball head coaches Football head coaches ==Duke University presidents==

Donors who have contributed at least $20 million to the university, or founding donors: == Fictional alumni ==

In film • In The Man in the Moon takes place as Maureen Trant, played by Emily Warfield, is preparing to attend Duke in the fall. Emma Seneshen, a character who appears briefly during the film's opening, is also mentioned to be a Duke student. • In How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Benjamin Barry (portrayed by Matthew McConaughey) is shown to be a Duke alumnus. In television • In 9-1-1, the storyline of Season 2 Episode 2 mentions that the top recruits want to go to either "Duke or Stanford". • In JAG, USMC Lt. Colonel Sarah MacKenzie (portrayed by Catherine Bell) graduated from Duke University School of Law. • In Your Friends & Neighbors, Jules Sperling (portrayed by Jennifer Mudge) commits to Duke via Early Decision. • In The Newsroom, Sloan Sabbath (portrayed by Olivia Munn) is mentioned to have two Ph.D.s from Duke. • In The White Lotus, main characters Timothy and Saxon Ratliff (portrayed by Patrick Schwarzenegger) are Duke alumni. Duke is frequently mentioned in the show's third season. • In One Tree Hill, Nathan Scott (portrayed by James Lafferty) receives a scholarship to play basketball at Duke, though his offer is rescinded when he is caught point shaving. • In The West Wing, Sam Seaborn (portrayed by Rob Lowe, whose son attended Duke in real life) graduated from Duke University School of Law. ==References==