The following is a list of notable persons (students, alumni, faculty or academic affiliates) associated with San José State University, located in the American city of San Jose, California. Notable alumni Academia Bettina Aptheker — author, professor, political activist Marshall Drummond — former chancellor, California Community College System Harry Edwards — Professor Emeritus of Sociology, University of California, Berkeley; author of The Revolt of the Black Athlete Mary Lyons — President, University of San Diego Henry Suzzallo — former president, University of Washington Jennifer Wilby — Director of the Centre for Systems Studies, University of Hull Hamza Yusuf — Islamic scholar Lawrence H. Keeley — archaeologist; professor, University of Illinois Chicago; author of War Before Civilization Artists and musicians Amber Aguirre — American ceramic sculptor Bernd Behr — artist Mary Blair — artist and illustrator who helped create Disney's Cinderella (1950), Alice in Wonderland (1951) and Peter Pan (1953) Lindsey Buckingham — musician best known for Fleetwood Mac (attended SJSU, but did not graduate) Doug Clifford — rock drummer best known for his work as a founding member of Creedence Clearwater Revival Stu Cook — bass guitarist best known for his work with Creedence Clearwater Revival (attended SJSU, but did not graduate) Irene Dalis — New York Metropolitan Opera star and founder of Opera San Jose Allan Graham — visual artist (studied at SJSU; graduated from University of New Mexico) Robert Graham — internationally acclaimed sculptor whose work includes the Olympic Gateway in Los Angeles (attended SJSU before transferring to San Francisco Art Institute) Tom Johnston — rock guitarist and vocalist best known for his work as a founding member of The Doobie Brothers Paul Kantner — rock guitarist best known for his work as a founding member of Jefferson Airplane Titus Kaphar — American contemporary painter and 2018 MacArthur Fellows Program Genius Award recipient David Kuraoka — ceramic artist Sal Maccarone — nationally acclaimed woodworker and sculptor whose work includes "The Spirit of Tenaya" in Yosemite National Park Bryan "Brain" Mantia — drummer, Primus, Guns N' Roses, Tom Waits, Buckethead Ann Millikan — musician and composer Stevie Nicks — musician best known for Fleetwood Mac (attended SJSU, but did not graduate)Larry Norman — Christian rock musician, singer and songwriter; founding member of the '60s rock band People! (attended SJSU, but did not graduate)Fred H. Roster — sculptor Judy Shintani — artist Patrick Simmons — rock guitarist and vocalist best