MSU MSU Notable Alumni 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which NBA legend and MSU alumnus won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers?
- Zach Randolph
- Magic Johnson (Correct answer)
- Jason Richardson
- Mateen Cleaves
Correct answer: Magic Johnson
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers after leaving MSU following his sophomore season in 1979.
Question 2: Which Michigan governor is a notable MSU alumnus?
- Jennifer Granholm
- Rick Snyder
- John Engler
- Gretchen Whitmer (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Gretchen Whitmer
Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan's governor, is a notable MSU alumna who earned both her undergraduate and law degrees from Michigan State University.
Question 3: MSU alumnus James Heckman won which prestigious award in 2000?
- Nobel Prize in Physics
- Nobel Prize in Economics (Correct answer)
- Pulitzer Prize
- Fields Medal
Correct answer: Nobel Prize in Economics
James Heckman, an MSU alumnus, won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2000 for his development of theory and methods for analyzing selective samples.
Question 4: Which acclaimed filmmaker and MSU alumnus directed the documentary 'Roger & Me'?
- Steven Spielberg
- Michael Moore (Correct answer)
- Clint Eastwood
- Francis Ford Coppola
Correct answer: Michael Moore
Michael Moore, known for provocative documentaries including 'Roger & Me' and 'Bowling for Columbine,' attended MSU briefly before leaving.
Question 5: Which MSU alumnus became a prominent U.S. Senator from Michigan?
- Carl Levin
- Gary Peters
- Debbie Stabenow (Correct answer)
- Spencer Abraham
Correct answer: Debbie Stabenow
Debbie Stabenow, a U.S. Senator from Michigan, is an MSU alumna who earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Michigan State.
Question 6: Rock Brynner, son of actor Yul Brynner, is an MSU alumnus known for his work in what field?
- Acting
- History and authorship (Correct answer)
- Architecture
- Medicine
Correct answer: History and authorship
Rock Brynner, son of Hollywood legend Yul Brynner, earned his PhD from MSU and became a historian and author known for his academic work.
MSU MSU Notable Alumni 1
Which NBA legend and MSU alumnus won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers?