USP Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of USP

• José Sarney (1953) - Former President of Brazil, known for his role in the transition from military rule to democracy.
• Fernando Henrique Cardoso (1953) - Sociologist and former President of Brazil, instrumental in economic reforms.
• Marcos Pontes (1989) - First Brazilian astronaut, also served as Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation.
• João Doria (1979) - Businessman and politician, former Governor of São Paulo.
• Ruth Cardoso (1953) - Anthropologist and former First Lady of Brazil, known for her work in social development.
• Antonio Candido (1942) - Literary critic and sociologist, a key figure in Brazilian literary criticism.
• Florestan Fernandes (1943) - Sociologist and politician, known for his contributions to the study of race relations in Brazil.
• Sergio Buarque de Holanda (1926) - Historian, writer, and journalist, renowned for his work on Brazilian history and culture.
• Octavio Frias de Oliveira (1950) - Journalist and businessman, founder of Folha de S.Paulo, one of Brazil's leading newspapers.
• Roberto Campos (1939) - Economist and diplomat, known for his influence on Brazilian economic policy.