List of Ball State University alumni
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This is a list of notable alumni of Ball State University.
Arts, literature, and entertainment
- Christine Barger, actress[1]
- Ellen Bryan, television personality and Miss Ohio 2011[2]
- Claire Buffie, photographer and Miss New York 2010[3]
- Angelin Chang, educator and lawyer[4]
- Frances Currey (1925–2012), artist[5]
- India Cruse-Griffin, artist and educator[6]
- Jim Davis, cartoonist, screenwriter, and producer; best known as the creator of Garfield[7]
- Philip F. Deaver (1946–2018), writer and poet who graduated from St. Joseph's College in 1968; O. Henry and Flannery O'Connor awards winner
- Andy Devine (1905–1977), actor[8]
- Joyce DeWitt, actress[9]
- Ashley C. Ford, writer, podcaster, and educator[10]
- Danny Gaither (1938–2001), gospel singer; best known for his work with the Bill Gaither Trio[11]
- Stedman Graham, publicist and author; long-time companion of Oprah Winfrey[12]
- Scott Halberstadt, retired actor[13]
- Malina Simone Jeffers, community organizer and co-founder of Ganggang[14]
- Doug Jones, actor[15]
- David Letterman, television host, comedian, writer, and producer; The Letterman Foundation for Courtesy and Grooming has been a repeated contributor to the university[16]
- Mike Lopresti, national sportswriter for Gannett News Service[17]
- Cheryl Anne Lorance, artist[18]
- David Loughery (1953–2024), screenwriter and film producer[19]
- Ess McKee, artist[20]
- Larry Monroe (1942–2014), radio personality[21]
- Anthony Montgomery, actor and graphic novelist[22]
- Sister Edith Pfau (1915–2001), painter, sculptor, and art educator[23]
- Sam Smith, sportswriter[24]
- Israel Solomon, artist[25]
- Kim Sun-a (김선아), South Korean actress[26]
- Tiara Thomas, R&B singer[27]
- Nelly Vuksic, Argentine conductor and musician[28]
- Bill Wallace, martial artist, former professional kickboxer, and actor[29]
- Cynda Williams, actress[30]
Business
- Angela Ahrendts, British-American businesswoman[31]
- Brian Gallagher, nonprofit executive[32]
- Craig W. Hartman, honorary doctorate, architect and design partner at SOM[33]
- Peter Jubeck (1936–2003), businessman[34]
- Kent C. Nelson (1937–2023), businessman[35]
- John Schnatter, founder and former chairman of Papa John's[35]
Politics and government
- Amanda Carpenter, author, political advisor, and speechwriter[36]
- Christopher M. Goff, justice, Indiana Supreme Court (2017–present)[37]
- Jeffrey D. Feltman, diplomat[38]
- Suzette Kimball, 16th director of the United States Geological Survey, a bureau of the United States Department of the Interior[39]
- Brent McMillan, former national political director for the Green Party[40]
- Rodney C. Moen, former Wisconsin state senator
- Richard Mourdock, 53rd Indiana state treasurer[41]
- Frank J. Mrvan, U.S. representative for Indiana's 1st congressional district (2021– )[42]
- John Rarick (1924–2009), U.S. representative for Louisiana's 6th congressional district (1967–1975)[43]
Sports
National Football League
- Blaine Bishop, former NFL player, Tennessee Titans[44]
- Robert Brewster, former NFL player (offensive tackle), Dallas Cowboys[45]
- Rush Brown (1954–2020), NFL player (defensive tackle), St. Louis Cardinals
- Timmy Brown (1937–2020), NFL player (running back/returner), Philadelphia Eagles, actor
- Corey Croom, former NFL player (running back), New England Patriots
- Jerome Davis, former NFL player, Detroit Lions[46]
- Reggie Hodges, former NFL player (punter)[47]
- Ed Konopasek, former NFL player (offensive tackle), Green Bay Packers[48]
- Brad Maynard, former NFL player (punter)[49]
- Keith McKenzie, former NFL player (linebacker and defensive end)[50]
- Bernie Parmalee, former NFL player and current running backs coach for the Carolina Panthers[51]
- Danny Pinter, NFL player (center), Indianapolis Colts[52]
- Dante Ridgeway, former NFL player (wide receiver)[53]
- Terry Schmidt, dentist and former NFL player (cornerback)[54]
- Willie Snead, NFL player (wide receiver)[55]
- Shafer Suggs, former NFL player[56]
National Basketball Association
- Theron Smith, former NBA player (small forward)[57]
- Bonzi Wells, college basketball coach and former NBA player (shooting guard/small forward)[58]
Major League Baseball
- Larry Bigbie, former MLB player (outfielder)[59]
- Bryan Bullington, former MLB player (pitcher)[60]
- Alex Call, MLB player (outfielder)[61]
- Zach Cole, MLB player (outfielder)
- Jeremy Hazelbaker, former MLB player (outfielder)[62]
- Thomas Howard, former MLB player (outfielder)[63]
- Drey Jameson MLB player (pitcher)[61]
- Chayce McDermott, MLB player (pitcher)[61]
- Kyle Nicolas, MLB player (pitcher)[61]
- Zach Plesac, MLB player (pitcher)[61]
- Merv Rettenmund (1943–2024), NFL draft pick (Dallas Cowboys), 13-year MLB player (outfielder)[64]
- Brad Snyder, former MLB player (outfielder)[65]
Other athletes
- Jarrod Jones, American-Hungarian basketball player, Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Marcus Norris, former basketball player, 2003-04 Israeli Basketball Premier League Defensive Player of the Year
- John Paul Sr., former racing driver and fugitive[citation needed]
- Sunungura Rusununguko, former football player, Arena Football League
- Apsara Sakbun, swimmer who represented Cambodia in the 2024 Summer Olympics[66]
- Jamill Smith, former football player (wide receiver)
- Terrence Watson, American-Israeli former basketball player, Israeli Basketball Premier League
Other
- Arnie Ball, former men's volleyball coach at Purdue-Fort Wayne[67]
- Bill Doba, football coach at Washington State University[68]
- David Haugh, sports columnist for Chicago Tribune
- Brady Hoke, former head football coach, University of Michigan, San Diego State University and Ball State University[69]
- Jon Hoke, assistant football coach with the Chicago Bears[70]
- Ray McCallum, basketball coach at University of Detroit Mercy, Ball State, and University of Houston[71]
- Mark Patrick, sports radio personality[72]
- Kelly Sheffield, volleyball coach at Wisconsin, also coached at Albany 2001–2007 and Dayton 2008–2012[73]
- Dave Shondell, women's volleyball coach at Purdue[74]
- Don Shondell, ESPN and ABC collegiate volleyball commentator[75]
- Craig Skinner, women's volleyball coach at Kentucky
- Jason Whitlock, commentator for Fox Sports One, former sports columnist for The Kansas City Star, AOL Sports, and ESPN.com[76]
