List of Indiana State University people
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This is a list of notable current and former faculty members, alumni, and non-graduating attendees of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana.
- William Albert Jones (1869–1879)
- George Pliny Brown (1879–1885)
- William Wood Parsons (1885–1921), LL.D., DePauw University[1]
- Linnaeus Neal Hines (1921–1933), M.A., Cornell University[2]
- Ralph Noble Tirey (1934–1953), M.A., Indiana University
- Dr. Raleigh Warren Holmstedt (1953–1965), Ph.D., Columbia Teachers College, Columbia University
- Dr. Alan Carson Rankin (1965–1975), D.S.Sc., Syracuse University
- Dr. Richard George Landini (1975–1992), Ph.D., University of Florida
- Dr. John Moore (1992–2000), Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
- Dr. Lloyd W. Benjamin III (2000–2008) Ph.D., University of North Carolina
- Dr. Daniel J. Bradley (2008–2018) Ph.D., Michigan State University
- Dr. Deborah J. Curtis (2018–2024) Ph.D., Indiana State University
- Dr. Michael. Godard (2024–present) Ph.D., Ball State University
Faculty
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- William Ashbrook[3]
- James Chesebro[citation needed]
- Robert Clouse[4]
- Jeffrey S. Harper
- Kenneth T. Henson[citation needed]
- Leroy Lamis, sculptor[5]
- Charles Nicol[6]
- Edward A. Pease,[7] member, House of Representatives, Indiana 7th District, 1997–2001
- Michael Shelden, biographer[8]
- Todd Whitaker
Notable alumni
Business
- Gerry Dick, host of Inside INdiana Business[9]
- Tony George, founder and team owner, Indy Racing League[10]
- Jim Lewis, president, Disney Vacation Club[11]
- Will Weng, journalist, New York Times[12]
Medicine
- H.R. Cox, bacteriologist, discovered Rocky Mountain spotted fever treatment and several typhus vaccines[citation needed]
- Jill Bolte Taylor, "The Singing Scientist", neuroanatomist, one of 2008 Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People"[13]
- J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner, forensic psychologist, television personality[14]
Government
Members of Congress
- Birch Bayh, US senator, Indiana (1963–1981); authored two Constitutional amendments[15]
- John S. Benham, US representative, Indiana 4th District (1919–1923)[16]
- Thurman C. Crook, US representative, Indiana 3rd District (1949–1951)[17]
- Brad Ellsworth, US representative, Indiana 8th District (2007–2011)[18]
- Clarence C. Gilhams, US representative, Indiana 12th District (1906–1909)[19]
- Brian D. Kerns, US representative, Indiana 7th District (2001–2003)[20]
- William Larrabee, US representative for Indiana 6th and 11th Districts (1931–1943)[21]
- D. Bailey Merrill, US representative, Indiana 8th District (1953–1955)[22]
- John T. Myers, US representative, Indiana 7th District (1967–1997)[23]
- Edward A. Pease, US representative, Indiana 7th District (1997–2001)[7]
- Everett Sanders, US representative, Indiana 5th District (1917–1925); secretary to President Calvin Coolidge (1925–1929); chairman, Republican National Committee (1932–1934)[24]
- Albert Henry Vestal, US representative, Indiana 8th District (1917–1932); Republican whip (1923–1931)[25]
- Fred Wampler, US representative, Indiana 6th District (1959–1961)[26]
State political leaders
- Greg Goode, Indiana state senator (2023–present)
- John R. Gregg, Indiana House of Representatives, 1986–2002; speaker of the House 1996–2002, majority leader 1990–1994[27]
- Bob Heaton, Indiana House of Representatives, 2010–present[28]
- Phillip Hinkle, Indiana House of Representatives, 2000–2012[29]
- Cary D. Landis, Florida attorney general (1931–1938)[30]
- Carolene Mays, member of Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission; former state representative, Indiana House, 2002–2008[31]
- Richard M. Milburn, Indiana attorney general (January 1915–November 1915)[32]
- Alan Morrison, director of DNR, former member of the Indiana House of Representatives[33]
- Mike Tryon, Illinois House of Representatives, 2005–2017[34]
Diplomats
- George Washington Buckner, ambassador to Liberia (1913–1915)[35]
- Cynthia Shepard Perry (b. 1928), ambassador to Sierra Leone (1986–1989), Burundi (1989–1993)[36]
Judges
- Gene E. Brooks, judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, 1979–1994; chief judge 1987–1994[37]
- Noma Gurich, justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, State of Oklahoma[38]
- Allen Sharp, senior judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, 1973–2009; chief judge 1981–1996[39]
Other
- Marvella Bayh, late wife of long-time Indiana senator Birch Bayh; mother of former Indiana senator Birch Evans Bayh III; instrumental in establishing Hoosier Girls State at Indiana State University[40]
- Willa Brown, aerospace pioneer; first African-American woman commercial pilot in United States; first African-American female officer in Civil Air Patrol[41]
- P. Pete Chalos, mayor of Terre Haute, Indiana 1980–1996
- Dr. Kamlesh "Kam" Lulla, NASA, chief scientist for earth observation, Human Exploration Science Office, Johnson Space Center[42]
- Kenneth L. Peek, Jr., lieutenant general, United States Air Force, former 8 AF commander
- Susan Porter Rose, chief of staff to the First Lady of the United States (1989–1993)
- Chuck Smith, mayor, Woodmere, Ohio, 2009–present
- Quentin P. Smith, 1st lieutenant, Tuskegee Airmen, educator, civic leader
Education
Current
- Ronald L. Vaughn, president, University of Tampa (1995–present)[43]
Former
Presidents and chancellors
- Isaac K. Beckes, president, Vincennes University (1950–1980)
- Elmer Burritt Bryan, president of Colgate University (1909–1921), Ohio University (1921–1934), Franklin College
- Isaac M. Burgan, president, Paul Quinn College (1883–1891, 1911–1914)
- Lotus Coffman, president of the University of Minnesota (1920–1938)
- Dwight Conquergood, enthnographer, Northwestern University (1978–2004)
- Myron Coulter, chancellor, Western Carolina University (1984–1994)
- Lewis C. Dowdy, sixth president and first chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (1964–1980)
- John R. Gregg, 20th president, Vincennes University (2003–2004)
- Martin David Jenkins, president, Morgan State University (1948–1970)
- John Edward McGilvrey, first president, Kent State University (1911–1926)
- Caleb Mills, second Indiana superintendent of Public Instruction (1854–1857)
- Edison E. Oberholtzer, founder and president, University of Houston (1927–1950)
- Lou Anna K. Simon, president, Michigan State University (2003–2018)[44]
Deans and administrators
- Birch Bayh, professor, coach, athletic director, Indiana State University, director of physical education, 30+ years in the Terre Haute and Washington D.C. school systems
- Barton Evermann, author, educator
- Robert Jerry, dean, University of Florida, Levin College of Law (2003–present)[45]
- William Harrison Mace, educator, author, professor of history
- Johnny Matson, professor; psychologist at Louisiana State University
- Andrew C. Porter, president, AERA, professor, Vanderbilt University
- Fred Albert Shannon, professor and historian, won the 1929 Pulitzer Prize (History)
Athletics
- Nevin Ashley, former Major League Baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers
- Richard Atha, former professional basketball player for the New York Knicks and Fort Wayne Pistons[46]
- Robbie Avila, one-time Sycamores basketball player
- Clint Barmes, former Major League Baseball player for the Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, and San Diego Padres[47]
- Tim Barrett, former Major League Baseball player for the Montreal Expos
- Bruce Baumgartner, wrestler, Olympic gold medalist, James E. Sullivan Award[48]
- Jeff Belskus, president, Indy Eleven Soccer franchise[49]
- Junius “Rainey” Bibbs, professional baseball player[50]
- Larry Bird, professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics and administrator[51]
- Jerry Blemker, junior college baseball coach, Vincennes University 1980–2006; leader in wins, NJCAA; 1,188 wins
- Cheryl Bridges, women's marathon world record holder, Dec 1971-Dec 1973
- Jim Brumfield, former professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers[52]
- Billy Clapper, head coach, men's basketball Penn State Altoona[53]
- Roger Counsil, NCAA champion gymnastic coach; former head USA Gymnastics[54]
- Wayne Davis, former professional football player for the San Diego Chargers, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Redskins[55]
- Brian Dorsett, former Major League Baseball player for the Cleveland Indians, California Angels, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs[56]
- David Doster, former Major League Baseball player
- Steve Englehart, head coach, Presbyterian Blue Hose[57]
- Stewart “Red” Faught, head coach, football, Franklin College[58]
- Mike Gardiner, former Major League Baseball player
- Tom Gilles, former Major League Baseball player
- Vencie Glenn, professional football player[59]
- Alex Graman, former Major League Baseball player[60]
- Rick Grapenthin, former Major League Baseball player[61]
- Robert Griswold, Paralympic swimmer
- Terry Hall (1944–1997), women's basketball coach at Eastern Kentucky University, University of Louisville, University of Kentucky and Wright State University[62]
- Mitch Hannahs, head coach, Indiana State Sycamores
- Bill Hayes, former Major League Baseball player & coach
- John Hazen, professional basketball player[63]
- Tunch Ilkin, professional football player[64]
- Blaise Ilsley, former Major League Baseball player
- Jeff James, Major League Baseball player
- Tommy John, retired Major League Baseball player[65]
- Harold Johnson, professional basketball player
- Wallace Johnson, former Major League Baseball player[66]
- Doug Kay, professional football coach[67]
- Beverly Kearney, head coach, University of Texas women's track and field team[68]
- Duane Klueh, professional basketball player, former head coach of men's basketball, tennis at Indiana State University[69]
- Danny Lazar, former Major League Baseball player[70]
- Bryan Leturgez, Olympic bobsledder;[71] bronze medalist - 1993 World Championships
- Sean Manaea, Major League Baseball player
- Pancho Martin, professional football player[72][73]
- Thad Matta, head coach, men's basketball; Ohio State University[74]
- Carl Nicks, professional basketball player[75]
- Jake Odum, professional basketball player, European Leagues (2014–2019); collegiate basketball coach (2019-pres)
- Brian Omogrosso, former Major League Baseball player[76]
- Jake Petricka, Major League Baseball player
- La Ferne Price, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player; ISU alumni and coach, women's softball and swimming squads[77]
- Colin Rea, Major League Baseball player
- Jerry Reynolds, professional basketball coach, general manager[78]
- Bob Royer, professional basketball player[79]
- Micah Shrewsberry, head coach, Penn State Nittany Lions
- Chuck Smith, former Major League Baseball player
- Steve Smith, silver medalist, high jump, 1995 Pan Am Games
- Zane Smith, former Major League Baseball player[80]
- Dan Sparks, professional basketball player; NJCAA champion coach[81]
- Mitch Stetter, Kansas City Royals, Major League Baseball coach[82]
- Ryan Strausborger, former Major League Baseball player
- Ryan Tatusko, professional baseball player
- Joe Thatcher, former Major League Baseball player[83]
- Kurt Thomas, Olympic participant, gymnastics; James E. Sullivan Award[84]
- Robert Tonyan, National Football League player (Green Bay Packers)
- Bobby Turner, Atlanta Falcons, assistant coach (running backs)[85]
- Jayson Wells (born 1976), basketball player
- Paul "Billy" Williams, athletic director, Indiana State Muncee Hoosieroons (1921–1958)
- John Wooden, college basketball player and Hall of Fame college coach[86]
- Andy Young, Major League Baseball player
Arts, entertainment and media
- Michael Evans Behling, model and actor
- Troy Brownfield, comic book writer and author
- Bubba the Love Sponge (born Todd Alan Clem), radio talk show host
- David Darling, Grammy Award-winning cellist, composer
- Gerry Dick, TV journalist, news anchor, founder Grow Indiana Media
- EST Gee, rapper
- Margaret Gisolo, founder, Arizona Arts Alliance
- Belford Hendricks, composer, pianist, arranger, conductor and record producer
- Jamal Khashoggi, B.S. business administration 1983; Saudi dissident, author, activist, editor, Washington Post columnist[87]
- Margaret Hill McCarter, 1884 A.B., schoolteacher, writer, and first woman to address a Republican National Convention
- Burl Ives, singer, actor, entertainer
- Ami McKay, writer[88]
- Alvy Moore, movie and television personality
- Bill Moring, jazz bassist
- Sister Edith Pfau, S.P., painter, sculptor and art educator
- Wanda Ramey, pioneer female news anchor
- Rudy Render, music arranger/director; musician; actor; educator
- Jared Yates Sexton, author and political commentator
- Tom Trimble, 1974 Emmy Award-winning art director
- Stuart Vaughn, Obie Award-winning director
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