List of Indiana State University people explained
This is a list of notable current and former faculty members, alumni, and non-graduating attendees of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Presidents
- 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-pres.) Ph.D., Ball State University
Faculty
Notable alumni
Business
Medicine
- H.R. Cox, bacteriologist, discovered Rocky Mountain spotted fever treatment and several typhus vaccines
- Jill Bolte Taylor, "The Singing Scientist", neuroanatomist, one of 2008 Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People"[14]
- J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner, forensic psychologist, television personality[15]
Government
Members of Congress (13)
- Birch Bayh, US Senator, Indiana (1963–1981); authored two Constitutional amendments[16]
- John S. Benham, US Representative, Indiana 4th District (1919–1923)[17]
- Thurman C. Crook, US Representative, Indiana 3rd District (1949–1951)[18]
- Brad Ellsworth, US Representative, Indiana 8th District (2007–2011)[19]
- Clarence C. Gilhams, US Representative, Indiana 12th District (1906–1909)[20]
- Brian D. Kerns, US Representative, Indiana 7th District (2001–2003)[21]
- William Larrabee, US Representative for Indiana 6th and 11th Districts (1931–1943)[22]
- D. Bailey Merrill, US Representative, Indiana 8th District (1953–1955)[23]
- John T. Myers, US Representative, Indiana 7th District (1967–1997)[24]
- 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)[25]
- Albert Henry Vestal, US Representative, Indiana 8th District (1917–1932); Republican Whip (1923–1931)[26]
- Fred Wampler, US Representative, Indiana 6th District (1959–1961)[27]
State political leaders
- John R. Gregg, Indiana House of Representatives, 1986–2002; Speaker of the House 1996–2002, majority leader 1990–1994[28]
- Bob Heaton, Indiana House of Representatives, 2010–Present[29]
- Phillip Hinkle, Indiana House of Representatives, 2000–2012[30]
- Cary D. Landis, Florida Attorney General (1931–1938)[31]
- Carolene Mays, member of Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission; former state representative, Indiana House, 2002–2008[32]
- Richard M. Milburn, Indiana Attorney General (January 1915–November 1915)[33]
- Mike Tryon, Illinois House of Representatives, 2005–2017[34]
Diplomats
Judges
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]
- Jeff Papa, first mayor of Zionsville, Indiana[43] [44]
- 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
Education
Current
Former
Presidents and chancellors
- Max P. Allen, president, McKendree College (1960–1964)
- Isaac K. Beckes, president Vincennes University (1950–1980)
- Eugene W. Bohannon, president University of Minnesota, Duluth (1902–1937)
- Isaac M. Burgan, president Paul Quinn College (1883–1891, 1911–1914)
- Elmer Burritt Bryan, president of Colgate University (1909–1921), Ohio University (1921–1934), Franklin College
- 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)
- Richard E. Helton, president, Vincennes University (2004–2015)[47]
- Martin David Jenkins, president, Morgan State University (1948–1970)
- Eldon Johnson, president, University of New Hampshire (1955–1962)
- John Edward McGilvrey, first president Kent State University (1911–1926)
- Caleb Mills, second Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction (1854–1857)
- Walter P. Morgan, president Western Illinois University (1912–1941)
- Edison E. Oberholtzer, founder and president, University of Houston (1927–1950)
- M. Victoria Schuller, OSF, president, University of Albuquerque (1966–1983)
- Lou Anna K. Simon, president, Michigan State University (2003–2018)[48]
- Phillip Summers, president, Vincennes University (1980–2001)
- Sandra Westbrooks, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs, Chicago State University (2008–2013)
- Dr. Herbert Wey, president, chancellor Appalachian State University (1969–1979)
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
- Charlotte Schweitzer Burford, dean of women, Indiana State University (1910–1946)
- Grace DeVaney, first woman to serve as a high school principal in Indiana, at Terre Haute Garfield High School
- Elder Watson Diggs, BA - 1908; educator, U.S. Army veteran, WW I, co-founder, Kappa Alpha Psi[49]
- Rupert Evans, dean, College of Education, University of Illinois
- Barton Evermann, author, educator
- Fred E. Harris, dean and vice president, Baldwin-Wallace College
- Robert Jerry, dean, University of Florida, Levin College of Law (2003–present)[50]
- James F. Kane, dean, College of Business Administration, University of South Carolina
- 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)
- Elizabeth J. Simpson, dean, School of Family Resources and Consumer Sciences, University of Wisconsin
- Ben F. Small, dean, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
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[51]
- 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[52]
- Tim Barrett, former Major League Baseball player for the Montreal Expos
- Bruce Baumgartner, wrestler, Olympic gold medalist, James E. Sullivan Award[53]
- Jeff Belskus, president, Indy Eleven Soccer franchise[54]
- Junius “Rainey” Bibbs, professional baseball player[55]
- Larry Bird, professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics and administrator[56]
- 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[57]
- Billy Clapper, head coach, men's basketball Penn State Altoona[58]
- Roger Counsil, NCAA champion gymnastic coach; former head USA Gymnastics[59]
- Wayne Davis, former professional football player for the San Diego Chargers, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Redskins[60]
- Brian Dorsett, former Major League Baseball player for the Cleveland Indians, California Angels, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs[61]
- David Doster, former Major League Baseball player
- Steve Englehart, head coach, Presbyterian Blue Hose[62]
- Stewart “Red” Faught, head coach, football, Franklin College[63]
- Mike Gardiner, former Major League Baseball player
- Tom Gilles, former Major League Baseball player
- Vencie Glenn, professional football player[64]
- Alex Graman, former Major League Baseball player[65]
- Rick Grapenthin, former Major League Baseball player[66]
- Robert Griswold, Paralympic swimmer
- Terry Hall (1944–1997), women's basketball coach at University of Louisville and University of Kentucky[67]
- Mitch Hannahs, head coach, Indiana State Sycamores
- Bill Hayes, former Major League Baseball player & coach
- John Hazen, professional basketball player[68]
- Tunch Ilkin, professional football player[69]
- Blaise Ilsley, former Major League Baseball player
- Jeff James, Major League Baseball player
- Tommy John, retired Major League Baseball player[70]
- Harold Johnson, professional basketball player
- Wallace Johnson, former Major League Baseball player[71]
- Doug Kay, professional football coach[72]
- Beverly Kearney, head coach, University of Texas women's track and field team[73]
- Duane Klueh, professional basketball player, former head coach of men's basketball, tennis at Indiana State University[74]
- Danny Lazar, former Major League Baseball player[75]
- Bryan Leturgez, Olympic bobsledder;[76] bronze medalist - 1993 World Championships
- Sean Manaea, Major League Baseball player
- Pancho Martin, professional football player[77] [78]
- Thad Matta, head coach, Men's Basketball; Ohio State University[79]
- Carl Nicks, professional basketball player[80]
- Jake Odum, professional basketball player, European Leagues (2014–present)
- Brian Omogrosso, former Major League Baseball player [81]
- Jake Petricka, Major League Baseball player
- Dr. Ferne E. Price, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player; ISU alumni and coach, women's softball and swimming squads[82]
- Colin Rea, Major League Baseball player
- Jerry Reynolds, professional basketball coach, general manager[83]
- Bob Royer, professional basketball player[84]
- 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[85]
- Dan Sparks, professional basketball player; NJCAA champion coach[86]
- Mitch Stetter, Kansas City Royals, Major League Baseball coach[87]
- Ryan Strausborger, former Major League Baseball player
- Ryan Tatusko, professional baseball player
- Joe Thatcher, former Major League Baseball player[88]
- Kurt Thomas, Olympic participant, gymnastics; James E. Sullivan Award[89]
- Robert Tonyan, National Football League player (Green Bay Packers)
- Bobby Turner, Atlanta Falcons, assistant coach (running backs)[90]
- 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[91]
- 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
- Ross Ford, motion picture and television personality
- Margaret Gisolo, founder, Arizona Arts Alliance
- James Brian Hellwig, The Ultimate Warrior, WWE wrestler
- Belford Hendricks, composer, pianist, arranger, conductor and record producer
- Jamal Khashoggi, B.S. business administration 1983; Saudi dissident, author, activist, editor, Washington Post columnist[92]
- Margaret Hill McCarter, 1884 A.B., schoolteacher, writer, and first woman to address a Republican National Convention
- Ami McKay, writer[93]
- 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, better known as Stuart Vaughan, Obie Award-winning director
Notes and References
- Web site: William Wood Parsons. Ball State University. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Linnaeus Neal Hines. Indiana State University. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: William Ashbrook. OHA in Memoriam. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Robert Clouse. Indiana State University. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Leroy Lamis. Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Dr. Charles D. Nicol. Indiana State University Board Of Trustees (In Memoriam). 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Edward A. Pease. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Michael Shelden . Indiana State University . 8 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130521230352/http://www.indstate.edu/english/content/profiles/michael_shelden.asp?rM=0 . 21 May 2013 .
- Web site: Communications and Marketing . Newsroom | Indiana State University . Indstate.edu . 2015-05-22.
- Web site: Tony George. Indiana State University. 10 October 2013.
- Web site: Jim Lewis. Indiana State University. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Bill Lister. Indiana State University. 8 October 2013.
- News: Will Weng. https://web.archive.org/web/20101222003459/http://articles.latimes.com/keyword/crossword-puzzles. dead. December 22, 2010. Los Angeles Times. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Jill Bolte Taylor. Indiana State University. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner. Dictionary.com, LLC.. 10 October 2013.
- Web site: Birch Bayh. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: John S. Benham. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Thurman C. Crook. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Brad Ellsworth. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Clarence C. Gilhams. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Brian D. Kerns. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: William Larrabee (Indiana). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: D. Bailey Merrill. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: John T. Myers (Congressman). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Everett Sanders. Notable Names Data Base. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Albert Henry Vestal. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Fred Wampler (Indiana). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: John R. Gregg . The Trustees of Indiana University . 8 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140304154502/http://college.indiana.edu/alumni/notableAlumni.shtml . 4 March 2014 .
- Web site: Bob Heaton. Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. 8 October 2013.
- Web site: Phillip Hinkle. Project Vote Smart. 8 October 2013.
- News: Democrat Township: A Political Incubator. Smith. Mark. October 15, 2013. Herald Journal. May 6, 2019.
- Web site: Carolene Mays. Indiana State University. 8 October 2013.
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- News: Cynthia Shepard Perry Papers (1946-2010). 19 April 2019. UMass Amherst Special Collections.
- Web site: Gene E. Brooks. Federal Judicial Center. 10 October 2013.
- Web site: Noma Gurich. Indiana State University. 10 October 2013.
- Web site: Allen Sharp. Federal Judicial Center. 10 October 2013.
- Web site: Marvella Bayh. Indiana State University. 10 October 2013.
- Web site: Willa Brown. Indiana State University Foundation. 10 October 2013.
- Web site: NASA - NASA Scientist Trains Astronauts to be "Earth-Smart".
- Web site: STATE magazine Spring 2021.
- Web site: The Interview Issue: Jeff Papa.
- Web site: Meet our President - External Relations - Vincennes University.
- Web site: The University of Tampa - Tampa, Florida - Office of the President - Dr. Ronald L. Vaughn . Ut.edu . 2015-07-11.
- Web site: VU President Richard Helton to retire | Vincennes University . 2016-01-27 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160203184525/http://www.vinu.edu/articles/05-15/vu-president-richard-helton-retire . 2016-02-03 .
- Web site: Lou Anna K. Simon. Notable Names Data Base. 10 October 2013.
- https://kchr.ky.gov/Hall-of-Fame/Pages/Elder-Watson-Diggs.aspx
- Web site: Robert Jerry . University of Florida . 10 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120210053718/http://news.ufl.edu/2003/02/07/jerrylawdean/ . 10 February 2012 .
- Web site: Richard Atha. Basketball Reference.com. 10 October 2013.
- Web site: Clint Barmes. Baseball Reference.com. 10 October 2013.
- News: Bruce Baumgartner. The Washington Post. 10 October 2013.
- Web site: Wilt leaves Indy Eleven; former Speedway honcho becomes new president .
- Web site: Junius "Rainey" Bibbs . Indiana State University . 10 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140312084937/http://www.isumagazine.com/2011/02/coaches-association-inducts-isu-grad-into-indiana-baseball-hall-of-fame/ . 12 March 2014 .
- Web site: Larry Bird. Basketball Reference.com. 10 October 2013.
- Web site: Jim Brumfield NFL Football Statistics . Pro-Football-Reference.com . 1947-09-04 . 2015-07-11.
- Web site: Billy Clapper . Penn State Altoona; Varsity Athletics . 10 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131011154951/http://www.altoona.psu.edu/sports/mbasketball/coaching.php . 11 October 2013 .
- Web site: Roger Counsil . Indiana State University . 11 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131012061619/http://www.gosycamores.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15200&ATCLID=1550284 . 12 October 2013 .
- Web site: Wayne Davis. Sports Reference LLC. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Brian Dorsett. Baseball Reference.com. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Steve Englehart - Head Coach - Football Coaches .
- Web site: FAUGHT, STEWART "RED" | Indiana Football Hall of Fame . Indiana-football.org . 2015-07-11.
- Web site: Vencie Glenn . databaseSports.com . 11 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131012041009/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=glennven01 . 12 October 2013 .
- Web site: Alex Graman. Baseball Reference.com. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Rick Grapenthin. Baseball Reference.com. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Elliott . Jeremy . Salem’s Pioneer of Women’s Athletics . John Hay Center . 20 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231020015504/https://www.johnhaycenter.org/index.php/our-history/people-of-history/teresa-a-terry-hall-salems-pioneer-of-womens-athletics . 20 October 2023.
- Web site: John Hazen (basketball). Basketball Reference.com. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Tunch Ilkin . Indiana State University . 11 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131012065957/http://www.gosycamores.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15200&ATCLID=1550676 . 12 October 2013 .
- Web site: Tommy John. Baseball-Almanac. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Wallace Johnson (baseball). Baseball Reference.com. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Doug Kay. 16 May 2007 . OurSports Central. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Beverly Kearney. 28 May 2010 . BLACK ENTERPRISE MAGAZINE. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Duane Klueh. Indiana State University. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Danny Lazar. Baseball Reference.com. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Bryan Leturgez . Indiana State University . 11 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131012022529/http://www.gosycamores.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15200&ATCLID=3674480 . 12 October 2013 .
- Web site: 1984 NFL Draft Listing . Pro-Football-Reference.com . 2015-07-11.
- Web site: Ed Martin - Indiana State Athletics Hall of Fame - GoSycamores.com — official website of Indiana State Athletics . Gosycamores.com . 2009-02-20 . 2015-07-11 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150713012000/http://www.gosycamores.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=3674441 . 2015-07-13 .
- Web site: Thad Matta. CBS Interactive.. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Carl Nicks (basketball). Basketball Reference.com. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Brian Omogrosso. Basketball Reference.com. 11 October 2013.
- http://www.gosycamores.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=15200&ATCLID=1550679 Dr. Ferne E. Price - Indiana State Athletics Hall of Fame
- Web site: Jerry Reynolds . NBA Media Ventures, LLC. . 11 October 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131024193357/http://www.nba.com/kings/Kings_Broadcaster_Bios.html . 24 October 2013 .
- Web site: Bob Royer. Basketball Reference.com. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Zane Smith. Baseball Reference.com. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Dan Sparks Basketball Camps . Dansparkscamps.com . 2015-07-11 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150712200424/http://www.dansparkscamps.com/camp-director-dan-sparks.cfm . 2015-07-12 .
- Web site: Mitch Stetter Statistics and History . Baseball-Reference.com . 2015-07-11.
- Web site: Joe Thatcher. Baseball Reference.com. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Kurt Thomas (gymnast). Indiana State University. 11 October 2013.
- Web site: Jay Adams . Falcons Announce Several Assistant Coaches . Atlantafalcons.com . 2015-02-03 . 2015-07-11.
- Web site: John Wooden. Indiana State University. 11 October 2013.
- News: Jamal Khashoggi chose to tell the truth. It's part of the reason he's beloved. . 7 October 2018. 19 October 2019. David. Ignatius. The Washington Post.
- Web site: Ami McKay | the Canadian Encyclopedia.