List of Indiana State University people

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

• 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]
• 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]
• Bill Lister, senior VP and GM, Roche Diagnostics ^[12]
• Will Weng, journalist, New York Times ^[13]

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" ^[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

• 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, tenure 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, tenure 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]
• 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

• Charles "Chuck" Johnson, president, Vincennes University (2015–present) ^[45]
• Ronald L. Vaughn, president, University of Tampa (1995–present) ^[46]

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

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