List of Indiana University of Pennsylvania people
The following is a list of notable individuals associated with the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, includes alumni, presidents, faculty, and staff.
Roll of presidents
IUP's executive has changed names and roles with the evolving institution. The original title for the chief executive was principal while president was reserved for Mr. John Sutton as presiding officer of Indiana Normal School's Board of Trustees.
- President, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1965–present)
- Dr. David J. Werner, 2010–present (interim)
- Dr. Tony Atwater, 2005–2010
- Dr. Diane Reinhard, 2004 (interim)
- Dr. Derek Hodgson, 2003–2004
- Dr. Lawrence K. Pettit, 1992–2003
- Dr. Charles Fuget, 1991–1992 (interim)
- Dr. John D. Welty, 1984–1991
- Dr. John D. Welty, 1984 (interim)
- Dr. John E. Worthen, 1979–1984
- Mr. Bernard J. Ganley, 1979 (interim)
- Dr. Robert C. Wilburn, 1975–1979
- Dr. William W. Hassler, 1969–1975
- President, Indiana State College (1959–1965)
- Dr. John Davis, 1962 (acting)
- President, Indiana State Teachers College (1927–1959)
- Dr. Willis E. Pratt, 1948–1968
- Dr. Ralph E. Heiges, 1948 (acting)
- Dr. Joseph M. Uhler, 1942–1947
- Dr. Leroy A. King, 1939–1942
- Dr. Samuel Fausold, 1937–1939
- Mr. Charles R. Foster, 1927–1936
- Principal, Indiana Normal School (1875–1927)
- Dr. John A. H. Keith, 1917–1927
- Dr. James E. Ament, 1907–1917
- Dr. David Jewtt Waller, 1893–1907
- Dr. Charles Deane, 1891–1893
- Mr. Z. X. Snyder, 1888–1891
- Mr. Leonard H. Durling, 1881–1888
- Mr. John H. French, 1878–1881
- Mr. David M. Sensenig, 1876–1878
- Dr. Edmund B. Fairfield, 1875–1876
Roll of University Professors
President Tony Atwater re-instituted the title "university professor" during the 2007-08 academic year. The recognition is granted annually to a faculty member who has an outstanding record of teaching, research and scholarly activity, and service.[1]
- 2010–11: Bennett Rafoth, English
- 2009–10: Gian Pagnucci, English
- 2008–09: Jack Stamp, Music
- 2007–08: Steven Hovan, Geosciences
Notable faculty
- Professors
- Coaches
- Other
Notable alumni
Notable alumni of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and its predecessor institutions have included members of the United States Congress, state and federal political officials, business officials, professional athletes and coaches, educational leaders, and a NASA astronaut.
Business
Politics
Education
Entertainment and Media
Sports
- Norm Benning; NASCAR and Auto Racing Club of America competitor
- Raymond Bernabei; National Soccer Hall of Fame
- John Brallier (1894); first paid football player, Latrobe Athletic Association, Pittsburgh Athletic Club
- Jason Capizzi (2007); NFL offensive tackle
- Frank Cignetti, Sr. (1960); former West Virginia Mountaineers and IUP football head coach
- Frank Cignetti, Jr. (1988); NCAA and NFL assistant coach, former offensive coordinator of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers
- Paul Failla (1991); former American football player and coach
- Lawson Fiscus (1880s); one of the first professional football players for the Greensburg Athletic Association
- Kris Griffin (2005); current NFL linebacker
- Mel Hankinson (1965); former NCAA head basketball coach
- Jim Haslett (1979); former NFL player and coach, College Football Hall of Fame
- Jack Henry (1969); former college & NFL offensive line coach
- Billy Hunter (1948); former Major League Baseball player and manager, 1953 All-Star
- Rich Ingold (1985); former Arena Football League player, current coach of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers
- Mike Jemison (2005); NFL running back
- Leander Jordan (2000); current NFL offensive tackle, Atlanta Falcons
- Ben Lawrence; former NFL player
- Bob Ligashesky (1985); NFL assistant coach
- Harry Malcolm (1920s); former NFL offensive lineman, Frankford Yellow Jackets
- Diane McCormick (1972); 1979 Pan American Games U.S. women's volleyball team
- LeRon McCoy (2005); current NFL wide receiver
- Kevin McMullan (1990); former Major League Baseball player, collegiate baseball coach, Virginia Cavaliers
- Mike Menosky; former Major League Baseball player
- Tom Modrak (1964); Director of Player Personnel for the Buffalo Bills
- Frank Mount Pleasant (1913); track and field athlete, 1908 Summer Olympics
- Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (2010); NFL defensive back, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Dan Radakovich (1981); Georgia Tech Athletic Director
- Art Rooney (1920); founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers[8]
- Dave Smith; former NFL player
- Chris Villarrial (1996); former NFL player, college head coach
- John Wooding; 1984 Summer Olympics
Miscellaneous
References
- ^ "Rafoth Named 2010–2011 University Professor". Office of Communications, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. June 2010. http://www.iup.edu/page.aspx?id=95640. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
- ^ a b c "Distinguished Alumni Awards 2007". IUP Magazine. Spring 2007. http://www.iup.edu/magazine/page.aspx?id=65173. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f "Alumni in Government". Indiana University of Pennsylvania. http://www.iup.edu/upper.aspx?id=80227. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ "William Powell '69". Indiana University of Pennsylvania. http://www.iup.edu/upper.aspx?id=39413. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Distingiushed Alumni Awards 2010". IUP Magazine. http://www.iup.edu/magazine/page.aspx?id=96230. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
- ^ "Howard L. Fargo (Republican)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2000-04-19. http://web.archive.org/web/20000419195620/www.house.state.pa.us/members/districts/008/008.htm.
- ^ The Long Shot, IUP Magazine
- ^ Art Rooney
- ^ Wereschagin, Mike (April 6, 2009). "To all, slain officers were more than 'just police'". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/valleynewsdispatch/s_619397.html. Retrieved April 6, 2009.
- ^ "Patricia Hilliard Robertson". Indiana University of Pennsylvania. http://www.iup.edu/page.aspx?id=86210. Retrieved October 28, 2010.