List of University of Louisville people

The following is a list of people associated with the University of Louisville.

Notable alumni

Arts and entertainment

Harriette Simpson Arnow {Monticello, KY} (BS 1930), former author, best known for "The Dollmaker"[1]
Terry Bisson {Owensboro, KY} (BA 1964), contemporary American science fiction author [2]
David Dominé, {Wisconsin Rapids, WI} (MA 1996), best-selling author of numerous books including "Ghosts of Old Louisville" and "Phantoms of Old Louisville" and regular columnist for Kentucky Monthly magazine.
Bob Edwards, {Louisville, KY} (BA 1969), former host of NPR "Morning Edition", current host of The Bob Edwards Show on XM Satellite Radio and PRI's 'Bob Edwards Weekend.'
Howard Fineman {Pittsburgh, PA} (JD 1975) Newsweek chief political analyst [3]
Sam Gilliam, {Tupelo, MS} (BFA 1955, MFA 1961), world renowned painter, spec. in color field and abstract art [4]
Sue Grafton, {Louisville, KY} (BA 1961) contemporary American detective novel author [5]
Edward N. Hamilton, Jr, {Louisville, KY} (BFA 1969), world renowned sculptor, works include York, the Spirit of Freedom, and the Amistad Memorial [6]
Marsha Norman, {Louisville, KY} (BA 1969), Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright [7]
Diane Sawyer, {Glasgow, KY} attended but did not graduate Law school, co-host of "Good Morning America" [8]
Beverle Graves Myers, {Louisville, KY} Author of historical mystery novels and short stories[9]
Larry Birkhead, {Louisville, KY} – Photojournalism
Static Major, {Louisville, KY}- Singer, Song Writer, most famous from his work with Lil Wayne on Lollipop
Barbara A. Perry {Louisville, KY} (B.A. 1978) Author, Political Analyst and the Carter Glass Professor of Government, Sweet Briar College
Sam Halpern {Burlington, KY} (MD) Father of Justin Halpern and the subject of "Shit My Dad Says"

Business

Emanuel Eads, {Milwaukee, WI} (BBus 1954), CEO of Central Parking Systems, the world's largest parking management firm [10]
Owsley Brown Frazier, {Louisville, KY} (BA 1958, JD 1960), former director of Brown-Forman Corporation [11]
J. David Grissom {JD 1962}, chairman of Providian Financial, board of directors for Yum Brands, chairman of Mayfield Capital, Inc [12]
Leonard V. Hardin, {BBus 1979} director of National City Bank [13]
David A. Jones, {MBA 1954}, co-founder and former CEO of Humana Healthcare, KY's largest Fortune 500 company [14]
Robert Nardelli, {Chicago, IL} (MBA 1975), CEO of Chrysler, former CEO of the Home Depot, former CEO of General Electric Company (GE) [15]
Frank Neuhauser (B.S. 1934), patent attorney and winner of the first National Spelling Bee in 1925^[1]
George Nichols, III, {MA 1985}, senior Vice President of AARP New York Life Insurance Company [16]
Sean O'Leary {IMBA 1995}, founder and CEO of Genscape, world's largest power grid monitoring company, traced source of 2003 Northeast (US) blackout [17]
James Patterson, {MBA 1955}, co-founder of Long John Silvers, Rally's Hamburgers, and Chi-Chi's restaurant chains, President of Pattco Investments [18]
J. Chester Porter, {JD 1966}, Chairman of Ascencia and PBI Banks [19]
Stuart L. Scott, {ECS 1988}, Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President and Chief Information Officer [20]
Paul Carrico, {MENG 75}, CEO of Georgia Gulf Corporation [21]
Forest Shely (MD, 1949) Physician in Campbellsville and 56-year trustee of Campbellsville University^[2]

Politics

Addison James was a United States Representative from Kentucky.
David L. Armstrong {Hope, Arkansas} (JD 1969), former mayor of Louisville (1996–2002)
Christopher Dodd {Willimantic, CT} (JD 1972), former U.S. Senator, (D), Connecticut [22]
James B. Edwards, {Columbia, SC} (DMD 1955), former U.S. Secretary of Energy and Governor of South Carolina [23]
Henry D. Hatfield {Logan, WV} (DMD 1900), former U.S. Senator and Governor of West Virginia [24]
David L. Huber, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky
John A. Logan {Murphysboro, IL} (JD 1851), Union General in the Civil War, won Medal of Honor at Vicksburg, led Union forces at Battle of Atlanta, Illinois state senator [25]
Romano Mazzoli {Louisville, KY} (JD 1960), longtime representative for KY's 3rd US Congressional District from 1971 to 1995 [26]
Mitch McConnell, {Louisville, KY} (BA 1964), current U.S. Senator and Minority Leader, (R), Kentucky [27]
Louie Nunn, {Glasgow, KY} (JD 1950), Governor of Kentucky (1967–1971) [28]

Science

William Akers, {DMD 1950} developed the SPF sun protection rating system
James Gilbert Baker {BA 1935}, winner of Presidential Award for Merit, developed the Baker-Schmidt telescope, pushed for U2 spy plane development
Donald Baxter, {DMD 1909}, invented first safe intravenous fluid
Donald Elbert, {BS 1955, G 1960}, led the team of engineers that invented AstroTurf ^[3]
Keith Fitzgerald, {BA 1994} political scientist and immigration policy pundit
Lawrence F. Dahl (B.S. 1951), professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
Mark Wadsworth {BS 1975, MPhys 1982, Dsc, 1983} , designed the "eyeballs" for NASA's Spirit and Opportunity rovers, President and founder of Tangent Technologies^[4]
Sherman B. Vanaman, {BS 1949}, Longtime chairman of Mathematics department at Carson-Newman College

Notable faculty

Paul W. Ewald, notable evolutionary biologist credited as one scientist who devised the Trade-Off Hypothesis.
Ronald M. Atlas, co-director of Center for Deterrence of Biowarfare and Bioterrorism in the School of Public Health and Information, member of NASA’s Planetary Protection Board and the FBI Scientific Working Group on Bioforensics
Arthur William Dakan, {Los Angeles, CA} nationally noted urban geographer, drew council districts when Louisville and Jefferson County merged [29]
Dr. Dewey Clayton, {Roxboro, NC} author and expert on African American politics
Dr. Walter S.Coe, Cardiologist, in 1948 founded and directed the first cardiac catheterization laboratory in Kentucky. He served as President of the Kentucky Heart Association and Director of the American Heart Association. Dr. Coe also served as Governor for the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Physicians for many years.
Robert Dowling, perfected the surgical protocols and configuration for the AbioCor heart. Co-Kentuckian of the Year from Kentucky Monthly 2001 with Laman Gray.
Laman Gray, performed AbioCor heart transplant. Co-Kentuckian of the Year from Kentucky Monthly 2001 with Robert Dowling.
Shin-je Ghim, medical researcher, co-invented HPV vaccine Gardasil. Co-Kentuckian of the Year from Kentucky Monthly 2006 with Alfred Bennett Jenson.
Arnold Grishwold, developed first emergency room, ambulance, and blood bank in the U.S.
John LaBarbera, Jazz professor, nominated for 2005 Grammy award in the Best Large Jazz Ensemble category for his CD "On the Wild Side"
Robin Krimm, assistant professor of anatomical sciences and neurobiology, receiver of 2004 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Alfred Bennett Jenson, medical researcher, co-invented HPV vaccine Gardasil. Co-Kentuckian of the Year from Kentucky Monthly 2006 with Shin-je Ghim.
Sena Naslund, English professor & current Kentucky Poet Laureate. Wrote the 1999 best-selling novel "Ahab's Wife," the 2003 best-seller "Four Spirits," and the 2006 "Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette".
Kerri Remmel, assistant professor of neurology and director of UofL Hospital’s Stroke Service, one of only four people to be named a 2005 McCann Scholar
James Speed, lecturer, previously U.S. Attorney General under President Abraham Lincoln
Dr. James T. Summersgill, Director of Infectious Disease Laboratory. Was the first to uncover the link between Chlamydia (bacterium) and heart disease.
Tom Owen, Professor of Libraries and Community Relations Associate, Louisville Metro Council representative
Dr.Amanda Worthington, Assistant Professor, Grants and Research Infectious Disease Laboratory.(Louisville, KY)

Notable athletic alumni

Football

Current NFL players

David Akers {Lexington, KY}[30](1992-1995), San Fransisco 49ers kicker. Five-time Pro Bowl selection (2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2010).
Deion Branch {Albany, GA} [31](2000-2001), New England Patriots wide receiver. Super Bowl XXXIX MVP with the New England Patriots, tied record for catches in a Super Bowl.
Brian Brohm {Louisville, KY} [32] (2004–2007), Green Bay Packers quarterback 2007–2009, Buffalo Bills quarterback 2009–current
Curry Burns {Miami, FL} (1998–2002), Free agent safety
Michael Bush {Louisville, KY}, [33] (2003–2006), Oakland Raiders running back.
Harry Douglas {Atlanta, GA}[34] (2003–2007), Atlanta Falcons wide receiver.
Elvis Dumervil {Miami, FL}[35] (2002–2005), Denver Broncos defensive end. Tied the NCAA single-season sack record (24), was a first team All-American and the 2005 Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner as college football's Defensive Player of the Year, as well the 2005 Ted Hendricks Award as college football's top defensive end.
Renardo Foster {Union City, TN}, (2003–06), Free agent Offensive Lineman
William Gay {Tallahassee, FL}, [36] (2003–2006), Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback
Antoine Harris {Columbus, OH}[37] (2002–2005), Atlanta Falcons defensive back.
Nate Harris {Miami, FL}[38](2005-2006), Free Agent linebacker.
Earl Heyman {Louisville, KY}[39] (2005–2009), New Orleans Saints defensive tackle
Brandon Johnson {Birmingham, AL}[40] (2002–2005), Cincinnati Bengals linebacker.
Chris Johnson {Gladewater, TX}[41] (2001–2002), Oakland Raiders defensive back.
Sam Madison {Monticello, FL} [42] (1993–1996), Free Agent defensive back and four-time Pro Bowl selection (1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002).
Amobi Okoye {Huntsville AL}, [43] (2003–2006) Houston Texans defensive lineman.
Richard Owens {Middleburg, FL} (1999–2003), Free Agent tight end
Chris Redman {Louisville, KY} [44](1996-1999), Atlanta Falcons quarterback. 1999 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award winner.
Kerry Rhodes {Birmingham, AL} [45](2001-2004), Arizona Cardinals defensive back, 2005 NFL All-Rookie team.
Kolby Smith {Tallahassee, FL}, [46] (2003–2006) Kansas City Chiefs running back.
Jason Spitz {Jacksonville, FL} [47] (2002–2005), Green Bay Packers offensive lineman.
Montavious Stanley {Albany, GA} [48](2002-2005), Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle.
Dewayne White {Huntsville, AL}[49](2000-2002), Free Agent defensive end.

Current CFL players

Otis Floyd {Detroit, MI}[50](1995-1998), Hamilton Tiger-Cats linebacker.
Montrell Jones {Louisville, KY}[51](2001-2002) Montreal Alouettes wide receiver.
Stefan LeFors {Baton Rouge, LA}[52](2001-2004) Edmonton Eskimos quarterback.
Joshua Tinch {Albany, GA}[53](2002-2005) Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver.
Jonta Woodard {Stockton, CA}[54](2001-2002) Hamilton Tiger-Cats offensive tackle.
Adam Froman {Santa Rosa, CA}[55](2009-2010) Winnepeg Blue Bombers quarterback.

Current AFL players

Donovan Arp {Murray, UT}[56](1999-2000) Austin Wranglers offensive/defensive lineman.
Kevin Gaines {Euclid, OH}[57](1990-1993) Grand Rapids Rampage defensive back.
Jason Hilliard {Jeffersonville, IN}[58](2001-2004) Columbus Destroyers offensive lineman.
Will Rabatin {Louisville, KY}[59](2001-2004) Columbus Destroyers offensive/defensive lineman.

Current UFL players

Ronnie Ghent {Indianapolis, IN} (1997–2001), Hartford Colonials tight end

Former pros

Bruce Armstrong {Miami, FL} (1983–1986), former New England Patriots offensive lineman. Played in the NFL for 14 seasons and was a six-time Pro Bowl selection (1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997). One of only 11 Patriots to have been inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame and one of only seven players to have his number retired.
Ray Buchanan {Chicago, IL} (1989–1991), former Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, and Oakland Raiders defensive back.
Mark Clayton [Indianapolis, IN] (1979–1982), former Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers wide receiver. Five-time Pro Bowl selection (1984, 1985, 1986, 1988 and 1991).
Ernest Givins {St Petersburg, FL} [60] (1984–1985), former Houston Oilers and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver. Two-time Pro Bowl selection (1990 and 1992).
Ernie Green (Columbus, GA) (1959–1962), former Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns running back and fullback.
Jay Gruden {Tampa, FL} (1985–1988), former Arena Football League quarterback for the Tampa Bay Storm, leading the team to four ArenaBowl championships. Named League MVP in 1992 and MVP of ArenaBowl VII. First quarterback inducted into the Arena Football Hall of Fame in 1998. Currently the head coach of the Orlando Predators, leading the team to titles in ArenaBowls XII and XIII.
Tom Jackson {Cleveland, OH} (1970–1972), former Denver Broncos linebacker, three-time Pro Bowl selection (1977–1979) and current analyst on ESPN's "NFL Gameday". Two-time Missouri Valley Conference player of the year (1971–1972).
Joe Jacoby {Louisville, KY} (1977–1980), former Washington Redskins offensive lineman and key member of "The Hogs (American football)" and a member of the Super Bowl XVII, Super Bowl XXII, and Super Bowl XXVI Championship teams. Four-time Pro Bowl selection (1983–1986).
Joe Johnson {Jennings, MO} (1990–1993), former New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers defensive end. Two-time Pro Bowl selection (1998 and 2000).
Leonard Lyles {Louisville, KY} (1954-1957), drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the first round (11th overall) of the 1958 NFL Draft. One-time Pro Bowl selection. One of the first African American football players at the University of Louisville. Often referred to as "the fastest man in football".
Frank Minnifield {Lexington, KY} (1979–1982), former Cleveland Browns defensive back, four-time Pro Bowl selection (1986–1989) and co-creator of the "Dawg Pound". Led nation in kickoff returns in 1981 and punt returns in 1982.
Roman Oben {Washington, DC}[61](1991-1995), offensive lineman.
Howard Stevens running back, Baltimore Colts, New Orleans Saints, member Louisville Athletic Hall of Fame
Johnny Unitas {Pittsburgh, PA} (1951–1954), former Baltimore Colts quarterback; Pro Football Hall of Fame member, three-time NFL Most Valuable Player and one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time.
Otis Wilson {Brooklyn, NY} (1976–1979), first team All-American defensive end and member of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX Championship team.
Bennett Russell {Fidelis, FL} (1963-1966), quarterback, member of Louisville Athletic Hall of Fame, 1966 Most Valuable Player of the Year Buffalo Bills

Men's basketball

All Americans

(listed in chronological order)

Charlie Tyra {Louisville, KY} [62](1954-1957)
Don Goldstein {New York, NY} (1956–1959)
John Turner {Newport, KY} [63](1958-1961)
Wes Unseld {Louisville, KY} [64](1965-1968), three time All-American. Former member of the Baltimore/Washington Bullets. 5-time NBA All-Star and only the second person ever to win both NBA Rookie of the Year and NBA Most Valuable Player in the same season. Named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team. Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988.
Butch Beard {Hardinsburg, KY} [65](1966-1969)
Jim Price {Russellville, KY} [66](1969-1972)
Junior Bridgeman {East Chicago, IN} [67](1972-1975), All-American in 1975.
Allen Murphy {Birmingham, AL} [68](1972-1975)
Phil Bond {Louisville, KY} [69](1973-1976)
Wesley Cox {Louisville, KY} [70](1974-1977)
Rick Wilson {Louisville, KY} [71](1975-1978)
Darrell Griffith [72]{Louisville, KY} [73](1976-1980), 1980 John Wooden Award winner (player of the year) and Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, former member of the Utah Jazz and 1981 NBA Rookie of the Year.
Lancaster Gordon {Jackson, MS} [74](1981-1984)
Pervis Ellison {Savannah, GA} [75](1985-1989), first freshman to be named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. First overall pick of the 1989 NBA Draft.
Clifford Rozier {Bradenton, FL} [76](1991-1994)
DeJuan Wheat {Louisville, KY} [77](1994-1997)
Reece Gaines {Madison, WI} [78](2000-2003)
Francisco García {Bronx, NY} [79](2003-2005), led team to 2005 Final Four, member of Sacramento Kings
Terrence Williams {Seattle, WA} [80](2005-2009), led team to back to back Elite 8's, member of Houston Rockets

Women's basketball

Angel McCoughtry, Baltimore, MD (2005–2009) — Big East Player of the Year and All-American in 2007, 2008, and 2009; led the Cardinals to the 2009 NCAA final. First overall pick in the 2009 WNBA Draft by the Atlanta Dream and 2009 Rookie of the Year.

Baseball

Sean Green {La Grange, KY} (1997–2000), MLB pitcher, New York Mets

Track and field

Tone Belt {Berkeley Springs, WV} (2005–present) Won the 2007 NCAA indoor long jump national title, UofL's first-ever track national title in track and field.

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Andre Black {Mobile, AL} (2005–present) Won the 2007 NCAA indoor triple jump national title, UofL's second-ever national title in track and field.

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Kelley Bowman {Mt Vernon, KY} (2002–2006) Two time All-American High Jumper, finished 3rd in nation in High Jump at 2006 NCAA National Championships with a UofL record of 6 feet, 1.25 inches. [83] Holds KY girls H.S. record (5 feet, 10.5 inches) [84], won four consecutive KY state titles at Berea H.S. & had 4th best jump in nation in 2000

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Other sports

Audrey Rendon (2004–2007), leadoff hitter and third baseman for the Rockford Thunder of the NPF, the United States' highest-level pro softball league.
Shannon Smyth (2005–2008), Republic of Ireland international soccer player.

List of Presidents of the University of Louisville

There have been 27 presidents and five interim presidents of what is (or was once a part of) the University of Louisville:

Jefferson Seminary (1813–1829)

Mann Butler 1813–1816
William Tompkins 1816–1821
Charles M. M'Crohan 1821–1825
Francis E. Goddard 1826 – 1829

Louisville Collegiate Institute (1837–1840)

Benjamin F. Farnsworth 1837–1838
John Hopkins Harney 1838–1840

Louisville College (1840–1846)

John Hopkins Harney 1840–1844

Louisville Medical Institute (1837–1846)

John Rowan 1837–1842
William Garvin 1842–1843
James Guthrie 1843–1846

University of Louisville {post merger of LMI and LC} (1846–present)

Samuel Smith Nicholas 1846–1847
James Guthrie 1847–1869
Isaac Caldwell 1869–1886
James Speed Pirtle 1886–1905
Theodore L. Burnett 1905–1911
David William Fairleigh 1911–1914
Arthur Younger Ford 1914–1926
George Colvin 1926–1928
John Letcher Patterson 1928–1929 (acting)
Raymond Asa Kent 1929–1943
Einar William Jacobsen 1943–1946
Frederick William Stamm 1946–1947 (acting)
John Wilkinson Taylor 1947–1950
Eli Huston Brown III 1950–1951 (acting)
Philip Grant Davidson 1951–1968

University of Louisville, as part of the Kentucky state system

Woodrow Mann Strickler 1968–1972
William Ferdinand Ekstrom 1972–1973 (acting)
James Grier Miller 1973–1980
William Ferdinand Ekstrom 1980–1981 (acting)
Donald C. Swain 1981–1995
John W. Shumaker 1995–2002
Carol Garrison 2002 (acting)
James R. Ramsey 2002–

References

UofL library archives list of presidents

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