List of Ball State University alumni
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Following is a list of notable alumni of Ball State University:
Arts, literature, and entertainment
- Bridget Bobel, Miss Indiana USA 2006[1]
- Claire Buffie, Miss New York 2010[2]
- Ellen Bryan, Miss Ohio 2011
- Angelin Chang, Grammy-award winning classical pianist[3]
- Brian Collins, reporter at KXXV-TV in Waco, Texas; best known for viral video featuring him fumbling through a newscast at Ball State[4]
- Jim Davis, cartoonist of Garfield[5]
- Andy Devine (1905-1977), actor Stagecoach[6]
- Joyce DeWitt, actress in Three's Company[7]
- Stedman Graham, publicist and author; long-time male companion of Oprah Winfrey[8]
- Nicholas Ferreri, meteorologist at WANE-TV in Fort Wayne, Indiana[9]
- Scott Halberstadt, actor in Nickelodeon's Drake and Josh[10]
- David Harker, meteorologist at WNDU-TV in South Bend, Indiana[11]
- Don Kirk, puppeteer/co-founder of Hastey Pudding Puppet Company;[12] former City Councilor of Vincennes, Indiana[13]
- Doug Jones, actor in Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth, Hocus Pocus, and Mac Tonight[14]
- Michael Konopasek, journalist at KING-TV in Seattle, Washington[15]
- David Letterman, host of the Late Show with David Letterman; The Letterman Foundation for Courtesy and Grooming has been a repeated contributor to the University[16]
- Mike Lopresti, national sportswriter for Gannett News Service[17]
- David Loughery, screenwriter and film producer.[18]
- Brad Maushart, Meteorologist for WJTV in Jackson, MS [19]
- Anthony Montgomery, actor, Star Trek: Enterprise[20]
- Sister Edith Pfau (1915-2001), painter, sculptor, and art educator
- Betsy Ross, anchor, ESPN News
- Sam Smith, journalist for the Chicago Tribune[21]
- Kim Sun-a (김선아), South Korean actress in She's on Duty and My Name is Kim Sam Soon
- Tiara Thomas, R&B singer, featured on Wale's 2013 song "Bad", which peaked at #31 on the Billboard Hot 100
- Bill Wallace (martial arts), dominant kickboxer of the 1970s; starred in A Force of One and The Protector[22]
- Cynda Williams, actress in Mo' Better Blues and One False Move
Business
- Craig Hartman, honorary doctorate, architect and partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill[23]
- Kent C. Nelson, retired President and CEO of United Parcel Service[24]
- John Schnatter, founder and Chairman of Papa John's Pizza restaurants[24]
- Angela Ahrendts, CEO of Burberry, luxury clothes and fashion accessories[25] will join Apple as Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores in 2014.
- Peter Jubeck, founder of Sir Pizza of Michigan and Clara's restaurants
- Timothy Wheeler, President International Division of Jockey Inc.
Politics and government
- Amanda Carpenter, national reporter for TownHall.com and Senior Communications Advisor and Speechwriter for Senator Ted Cruz[26]
- Jeffrey D. Feltman, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and former United States Ambassador to Lebanon[27]
- Brent McMillan, national Political Director for the Green Party[28]
- Rodney C. Moen, Wisconsin State Senator
- Richard Mourdock, Indiana Treasurer of State[29]
- John Rarick (1924-2009), U.S. Representative from Louisiana (1967-1975)[30]
Sports
NFL
- Blaine Bishop, NFL former player Tennessee Titans[31]
- Rush Brown, NFL football player (defensive lineman), St. Louis Cardinals
- Corey Croom, NFL football player (running back), New England Patriots
- Brad Maynard, NFL football player (punter), Chicago Bears[32]
- Bernie Parmalee, NFL former player Miami Dolphins and current tight ends coach at the University of Notre Dame[33]
- Dante Ridgeway, NFL football player (wide receiver), New York Jets[34]
- Robert Brewster, NFL football player (OT), Dallas Cowboys[35]
- Reggie Hodges, NFL football player (P), Tennessee Titans[36]
- Shafer Suggs, NFL former player NY Jets[37]
- Terry Schmidt NFL former player NO Saints, Chicago Bears[38]
- Ed Konopasek, NFL former player (OT), Green Bay Packers[39]
- Tim Brown NFL, three teams then TV actor
- Dan Gerberry, NFL, former with Detroit Lions, currently with Jacksonville Jaguars[40]
- Corey Parchman, NFL former player Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers
- Nate Davis, former NFL quarterback for San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts.
- Johnny Schiavi, former NFL left tackle for Detroit Lions
NBA
- Theron Smith, NBA basketball player (small forward), Charlotte Bobcats[41]
- Bonzi Wells, NBA basketball player (shooting guard) /small forward), New Orleans Hornets[42]
MLB
- Larry Bigbie, MLB baseball player (outfielder), St. Louis Cardinals[43]
- Bryan Bullington, MLB baseball player (pitcher), Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays[44]
- Thomas Howard, 11 year MLB baseball player (outfielder), Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers (1990-2000)[45]
- Merv Rettenmund, NFL draft pick (Dallas Cowboys), 13 year MLB baseball player (outfielder), Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, California Angels (1968-1980)[46]
- Brad Snyder, baseball player (outfielder), Chicago Cubs[47]
Other
- David Haugh, sports columnist for Chicago Tribune
- Brady Hoke, head football coach University of Michigan, former San Diego State University and Ball State University head coach[48]
- Jon Hoke, assistant football coach with the Chicago Bears[49]
- Bill Doba, football coach at Washington State University[50]
- Mark Patrick, sports radio personality[51]
- John Paul, racing driver
- Don Shondell, ESPN and ABC collegiate volleyball commentator[52]
- Dave Shondell, women's volleyball coach at Purdue[53]
- Jason Whitlock, sports columnist for The Kansas City Star and AOL Sports, formerly with ESPN.com[54]
- Ray McCallum, basketball coach at University of Detroit Mercy, Ball State, and University of Houston[55]
- Kelly Sheffield, volleyball coach at Wisconsin, also coached at Albany 2001-2007 and Dayton 2008-2012.[56]
- Sunungura Rusununguko, Arena Football League player
- Jamill Smith, Ottawa Redblacks player
References
- ↑ "History". Miss Southern Heartland. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- ↑ Hernandez, Sharon (22 March 2011). "Miss New York to talk about GLBTQ support". Ball State Daily News. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- ↑ Mantione, Meryl. "Grammy Winner Angelin Chang named School of Music Outstanding Alumni for 2007". Ball State Alumni Newsletter. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- ↑ Wojciechowski, Gene (6 March 2007). "Despite 'worst' sportscast, Collins says he'd try again". ESPN Commentary. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- ↑ "The Man Behind the Cat". Ball State University. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- ↑ "Andy Devine Biography". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ↑ "'Three's Company' star Joyce Dewitt returns to campus". Ball State Newscenter. 14 November 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ↑ "About Stedman Graham". Stedman Graham & Associates. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ↑ "Nicholas Ferreri". LIN Television. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ↑ "Acting and Musical Theatre Guest Artists". Ball State University. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ↑ "David Harker". WNDU-TV. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
- ↑ "The Hastey Pudding Puppet Co.". Boomer Magazine. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ↑ "Vincennes City Council". WFML 96.7FM. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ↑ "Hollywood actor Doug Jones to attend Muncie screening of 'My Name is Jerry'". Ball State Newscenter. 14 April 2009. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ↑ "Michael Konopasek". KING 5 News News. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
- ↑ "Ball State names new building after famous alumnus". Ball State Newscenter. 30 July 2007. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ↑ "CHIRP: Know Your Opponent - Ball State vs. Indiana". Ball State Daily News. 23 March 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ↑ The New York Times
- ↑ "Wikipedia:WJTV".
- ↑ "Ball State grad Anthony Montgomery finds a new 'Enterprise'". Ball State Daily News. 3 October 2001. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ↑ "Journalism Hall of Fame". Ball State University. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ↑ "Bill "Superfoot" Wallace". USA Dojo. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ↑ "Craig W. Hartman". Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 "Hall of Fame". Ball State University. Miller College of Business. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ↑ "Burberry CEO and Ball State alum Angela Ahrendts to speak March 16". Ball State Daily News. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ↑ "Amanda Carpenter". TownHall.com. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ↑ "Jeffrey D. Feltman". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ↑ "Brent McMillan". Green Party of the United States. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ↑ "About the Treasurer". Indiana.gov. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ↑ "Rarick, John Richard". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ↑ "Blaine Bishop". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Brad Maynard". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Bernie Parmalee". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Dante Ridgeway". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Robert Brewster". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Reggie Hodges". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Shafer Suggs". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Terry Schmidt". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Ed Konopasek". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Dan Gerberry". Ball State University. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Theron Smith". Basketball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Bonzi Wells". Basketball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Larry Bigbie". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Bryan Bullington". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Thomas Howard (baseball player)". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Merv Rettenmund". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Brad Snyder". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Brady Hoke". Ball State University. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Jon Hoke". Ball State University. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Bill Doba". Washington State University Athletics. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Mark Patrick". Indianapolis Indiana. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Don Shondell". Ball State University. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Dave Shondell". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Jason Whitlock". Ball State University. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Ray McCallum". University of Houston. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ↑ "Coach Bio". uwbadgers.com. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
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