List of University of North Alabama people
This is a list of notable alumni of the University of North Alabama or its predecessors such as LaGrange College, Florence Wesleyan University and Florience State University.:[1]
Academia
Arts and entertainment
Country music singer and composer Darryl Worley, who holds a degree in organic chemistry from UNA.
- Walt Aldridge, composer of “There’s No Getting Over Me” and “Holding Her and Loving You”
- Clay Bennett, Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist
- David Hood, world-renowned bassist, member Alabama Music Hall of Fame
- Patterson Hood, composer and front man, Drive-by Truckers
- George "Goober" Lindsey, actor and narrator, founder of George Lindsey Film Festival
- Pam Long, scriptwriter of “The Guiding Light”
- Thomas Sigismund Stribling, Pulitzer prize-winning writer
- Glenn Shadix, American actor of stage and screen
- Mark Thompson, radio personality, Mark & Brian Morning Show
- Steve Trash, magician, environmental advocate, children's entertainer
- Danny Vinson, actor, best known for his role as David Chamber in Live Bait (The Walking Dead)
- John Paul White, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, The Civil Wars
- Darryl Worley, country music singer-songwriter
- Tom York, host of Tom York Morning Show, Emmy Winner
Business
- Jim Blasingame, founder, Small Business Network; author, syndicated radio show host
Law, government and politics
Lawrence Sullivan Ross, Confederate States Army general and Texas governor, 1887-91, was a graduate of Florence Wesleyan University, now the University of North Alabama.
- Edward B. Almon, United States Representative from Alabama (1915–1933)
- Miles C. Allgood (graduated 1898), United States Representative from Alabama (1923–1935)
- Billy Joe Camp, Alabama Secretary of State, Public Service Commissioner and Gubernatorial Press Secretary
- Ronnie Flippo, former member of the United States Congress
- Paul Hubbert, executive director, Alabama Education Association; 1990 Democratic gubernatorial nominee
- Tammy Irons, member, Alabama Senate, representing 1st District
- Hiram Raleigh Kennedy, physician and member of the Alabama Senate representing the 1st District
- Edward A. O'Neal, Confederate General and Alabama Governor, 1882 to 1886
- Emmet O'Neal, Alabama Governor, 1911 to 1915
- Lawrence Sullivan Ross, Confederate General, Governor of Texas, president of Texas A&M University[2]
- Annette Taddeo, Democratic Party activist; 2008 Democratic nominee for Florida's 18th Congressional District.
Military
- James E. Moore, Major General, Alabama Army National Guard
Athletics
- Tyrone Bell, former Green Bay Packers defensive back
- Bobby Collins, former NFL player
- Tony Dorsey, pro-basketball player with the Newcastle Eagles
- Corey Harris, NFL player
- Harlon Hill, former NFL player, namesake of the NCAA Division II Harlon Hill Trophy
- Janoris Jenkins, cornerback, St. Louis Rams
- Ronald McKinnon, NFL player, Harlon Hill trophy winner and recent inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame
- Evan Oglesby, Cornerback, Dallas Cowboys.
- Preston Parker, Wide Receiver, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Israel Raybon, football player
- Wimp Sanderson, former University of Alabama head basketball coach
- Brian Satterfield, former Green Bay Packers running back
- Josh Willingham, former Florida Marlins and Washington Nationals, and Oakland A's Outfielder and current Minnesota Twin
References
- ↑ Smith, William E., "Leo's Tale: University of North Alabama Trivia, Florence, AL, Shoals Heritage Publishers, 2000.
- ↑ Benner, Judith Ann (1983), Sul Ross, Soldier, Statesman, Educator, College Station, Texas: Texas A&M University Press, p. 37