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 Linnaeus Neal Hines (1921–1933), M.A., Cornell University 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–present) Ph.D., Ball State University

Faculty

William Ashbrook James Chesebro Robert Clouse Jeffrey S. Harper Kenneth T. Henson Leroy Lamis, sculptor Charles Nicol Edward A. Pease, member, House of Representatives, Indiana 7th District, 1997–2001 Michael Shelden, biographer Todd Whitaker

Notable alumni

Business Gerry Dick, host of Inside INdiana Business Tony George, founder and team owner, Indy Racing League Jim Lewis, president, Disney Vacation Club Will Weng, journalist, New York Times

Medicine H.R. Cox, bacteriologist, discovered Rocky Mountain spotted fever treatment and several typhus vaccines Jill Bolte Taylor, "The Singing Scientist", neuroanatomist, one of 2008 Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People" J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner, forensic psychologist, television personality

Government

Members of Congress Birch Bayh, US senator, Indiana (1963–1981); authored two Constitutional amendments John S. Benham, US representative, Indiana 4th District (1919–1923) Thurman C. Crook, US representative, Indiana 3rd District (1949–1951) Brad Ellsworth, US representative, Indiana 8th District (2007–2011) Clarence C. Gilhams, US representative, Indiana 12th District (1906–1909) Brian D. Kerns, US representative, Indiana 7th District (2001–2003) William Larrabee, US representative for Indiana 6th and 11th Districts (1931–1943) D. Bailey Merrill, US representative, Indiana 8th District (1953–1955) John T. Myers, US representative, Indiana 7th District (1967–1997) Edward A. Pease, US representative, Indiana 7th District (1997–2001) Everett Sanders, US representative, Indiana 5th District (1917–1925); secretary to President Calvin Coolidge (1925–1929); chairman, Republican National Committee (1932–1934) Albert Henry Vestal, US representative, Indiana 8th District (1917–1932); Republican whip (1923–1931) Fred Wampler, US representative, Indiana 6th District (1959–1961)

State political leaders Greg Goode, Indiana state senator (2023–present) John R. Gregg, Indiana House of Representatives, 1986–2002; speaker of the House 1996–2002, majority leader 1990–1994 Bob Heaton, Indiana House of Representatives, 2010–present Phillip Hinkle, Indiana House of Representatives, 2000–2012 Cary D. Landis, Florida attorney general (1931–1938) Carolene Mays, member of Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission; former state representative, Indiana House, 2002–2008 Richard M. Milburn, Indiana attorney general (January 1915–November 1915) Alan Morrison, director of DNR, former member of the Indiana House of Representativeshttps://events.in.gov/event/morrison-begins-role-as-dnr-director Mike Tryon, Illinois House of Representatives, 2005–2017

Diplomats George Washington Buckner, ambassador to Liberia (1913–1915) Cynthia Shepard Perry (b. 1928), ambassador to Sierra Leone (1986–1989), Burundi (1989–1993)

Judges Gene E. Brooks, judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, 1979–1994; chief judge 1987–1994 Noma Gurich, justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, State of Oklahoma Allen Sharp, senior judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, 1973–2009; chief judge 1981–1996

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 Willa Brown, aerospace pioneer; first African-American woman commercial pilot in United States; first African-American female officer in Civil Air Patrol 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 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 Quentin P. Smith, 1st lieutenant, Tuskegee Airmen, educator, civic leader

Education

Current

Ronald L. Vaughn, president, University of Tampa (1995–present)

Former

Presidents and chancellors Isaac K. Beckes, president, Vincennes University (1950–1980) Elmer Burritt Bryan, president of Colgate University (1909–1921), Ohio University (1921–1934), Franklin College Isaac M. Burgan, president, Paul Quinn College (1883–1891, 1911–1914) 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) Martin David Jenkins, president, Morgan State University (1948–1970) John Edward McGilvrey, first president, Kent State University (1911–1926) Caleb Mills, second Indiana superintendent of Public Instruction (1854–1857) Edison E. Oberholtzer, founder and president, University of Houston (1927–1950) Lou Anna K. Simon, president, Michigan State University (2003–2018)

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 Barton Evermann, author, educator Robert Jerry, dean, University of Florida, Levin College of Law (2003–present) 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)

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 Robbie Avila, one-time Sycamores basketball player Jake Bain, former college football player, LGBTQ+ activist, and social worker (transferred) Clint Barmes, former Major League Baseball player for the Colorado Rockies, Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, and San Diego Padres Tim Barrett, former Major League Baseball player for the Montreal Expos Bruce Baumgartner, wrestler, Olympic gold medalist, James E. Sullivan Award Jeff Belskus, president, Indy Eleven Soccer franchise Junius “Rainey” Bibbs, professional baseball player Larry Bird, professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics and administrator 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 Billy Clapper, head coach, men's basketball Penn State Altoona Roger Counsil, NCAA champion gymnastic coach; former head USA Gymnastics Wayne Davis, former professional football player for the San Diego Chargers, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Redskins Brian Dorsett, former Major League Baseball player for the Cleveland Indians, California Angels, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs David Doster, former Major League Baseball player Steve Englehart, head coach, Presbyterian Blue Hose Stewart “Red” Faught, head coach, football, Franklin College Mike Gardiner, former Major League Baseball player Tom Gilles, former Major League Baseball player Vencie Glenn, professional football player Alex Graman, former Major League Baseball player Rick Grapenthin, former Major League Baseball player Robert Griswold, Paralympic swimmer Terry Hall (1944–1997), women's basketball coach at Eastern Kentucky University, University of Louisville, University of Kentucky and Wright State University Mitch Hannahs, head coach, Indiana State Sycamores Bill Hayes, former Major League Baseball player & coach John Hazen, professional basketball player Tunch Ilkin, professional football player Blaise Ilsley, former Major League Baseball player Jeff James, Major League Baseball player Tommy John, retired Major League Baseball player Harold Johnson, professional basketball player Wallace Johnson, former Major League Baseball player Doug Kay, professional football coach Beverly Kearney, head coach, University of Texas women's track and field team Duane Klueh, professional basketball player, former head coach of men's basketball, tennis at Indiana State University Danny Lazar, former Major League Baseball player Bryan Leturgez, Olympic bobsledder; bronze medalist - 1993 World Championships John MacLeod, NBA, NCAA Head Basketball Coach Sean Manaea, Major League Baseball player Pancho Martin, professional football player Thad Matta, head coach, men's basketball; Ohio State University Carl Nicks, professional basketball player Jake Odum, professional basketball player, European Leagues (2014–2019); collegiate basketball coach (2019-pres) Brian Omogrosso, former Major League Baseball player Jake Petricka, Major League Baseball player La Ferne Price, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player; ISU alumni and coach, women's softball and swimming squadsDr. Ferne E. Price - Indiana State Athletics Hall of Fame . Indiana State Sycamores. Retrieved on September 8, 2016. Colin Rea, Major League Baseball player Jerry Reynolds, professional basketball coach, general manager Bob Royer, professional basketball player 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 Dan Sparks, professional basketball player; NJCAA champion coach Mitch Stetter, Kansas City Royals, Major League Baseball coach Ryan Strausborger, former Major League Baseball player Ryan Tatusko, professional baseball player Joe Thatcher, former Major League Baseball player Kurt Thomas, Olympic participant, gymnastics; James E. Sullivan Award Robert Tonyan, National Football League player (Green Bay Packers) Bobby Turner, Atlanta Falcons, assistant coach (running backs) 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 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 Margaret Gisolo, founder, Arizona Arts Alliance Belford Hendricks, composer, pianist, arranger, conductor and record producer Jamal Khashoggi, B.S. business administration 1983; Saudi dissident, author, activist, editor, Washington Post columnist