This is a list of notable alumni of Ball State University.
Arts, literature, and entertainment
edit- Christine Barger, actor; best known for iCarly, Superstore, American Pie: Beta House, Barry[1]
- Bridget Bobel, Miss Indiana USA 2006[2]
- Ellen Bryan, Miss Ohio 2011[3]
- Claire Buffie, Miss New York 2010[4]
- Angelin Chang, Grammy-award-winning classical pianist[5]
- Brian Collins, reporter at KXXV-TV in Waco, Texas; best known for "Boom goes the dynamite" viral video[6]
- Frances Currey (1925–2012), artist[7]
- Jim Davis, cartoonist of Garfield[8]
- Philip F. Deaver, writer and poet who graduated from St. Joseph's College in 1968; O. Henry and Flannery O'Connor awards winner
- Andy Devine (1905–1977), actor, Stagecoach[9]
- Joyce DeWitt, actress in Three's Company[10]
- Ashley C. Ford, writer for BuzzFeed, ELLE and others
- Danny Gaither, Christian singer, best known for his work with the Bill Gaither Trio[11]
- Stedman Graham, publicist and author; long-time companion of Oprah Winfrey[12]
- Scott Halberstadt, actor in Nickelodeon's Drake & Josh[13]
- Doug Jones, actor in Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth, Hocus Pocus, and "Mac Tonight"[14]
- David Letterman, retired host of the Late Show with David Letterman; The Letterman Foundation for Courtesy and Grooming has been a repeated contributor to the university[15]
- Mike Lopresti, national sportswriter for Gannett News Service[16]
- Cheryl Anne Lorance, artist[17]
- David Loughery, screenwriter and film producer[18]
- Larry Monroe (1942–2014), radio personality[19]
- Anthony Montgomery, actor, Star Trek: Enterprise, General Hospital[20]
- Sister Edith Pfau (1915–2001), painter, sculptor, and art educator[21]
- Sam Smith, journalist for the Chicago Tribune[22]
- Israel Solomon, artist[23]
- Kim Sun-a (김선아), South Korean actress in She's on Duty and My Name is Kim Sam Soon[24]
- Tiara Thomas, R&B singer, featured on Wale's 2013 song "Bad", which peaked at #31 on the Billboard Hot 100
- Kevin James Thornton, comedian; best known for Comedy Special “Be Yourself”[25]
- Nelly Vuksic, Argentine conductor and musician[26]
- Bill Wallace, dominant kickboxer of the 1970s; starred in A Force of One and The Protector[27]
- Cynda Williams, actress in Mo' Better Blues and One False Move[28]
- Ryan Woodle, actor; best known for Law & Order: SVU, Blue Bloods[29]
Business
edit- Angela Ahrendts, former senior vice president of retail, Apple;[30] former CEO of Burberry[31]
- Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide[32]
- Craig Hartman, honorary doctorate, architect and partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill[33]
- Peter Jubeck, founder of Sir Pizza of Michigan and Clara's restaurants[citation needed]
- Kent C. Nelson, retired president and CEO of UPS[34]
- John Schnatter, founder and former chairman of Papa John's Pizza restaurants[34]
Politics and government
edit- Amanda Carpenter, national reporter for TownHall.com and Senior Communications Advisor and Speechwriter for Senator Ted Cruz[35]
- Jeffrey D. Feltman, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and former United States Ambassador to Lebanon[36]
- Suzette Kimball, 16th Director of the United States Geological Survey, a bureau of the United States Department of the Interior[37]
- Brent McMillan, national Political Director for the Green Party[38]
- Rodney C. Moen, Wisconsin State Senator
- Richard Mourdock, Indiana Treasurer of State[39]
- Frank J. Mrvan, U.S. Representative from Indiana (2021– )[40]
- John Rarick (1924–2009), U.S. Representative from Louisiana (1967–1975)[41]
Sports
editNational Football League
edit- Blaine Bishop, former NFL player, Tennessee Titans[42]
- Robert Brewster, NFL player (offensive tackle), Dallas Cowboys[43]
- Rush Brown, NFL player (defensive lineman), St. Louis Cardinals
- Corey Croom, NFL player (running back), New England Patriots
- Jerome Davis, former NFL player, Detroit Lions[44]
- Reggie Hodges, NFL player (punter), Tennessee Titans[45]
- Ed Konopasek, former NFL player (offensive tackle), Green Bay Packers[46]
- Brad Maynard, NFL player (punter), Chicago Bears[47]
- Keith McKenzie, former NFL player (defensive end), Green Bay Packers[48]
- Bernie Parmalee, former NFL player, Miami Dolphins; current running backs coach for the NFL Las Vegas Raiders[49]
- Danny Pinter, NFL player (center), Indianapolis Colts[50]
- Dante Ridgeway, NFL player (wide receiver), New York Jets[51]
- Terry Schmidt, former NFL player, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears[52]
- Willie Snead, wide receiver, Baltimore Ravens[53]
- Shafer Suggs, former NFL player, New York Jets[54]
National Basketball Association
edit- Theron Smith, NBA basketball player (small forward), Charlotte Bobcats[55]
- Bonzi Wells, NBA basketball player (shooting guard/small forward), New Orleans Hornets[56]
Major League Baseball
edit- Larry Bigbie, MLB baseball player (outfielder), St. Louis Cardinals[57]
- Bryan Bullington, MLB baseball player (pitcher), Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays[58]
- Alex Call, MLB baseball player (outfielder), Washington Nationals
- Jeremy Hazelbaker, MLB baseball player (outfielder), St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks[59]
- 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)[60]
- Zach Plesac, baseball player (pitcher), Cleveland Indians
- Merv Rettenmund, NFL draft pick (Dallas Cowboys), 13-year MLB baseball player (outfielder), Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, California Angels (1968–1980)[61]
- Brad Snyder, baseball player (outfielder), Chicago Cubs[62]
Other athletes
edit- Jarrod Jones (born 1990), American-Hungarian basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Marcus Norris (born 1974), basketball player, 2003-04 Israeli Basketball Premier League Defensive Player of the Year
- John Paul, racing driver[citation needed]
- Sunungura Rusununguko, Arena Football League player
- Apsara Sakbun, swimmer who represented Cambodia in the 2024 Summer Olympics[63]
- Jamill Smith, Ottawa Redblacks player
- Terrence Watson (born 1987), American-Israeli basketball player for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Premier League
Other
edit- Arnie Ball, former men's volleyball coach at Purdue-Fort Wayne[64]
- Bill Doba, football coach at Washington State University[65]
- David Haugh, sports columnist for Chicago Tribune
- Brady Hoke, former head football coach, University of Michigan, San Diego State University and Ball State University[66]
- Jon Hoke, assistant football coach with the Chicago Bears[67]
- Ray McCallum, basketball coach at University of Detroit Mercy, Ball State, and University of Houston[68]
- Mark Patrick, sports radio personality[69]
- Kelly Sheffield, volleyball coach at Wisconsin, also coached at Albany 2001–2007 and Dayton 2008–2012[70]
- Dave Shondell, women's volleyball coach at Purdue[71]
- Don Shondell, ESPN and ABC collegiate volleyball commentator[72]
- Craig Skinner, women's volleyball coach at Kentucky
- Jason Whitlock, commentator for Fox Sports One, former sports columnist for The Kansas City Star, AOL Sports, and ESPN.com[73]
References
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- ^ 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.
- ^ "Primitive artist, longtime gallery owner Grandma Fran dies at 87". Carroll County News. 2012-12-07. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Local Nazarene Group Plans Special Youth Week Services". Ohio, Lima. Lima News. January 31, 1959. p. 4. Retrieved March 6, 2016 – via Newspaperarchive.com.
- ^ "About Stedman Graham". Stedman Graham & Associates. Archived from the original on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ^ "Acting and Musical Theatre Guest Artists". Ball State University. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ^ "Hollywood actor Doug Jones to attend Muncie screening of 'My Name is Jerry'". Ball State Newscenter. 14 April 2009. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
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- ^ "CHIRP: Know Your Opponent - Ball State vs. Indiana". Ball State Daily News. 23 March 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ^ "At The Gallery: Cast Bronze Sculpture by Cheryl Anne Lorance". www.atthegallery.com. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
- ^ "Movies". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-10-20.
- ^ Blackstock, Peter (January 20, 2014). "Larry Monroe remembered for his love and knowledge of music". The Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 2020-04-08.
- ^ "Ball State grad Anthony Montgomery finds a new 'Enterprise'". Ball State Daily News. 3 October 2001. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ^ Blust, Christina (2012-05-15). "A Sister Edith Pfau Evangelist". Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "Journalism Hall of Fame". Ball State University. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
- ^ "Israel Solomon". IndyArtsGuide.org. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
- ^ "Kim Sun-a - Actor Filmography، photos، Video". elCinema.com. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ Steele, Ray (2023-06-07). "Kevin James Thornton: Growing up, coming out, and coming home to Indiana". WFYI Public Media. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "César Vuksic – The Quintet of the Americas". quintetoftheamericas.org. Retrieved 2024-01-19.
- ^ "Bill "Superfoot" Wallace". USA Dojo. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
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- ^ "Apple Leadership - Angela Ahrendts". Apple. Retrieved 2017-11-02.
- ^ "Burberry CEO and Ball State alum Angela Ahrendts to speak March 16". Ball State Daily News. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
- ^ "Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, named Ball State trustee". bsu.edu.
- ^ "Craig W. Hartman". Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP. Archived from the original on 6 August 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
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- ^ "Jeffrey D. Feltman". U.S. Department of State. Archived from the original on 17 April 2009. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
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- ^ "Terry Schmidt". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Willie Snead". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "Shafer Suggs". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Theron Smith". Basketball Reference.com. Archived from the original on 10 October 2012. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Bonzi Wells Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more". Basketball-Reference.com.
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- ^ "Bryan Bullington". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- ^ "Jeremy Hazelbaker". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Swimming Alumna Apsara Sakbun to Represent Cambodia in Paris Olympics". Ball State Sports.com. June 28, 2024.
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- ^ "Bill Doba". Washington State University Athletics. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
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