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]
• Ellen Bryan, Miss Ohio 2011
• Claire Buffie, Miss New York 2010^[2]
• 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]
• Nicholas Ferreri, meteorologist at WANE-TV in Fort Wayne, Indiana^[8]
• Danny Gaither, Christian singer, best known for his work with the Bill Gaither Trio^[9]
• Stedman Graham, publicist and author; long-time male companion of Oprah Winfrey^[10]
• Scott Halberstadt, actor in Nickelodeon's Drake & Josh^[11]
• David Harker, Morning Meteorologist at WNDU-TV in South Bend, Indiana^[12]
• Doug Jones, actor in Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth, Hocus Pocus, and Mac Tonight^[13]
• Don Kirk, puppeteer/co-founder of Hastey Pudding Puppet Company;^[14] former City Councilor of Vincennes, Indiana^[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, Mississippi
• Anthony Montgomery, actor, Star Trek: Enterprise^[19]
• Sister Edith Pfau (1915-2001), painter, sculptor, and art educator
• Betsy Ross, anchor, ESPN News
• Sam Smith, journalist for the Chicago Tribune^[20]
• 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, dominant kickboxer of the 1970s; starred in A Force of One and The Protector^[21]
• Cynda Williams, actress in Mo' Better Blues and One False Move

Business

• Angela Ahrendts, CEO of Burberry, luxury clothes and fashion accessories;^[22] Apple's Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores as of 2014
• Craig Hartman, honorary doctorate, architect and partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill^[23]
• Peter Jubeck, founder of Sir Pizza of Michigan and Clara's restaurants
• Kent C. Nelson, retired President and CEO of UPS^[24]
• John Schnatter, founder and Chairman of Papa John's Pizza restaurants^[24]
• 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^[25]
• Jeffrey D. Feltman, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and former United States Ambassador to Lebanon^[26]
• Brent McMillan, national Political Director for the Green Party^[27]
• Rodney C. Moen, Wisconsin State Senator
• Richard Mourdock, Indiana Treasurer of State^[28]
• John Rarick (1924-2009), U.S. Representative from Louisiana (1967-1975)^[29]

Sports

NFL

• Blaine Bishop, former NFL player, Tennessee Titans^[30]
• Robert Brewster, NFL player (OT), Dallas Cowboys^[31]
• Rush Brown, NFL player (defensive lineman), St. Louis Cardinals
• Tim Brown, on three NFL teams, then TV actor
• Corey Croom, NFL player (running back), New England Patriots
• Jerome Davis, former NFL player, Detroit Lions^[32]
• Nate Davis, former NFL quarterback for San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts
• Dan Gerberry, NFL, formerly with Detroit Lions, currently with Jacksonville Jaguars^[33]
• Reggie Hodges, NFL player (P), Tennessee Titans^[34]
• Ed Konopasek, former NFL player (OT), Green Bay Packers^[35]
• Brad Maynard, NFL player (punter), Chicago Bears^[36]
• Keith McKenzie, former NFL player (DE), Green Bay Packers^[37]
• Corey Parchman, former NFL player Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers
• Bernie Parmalee, former NFL player, Miami Dolphins; current running backs coach for the NFL Oakland Raiders^[38]
• Johnny Schiavi, former NFL player (offensive tackle), Detroit Lions
• Dante Ridgeway, NFL player (wide receiver), New York Jets^[39]
• Terry Schmidt, former NFL player, NO Saints, Chicago Bears^[40]
• Shafer Suggs, former NFL player, NY Jets^[41]
• Willie Snead, Wide Receiver, New Orleans Saints^[42]

NBA

• Theron Smith, NBA basketball player (small forward), Charlotte Bobcats^[43]
• Bonzi Wells, NBA basketball player (shooting guard /small forward), New Orleans Hornets^[44]

MLB

• Larry Bigbie, MLB baseball player (outfielder), St. Louis Cardinals^[45]
• Bryan Bullington, MLB baseball player (pitcher), Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays^[46]
• 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)^[47]
• Merv Rettenmund, NFL draft pick (Dallas Cowboys), 13-year MLB baseball player (outfielder), Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, California Angels (1968-1980)^[48]
• Brad Snyder, baseball player (outfielder), Chicago Cubs^[49]

Other

• Bill Doba, football coach at Washington State University^[50]
• 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^[51]
• Jon Hoke, assistant football coach with the Chicago Bears^[52]
• Ray McCallum, basketball coach at University of Detroit Mercy, Ball State, and University of Houston^[53]
• Mark Patrick, sports radio personality^[54]
• John Paul, racing driver
• Sunungura Rusununguko, Arena Football League player
• Kelly Sheffield, volleyball coach at Wisconsin, also coached at Albany 2001-2007 and Dayton 2008-2012.^[55]
• John Seffrin PhD, retired CEO and President of the American Cancer Society.^[56]
• Dave Shondell, women's volleyball coach at Purdue^[57]
• Don Shondell, ESPN and ABC collegiate volleyball commentator^[58]
• Jamill Smith, Ottawa Redblacks player
• Jason Whitlock, sports columnist for The Kansas City Star and AOL Sports, formerly with ESPN.com^[59]

References

1. "History". Miss Southern Heartland. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
2. Hernandez, Sharon (22 March 2011). "Miss New York to talk about GLBTQ support". Ball State Daily News. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
3. Mantione, Meryl. "Grammy Winner Angelin Chang named School of Music Outstanding Alumni for 2007". Ball State Alumni Newsletter. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
4. Wojciechowski, Gene (6 March 2007). "Despite 'worst' sportscast, Collins says he'd try again". ESPN Commentary. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
5. "The Man Behind the Cat". Ball State University. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
6. "Andy Devine Biography". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
7. "'Three's Company' star Joyce Dewitt returns to campus". Ball State Newscenter. 14 November 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
8. "Nicholas Ferreri". LIN Television. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
9. "Local Nazarene Group Plans Special Youth Week Services". Ohio, Lima. Lima News. January 31, 1959. p. 4. Retrieved March 6, 2016 – via Newspaperarchive.com.
10. "About Stedman Graham". Stedman Graham & Associates. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
11. "Acting and Musical Theatre Guest Artists". Ball State University. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
12. "David Harker". WNDU-TV. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
13. "Hollywood actor Doug Jones to attend Muncie screening of 'My Name is Jerry'". Ball State Newscenter. 14 April 2009. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
14. "The Hastey Pudding Puppet Co.". Boomer Magazine. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
15. "Vincennes City Council". WFML 96.7FM. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
16. "Ball State names new building after famous alumnus". Ball State Newscenter. 30 July 2007. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
17. "CHIRP: Know Your Opponent - Ball State vs. Indiana". Ball State Daily News. 23 March 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
18. The New York Times
19. "Ball State grad Anthony Montgomery finds a new 'Enterprise'". Ball State Daily News. 3 October 2001. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
20. "Journalism Hall of Fame". Ball State University. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
21. "Bill "Superfoot" Wallace". USA Dojo. Retrieved 4 August 2011.
22. "Burberry CEO and Ball State alum Angela Ahrendts to speak March 16". Ball State Daily News. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
23. "Craig W. Hartman". Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
24. "Hall of Fame". Ball State University. Miller College of Business. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
25. "Amanda Carpenter". TownHall.com. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
26. "Jeffrey D. Feltman". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
27. "Brent McMillan". Green Party of the United States. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
28. "About the Treasurer". Indiana.gov. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
29. "Rarick, John Richard". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 1 August 2011.
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31. "Robert Brewster". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
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33. "Dan Gerberry". Ball State University. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
34. "Reggie Hodges". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
35. "Ed Konopasek". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
36. "Brad Maynard". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
37. "Keith McKenzie". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
38. "Bernie Parmalee". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
39. "Dante Ridgeway". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
40. "Terry Schmidt". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
41. "Shafer Suggs". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
42. "Willie Snead". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
43. "Theron Smith". Basketball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
44. "Bonzi Wells". Basketball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
45. "Larry Bigbie". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
46. "Bryan Bullington". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
47. "Thomas Howard (baseball player)". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
48. "Merv Rettenmund". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
49. "Brad Snyder". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
50. "Bill Doba". Washington State University Athletics. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
51. "Brady Hoke". Ball State University. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
52. "Jon Hoke". Ball State University. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
53. "Ray McCallum". University of Houston. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
54. "Mark Patrick". Indianapolis Indiana. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
55. "Coach Bio". uwbadgers.com. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
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57. "Dave Shondell". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
58. "Don Shondell". Ball State University. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
59. "Jason Whitlock". Ball State University. Retrieved 7 October 2013.