List of University of Louisville people

The following is a list of people associated with the University of Louisville.

Notable Alumni

Arts and entertainment

*Harriette Simpson Arnow {Monticello, KY} (BS 1930), former author, best known for "The Dollmaker" [http://www.answers.com/topic/harriette-arnow]
*Terry Bisson {Owensboro, KY} (BA 1964), contemporary American science fiction author [http://www.infinityplus.co.uk/misc/tb.htm]
*David Dominé, {Wisconsin Rapids, WI} (MA 1996), author of "Ghosts of Old Louisville" and "Phantoms of Old Louisville"
*Nathan Wilson, {Louisville, KY} (MM 2007), adjunct voice faculty at Bellarmine University, voice teacher at Louisville Academy of Music
*Bob Edwards, {Louisville, KY} (BA 1969), former host of NPR "Morning Edition", current host of The Bob Edwards Show on XM Satellite Radio and PRI's 'Bob Edwards Weekend.'
*Howard Fineman {Pittsburgh, PA} (JD 1975) Newsweek chief political analyst [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4901028/site/newsweek/]
*Sam Gilliam, {Tupelo, MS} (BFA 1955, MFA 1961), world renowned painter, spec. in color field and abstract art [http://www.ket.org/painting/gilliam.htm]
*Sue Grafton, {Louisville, KY} (BA 1961) contemporary American detective novel author [http://www.barnesandnoble.com/writers/writer.asp?cid=746860&z=y]
*Edward N. Hamilton, Jr, {Louisville, KY} (BFA 1969), world renowned sculptor, works include "York", the "Spirit of Freedom", and the "Amistad Memorial" [http://www.edhamiltonworks.com/biography.htm]
*Marsha Norman, {Louisville, KY} (BA 1969), Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning playwright [http://www.amrep.org/people/norman.html]
*Diane Sawyer, {Glasgow, KY} attended but did not graduate Law school, co-host of "Good Morning America" [http://www.nndb.com/people/698/000024626/]
*Larry Birkhead, {Louisville, KY} - Photojournalism

Business

*Emanuel Eads, {Milwaukee, WI} (BBus 1954), CEO of Central Parking Systems, the world's largest parking management firm [http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=111794&p=IROL-Bio&t=Regular&id=30298&]
*Owsley Brown Frazier, {Louisville, KY} (BA 1958, JD 1960), former director of Brown-Forman Corporation [http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2000/05/29/daily1.html]
*J. David Grissom {JD 1962}, chairman of Providian Financial, board of directors for Yum Brands, chairman of Mayfield Capital, Inc [http://www.lanereport.com/lanereport/departments/oneonone/oneonone1199.html]
*Leonard V. Hardin, {BBus 1979} director of National City Bank [http://www.alumni.louisville.edu/alumni-awards/fellowsaward05.html]
*David A. Jones, {MBA 1954}, co-founder and former CEO of Humana Healthcare, KY's largest Fortune 500 company [http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?]
*Robert A. McGoodwin, {Lexington, KY} (BS) 1979), CEO of Lexington based McGoodwin Company, KY's largest historic site redevelopment company and one of the largest in the [http://www.cool-spaces.com/ U.S.]
*Robert Nardelli, {Chicago, IL} (MBA 1975), CEO of Chrysler, former CEO of the Home Depot, former CEO of General Electric Company (GE) [http://ir.homedepot.com/leadership.cfm?BioPage=CEO]
*George Nichols, III, {MA 1985}, senior Vice President of AARP New York Life Insurance Company [http://www.mainstayannuities.com/IADB/Main/1,2071,1-1898,00.html]
*Sean O'Leary {IMBA 1995}, founder and CEO of Genscape, world's largest power grid monitoring company, traced source of 2003 Northeast (US) blackout [http://cm.cbpa.louisville.edu/content.asp?id=661]
*James Patterson, {MBA 1955}, co-founder of Long John Silvers, Rally's Hamburgers, and Chi-Chi's restaurant chains, President of Pattco Investments [http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/2004/10/04/daily17.html]
*J. Chester Porter, {JD 1966}, Chairman of Ascencia and PBI Banks [http://www.ascenciabank.com/AboutAscencia/OurPeople.asp]
*Stuart L. Scott, {ECS 1988}, Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President and Chief Information Officer [http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/exec/stuartsc/default.mspx]

Politics

*Addison James was a United States Representative from Kentucky.
*David L. Armstrong {Hope, Arkansas} (JD 1969), former mayor of Louisville (1996-2002)
*Christopher Dodd {Willimantic, CT} (JD 1972), current U.S. Senator, (D), Connecticut [http://dodd.senate.gov/index.php?q=node/2954]
*James B. Edwards, {Columbia, SC} (DMD 1955), former U.S. Secretary of Energy and Governor of South Carolina [http://www.nndb.com/people/385/000062199/]
*Henry D. Hatfield {Logan, WV} (DMD 1900), former U.S. Senator and Governor of West Virginia [http://www.infoplease.com/biography/us/congress/hatfield-henry-drury.html]
*David L. Huber, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky
*John A. Logan {Murphysboro, IL} (JD 1851), Union General in the Civil War, won Medal of Honor at Vicksburg, led Union forces at Battle of Atlanta, Illinois state senator [http://www.jal.cc.il.us/johnlogan.html]
*Romano Mazzoli {Louisville, KY} (JD 1960), longtime representative for KY's 3rd US Congressional District from 1971 to 1995 [http://www.stennis.gov/Congressional%20Bios/romanomazzoli.htm]
*Mitch McConnell, {Louisville, KY} (BA 1964), current U.S. Senator and Minority Leader, (R), Kentucky [http://mcconnell.senate.gov/about.cfm]
*Louie Nunn, {Glasgow, KY} (JD 1950), Governor of Kentucky (1967-1971) [http://www.answers.com/topic/louie-b-nunn]

cience

*William Akers, {DMD 1950} developed the SPF sun protection rating system
*James Gilbert Baker {BA 1935}, winner of Presidential Award for Merit, developed the Baker-Schmidt telescope, pushed for U2 spy plane development [http://www.osa.org/news/release/07.2005/obit.asp]
*Donald Baxter, {DMD 1909}, invented first safe intravenous fluid
*Donald Elbert, {BS 1955, G 1960}, led the team of engineers that invented AstroTurf [http://www.louisville.edu/ur/ucomm/mags/summer2000/cover_story.html]
*Keith Fitzgerald, {BA 1994} political scientist and immigration policy pundit
*Mark Wadsworth {BS 1975, MPhys 1982, Dsc, 1983} , designed the "eyeballs" for NASA's Spirit and Opportunity rovers, President and founder of Tangent Technologies [http://universityoflouisville.com/ur/ucomm/mags/summer2004/frontier.html#mars]
*Derrick Williams {BSC 2003}, creator of VandalFighter on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:CryptoDerk/CDVF]
*Sherman B. Vanaman, {BS 1949}, Longtime chairman of Mathematics department at Carson-Newman College

Notable Faculty

*Ronald M. Atlas, co-director of Center for Deterrence of Biowarfare and Bioterrorism in the School of Public Health and Information, member of NASA’s Planetary Protection Board and the FBI Scientific Working Group on Bioforensics
*Arthur William Dakan, {Los Angeles, CA} nationally noted urban geographer, drew council districts when Louisville and Jefferson County merged [http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051204/NEWS01/512040424/1008/NEWS01]
*Dewey Clayton, {High Point, NC} author and expert on African American politics
*Dr. Walter S.Coe, Cardiologist, in 1948 founded and directed the first cardiac catheterization laboratory in Kentucky. He served as President of the Kentucky Heart Association and Director of the American Heart Association. Dr. Coe also served as Governor for the Kentucky Chapter of the American College of Physicians for many years.

*Robert Dowling, perfected the surgical protocols and configuration for the AbioCor heart
*Laman Gray, performed AbioCor heart transplant
*Shin-je Ghim, medical researcher, co-invented HPV vaccine Gardasil
*Arnold Grishwold, developed first emergency room, abmulance, & blood bank in the US
*John LaBarbera, Jazz professor, nominated for 2005 Grammy award in the Best Large Jazz Ensemble category for his CD "On the Wild Side"
*Robin Krimm, assistant professor of anatomical sciences and neurobiology, receiver of 2004 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
*Alfred Bennett Jenson, medical researcher, co-invented HPV vaccine Gardasil
*Sena Naslund, English professor & current Kentucky Poet Laureate. Wrote the 1999 best-selling novel "Ahab's Wife," the 2003 best-seller "Four Spirits," and the 2006 "Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette".
*Kerri Remmel, assistant professor of neurology and director of UofL Hospital’s Stroke Service, one of only four people to be named a 2005 McCann Scholar
*James Speed, lecturer, previously U.S. Attorney General under President Abraham Lincoln
*Dr. James T. Summersgill, Director of Infectious Disease Laboratory. Was the first to uncover the link between Chlamydia (bacterium) and heart disease.
*Tom Owen, Professor of Libraries and Community Relations Associate, Louisville Metro Council representative
* Dr.Amanda Worthington, Assistant Professor, Grants and Research Infectious Disease Laboratory.(Louisville, KY)

List of Notable Athletic Alumni, University of Louisville

Football

Current NFL Players

#David Akers {Lexington, KY} [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/1666] (1992-1995), Philadelphia Eagles kicker. Four-time Pro Bowl selection (2001, 2002, 2004, 2005).
#Deion Branch {Albany, GA} [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/302177] (2000-2001), Seattle Seahawks wide receiver. Super Bowl XXXIX MVP with the New England Patriots, tied record for catches in a Super Bowl.
#Curry Burns {Miami, FL} (1998-2002), New Orleans Saints safety
#Michael Bush {Louisville, KY}, [http://www.nfl.com/players/michaelbush/profile?id=BUS277873] (2003-2006), Oakland Raiders running back.
#Elvis Dumervil {Miami, FL} [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/409949] (2002-2005), Denver Broncos defensive end. Tied the NCAA single-season sack record (24), was a first team All-American and the 2005 Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner as college football's Defensive Player of the Year, as well the 2005 Ted Hendricks Award as college football's top defensive end.
#Renardo Foster {Union City, TN}, (2003-06), Atlanta Falcons Offensive Lineman
#William Gay {Tallahassee, FL}, [http://www.nfl.com/players/williamgay/profile?id=GAY400290] (2003-2006), Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback
#Ronnie Ghent {Indianapolis, IN} (1997-2001), New Orleans Saints tight end
#Antoine Harris {Columbus, OH} [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/552980] (2002-2005), Atlanta Falcons defensive back.
#Nate Harris {Miami, FL} [http://www.nfl.com/players/nateharris/profile?id=HAR493500] (2005-2006), Kansas City Chiefs linebacker.
#Brandon Johnson {Birmingham, AL} [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/413825] (2002-2005), Arizona Cardinals linebacker.
#Chris Johnson {Gladewater, TX} [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/553388] (2001-2002), Oakland Raiders defensive back.
#Sam Madison {Monticello, FL} [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/3863] (1993-1996), New York Giants defensive back and four-time Pro Bowl selection (1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002).
#Roman Oben {Washington, DC} [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/4035] (1991-1995), San Diego Chargers offensive lineman.
#Amobi Okoye {Huntsville AL}, [http://www.nfl.com/players/amobiokoye/profile?id=OKO541722] (2003-2006) Houston Texans defensive lineman.
#Richard Owens {Lakeland, FL} (1999-2003), St Louis Rams tight end
#Chris Redman {Louisville, KY} [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/187629] (1996-1999), Atlanta Falcons quarterback. 1999 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award winner.
#Kerry Rhodes {Birmingham, AL} [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/419435] (2001-2004), New York Jets defensive back, 2005 NFL All-Rookie team.
#Kolby Smith {Tallahassee, FL}, [http://www.nfl.com/players/kolbysmith/profile?id=SMI462984] (2003-2006) Kansas City Chiefs running back.
#Jason Spitz {Miami, FL} [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/421401] (2002-2005), Green Bay Packers offensive lineman.
#Montavious Stanley {Albany, GA} [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/421479] (2002-2005), Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle.
#Ted Washington {Tampa, FL} [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/4472] (1986-1990), Cleveland Browns defensive tackle and member of the New England Patriots Super Bowl XXXVIII Championship team.
#Dewayne White {Huntsville, AL} [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/396122] (2000-2002), Detroit Lions defensive end.

Current CFL Players

#Otis Floyd {Detroit, MI} [http://www.cfl.ca/index.php?module=roster&func=display&ros_id=169] (1995-1998), British Columbia Lions linebacker.
#Montrell Jones {Louisville, KY} [http://www.cfl.ca/index.php?module=roster&func=display&ros_id=988] (2001-2002) Montreal Alouettes wide receiver.
#Stefan LeFors {Baton Rouge, LA} [http://www.cfl.ca/index.php?module=roster&func=display&ros_id=980] (2001-2004) Edmonton Eskimos quarterback.
#Joshua Tinch {Albany, GA} [http://www.cfl.ca/index.php?module=roster&func=display&ros_id=1071] (2002-2005) Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver.
#Jonta Woodard {Stockton, CA} [http://www.cfl.ca/index.php?module=roster&func=display&ros_id=363] (2001-2002) Hamilton Tiger-Cats offensive tackle.

Current AFL Players

#Donovan Arp {Murray, UT} [http://www.arenafan.com/players/?page=players&player=3479] (1999-2000) Austin Wranglers offensive/defensive lineman.
#Kevin Gaines {Euclid, OH} [http://www.arenafan.com/players/?page=players&player=553] (1990-1993) Grand Rapids Rampage defensive back.
#Jason Hilliard {Jeffersonville, IN} [http://www.arenafan.com/players/?page=players&player=10219] (2001-2004) Columbus Destroyers offensive lineman.
#Will Rabatin {Louisville, KY} [http://www.arenafan.com/players/?page=players&player=10265] (2001-2004) Columbus Destroyers offensive/defensive lineman.

Former Pros of Note

*Bruce Armstrong {Miami, FL} (1983-1986), former New England Patriots offensive lineman. Played in the NFL for 14 seasons and was a six-time Pro Bowl selection (1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997). One of only 11 Patriots to have been inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame and one of only seven players to have his number retired.
*Ray Buchanan {Chicago, IL} (1989-1991), former Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, and Oakland Raiders defensive back.
*Mark Clayton [Indianapolis, IN} (1979-1982), former Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers wide receiver. Five-time Pro Bowl selection (1984, 1985, 1986, 1988 and 1991).
*Ernest Givins {St Petersburg, FL} [http://databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=GIVINERN01] (1984-1985), former Houston Oilers and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver. Two-time Pro Bowl selection (1990 and 1992).
*Ernie Green (Columbus, GA) (1959-1962), former Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns running back and fullback.
*Jay Gruden {Tampa, FL} (1985-1988), former Arena Football League quarterback for the Tampa Bay Storm, leading the team to four ArenaBowl championships. Named League MVP in 1992 and MVP of ArenaBowl VII. First quarterback inducted into the Arena Football Hall of Fame in 1998. Currently the head coach of the Orlando Predators, leading the team to titles in ArenaBowls XII and XIII.
*Tom Jackson {Cleveland, OH} (1970-1972), former Denver Broncos linebacker, three-time Pro Bowl selection (1977-1979) and current analyst on ESPN's "NFL Gameday". Two-time Missouri Valley Conference player of the year (1971-1972).
*Joe Jacoby {Louisville, KY} (1977-1980), former Washington Redskins offensive lineman and key member of "The Hogs (American football)" and a member of the Super Bowl XVII, Super Bowl XXII, and Super Bowl XXVI Championship teams. Four-time Pro Bowl selection (1983-1986).
*Joe Johnson {Jennings, MO} (1990-1993), former New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers defensive end. Two-time Pro Bowl selection (1998 and 2000).
*Frank Minnifield {Lexington, KY} (1979-1982), former Cleveland Browns defensive back, four-time Pro Bowl selection (1986-1989) and co-creator of the "Dawg Pound". Led nation in kickoff returns in 1981 and punt returns in 1982.
*Johnny Unitas {Pittsburgh, PA} (1951-1954), former Baltimore Colts quarterback; Pro Football Hall of Fame member, three-time NFL Most Valuable Player and one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time.
*Otis Wilson {Brooklyn, NY} (1976-1979), first team All-American defensive end and member of the Chicago Bears Super Bowl XX Championship team.

Men's Basketball

All Americans

(listed in numerical order)
*Charlie Tyra {Louisville, KY} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=TYRACH01] (1954-1957)
*Don Goldstein {New York, NY} (1956-1959)
*John Turner {Newport, KY} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=TURNEJA02] (1958-1961)
*Wes Unseld {Louisville, KY} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=UNSELWE01] (1965-1968), three time All-American. Former member of the Baltimore/Washington Bullets. 5-time NBA All-Star and only the second person ever to win both NBA Rookie of the Year and NBA Most Valuable Player in the same season. Named to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team. Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988.
*Butch Beard {Hardinsburg, KY} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BEARDBU01] (1966-1969)
*Jim Price {Russellville, KY} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=PRICEJI01] (1969-1972)
*Junior Bridgeman {East Chicago, IN} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BRIDGJU01] (1972-1975), All-American in 1975.
*Allen Murphy {Birmingham, AL} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=MURPHAL01] (1972-1975)
*Phil Bond {Louisville, KY} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=BONDPH01] (1973-1976)
*Wesley Cox {Louisville, KY} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=COXWE01] (1974-1977)
*Rick Wilson {Louisville, KY} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=WILSORI01] (1975-1978)
*Darrell Griffith [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=GRIFFDA01] {Louisville, KY} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=GRIFFDA01] (1976-1980), 1980 John Wooden Award winner (player of the year) and Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, former member of the Utah Jazz and 1981 NBA Rookie of the Year.
*Lancaster Gordon {Jackson, MS} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=GORDOLA01] (1981-1984)
*Pervis Ellison {Savannah, GA} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=ELLISPE01] (1985-1989), first freshman to be named Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. First overall pick of the 1989 NBA Draft.
*Clifford Rozier {Bradenton, FL} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=ROZIECL01] (1991-1994)
*DeJuan Wheat {Louisville, KY} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=WHEATDE01] (1994-1997)
*Reece Gaines {Madison, WI} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=GAINERE01] (2000-2003)
*Francisco Garcia {Bronx, NY} [http://www.databasebasketball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=GARCIFR01] (2003-2005), led team to 2005 Final Four, member of Sacramento Kings

Baseball

*Sean Green {La Grange, KY} (1997-2000), MLB pitcher, Seattle Mariners

Track and Field

*Tone Belt {Berkeley Springs, WV} (2005-present) Won the 2007 NCAA indoor long jump national title, UofL's first-ever track national title in track and field. [http://uoflsports.cstv.com/sports/c-track/recaps/030907aac.html]
*Andre Black {Mobile, AL} (2005-present) Won the 2007 NCAA indoor triple jump national title, UofL's second-ever national title in track and field. [http://uoflsports.cstv.com/sports/c-track/recaps/031007aae.html]
*Kelley Bowman {Mt Vernon, KY} (2002-2006) Two time All-American High Jumper, finished 3rd in nation in High Jump at 2006 NCAA National Championships with a UofL record of 6 feet, 1.25 inches. [http://uoflsports.cstv.com/sports/c-track/recaps/060906aak.html] Holds KY girls H.S. record (5 feet, 10.5 inches) [http://www.richmondregister.com/localsports/local_story_169005421.html?keyword=topstory] , won four consecutive KY state titles at Berea H.S. & had 4th best jump in nation in 2000 [http://uoflsports.cstv.com/sports/c-track/mtt/bowman_kelley00.html]

Other Sports

*Audrey Rendon (2004-2007), leadoff hitter and third baseman for the Rockford Thunder of the NPF, the United States' highest-level pro softball league.

=List of Presidents of the University of Louisville=There have been 27 presidents and five interim presidents of what is (or was once a part of) the University of Louisville:

Jefferson Seminary (1813-1829)

*Mann Butler 1813-1816
*William Tompkins 1816-1821
*Charles M. M'Crohan 1821-1825
*Francis E. Goddard 1826 - 1829

Louisville Collegiate Institute (1837 - 1840)

*Benjamin F. Farnsworth 1837-1838
*John Hopkins Harney 1838-1840

Louisville College (1840-1846)

*John Hopkins Harney 1840-1844

Louisville Medical Institute (1837-1846)

*John Rowan 1837-1842
*William Garvin 1842-1843
*James Guthrie 1843-1846

University of Louisville {post merger of LMI and LC} (1846-present)

* Samuel Smith Nicholas 1846-1847
* James Guthrie 1847-1869
* Isaac Caldwell 1869-1886
* James Speed Pirtle 1886-1905
* Theodore L. Burnett 1905-1911
* David William Fairleigh 1911-1914
* Arthur Younger Ford 1914-1926
* George Colvin 1926-1928
* John Letcher Patterson 1928-1929 (acting)
* Raymond Asa Kent 1929-1943
* Einar William Jacobsen 1943-1946
* Frederick William Stamm 1946-1947 (acting)
* John Wilkinson Taylor 1947-1950
* Eli Huston Brown III 1950-1951 (acting)
* Philip Grant Davidson 1951-1968

University of Louisville, as part of the Kentucky state system

* Woodrow Mann Strickler 1968-1972
* William Ferdinand Ekstrom 1972-1973 (acting)
* James Grier Miller 1973-1980
* William Ferdinand Ekstrom 1980-1981 (acting)
* Donald C. Swain 1981-1995
* John Shumaker 1995-2002
* Carol Garrison 2002 (acting)
* James R. Ramsey 2002-

ource

[http://library.louisville.edu/uarc/ulpres.html UofL library archives list of presidents]

ee also

*University of Louisville
*Louisville Cardinals
*Louisville Cardinal's Radio Affiliates
*Louisville Cardinals Conference Championships by Year