List of Indiana University of Pennsylvania people

The following is a list of notable individuals associated with the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, includes alumni, presidents, faculty, and staff.

Roll of presidents

Willis Pratt served as president from 1948-68, IUP's longest presidency.
Jane E. Leonard, circa 1915

IUP's executive has changed names and roles with the evolving institution. The original title for the chief executive was "principal," while "president" was reserved for John Sutton, as presiding officer of Indiana Normal School's Board of Trustees.

President, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1965–present)
President, Indiana State College (1959–1965)
President, Indiana State Teachers College (1927–1959)
Principal, Indiana Normal School (1875–1927)

Roll of University Professors

The title "University Professor" was created in 1987 to recognize distinguished faculty. After a six-year interval, President Tony Atwater re-instituted the title "university professor" during the 2007-08 academic year. The recognition is now granted annually to a faculty member who has an outstanding record of teaching, research and scholarly activity, and service.[1]

Notable faculty

Professors
Coaches
Other

Notable alumni

John Murtha served the 12th District of Pennsylvania in the United States House of Representatives from 1974 until his death in 2010.
Mark Critz worked for Murtha and won a 2010 special election to replace him after his death.
John Stuchell Fisher, Governor of Pennsylvania from 1927 to 1931.
Jack Wagner, Pennsylvania Auditor General.
Jimmy Stewart attended Keith Laboratory School (now Keith Hall), a grade school at the Indiana State Teachers College.
Chad Hurley (1999), co-founder of YouTube.
Patricia Robertson (1985), NASA astronaut

Notable alumni of Indiana University of Pennsylvania and its predecessor institutions have included members of the United States Congress, state and federal political officials, business officials, professional athletes and coaches, educational leaders, and a NASA astronaut.

Business

Politics

Education

Entertainment and media

Sports

Miscellaneous

References

  1. ↑ "Rafoth Named 2010–2011 University Professor". Office of Communications, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. June 2010. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 "Distinguished Alumni Awards 2007". IUP Magazine. Spring 2007. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Alumni in Government". Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
  4. ↑ "William Powell '69". Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
  5. 1 2 3 "Distinguished Alumni Awards 2010". IUP Magazine. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
  6. ↑ "Howard L. Fargo (Republican)". Official Pennsylvania House of Representatives Profile. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 2000-04-19.
  7. ↑ The Long Shot, IUP Magazine
  8. ↑ Over, Clayton. "http://www.centredaily.com/2014/11/04/4441581_richard-irvin-unseats-rep-mike.html?rh=1". CenterDailyTimes.com. The Center Daily Times. Retrieved 17 April 2015. External link in |title= (help)
  9. ↑ Art Rooney
  10. ↑ Wereschagin, Mike (April 6, 2009). "To all, slain officers were more than 'just police'". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved April 6, 2009.
  11. ↑ "Patricia Hilliard Robertson". Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
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