List of University of Louisiana at Lafayette people

This is a partial list of notable people affiliated with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Alumni

Arts and entertainment

Business

Law, government and politics
  • Bo Ackal (deceased), state representative for Iberia and St. Martin parishes, 1972–1996 (D)
  • Ernie Alexander (deceased), Louisiana state representative for Lafayette Parish (2000–2008) (R)
  • J. Burton Angelle (Class of 1948), state representative for St. Martin Parish, 1964–1972 (D)
  • Scott Angelle, U.S. Director of Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement since 2017; former member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission (2013–2017); Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana (2010); Louisiana Secretary of Natural Resources (2004–2012) (R)
  • Lottie Beebe, Superintendent of St. Martin Parish School Board; former member of the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education for District 3 (R)
  • Charlotte Beers, former undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs (2001–2003)
  • J. Rayburn Bertrand (deceased), mayor of Lafayette (1960–1972); President of the Louisiana Municipal Association (1965–1966) (D)
  • Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Louisiana governor (2004–2008), Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana (1996–2004), member of the Louisiana Public Service Commission (1986–1996); Louisiana Representative from the 45th District (1984–1989) (D)
  • Gerald Boudreaux, Louisiana Senator from the 24th District (2016–present) (D)
  • Charles Boustany, U.S. representative from Louisiana's 3rd congressional district (2013–2017); U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 7th congressional district (2005–2013) (R)
  • Kenny Bowen (deceased), mayor of Lafayette (1972–1980; 1992–1996); President of the Louisiana Municipal Association (1977–1978) (D)
  • John Breaux, former U.S. senator (1987–2005); former U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 7th congressional district (1972–1987) (D)
  • Armand Brinkhaus, former Louisiana State Senator from the 24th District (now 26th) (1976–1996); Louisiana Representative for St. Landry Parish (1968–1976) (D)[1]
  • Jefferson Caffery (deceased), former U.S. ambassador to Egypt, France, Brazil, Cuba, Colombia, and El Salvador (1926–1933, 1933–1955); U.S. Assistant Secretary of State (1933)
  • Patrick T. Caffery (deceased), former U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 3rd congressional district (1969–1973); Louisiana State Representative from Iberia Parish (1964–1968) (D)
  • Thomas G. Clausen (deceased), last elected State Superintendent of Education, 1984–1988; received bachelor's degree from ULL (D)[2]
  • Cindy Courville, 1st U.S. ambassador to the African Union (2006–2008); Director of African Affairs at the National Security Council (2001–2003)
  • Page Cortez, Louisiana State Senator for Lafayette Parish (District 23) (2012– ); former Louisiana State Representative from Lafayette Parish (District 43) (2008–2012) (R)
  • Mike Cross (deceased), former Louisiana State Senator from District 13 (1981–1996); former Mayor of Baker (1976–1981) (D)
  • Jesse C. Deen (deceased), Louisiana State Representative from District 9 (1972–1988); former member of the Bossier Parish Police Jury (1960–1972) (R)
  • Virginia deGravelles (deceased), former National Committeewoman for the Louisiana Republican Party (1964–1968) (R)
  • James "Jimmy" Domengeaux (deceased), former U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 3rd congressional district (1941–1944;, Louisiana State Representative from Lafayette Parish (1940) (D)
  • Gil Dozier (deceased), Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry 1976–1980; graduated from ULL and played basketball for the Ragin' Cajuns prior to 1956[3] (D)
  • Joey Durel, former Mayor-President of City of Lafayette and Lafayette Parish (2004–2016) (R)
  • William T. Dzurilla, international attorney and law clerk to Justice Byron White of the United States Supreme Court (1982–1983)
  • Julie Emerson, Louisiana State Representative for District 39 (2016–present) (R)
  • Warren Davis Folkes (deceased), member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature from West Feliciana Parish, 1944–1976; farmer in St. Francisville (D)
  • Lether Frazar (deceased), former Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana (1956–1960); Louisiana State Representative for Beauregard Parish (1936–1940) (D)
  • Gregory L. Fruge, former Louisiana State Representative from District 41 (1996–2004) (R)
  • Allen C. Gremillion (deceased), former state representative for Acadia and Vermillion parishes (1964–1971) (D)
  • Richard T. Haik, Class of 1971, United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana, based in Lafayette since 1991; Judge of the Louisiana 16th Judicial District (1984–1991)
  • Ted Haik, former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 49 (1976–1996) (D)
  • Paul Hardy, former Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana (1988–1992); Louisiana Secretary of State (1976–1980); Louisiana State Senator for Iberia and St. Martin Parishes (1972–1976) (R)
  • Jimmy Hayes, former U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 7th congressional district (1987–1997) (R)
  • David Heitmeier former Louisiana State Senator for District 7 (Orleans Parish) (2008–2016) (D)[4]
  • Bob Hensgens, Louisiana State Representative for District 47 (2011–present); former Mayor of Gueydan, Louisiana (R)
  • Donald E. Hines, former Louisiana State Senator from Avoyelles Parish (1993–2008); President of the Senate (2004–2008) (D)
  • Mike "Pete" Huval, Louisiana State Representative from District 46 (2011–present); former member of St. Martin Parish Council from District 4 (1996–2011) (R)
  • J. Lomax "Max" Jordan, Jr., former Louisiana State Senator for District 23 (1992–2000) (R)
  • Curtis Joubert, former Mayor of Eunice (1981–1995); Louisiana State Representative from St. Landry Parish (1968–1972) (D)
  • Charles D. Lancaster, Jr., Louisiana State Representative for District 80 (1972–1976; 1980–2008) (R)
  • Jeff Landry, 45th Attorney General of Louisiana (2016–present); U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 3rd congressional district (2011–2013) (R)
  • Dud Lastrapes, former Chairman of the Louisiana Republican Party (1992–1994); Mayor of Lafayette, Louisiana (1980–1992) (R)
  • Dudley J. LeBlanc former Louisiana State Senator for Vermillion and Acadia Parishes (1940–1944; 1948–1952; 1964–1971); President Pro Tempore of the Louisiana State Senate (1948–1952); Louisiana Public Service Commissioner (1926–1932); Louisiana State Representative for Vermillion Parish (1924–1926) (D)
  • Jerry Luke LeBlanc, former Louisiana State Representative for District 45 (1989–2004), Louisiana State Commissioner of Administration (2004–2008), Vice President for Administration and Finance at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (D-turned-I)
  • Margaret Lowenthal (deceased), former Louisiana State Representative for District 35 (1980–1988) (D)[5]
  • Wade O. Martin, Jr. (deceased), former Louisiana Secretary of State (1944–1976) (R)
  • Charlie Melancon, former Louisiana Secretary of Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (2016); U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 3rd congressional district (2005–2011); Louisiana Representative for District 60 (1987–1993) (D)
  • Louis J. Michot (deceased), former Louisiana State Representative from Lafayette Parish (1960–1964); member of the Louisiana State Board of Education from District 2 (1968–1972); Superintendent of Louisiana Schools (1972–1976) (D)
  • Michael J. Michot, former Louisiana State Senator for District 23 (2000–2012); Louisiana State Representative for District 43 (1996–2000) (R)
  • Dustin Miller, Louisiana State Representative for District 40 (2016–present) (D)
  • Roderick Miller former Louisiana State Representative for Lafayette Parish (1966–1968) (R)
  • Ellen Bryan Moore (deceased), former Louisiana Register of State Lands (1952–1956) (D)
  • Ashton J. Mouton (deceased), former Mayor of Lafayette, Louisiana (1948-1956) youngest mayor in Lafayette history (D)
  • Robert L. Mouton (deceased), former U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 3rd congressional district (1937-1941), Mayor of Lafayette, Louisiana (1919-1927; 1931-1935) (D)
  • Sandra Peuler, Utah's Third District Court judge in Salt Lake City, former Chief Judge of Utah Third District Court (2001-2007)
  • Cecil J. Picard (deceased), former Louisiana Superintendent of Education (1996-2007), Louisiana State Senator for District 25 (1979-1996), Louisiana State Representative for District 47 (1976-1979) (D)
  • Ed Rand (deceased) Louisiana State Representative from Rapides Parish (1960–1964) (D)[6]→
  • Beth Rickey (deceased), political activist who opposed David Duke (R)
  • Joel Robideaux, Lafayette, Louisiana City-Parish President (2016–Present), former Speaker Pro-Tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives (2010-2012), Louisiana State Senator for District 45 (2004-2016) (R)
  • Craig Romero, former Louisiana State Senator for District 22 (1993-2008), President of the Iberia Parish Commission (1984-1992) (R)
  • Tom Schedler, Secretary of State for Louisiana (2010–Present), former Louisiana State Senator from District 11 (1996-2008), Member of the Slidell City Council from District F (1990-1996) (R)
  • Dennis Stine, former Commission of Administration for Governor Buddy Roemer, Louisiana State Representative for District 33 (1987-1988) (R)
  • Tim Stine, former Louisiana State Representative for District 33 (1988-1996) (D)
  • Roy R. Theriot (deceased), former Louisiana State Democratic Comptroller (1960-1973), Mayor of Abbeville, Louisiana (1954-1960), Sargeant-At-Arms of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1952-1956) (D)
  • Sam H. Theriot, member of the Louisiana House of Representative from Vermilion Parish, 1979–1996 (D)
  • Gerald Theunissen, banker in Jennings who served 1992–2008 in both houses of the state legislature (R)
  • David Thibodaux (deceased), English faculty, Lafayette Parish School Board member, four-time congressional candidate (R)
  • Donald Trahan, member of the Louisiana House of Representatives 2004–2008 for Lafayette and Vermilion parishes; received two bachelor's degrees at ULL (R)[7]
  • J. Emile Verret (deceased), former lieutenant governor of Louisiana (1944–1948) (D)
  • Randy Wiggins, state representative for Rapides Parish 1996–2000 (R)
  • Aubrey W. Young (deceased), drug and alcohol abuse coordinator within the Department of Health and Hospitals, 1965–1999; aide-de-camp to Governor John McKeithen (D)

Military, science and technology

Religion

Sports alumni

American football
  • Michael Adams, cornerback, Arizona Cardinals (2007–2012), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2013)
  • Louis Age, offensive tackle, Chicago Bears (1992)
  • Patrise Alexander, linebacker, Washington Redskins (1996–1998), Philadelphia Eagles (1999)
  • James Atkins, offensive tackle, Seattle Seahawks (1994–1997), Baltimore Ravens (1998–1999), Detroit Lions (2000)
  • D'Anthony Batiste, offensive tackle, Carolina Panthers (2006), Atlanta Falcons (2007–08), Washington Redskins (2008–2009), Denver Broncos (2009–2010), Arizona Cardinals (2010–2012), Pittsburgh Steelers (2013)
  • Bill Bentley, cornerback, Detroit Lions (2012–2015)
  • Bill Blackburn (deceased), center, Chicago Cardinals (1946–1950)
  • C. C. Brown, safety, Houston Texans (2005–2008), New York Giants (2009), Detroit Lions (2010), Jacksonville Jaguars (2011)
  • Chris Cagle (deceased), halfback, New York Giants (1930–1932), Brooklyn Dodgers (1933–1934), College Football Hall of Fame (1954)
  • Anthony Clement, offensive tackle, Arizona Cardinals (1998–2005), San Francisco 49ers (2005), New York Jets (2006–2007),
  • Kenyon Cotton (deceased), running back, Baltimore Ravens (1997–1998)
  • Richie Cunningham, place kicker, Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars (1997–2002)
  • Joe DeForest, linebacker, New Orleans Saints (1987)
  • Jake Delhomme, quarterback, New Orleans Saints (1998–2002), Carolina Panthers (2003–2009), Cleveland Browns (2010), Houston Texans (2011)
  • Tyrell Fenroy, running back; Chicago Bears (2009) school, state and Sun Belt Conference all-time leading rusher; one of eight NCAA FBS players with four consecutive 1,000 yd seasons
  • Chris Gannon, defensive line, San Diego Chargers (1989), New England Patriots (1990-1993)[8]
  • Ladarius Green, tight end, San Diego Chargers (2013–2015), Pittsburgh Steelers (2016)
  • Mark Hall, defensive end, Green Bay Packers (1989–1990)
  • Kyries Hebert, defensive back, Minnesota Vikings (2002), Houston Texans (2002), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2005) Cincinnati Bengals (2008–2010)[9]
  • Keno Hills, tackle, New Orleans Saints (1996–1998), Chicago Bears (1999), Miami Dolphins (2000)
  • Weldon Humble (deceased), offensive lineman, Cleveland Browns (1947–1950), Dallas Texans (1952), College Football Hall of Fame (1961)
  • Elvis Joseph, running back, Jacksonville Jaguars (2001–2002)
  • Randy McClanahan, linebacker, Oakland Raiders (1977), Buffalo Bills (1978), Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1980–1982)
  • Elijah McGuire, running back, New York Jets (2017–present)
  • Brian Mitchell, running back, Washington Redskins (1990–1999), Philadelphia Eagles (2000–2002), New York Giants (2003)
  • Donovan Morgan, wide receiver, New York Jets (2004), Houston Texans (2005), Kansas City Chiefs (2007), Buffalo Bills (2007)
  • Todd Scott, defensive back, Minnesota Vikings (1991–1994), New York Jets (1995), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1995–1996), Kansas City Chiefs (1997)
  • Rafael Septién, place-kicker, New Orleans Saints (1977), Los Angeles Rams (1977), Dallas Cowboys (1978–1986), Denver Broncos (1989)
  • Antwain Spann, cornerback for the New York Giants (2005), New England Patriots (2006–2008), Buffalo Bills (2009), Denver Broncos (2009)
  • Brandon Stokley, wide receiver, Baltimore Ravens (1999–2002), Indianapolis Colts (2003–06), Denver Broncos (2007–2009), Seattle Seahawks (2010)
  • Ike Taylor, defensive back, Pittsburgh Steelers (2003–2014)
  • Orlando Thomas (decease), defensive back, Minnesota Vikings (1995–2001)
  • Charles Tillman, cornerback, Chicago Bears (2003–2014), Carolina Panthers (2015)
  • Clarence Verdin, wide receiver, Washington Redskins (1986–1987), Indianapolis Colts (1988–1993), Atlanta Falcons (1994)
  • Melvin White, cornerback, Carolina Panthers (2013), St. Louis Rams (2015), Minnesota Vikings (2016)

Baseball
  • Jose Alvarez, player for the Atlanta Braves (1977–1978)
  • Gene Bacque, only non-Japanese player to receive the Eiji Sawamura Award; Hanshin (Japan) Tigers (1962–1968), Kintetsu Buffaloes (1969)
  • Paul Bako, player for the Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, Florida Marlins, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Kansas City Royals (1998–2009)
  • Alvin Dark, former shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball
  • Phil Devey, Canadian baseball pitcher
  • Scott Dohmann, player for the Colorado Rockies (1999–2000)
  • Ron Guidry, 1978 Cy Young Award winner; player for the New York Yankees (1969–1970)
  • Gary Haught, player for the Oakland Athletics (1991–1997)
  • Xavier Hernandez, player for the Toronto Blue Jays (1984–1989), Houston Astros (1990–1993, 1996), New York Yankees (1994), Cincinnati Reds (1995–1996), Texas Rangers (1997–1998)
  • Chris Howard, player for the Seattle Mariners (1988–1991, 1993–1994)
  • Jonathan Lucroy, player for the Milwaukee Brewers (2010–2016), Texas Rangers (2016–2017), Colorado Rockies (2017), Oakland A's (2018–present)
  • B. J. Ryan, player for the Cincinnati Reds (1999), Baltimore Orioles (1999–2005), Toronto Blue Jays (2006–2009)
  • Donne Wall, player for the Houston Astros (1995–1997), San Diego Padres (1998–2000), New York Mets (2001), Anaheim Angels (2002)

Basketball
  • Kevin Brooks, former player for the Denver Nuggets (1991–1994)
  • Orien Greene, player for Boston Celtics (2005–2006), Indiana Pacers (2006–2007), Sacramento Kings (2007), and New Jersey Nets (2011)
  • Bo Lamar, former Indiana Pacers (1975–1976), Los Angeles Lakers (1976–1977), and ABA player
  • Shawn Long, player for Philadelphia 76ers (2017)
  • Elfrid Payton, player for Orlando Magic (2014–2018), Phoenix Suns (2018), New Orleans Pelicans (2018–Present)
  • Kim Perrot (deceased), former player with Houston Comets
  • Fred Saunders, former Phoenix Suns (1974–1976), Boston Celtics (1976–1978), and New Orleans Jazz (1978) player
  • Andrew Toney, former player for Philadelphia 76ers (1980–1988)
  • Marv Winkler, former player for Milwaukee Bucks (1970–71), Indiana Pacers (1971–72)

Golf
  • Mike Heinen, former professional golfer
  • Craig Perks, former professional golfer, 2002 New Zealand Sportsman of the Year

Tennis
  • Tony Minnis, UL Lafayette's all-time winningest singles player with a 94-40 college career; Louisiana Coach of the Year 1995 and 1999

Track and field
  • Hollis Conway, high-jump athlete; Olympic medalist, 1988 silver, 1992 bronze
  • John McDonnell, UL Lafayette track athlete (1966–69); coached Arkansas to 42 NCAA championships

Other

Faculty
  • Barry Jean Ancelet, folklorist of Cajun culture and expert of Cajun music and language
  • Ray Authement, university president (1974–2007); longest to serve as president of a public university in the United States, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Carl L. Bankston, former professor; sociologist, immigration expert
  • Carl W. Bauer, Louisiana State University graduate; chief ULL lobbyist 1990–2010; member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature from St. Mary Parish 1966–1976
  • Carl A. Brasseaux, historian of French Colonial North America
  • Charles deGravelles (1913–2008), former chairman of the Louisiana state Republican Party; taught oil and gas law, 1955–1962
  • Henry C. Dethloff (born 1934), American historian, taught at ULL, 1962–1968
  • Michael Doucet, Cajun fiddler; winner National Heritage Fellowship; designed and taught the first college course on Cajun music.
  • Ernest Gaines, writer-in-residence; nominated for the 2004 Nobel Prize in Literature and the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for fiction; author of The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and A Lesson Before Dying
  • Jesse Glass, former resident poet
  • Jeff Hennessy, former trampoline coach to world champions
  • Elemore Morgan, Jr., landscape painter, retired professor
  • Paul Prudhomme, chef famous for his Cajun cuisine; former adjunct
  • Burton Raffel, former professor; poet, noted for his translation of Cervantes's Don Quixote
  • Roy Vernon Scott, historian of agriculture and railroads at Mississippi State University, taught at ULL 1957–1958
  • John Kennedy Toole (deceased), former professor; novelist, author of A Confederacy of Dunces
  • George T. Walker, business; later president of the University of Louisiana at Monroe[11]
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References
  1. "Living Legends: Armand Brinkhaus". acadiamuseum.com. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
  2. "Thomas G. Clausen, p. 18" (PDF). parlouisiana.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 11, 2014. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  3. "Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Network". athleticnetwork.net. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  4. "David Heitmeier's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  5. "Lowenthal, Margaret W." ourcampaigns.com. September 2, 2003. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  6. Bessie Ferrell, Obituary of Warren Ed Rand, Concordia Sentinel, March 31, 1999
  7. "Donald Trahan's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved May 20, 2015.
  8. http://www.nfl.com/player/chrisgannon/2500753/profile
  9. "Kyries Hebert". databaseFootball.com 1. Archived from the original on May 30, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  10. "Alan Jouban UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  11. "George T. Walker". Monroe News Star. Retrieved July 6, 2011.

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