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List of University of Louisiana at Lafayette people

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This is a list of University of Louisiana at Lafayette people, alumni or faculty affiliated with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a public research university in Lafayette, Louisiana. To be included in this list the person must demonstrate notability by having an article and the article must state a connect the person to the school.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

Alumni

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Academia, scholars

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Actors, models

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Artist and designers

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Filmmakers

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  • Royd Anderson, filmmaker
  • Marc Breaux, choreographer of movies such as Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
  • Saad Khan, film director, screenwriter and acting teacher; founder of FirstAction Studios[4]

Journalists

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Musicians

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Writers, poets

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Law, government, and politics

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  • 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)
  • Kathleen Babineaux Blanco (deceased), 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) and Minority Leader of the Louisiana Senate (2021–present) (D)
  • Charles Boustany, former U.S. representative from Louisiana's 3rd congressional district (2013–2017); former U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 7th congressional district (2005–2013) (R)
  • John Breaux, former U.S. senator (1987–2005); former U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 7th congressional district (1972–1987) (D)
  • 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)[6]
  • Page Cortez, Louisiana State Senator for Lafayette Parish (District 23) (2012–present) and President of the Louisiana Senate (2020–present); former Louisiana State Representative from Lafayette Parish (District 43) (2008–2012) (R)
  • Cindy Courville, 1st U.S. ambassador to the African Union (2006–2008); Director of African Affairs at the National Security Council (2001–2003)
  • Jesse C. Deen (deceased), Louisiana State Representative from District 9 (1972–1988); former member of the Bossier Parish Police Jury (1960–1972) (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[7] (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)
  • Lether Frazar (deceased), former Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana (1956–1960); Louisiana State Representative for Beauregard Parish (1936–1940) (D)
  • Josh Guillory, Lafayette Mayor-President (2020–present) (R)
  • Richard T. Haik, Class of 1971, United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana, based in Lafayette (1991–2015); 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)[8]
  • Donald E. Hines (deceased), 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)
  • Jeff Landry, 57th Governor of Louisiana (2024–present), 45th Attorney General of Louisiana (2016–2024), U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 3rd congressional district (2011–2013) (R)
  • Dudley J. LeBlanc (deceased) 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)
  • Charlie Melancon, former Louisiana Secretary of Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (2016); former U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 3rd congressional district (2005–2011); former Louisiana Representative for District 60 (1987–1993) (D)
  • Roderick Miller (deceased), former Louisiana State Representative for Lafayette Parish (1966–1968) (R)
  • Ellen Bryan Moore (deceased), former Louisiana Register of State Lands (1952–1956, 1960–1976) (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)
  • Ed Rand (deceased) Louisiana State Representative from Rapides Parish (1960–1964) (D)[9]→
  • Joel Robideaux, former Lafayette, Louisiana City-Parish President (2016–2020), former Speaker Pro-Tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives (2010–2012), former Louisiana State Representative 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, former Secretary of State for Louisiana (2010–2018), former Louisiana State Senator from District 11 (1996–2008), Member of the Slidell City Council from District F (1990–1996) (R)
  • Sam H. Theriot, member of the Louisiana House of Representative from Vermilion Parish (1979–1996) (D)
  • J. Emile Verret (deceased), former lieutenant governor of Louisiana (1944–1948) (D)

Military

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Science and technology

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Religious

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Sports

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American football

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  • 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 (2007–2008), 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)
  • Michael Desormeaux, quarterback, Jacksonville Jaguars (2009), Calgary Stampede (2009), currently serving as the university's head football coach
  • 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)[10]
  • 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)[11]
  • 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 (2017–2018), Cleveland Browns (2019), Kansas City Chiefs (2019–2020, 2021–present), Dallas Cowboys (2020), Miami Dolphins (2020)
  • Brian Mitchell, running back, Washington Redskins (1990–1999), Philadelphia Eagles (2000–2002), New York Giants (2003)
  • Elijah Mitchell, running back, San Francisco 49ers (2021-present)
  • 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 (2003–2006), Denver Broncos (2007–2009), Seattle Seahawks (2010)
  • Ike Taylor, defensive back, Pittsburgh Steelers (2003–2014)
  • Orlando Thomas (deceased), 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

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  • Jose Alvarez, player for the Atlanta Braves (1977–1978)
  • Spencer Arrighetti, pitcher for the Houston Astros (2024-)
  • 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 (1975–1988)
  • 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)
  • Blake Trahan, former Cincinnati Reds shortstop; 2015 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year
  • Donne Wall, player for the Houston Astros (1995–1997), San Diego Padres (1998–2000), New York Mets (2001), Anaheim Angels (2002)

Basketball

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Golf

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

Tennis

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  • 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

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  • Hollis Conway, high-jump athlete; Olympic medalist, 1988 silver, 1992 bronze
  • John McDonnell, UL Lafayette track athlete (1966–1969); coached Arkansas to 42 NCAA championships

Other

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Faculty

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  • Barry Jean Ancelet (born 1951), ULL faculty since 1977; ULL alumni, graduated in 1974; folklorist of Cajun culture and expert of Cajun music and language[1]
  • Carl L. Bankston (born 1952), former professor; sociologist, author, immigration expert[citation needed]
  • Carl W. Bauer (1933–2013), lawyer, politician and businessman; chief ULL lobbyist 1990–2010; member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature from St. Mary Parish 1966–1976
  • Carl A. Brasseaux (born 1951), historian who helped pioneer the field of Cajun history; University of Louisiana at Lafayette professor and director of the Center for Louisiana Studies and the Center for Eco-Tourism, also an alumnus[2]
  • Michael Doucet (born in 1951), Cajun fiddler; winner of National Heritage Fellowship; designed and taught the first college course on Cajun music[citation needed]
  • Phebe Hayes, ULL faculty in speech pathology 1986–2013, also served as a dean; an independent historian of Iberia Parish.ref name=":02">Esker, Fritz (2019-04-01). "Trailblazers: Dr. Phebe Hayes". New Orleans. Retrieved 2024-02-22.</ref>[13]
  • Jeff Hennessy (1929–2015), associate professor of Physical Education 1959–1986; former trampoline coach to world champions[14]
  • Elemore Morgan, Jr. (1931–2008), associate professor 1965–1998; landscape painter[citation needed]
  • Paul Prudhomme (1940–2015), chef famous for his Cajun cuisine; former adjunct[citation needed]
  • Burton Raffel (1928–2015), former professor and Chair in Humanities department 1989–2015 and professor emeritus of English starting in 2003; poet, noted for his translations of Beowulf and Cervantes' Don Quixote
  • John Kennedy Toole (1937–1969), former professor in 1959; novelist, author of A Confederacy of Dunces[15]

Artists in residency

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  • Ernest Gaines (1939–2019),[16] 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 (born 1954), former resident poet[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Dr. Barry Ancelet to be inducted at 'Living Legend'". VermilionToday.com. 2016-06-06. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
  2. ^ a b "Acadian history owes thanks to historian Carl Brasseaux". The Daily Advertiser. 2014. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
  3. ^ "Irene Whitfield Holmes Papers". University Libraries. 2014-10-01. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
  4. ^ Gupta, Namita (2015-12-22). "'SAAD' movies make us think". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
  5. ^ "Sound of 2012: Frank Ocean". BBC News. 2012-01-05. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
  6. ^ "Thomas G. Clausen, p. 18" (PDF). parlouisiana.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 11, 2014. Retrieved October 8, 2013.
  7. ^ "Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Network". athleticnetwork.net. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
  8. ^ "David Heitmeier's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 22, 2015.
  9. ^ Bessie Ferrell, Obituary of Warren Ed Rand, Concordia Sentinel, March 31, 1999
  10. ^ "Chris Gannon Stats, News and Video - TE". NFL.com.
  11. ^ "Kyries Hebert". databaseFootball.com 1. Archived from the original on May 30, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  12. ^ "Alan Jouban UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014-01-01.
  13. ^ Simerman, John (2018-11-24). "For black New Iberians, racist policing under Ackal's watch dredges up these painful memories". The Advocate. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  14. ^ "UL's 2019 Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame class announced". The Daily Advertiser. 2009-09-13. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
  15. ^ Fletcher, Joel L. (2017). Ken and Thelma: The Story of A Confederacy of Dunces. Pelican. p. 16. ISBN 978-1455622825.
  16. ^ "Ernest J. Gaines Obituary (1933 - 2019) The Advocate". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2022-02-11.
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