College of Arts & Sciences Notable Alumni
The College of Arts & Sciences graduates more than 1,500 students each year, all of whom are equipped to make a difference in the world.
Over time, our grads have carved out amazing careers in fields ranging from e-commerce to opera. Here's a look at just some ArtSci alumni who have made noteworthy marks in their professions.
Business, government, military
- John Bilbrey (Psychology), President and chief executive officer, Hershey Co.
- Milton Eisenhower (JMC), Ninth president of K-State and Dwight's brother
- Paul Fisher (General Sciences), president of Fisher Pens, creator of the Space Pen
- Marlin Fitzwater (JMC), the only press secretary to serve two U.S. presidents, Ronald Reagan and George Bush
- Margaret Grosh (Sociology), senior economist at World Bank
- Jim Haymaker (Economics), VP of Strategy and business development (retired), Cargill
- John Hofmeister (Political Science), former president of Shell Oil Company and current CEO and founder of Citizens for Affordable Energy
- Gen. Richard Myers (Air Force ROTC), former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest ranking military official in the nation
- Bill Porter (Physics), founder and chairman emeritus of E-Trade
- Pat Roberts (JMC), U.S. Senator from Kansas
- Joseph Searles III (Social Science), first African-American floor broker and floor member, New York Stock Exchange
- Pete Souza (JMC), chief White House photographer for two U.S. presidents, Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama
- Gerald Wexler (JMC), influential producer at Atlantic Records, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987
Entertainment
- Kirstie Alley (English), Emmy-winning actress
- Velina Houston (JMC), award-winning playwright and author
- Tim Izo Orindgreff (JMC), band member of The Black Eyed Peas
- Samuel Ramey (Music), basso cantante with the New York City Opera
- Eric Stonestreet (Sociology), Emmy-winning star of "Modern Family" on ABC
Sports
- Thomas Barnett (Social Science), NFL
- Henry Bryant (Social Science), NFL
- Josh Buhl (Psychology), NFL
- Dyshod Carter (Social Science), NFL
- Andre Coleman (Sociology), NFL
- Eric Everly (Art), NFL
- Shalee Lehning (JMC), WNBA
- Jordy Nelson (Social Science), NFL
- Terence Newman (Social Science), NFL
- Nicole Ohlde (Social Science), WNBA
- Darren Sproles (Social Science), NFL
- Bobby Walker (Social Science), NFL
- Kendra Wecker (JMC), WNBA
