Notable Alumni of Truman State University

John J. Pershing 1860–1948

Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I

Also attended: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, The United States Military Academy at West Point

Andrey Gyurov 1975–

Former Bulgarian caretaker prime minister and economist

Eric Schmitt 1975–

U.S. senator from Missouri

Also attended: Saint Louis University

Hung Hsiu-chu 1948–

Former chair of the Kuomintang

Master of Education · Class of 1991

Susana Mendoza 1972–

10th Comptroller of Illinois

Alphonso Jackson 1945–

13th U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

Also attended: Washington University in St Louis

Pat Danner 1934–

Former US Representative from Missouri

Bachelor of Arts · Class of 1972

Chen Chien-chih 1944–

Taiwanese politician

Aven Nelson 1859–1952

Botanist and University of Wyoming founding professor

Also attended: University of Denver, Harvard University, Drury University

Glenn Frank 1887–1940

President of University of Wisconsin–Madison

Also attended: Northwestern University

Zeng Shiqiang 1935–2018

Taiwanese sinologist known for I Ching studies

Jenna Fischer 1974–

Actress, Pam Beesly on The Office

Bachelor of Fine Arts · Theatre

Spouse: James Gunn (Loyola Marymount University, Saint Louis University)

Rhonda Vincent 1962–

Bluegrass singer and songwriter

Lila Star 1901–

Singer, actress and performer

Lori Nix 1969–

Photographer known for handmade dioramas

Also attended: Ohio University-Main Campus

Beth Campbell 1971–

Artist working in drawing, sculpture and installation

Also attended: Ohio University-Main Campus

Jamilah Kolocotronis 1956–2013

Muslim writer and educator

J. Mark Scearce 1960–

Composer known for settings of poetry

Also attended: Indiana University-Bloomington

Kane 1967–

Professional wrestler, actor and politician

Bachelor of Arts

Ken Norton 1943–2013

Professional boxer and actor

Brian Dzingai 1981–

Zimbabwean Olympic sprinter

Also attended: Florida State University

Brodric Thomas 1997–

Professional basketball player

Gene Bartow 1930–2012

College basketball coach

Earl Dodd 1924–2004

Professional basketball player

Lenvil Elliott 1951–2008

NFL running back, 49ers Super Bowl XVI winner

Pat Murray 1984–

Former professional American football guard

Hung Chun-che 1951–

Taiwanese basketball player, coach, and politician