University of Arkansas

Oliver Miller (1970–2025), nine-year NBA veteran

Oliver Miller was a University of Arkansas star and Southwest Conference Player of the Year who went on to a nine-year career in the NBA.

Ellen Gilchrist (1935–2024), National Book Award-winning author 

Ellen Gilchrist was an author who won a National Book Award in 1984 for her story collection, “Victory Over Japan.” 

Alex Collins (1994–2023), running back for the Seahawks, Ravens 

Alex Collins was a former running back for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens whose interest in Irish step dancing drew social media attention. 

Chris Smith (1992–2023), Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end

Chris Smith was a defensive end who played for NFL teams including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Bengals.

Eddie Sutton (1936–2020), Hall of Fame college basketball coach

Eddie Sutton was a college basketball coach who was the first to take four different teams to the NCAA tournament: Creighton, Arkansas, Kentucky and Oklahoma State.

Mitch Petrus (1987–2019), former NFL lineman and Super Bowl champ

Mitch Petrus was a former offensive lineman in the NFL who played for the New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, and New England Patriots from 2010 to 2013.

Edith Irby Jones (1927–2019), pioneering doctor

The first African American to attend and graduate from the University of Arkansas Medical School.

Frank Broyles (1924 - 2017), Arkansas head football coach

Former Arkansas head football coach led Razorbacks to a national title in 1964…