4 Notable alumni of Indiana University – South Bend
Updated: June 16, 2026 EliteDegrees
Indiana University – South Bend is ranked #7,798 in the world and #1,980 in United States by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 4 notable alumni from Indiana University – South Bend sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Indiana University – South Bend won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Shelli Yoder
1968-. (aged 58)
beauty pageant contestant
businessperson
politician
Shelli Renee Yoder is an American politician serving in the Indiana Senate for Monroe County, Indiana from Senate District 40. A former Miss Indiana and a Miss America 1993 contestant, Yoder has held positions at a number of nonprofit organizations. She was the Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives in Indiana's 9th congressional district in 2012 and...
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2. Michael P. Kube-McDowell
1954-. (aged 72)
novelist
science fiction writer
writer
Michael Paul Kube-McDowell, also known as Michael McDowell or Michael P. McDowell, is an American author of science fiction and non-fiction.
3. Rudy Yakym
1984-. (aged 42)
politician
Rudolph Chester Yakym III is an American politician and businessman who is the member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Indiana's 2nd congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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4. David Bell
1969-. (aged 57)
writer
university teacher
David Bell is an American professional basketball player who last played for Phoenix Brussels. Formerly, Bell played college basketball for the Montana Grizzlies basketball team and is playing professional since 2004. He has also played for multiple teams in the United States and in Europe.
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