extensive work in sustainable farming in Asia and Africa Michael Aung-Thwin '69 - Burmese historian and academic Robert Taylor – actor, star of films from 1930s to '50s Ralph W. Tyler '21 – Developed the ACT test Robert Van Pelt – judge, U.S. District Court, 1957–88 John Perry – philosopher and professor of philosophy at Stanford University Bob Stitt – football head coach, University of Montana Samantha Marie Ware – actress and singer Claude E. Welch '27 – Chief surgeon of the Pope rolling the assassination attempt in 1981 Douglas L. Wilson – two-time recipient of Lincoln Prize and professor at Knox College Issues Academic freedom In 2020 the director of the Perkins library came under fire for a "Parties of the Past" exhibit of historical photographs which included two photos of students wearing blackface in 1926. The photos and then the entire exhibit was taken down by administrators who placed the library director on leave to the objection of the faculty. Doane was then named one of the "Worst Colleges for Free Speech" by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. The university later reinstated the library director. References External links Official athletics website Liberal arts colleges in Nebraska Universities and colleges affiliated with the United Church of Christ Educational institutions established in 1872 Education in Saline County, Nebraska Buildings and structures in Saline County, Nebraska 1872 establishments in Nebraska Great Plains Athletic Conference schools Private universities and colleges in Nebraska