President Andrew Johnson’s Cabinet
The son of one of the institution’s leading founders, Hiwassee College’s first graduate went on to serve in President Andrew Johnson’s Cabinet as the first U.S. Postmaster General.

Founded U.S. National Weather Bureau

Founding President of East Tennessee State University
An influential alumni and administrator at Hiwassee, Gilbreath left a lasting legacy to both his college and his state well. After a successful presidency at Hiwassee, Gilbreath became the founding president of East Tennessee State University.

Prime Minister of Jordan
After a promising start with Hiwassee College’s pre-engineering program, His Excellency went on to earn his engineering degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville before launching a successful political career in his home country, attaining the nation’s highest office, after the royal family.