William F. Shortz is an American puzzle creator and editor who is the crossword editor for The New York Times. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in the invented field of enigmatology. After starting his career at Penny Press and Games magazine, he was hired by The New York Times in 1993. Shortz's American Crossword Puzzle Tournament is the country's oldest and largest crossword tournament.
Shortz in March 2023
Shortz in 2006
Indiana University (IU) is a system of public universities in the U.S. state of Indiana.
The State Seminary Act, passed by Indiana's General Assembly on January 20, 1820 to establish Indiana University.
Suzanne Collins (1985), Author of the Hunger Games series
Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States and 50th Governor of Indiana
Jonathan Banks, actor known for Breaking Bad