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Ball State animation student designs President Mearns’ holiday card

December 2, 2024 by Gail Werner

Emeryn Sinclair regularly shares her art with family members. But this December, many more people will be able to appreciate her talent now that her work has been chosen to grace the cover of the 2024 holiday card distributed by Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns. Ms. Sinclair’s festive design features the iconic statue […]

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Ball State Music Student Researches Way for People With Physical Disabilities to Conduct Music

October 4, 2024 by Landa Bagley

Ethan Atterson views music as a beautiful conduit for human connections. And conducting an orchestral ensemble … well, that’s magical, Mr. Atterson said. But that magic could’ve eluded him if he focused solely on what he can’t do instead of what he can do. Mr. Atterson has limited arm mobility, caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, […]

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Unveiling the Superpowers: Dr. Sarah Ackermann’s Journey of Resilience and Innovation

April 10, 2024 by Jennifer Criss

Dr. Sarah Ackermann is a dedicated educator who has made significant contributions to the field of education, particularly in the areas of online learning and art education. As the executive director of teaching innovation within the Division of Online and Strategic Learning (DOSL) at Ball State University, Dr. Ackermann’s leadership has brought about exponential growth […]

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Ball State Graduate Ventures into Space Architecture Program

March 21, 2024 by Landa Bagley

Photo Courtesy of RQAW. The realization that humans occupy a small place in a universe enveloped by the vast outer reaches of space can be daunting. But Ball State University graduate Malequi Picazo is fascinated by outer space, impressed by its apparent limitlessness, and intrigued about whether humans can someday live there. “It’s just fun […]

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A Teacher’s Journey: How a Ball State Program Led to an Unexpected Family

February 21, 2024 by Jennifer Criss

Raechel “Rae” Anderson, a 2015 graduate of Ball State University’s Teachers College in Elementary Education, credits the Schools Within the Context of Community program (SCC) for providing the foundation for her teaching philosophies and deepening her love of the profession. But, over time, Ms. Anderson learned the SCC program would become the foundation of something […]

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‘Learning Never Ends:’ Remembering Allen L. Williams

January 9, 2024 by Jennifer Criss

The Ball State University community was saddened to hear of the passing of Allen L. Williams, a proud alumnus and longtime supporter of the University, in December. Mr. Williams graduated from the Miller College of Business (MCOB) with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1973 and he made a significant impact on the campus. […]

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Family Ties

May 9, 2023 by Jennifer Criss

Mother and Daughter Share Rare Bond as Whitinger Scholars and Ball State Honors College Graduates Robin Lamott Sparks, ’89, and her daughter Sydney Sparks, ’23, share a special bond: Both are Ball State University Honors College graduates who earned a Whitinger Scholarship—the top Honors College award program at the University. The Whitinger Scholarship is the […]

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Ball State Graduate Named a USA TODAY 2023 Woman of the Year

April 21, 2023 by Landa Bagley

For several years after her college graduation, Ball State alumna Tina McIntosh, BS ‘94 ‘MA 95, enjoyed her work as an event planner. But after a couple of personal tragedies, her life’s passion—which she originally discovered while attending Ball State—resurfaced. At 27 years old, she quit her event planning job and started Joy’s House—a nonprofit […]

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‘Do the Right Thing:’ Lincoln Electric CEO and Ball State Alum Chris Mapes Visits with Miller College of Business Students and Staff

March 15, 2023 by Cody Voga

When Chris Mapes, ’85, was asked what he would tell students when he visited the Miller College of Business (MCOB), his advice was simple: “Do the right thing.” That approach has led Mr. Mapes to great heights in a successful career that has culminated in being named the chairman, president, and chief executive officer of […]

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