{"id":3248,"date":"2025-06-03T15:10:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T19:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/csh\/?p=3248"},"modified":"2026-02-05T10:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T15:33:13","slug":"top-100-student-highlight-raegan-mullins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/csh\/2025\/06\/03\/top-100-student-highlight-raegan-mullins\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 100 Student Highlight: Raegan Mullins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" data-attachment-id=\"3249\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/csh\/2025\/06\/03\/top-100-student-highlight-raegan-mullins\/image-9\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/06\/03150853\/image.png?fit=560%2C560&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"560,560\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/06\/03150853\/image.png?fit=560%2C560&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/06\/03150853\/image.png?resize=560%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3249\" style=\"width:459px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/06\/03150853\/image.png 560w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/06\/03150853\/image.png 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/06\/03150853\/image.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meet Raegan Mullins, a determined and passionate Criminal Justice &amp; Criminology student who is making the most of her time here at Ball State University. At just 21 years old, Raegan is set to graduate a year early in the Spring of 2025. Hailing from the small town of Connersville, Indiana\u2014just about an hour from Muncie\u2014she has made Ball State her second home and is leaving a lasting impression on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Following a Clear Path from Day One<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since her senior year of high school, Raegan has been laser-focused on a career in criminal justice. From the moment she enrolled at Ball State, she knew that a Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology was the right fit. Last year, she added a concentration in Psychology and the Legal System, capitalizing on the credits she had already earned and deepening her understanding of the human side of law and justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raegan credits much of her strength and determination to her mother, who raised her while battling cancer and instilled in her the values of resilience and perseverance. As a first-generation college student, Raegan is proud to honor her family&#8217;s sacrifices through her academic and personal achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Passion Meets Purpose<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raegan&#8217;s passion for criminal justice was ignited during a college-level speech course in high school. While initially hesitant about public speaking, she found her voice while researching and presenting on the controversial topic of capital punishment. One case, in particular\u2014the heartbreaking story of George Stinney, Jr.\u2014sparked a fire within her.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">George, at just 14 years old, was wrongly convicted and executed. &#8220;The way George was treated by the system was carefully calculated, as we expect such a crucial system to be, but not in the way we would hope and not in the way George deserved,&#8221; added Raegan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Her connection and dedication to George&#8217;s story transformed her interest in true crime into a lifelong mission: to help prevent such injustices from happening again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favorite Courses and Memorable Experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raegan credits her <em>Criminal Law<\/em> course with Professor Brandy Rocheleau as one of her most impactful academic experiences. The course, which focused on case law and precedent, helped her understand the critical role of the justice system in society. Raegan especially appreciated how Professor Rocheleau made complex legal concepts accessible while sharing her personal experiences as a defense attorney, showing the importance of ethics and fairness in every case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the classroom, Raegan has loved the connections she&#8217;s made. &#8220;I struggled a lot with friendships in high school,&#8221; she shared, &#8220;but Ball State showed me that I wasn&#8217;t as alone as I thought. These relationships have encouraged me to do my best academically and personally.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Real-World Experiences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through her internship, Raegan has gained invaluable hands-on experience, participating in probation check-ins, recovery facility visits, and court proceedings. She also experienced the rewarding side of rehabilitation when witnessing someone she saw arrested return to the community sober and healthy. Participating in mock trials and acting as a trial witness also sharpened her understanding of courtroom dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These opportunities solidified her confidence that she is &#8220;cut out&#8221; for a career in law, even if it feels daunting at times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;This path isn&#8217;t just intellectually challenging; it&#8217;s emotionally taxing, but every experience has only made me more passionate,&#8221; Raegan said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Leadership &amp; Campus Involvement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership comes naturally to Raegan. As Vice President of Risk Management for Alpha Chi Omega, she oversaw event safety, facilitated health and safety programming, and even learned the finer points of event insurance and legal documentation. Additionally, Raegan committed to being a General Manager for College Mentors for Kids, a committee member for Riley Dance Marathon, a Peer Wellness Ambassador, and an Election Sheriff for the Student Government Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Raegan&#8217;s most meaningful accomplishments was organizing the Paint the Campus Purple event during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event provided students with the opportunity to share messages of hope and solidarity with survivors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;&#8220;Domestic violence awareness is something I&#8217;m passionate about,&#8221; she shared. &#8220;Even the smallest impact matters to me.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Excellence Recognized&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, Raegan was named one of Ball State&#8217;s Top 50 Students, an achievement that goes beyond grades. &#8220;Being a Top 50 Student isn&#8217;t just about GPA\u2014it&#8217;s about philanthropy, leadership, and beneficence,&#8221; she explained. 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