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Engagement and Impact

Month: February 2025

  • Tassels to Wedding Rings
    February 14, 2025 by

    Joseph and Marcia Schelling met at a party on Dill Street in 1974 in Muncie, Indiana. Six months later, they were walking down the aisle and saying their vows. The happy couple couldn’t think of a better place to be than Ball State University during  Homecoming Week to celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on October 26, […]

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  • Adria Johnson: Resilience is Key
    February 13, 2025 by

    Adria Johnson, Ball State University Alum and CEO of the Metro United Way in Louisville, was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. Her parents instilled values of independence, resilience, humility, discipline, and commitment in her at a young age. “I grew up in really humble beginnings,” Adria said. Her experiences throughout childhood encouraged her to […]

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