Ball State’s young alumni are an important part of the Cardinal family, and those who have graduated within the past 15 years are invited to join Ball State’s Young Alumni Council (YAC), a group of alumni volunteers seeking to remain engaged and empower others to do the same. The mission behind YAC is to foster a culture of engagement and giving by sparking nostalgia, driving young alumni engagement through time, talent, and treasure, and educating current students on becoming active young alumni.

Through social events, service projects, programs, and career resources, volunteers craft and gear fellow young alumni toward relatable interests and needs. This year, YAC is thrilled to welcome ten new members.

McKenna Crews, ’21

  • College of Sciences and Humanities, Social Studies Teacher Education, History, Public History
  • Ball State University, University Youth Camp Coordinator for the Indiana Youth Programs on Campus
  • BSU Involvement: Chi Omega, Be the Match on Campus, Philanthropy Education Council

Havanah Hughes, ’18

  • CCIM, Advertising
  • Eli Lilly and Company, Sr Associate Promotions Management
  • BSU Involvement: Phi Mu, Homecoming Steering Committee, Cardinal Lanes

Brantley Kuntz, ’24

  • MCOB, Accounting
  • Forvis Mazers, Student Associate
  • BSU Involvement: Accounting Club, Cru

Adrienne Maxwell, ’15

  • COH, Speech Language Pathology
  • University of Iowa, Associate Director, Student Success
  • BSU Involvement: Delta Zeta, Panhellenic Council, Orientation Leader, Class Mentor

Emma Schafer, ’19

  • CCIM, TCOM, Film and Television Studies
  • ESS Lafayette School Corporation
  • BSU Involvement: National Society of Leadership & Success, Museum Club, NRHH, Resident Assistant

Caleb Sholty, ’23

  • MCOB, Risk Management and Human Resources Management
  • First Internet Bank, Human Resources Generalist
  • BSU Involvement: Honors College, University Singers, Society of Human Resource Management, Risk Management and Insurance Society

Julia Vejar, ’22

  • MCOB, Business Administration
  • Centra Credit Union, Relationship Advisor
  • BSU Involvement: Gymnastics Club, W0men in Business

Bella Watts, ’24

  • Teachers College, Elementary Education
  • Maple Elementary School, 4th Grade Teacher
  • BSU Involvement: Alpha Chi Omega, Dance Marathon, Club Tennis, Top 100 Student Award Recipient

Claire Witte, ’24

  • CCIM, Media-Digital Sports Production
  • Kansas City Chiefs, Live & Gameday Production Seasonal Assistant
  • BSU Involvement: Ball State Athletics, Sportslink, Homecoming Steering Committee, Honors College, Top 100 Student Award Recipient

Lizz Klein, 13

  • CCIM, Marketing, Dance Performance, Advertising
  • Wild and Wonderful Play Cafe, Owner
  • BSU Involvement: Code Red, Alpha Omicon Pi, Panhellenic Council