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  • Cardinals Helping Cardinals
    August 6, 2024 by

    In spring 2022, halfway through her second year at Ball State, Megan Pax ‘24 received distressing news that her father had been hospitalized with COVID-19. In addition to worrying about her father while trying to focus on her studies, she soon felt the financial strain. Her parents had been contributing to her education as she […]

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  • Alumni Council Welcomes New Members, Honors Outgoing Members
    August 5, 2024 by

    Ball State’s Alumni Council is the governing body of the Alumni Association, with members serving as ambassadors for the University. These individuals play an active role in strategic decision-making for our 217,000+ alumni. On June 14th, the Alumni Council convened in person to continue their work on strategic alumni engagement initiatives.  During the Council’s business […]

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  • July Foundation Volunteer Leaders Spotlight
    July 25, 2024 by

    Get to know our Foundation Volunteer Leaders! Each month, the Foundation will be featuring its esteemed Board and Alumni Council members for you to get to know a little bit better. Below are some fun facts as well as a peek into what each of these board members do in their professional careers. Kathy Arbuckle […]

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  • Young Alumni Council Welcomes New Members
    July 15, 2024 by

    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 […]

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  • May Foundation Volunteer Leaders Spotlight
    May 3, 2024 by

    Get to know our Foundation Volunteer Leaders! Each month, the Foundation will be featuring its esteemed Board and Alumni Council members for you to get to know a little bit better. Below are some fun facts as well as a peek into what each of these board members do in their professional careers.   Jo […]

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  • One Ball State Day Event Schedule
    April 2, 2024 by

    One Ball State Day is finally here! The Ball State University Foundation and Philanthropic Education Council will be hosting a variety of events from the Cardinal Cab to Pizza with the President. There are activities for everyone as these events span across campus and many different colleges. Below is a guide for alumni, students, and […]

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  • A World of Opportunities with Yuliya Day
    March 19, 2024 by

    Yuliya Day attended Ball State University from 2001-2005 and received a bachelor’s degree in international business. After getting her MBA, Yuliya went on to lead a successful career in business and is now the Head of Business Unit Development and Execution at KraftHeinz Company in Chicago, Illinois. Yuliya loves her current position as she gets […]

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