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  • Using His Voice On & Off the Air with Samuel Sirmons
    November 8, 2023 by

    Samuel Sirmons is currently an Executive Producer and Radio Personality for Radio One in the greater Atlanta area. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications in 2012. Throughout his career, he has mastered the craft of storytelling while using his voice to spread positive change and provide a comforting space for all those who […]

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  • October Foundation Board Profiles
    October 18, 2023 by

    Get to know our board members! Each month, the Foundation will be featuring three of its esteemed board 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. Bob Browning (1993-2007)  Bob […]

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  • Alumni Homecoming Guide
    October 16, 2023 by

    Homecoming week is finally here! This year, Ball State will be hosting a variety of traditional and new events to celebrate. There are activities for everyone as these events span across campus and many different colleges. Below is a guide for alumni to get a glimpse into the different options they can participate in when […]

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  • 13 BSU Homecoming Facts You Might Not Know
    October 13, 2023 by

    1. The first Ball State homecoming took place in 1926. The first homecoming occurred on November 18th, 1926, featuring a bonfire, pep session, dancing, and food. The football team defeated Hanover College 13-0! 2. The annual Leaf Rake was once a Homecoming tradition. In response to the lack of groundskeepers and the lack of a […]

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  • October Digital Downloads
    October 4, 2023 by

    Show your Cardinal pride and download these iconic campus images to display on your devices each month. Clicking the links below will open the wallpaper in your web browser. From there, you can save the image or set it as your background. October 2023 Desktop Calendar Image           Desktop image without […]

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  • September Foundation Board Profiles
    September 21, 2023 by

    Get to know our board members! Each month, the Foundation will be featuring three of its esteemed board 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. Marj Hiner (1996-2004) Marj […]

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  • Off to the Races with Torey Fox
    September 19, 2023 by

    Torey Fox is currently the Director of Social Media Content at NASCAR. He oversees the day-to-day operations of platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X as well as provides race day coverage of some of the largest racing events in the world. His beginnings at Ball State University allowed him to develop the skills and relationships necessary for such […]

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  • Cardinals Mentoring Cardinals
    August 25, 2023 by

    Mentoring has existed as part of Ball State’s DNA for many years. From faculty-student research mentorships to the Honors College peer mentoring program of 30 years—mentoring opportunities abound. In response to the University’s Destination 2040 strategic plan, the Ball State Alumni Council committed to making alumni-to-alumni mentoring a key priority. Today, mentoring programs are being […]

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