Ball State Foundation Blog

Engagement and Impact

Author: Reka Brooks

  • 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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  • The Cardinal Spirit of Giving
    August 25, 2023 by

    In its fifth year, One Ball State Day (OBSD) continues to inspire cardinals to give back. The 24-hour online fundraising initiative, which started at midnight on April 5 this year, brought the Ball State community together from near and far. Ball State alumni, fans, and friends broke fundraising records for the fifth consecutive year. More […]

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  • A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Service
    August 25, 2023 by

    Generations of alumni, friends, and fans have contributed to the vitality of the University by regularly volunteering, even just a few hours a month. From mentoring current students to organizing a reunion, the University offers countless opportunities for contributions of time and talent. Giang Tran Petroviak, B.UP. ’14, president of the Ball State Young Alumni […]

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  • The Power of Scholarships
    August 25, 2023 by

    Hope Stauffer, B.A. ’23, is an aspiring filmmaker, designer, and animator. During her time at Ball State, her classes and immersive learning projects have helped her develop her skills and pursue her career goals of being a multimedia producer in the film industry. Working with professors and peers has been a source of encouragement and […]

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  • Alumni Award Winners 2023
    August 18, 2023 by

    For more than 100 years, graduates of Ball State University have accomplished mark-making achievements that have left both the Ball State community and the world proud一bestselling novels, dedicated service, award-winning articles, memorable lectures and successful business ventures. A quick glance at the history of Ball State’s alumni and their success is enough to highlight the […]

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  • July Foundation Board Profiles
    July 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. Richard Marshall (1997-2007) Richard […]

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  • Representing BSU on the West Coast: Emmy-nominated Austin Hepp
    July 13, 2023 by

    Austin Hepp is an Emmy-nominated video creative with twelve years of professional post-production experience reaching a global audience via broadcast television, streaming platforms, marketing campaigns, and social media. After graduating from Ball State in 2010, Austin has gotten to work on many amazing teams and projects including the Ellen Show and new Roku releases. Currently […]

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  • Josh Swank & His Inspired Innovation
    June 26, 2023 by

    Josh Swank is presently the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc. located in Peoria, IL. In addition, he is also the Founder and CEO of Virtual Halo, a personal protection app designed for the Apple Watch and iPhone. After patenting Virtual Halo in 2015, Josh has continued to develop his technology to […]

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