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Category: Alumni

  • 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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  • January Foundation Board Profiles
    January 25, 2024 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. Mark Ervin (2001-2018) Mark […]

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  • Ball State Welcomes New Members to Foundation Board
    November 22, 2023 by

    Ball State University recently welcomed five new alumni to its Foundation Board of Directors. Charley Barth, Bob Kaspar, and Keith Robinson have each been elected to serve three-year terms, starting November 10, 2023. In June, Kelli Lawrence completed her service as an Alumni Council representative to the Foundation Board and was elected to continue service […]

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  • A Dedication to Education – Natalie Vega O’Neil
    November 17, 2023 by

    Natalie Vega O’Neil graduated from Ball State University in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications. Natalie has had a very successful career working for nonprofits all over the nation including Save the Children, Make-A-Wish Foundation, the YWCA, and Thrive Washington. Currently, she serves as the President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Washington. She […]

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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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