Category: Alumni

Alumni Award Winners 2023

August 18, 2023 by Reka Brooks

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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Josh Swank & His Inspired Innovation

June 26, 2023 by Reka Brooks

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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Unconditional Support with Marcia and Joe Freeman

June 1, 2023 by Reka Brooks

Marcia and Joe Freeman have made Ball State more than just who they cheer for on game days; more than just their alma mater, and more than just a campus they love to visit. Marcia and Joe have created a family at BSU. Made up of collegiate women’s athletes, their coaches, and other sports staff, […]

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A Fight for Advancing Women’s and Gender Studies with Dr. Kim Jones-Owen

May 17, 2023 by Reka Brooks

Dr. Kim Jones-Owen’s involvement with the Women’s and Gender Studies Program (WGS) at Ball State University began in the late 1980s when she served as chair of the program’s Events Committee. An opportunity to teach English 490 Women and Literature led to a change in the direction of her career. Next she created a special […]

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May Foundation Board Profiles

May 10, 2023 by Reginald Hayes

Get to know our board members! Each month, the Ball State University 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. […]

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Chief of Staff Tyler Campbell’s Journey

May 8, 2023 by Reka Brooks

After graduating in December of 2005, Tyler Campbell left Ball State to pursue his passion in politics and public service. Presently, Tyler is the Chief of Staff at the Indiana House of Representatives and loves serving the people of Indiana. For him, Ball State gave him invaluable opportunities that laid the groundwork for his professional […]

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Experience is Everything with Dawn Hutchison

April 19, 2023 by Reka Brooks

Dawn (Vaughn) Hutchison is a senior director of communications for business administration at Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia. Her education from Ball State in communications and advertising has allowed her to lead a gratifying career with much diversity. Dawn has worked for over 34 brands including McDonald’s, Georgia-Pacific, Emory University, Toyota, John Deer, Verizon, Coca-Cola […]

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The Importance of Women in Philanthropy with Moja Harmon

March 26, 2023 by Reka Brooks

The Ball State Foundation is celebrating Women’s History Month all March long and there is no better way to celebrate than by highlighting the accomplishments and future goals of one of Ball State’s own, Moja Harmon. Moja is presently a full-time leadership, life, and transition coach and is the founder of Moja Harmon Coaching. Her […]

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OBSD Ambassadors: 2022 Success Stories

March 21, 2023 by Reka Brooks

Last year, Ball State made history by raising over $1 million in funds for various organizations, colleges, and scholarships across campus. So many people, from current professors and students to our global alumni and supporters, donated to help the university and its students succeed in the years to come. This effort could not have been […]

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The Importance of Studying Abroad with Rachael Zaluzec

March 10, 2023 by Reka Brooks

Rachael Zaluzec, Senior Vice President, Customer Experience & Brand Marketing for Volkswagen of America, got her start at Ball State University studying telecommunications management and exploring the world through a study abroad program in London, England. Time at Ball State Rachael came to Ball State excited and ready to learn with a chosen course of […]

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