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Engagement and Impact

Category: Alumni

  • Chief of Staff Tyler Campbell’s Journey
    May 8, 2023 by

    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

    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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  • OBSD Ambassadors: 2022 Success Stories
    March 21, 2023 by

    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

    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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  • Lemuel Watson and His Passion for Positive Change
    February 9, 2023 by

    Lemuel Watson is a man of many talents and specialities, with a variety of degrees and  certificates that have allowed him to explore the world with a unique perspective. He is a Professor at the Antioch Graduate School of Leadership and Change; Provost Professor of the School of Education and African American and African Diaspora […]

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  • The Curious Process with Sara Scott-Curran
    January 26, 2023 by

    “Ball State was such an important part of me becoming who I am. The skills, values, and lessons I learned here have played a huge role in career journey” – Sara Scott-Curran Time at BSU Sara Scott-Curran, who is presently the Mens Global Apparel Merchandising Director Nike SB and ACG, began her educational and career […]

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  • Challenges as Opportunities with Tory Flynn
    November 29, 2022 by

    Time at Ball State University   Tory Flynn is the Chief Sustainability Officer and VP of Corporate Affairs for Hillenbrand, a global industrial company headquartered in Batesville, Indiana with a presence in over 40 countries. Hillenbrand helps businesses across the world engineer, design, market, and manufacture a wide variety of products that impact how people live, […]

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  • Live from Ball State: Gerrad Hall
    November 15, 2022 by

    “When I came into college, I had a very specific plan about what my life was going to be and what my career would look like. However, I quickly learned that I needed to let life happen and see where it would take me.” – Gerrad Hall  Undergraduate Experience Gerrad Hall came to Ball State […]

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