Category: Announcements & Updates


  • Ball State Welcomes New Members to Foundation Board

    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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  • Alumni Homecoming Guide

    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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  • Alumni Award Winners 2023

    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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  • The summer sun shines brightly on the wings of Beneficence

    Women of Beneficence Announces Three Grant Recipients for 2023

    The Women of Beneficence, formerly Discovery Women’s Philanthropic Group, has granted more than $1 million and supported more than sixty projects and programs at Ball State University since 2002. This year, the prominent women’s philanthropy group has selected three projects to receive sizable charitable donations totaling over $82,000; the Ball State University Dysphagia Clinic; Muncie’s […]

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  • Announcing 2022-2023 Philanthropy Education Council Members

    Introducing this year’s student philanthropy leaders! The Philanthropy Education Council (PEC) is a student-run organization with a mission to inform fellow students about the impact and importance of giving time, talent, and financial resources to Ball State. Student philanthropy impacts current and future students by ensuring their success. According to Connor Dailey, current president of […]

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  • Honoring the Past to Inspire the Future

    Since 1983, more than 1,500 Ball State students have received financial awards through the Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship. In total, this program has given out more than $2.8 million in financial support. The Legacy Scholarship program is a result of Ball State license plate sales in Indiana, allowing alumni and friends to represent their Cardinal […]

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  • The statue Beneficence stands proudly in the bright afternoon light

    Discovery Women’s Philanthropy Group Selects Two Grant Recipients for 2022

    Since 2002, Discovery has granted more than $1 million and supported more than fifty projects and programs at Ball State University. This year, the prominent women’s philanthropy group has selected two charities to receive nearly $40,000 in charitable donations; the Parent Play Lab and Muncie Community Near-Peer Mentoring Program (MCNPM). The Parent Play Lab, to […]

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  • A group of volunteers work together to sort potatoes at Second Harvest Food Bank

    Join us for Day of Beneficence 2022

    Beneficence is the quality of doing good through service and philanthropy. On June 11, Ball State alumni across the globe will be doing good during the third annual Day of Beneficence. On this day, join fellow Cardinals to positively impact your community. Be a part of showing the world Ball State Cardinals’ unique call to […]

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