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    Alumni Recognized for Community Impact and Continued Philanthropy
    February 18, 2021 by

    The Black Alumni Constituent Society (BACS) is passionate about highlighting black success and has recognized many individuals who embody Ball State’s values. These trailblazers have been recognized for their success, hard work, determination, and perseverance. Below, we spotlight four individuals who are making a significant impact on their communities. Atieno Boyd, ’04 Licensed Social Worker […]

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    Spotlight On: Haven Fields
    February 15, 2021 by

    Haven Fields is the Deputy Athletics Director at Ball State University, a proud husband and father, previous professional athlete, and someone who is passionate about philanthropy and serving others. On the heels of the pandemic and continuing social justice issues, Fields discusses his hope for Ball State’s future and what Black History Month means to […]

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    BACS Awards 2021 Scholarships
    February 10, 2021 by

    During the Fall 2020 semester, the Black Alumni Constituent Society (BACS) held a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for their book scholarship fund. Now that the campaign has concluded, scholarships were awarded for the Spring 2021 semester. Including this year, more than 100 students have received the Book Scholarship through BACS. These students have had […]

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  • Cole Campbell

    Empowering Generational Success
    January 25, 2021 by

    Freshman Cole Campbell’s ties to Ball State run deep. His mom and dad are both Cardinals. So is his paternal grandfather as are many of his aunts and uncles. But family tradition wasn’t the sole reason the Winchester, Indiana, teenager chose Ball State. As a finance major, Cole earned admission into the Miller Business Honors […]

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  • Fields Family

    Giving Back: A Matching Commitment
    January 18, 2021 by

    Don and Jeanne Fields of Yorktown have been loyal donors to Ball State since graduating with bachelor’s degrees: Don in 1965 and Jeanne in 1966. Even early on, as cash-strapped, public-school educators, they gave back. “Giving back is a matter of priorities,” Don said. “First, you have to decide how you want to spend your […]

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  • Amanda Robinson

    Support for Students in a Time of Need
    January 11, 2021 by

    Amanda Robinson’s life started to unravel in March 2020. Originally from the Chicago area, Amanda was then a junior studying political science and pre-law and living in Noyer Complex as a resident assistant. Ten days into the month, a father figure in her life died unexpectedly during heart surgery. Her life was further complicated when […]

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  • Tina Pierce

    Helping Students Experience the World
    January 4, 2021 by

    Tina Pierce remembers arriving in Hong Kong on business for the first time, early in her career. Originally from Selma, Indiana, population around 800, Tina found herself sharing a city with 6 million other people living in tight quarters. “I was overwhelmed,” she said. “It was a fast-paced, 24–7 environment.” Twenty years later, having traveled […]

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