Category: Features

Women of Beneficence Announce Three Grant Recipients for 2024

March 15, 2024 by Reka Brooks

Ball State University Women of Beneficence, the 2023 AFP-Indiana outstanding philanthropy group of the year, awarded three grants for BSU faculty projects during its annual meeting at the Alumni Center on Wednesday, March 13. The three funded grants are for the Guardian Scholars project, the Language and Learning Center at Teachers College supporting deaf and […]

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March Foundation Volunteer Leaders Spotlight

March 6, 2024 by Reginald Hayes

Get to know our Foundation Volunteer Leaders! Each month, the Foundation will be featuring its esteemed Board and Alumni Council 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. Dr. Laura […]

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Geoff Hutchinson: From Ball State to the Frontlines of Vaccine Development

January 29, 2024 by Reka Brooks

Geoff Hutchinson, former Ball State student, was a crucial part of the team at the National Institute of Health (NIH) who developed the COVID-19 vaccine in under 100 days in 2020. His love of learning and desire to be a part of positive change, as well as his experiences in the Peace Corps, motivated him […]

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January Foundation Board Profiles

January 25, 2024 by Reginald Hayes

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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January Digital Downloads

January 2, 2024 by Reginald Hayes

Show your Cardinal pride and download these iconic campus images to display on your devices each month. Clicking the links below will open the wallpaper in your web browser. From there, you can save the image or set it as your background. January 2024 Desktop Wallpaper w/ Calendar Desktop Wallpaper w/o Calendar Phone Wallpaper

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The Profound Impact of Words with Brittany Means

December 14, 2023 by Reka Brooks

Brittany Means is the best-selling author of Hell If We Don’t Change Our Ways: A Memoir. Her book was a People Magazine pick for Best Books of Fall 2023. She has won several awards for her work including the Magdalena Award and the Grace Paley Fellowship. Brittany is also an editor and currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico. […]

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Allowing Passion to Steer Your Path with Brian Haynes

December 5, 2023 by Reka Brooks

Brian Haynes graduated from Ball State University in 1996 with a degree in criminal justice and police science. He credits the strong foundation Ball State gave him for his successful career at the FBI and in his current position as the Vice President of Security for the Atlanta Braves. “Ball State holds a special place […]

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December Digital Downloads

December 4, 2023 by Reginald Hayes

Show your Cardinal pride and download these iconic campus images to display on your devices each month. Clicking the links below will open the wallpaper in your web browser. From there, you can save the image or set it as your background. December 2023 Desktop Wallpaper with Calendar Desktop Wallpaper without Calendar Frog Baby Phone […]

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Marilynn Derwenskus: Painting the Future

November 30, 2023 by Reginald Hayes

Marilynn Derwenskus fully embodies what it means to live out your passion. At 85 years old, her resume features nearly 260 national and international exhibitions, 15 residences, 23 grants and honors, and hundreds of awards; and she has no plans of slowing down. She always knew art was what she wanted to do, but it […]

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A Dedication to Education – Natalie Vega O’Neil

November 17, 2023 by Reka Brooks

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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