Category: Foundation

Embracing Change and Seizing Opportunities with Joanna Rogers

August 28, 2023 by Reka Brooks

After receiving both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Ball State University, Joanna Rogers has led an incredibly successful career in the business and technology world. For her, Ball State was a place that allowed her to learn and grow through both classroom instruction and the meaningful relationships she formed with her teachers and peers. Time on Campus […]

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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 reginaldhayes

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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An Asymmetric Journey with Al Miller

March 30, 2023 by Reka Brooks

Al Miller received his bachelor’s degree from Ball State in general business in the Spring of 1985. After graduation and a few years in the mortgage banking, he returned to Ball State in order to take pre-dental requisites for a future in dentistry. He then went on to pursue general dentistry and owned a family […]

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Philanthropy Education Council: Paving the Way for OBSD

March 28, 2023 by Reka Brooks

The Philanthropy Education Council (PEC) is a student-run organization whose mission is to reach students and teach them about the importance of giving whether that be of time, talent, or treasure. Their goal is to share what philanthropy is and what the benefits are of giving back, even as a student. One of the major […]

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