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Engagement and Impact

Category: Students

  • Heartland Film and Ball State Partner to Offer Students a New Opportunity
    August 6, 2024 by

    Few college students get a chance to participate in a film festival while still in school—unless you’re a Ball State student. Through a unique collaboration involving Ball State’s College of Fine Arts (CFA), College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM), and the Indianapolis-based arts organization, Heartland Films, the immersive learning experience, Radiance Cinema, was born.   Launched […]

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  • Study Abroad for Every Cardinal
    August 6, 2024 by

    Ball State Study Abroad programs have seen remarkable growth and transformation over the past few years. With a focus on affordability, accessibility, and high-impact learning experiences, these programs are enriching the academic and personal lives of Ball State students.  In the past four years, participation in study abroad has multiplied nearly ten-fold. “Post-COVID, there was […]

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  • Cardinals Helping Cardinals
    August 6, 2024 by

    In spring 2022, halfway through her second year at Ball State, Megan Pax ‘24 received distressing news that her father had been hospitalized with COVID-19. In addition to worrying about her father while trying to focus on her studies, she soon felt the financial strain. Her parents had been contributing to her education as she […]

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  • One Ball State Day Event Schedule
    April 2, 2024 by

    One Ball State Day is finally here! The Ball State University Foundation and Philanthropic Education Council will be hosting a variety of events from the Cardinal Cab to Pizza with the President. There are activities for everyone as these events span across campus and many different colleges. Below is a guide for alumni, students, and […]

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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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  • Announcing 2022-2023 Philanthropy Education Council Members
    October 25, 2022 by

    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
    October 12, 2022 by

    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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