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  • Steven Grant

    Spotlight On: Steven Grant
    December 14, 2021 by

    Steven Grant graduated from Ball State University in 1978 with a degree in Architecture. Since then, he has led a rich life as an architect, an Imagineer at Disney, and now the program director of Florida University’s Themed Environments Integration program. In the following interview, learn about his life and how it was propelled by […]

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  • Joel Spieth

    Spotlight On: Joel Spieth
    December 7, 2021 by

    Joel Spieth is the general manager for IBM’s burgeoning cloud for industry, which seeks to establish a billion-dollar cloud industry focusing on finance, government, health, and telecommunications. IBM is the first vertical cloud built for industry-level projects that exceed other commercial systems’ capabilities and appeal to regulated workloads. With only seven percent of the current […]

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  • Larry Metzing

    Spotlight On: Larry Metzing
    July 29, 2021 by

    Read about a man who exemplifies what it means to be a stellar alumnus Larry Metzing, ’70, exemplifies giving back to one’s university. On his frequent return trips to Ball State University, Larry describes taking long drives onto campus to remember why he is here—to help students have an experience equal to or greater than […]

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  • Kellyn McMullan headshot

    Spotlight On: Kellyn McMullan
    March 30, 2021 by

    Kellyn McMullan, ’18, is a self-proclaimed “taco enthusiast, fashion lover, and kitty mom” and one of Ball State University’s shining recent graduates. Ramping up for One Ball State Day, McMullan chats about following passions, how Ball State got her to where she is today, and what she would tell future generations of Cardinals. Q: Will […]

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  • Haven Fields profile photo

    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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