Ball State Graduate School Blog

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  • Beyond the Nest: Kevin Cline
    March 12, 2026 by

    Meet Kevin Cline! Kevin is a two-time graduate of our Teachers’ College. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education in 2005 and a Master of Arts in Secondary Education in 2011. Kevin is a History and Government teacher at Frankton Jr/Sr High School and serves on the boards of several national organizations, […]

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  • Beyond the Nest: Dave Jessup
    March 12, 2026 by

    Meet Dave Jessup! Dave is a two-time Cardinal graduate. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Health Education in 1988 and a Master of Arts in Education in Educational Administration in 2007. Chirp Chirp to this alum! What led you to your graduate program at BSU?  I did my undergraduate degree at […]

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  • 3MT 2026: Competition Results
    March 9, 2026 by

    Congratulations to our 2026 3 Minute Thesis finalists and winners! The 3 Minute Thesis competition took place on February 19th. We are excited to share our winners and their research:   1st place: Alena Miskinis   2nd place: Abby Shaw 3rd place & People’s Choice: Hayden Adams Alena Miskinis from Kinesiology presented her research titled […]

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  • Beyond the Nest: Alumna Michele Clark
    February 24, 2026 by

    What led you to your graduate program at BSU?  I attended BSU for my undergrad, and loved the psychology program. When I started researching grad school options, it was obvious that Ball State was the best fit for my needs and career goals. I loved that I could double major in Social Psychology and Clinical […]

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  • 3 Minute Thesis 2026: Meet the Finalists!
    February 17, 2026 by

    Congratulations to the 2026 3 Minute Thesis finalists! These Cardinals contribute more to Ball State than just their research. Get to know them below, and wish all of them luck in the final 3 Minute Thesis competition. Join us to watch their presentations on February 19th, 2026, from 6:30-9:00pm in Emens Auditorium! Finalist 1: Jewel […]

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  • Doctoral Student Excellence in Teaching Award 2026: Shawnna Sundberg
    January 28, 2026 by

    This year’s Excellence in Teaching Award at the doctoral level recipient brings outstanding academic work to Ball State University. As a graduate instructor nominated by BSU faculty and selected through a rigorous peer review process, this award recognizes an educator who excels at thinking outside of the box and is passionate about bringing accessibility to the education system […]

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  • Pathways Program Feature: Dr. Luis Orozco
    December 3, 2025 by

    Why did you begin working as a Pathways mentor? I began working as a Pathways mentor because I believe mentorship is one of the most impactful ways to support student success, especially for those navigating complex academic and professional environments. I was fortunate to have had great mentors during my doctoral program at Teachers College, […]

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  • Money Moves: How Grad  Students Can Leverage Ball State’s Financial Wellness Service
    November 10, 2025 by

    Starting a graduate program often means juggling tuition, living costs, research expenses, possibly family commitments—and the financial stress can add up quickly. At Ball State, the Office of Student Financial Services offers a dedicated Financial Wellness program to help you build confidence with your money instead of letting it weigh on your mind.  Why Is […]

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