Ball State Graduate School Blog

Category: Alumni Feature

  • Beyond the Nest: Eileen Ybarra
    March 24, 2026 by

    Meet Eileen Ybarra! Eileen is a two-time Cardinal graduate. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English in 2019 and a Master of Arts in EMDD in 2021. This creative Cardinal is a published author and full-time marketing and content strategist. Chirp Chirp, Eileen!   What led you to your graduate program at BSU? I […]

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  • Beyond the Nest: Eric Hensley
    March 24, 2026 by

    What led you to your graduate program at BSU?  I graduated with a degree in Biology and was working in pharmaceuticals, doing research and development. I had several fraternity brothers who had gone back to do a master’s CICS, and I saw that the program was opening up pathways into really interesting careers, like consulting […]

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  • Beyond the Nest: Carla Ballenger
    March 18, 2026 by

    Meet Carla Ballenger! Carla is a two-time Cardinal graduate. She earned a Bachelor of Science in English Education in 1992 and a Master of Arts in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education (now Student Affairs and Administration in Higher Education) in 1997. Chirp Chirp, Carla! What led you to your graduate program at BSU? I […]

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  • Beyond the Nest: Seth Stegall
    March 18, 2026 by

    Meet Seth Stegall! This young alumnus is a two-time Cardinal. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations in 2021 and followed up with a Master of Public Administration in 2023. Chase is an active member of the Muncie community and supports students at Ivy Tech. Chirp Chirp to this Cardinal!    What […]

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  • Beyond the Nest: Mitchell Dudley
    March 13, 2026 by

    Meet Mitchell Dudley! Mitchell is a two-time Cardinal graduate from the Miller College of Business. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business and Administration and Finance (double major!) in 2016 and an MBA in 2018. Mitchell currently serves as the Assistant Vice President and Business Banking Officer for The National Bank of Indianapolis. Chirp […]

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  • Beyond the Nest: Jill Kropa
    March 13, 2026 by

    What led you to your graduate program at BSU? I decided I wanted to be at Ball State, ride or die! BSU is where I felt most comfortable, and my great aunt sat on the board at the time. What was your proudest memory as a BSU grad student? My proudest memory is walking across […]

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  • Beyond the Nest: Heather Ervin
    March 12, 2026 by

    Meet Heather Ervin! Heather is a two-time graduate of Ball State’s College of Health. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work in 2011 and a Master of Arts in Applied Gerontology in 2018. Chirp Chirp to this difference maker!   What led you to your graduate program at BSU? I wanted to move forward in […]

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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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  • Beyond the Nest: Kelly Agnew
    March 11, 2026 by

    Meet Kelly Agnew! Kelly is a two-time Cardinal graduate. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Public Relations with minors in Marketing and Psychology in 1996. Kelly came back to earn a Master of Arts in Elementary Education in 2001. Kelly spends a lot of her time cheering on the BSU Swimming and […]

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