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    Former construction project manager re-tools to teach
    August 24, 2016 by

    In the late 2000s, the Great Recession redirected Jim Brunson’s career trajectory. After 30-plus years of general construction experience, including 20-plus years as a construction project manager, Brunson lost two consecutive positions due to workforce reductions. “The recession took a bitter toll on older workers.” Q: You were forced to make a career change and began […]

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  • Iva reading a young to young children

    Early Childhood Teacher Finds Confidence Online
    June 6, 2016 by

    Iva Sumwalt wasn’t sure that online education was for her – she considered herself a traditional student who could only be successful in a classroom setting. Plus, she was juggling a full-time job and her family with her education. However, when she found Ball State’s bachelor’s degree completion program in early childhood education, she knew […]

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    Alumna Bethany Singer is Math Ready
    December 6, 2015 by

    Kindergarten teacher Bethany Singer says the education she received from Ball State gave her a foundation to teach math to students of all ages. Her master of arts in foundational mathematics teaching in the community college helped her shift her career in the direction she wanted. “The classes were filled with teaching techniques that I […]

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  • Tyler seated in a cubicle while talking

    Tyler Wilson Sees Company’s Big Picture
    June 6, 2015 by

    An undergraduate who once had dreams of doing stem cell research, Tyler Wilson now sees himself as a business entrepreneur thanks to an online bachelor’s in business administration. “I wanted to find an accredited business program that was online and offered a high quality educational experience. Ball State met all of those criteria.” Becoming a […]

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  • Matt looking at a laptop screen

    MBA Proves You’re Driven, Motivated, Goal Oriented
    April 6, 2015 by

    Master’s of business administration (MBA) alum Matt Califar helps manage multiple power plants and oversees cash compliance, investor relations, treasury issues, and funding decisions. “With all the rankings and recognition the program is now getting, it proves that Ball State’s MBA was a good choice for me.” GRADUATE SCHOOL WITH A FULL-TIME JOB Matt Califar […]

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  • Marcie wearing lab coat and seated while talking to a man

    Nursing Faculty Have Her Respect
    February 6, 2015 by

    Marcie Baird pursued Ball State’s doctorate in nursing practice (DNP) because she knew the professors were masters of the online classroom and fully supportive of students working in the online format. “I have great respect for the faculty.” FACULTY MADE ONLINE CLASSROOMS A DRAW Marcie Baird credits great teaching with drawing her to Ball State’s […]

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  • Kristen smiling and talking

    Back to School
    January 6, 2015 by

    Going back to school for her master’s in executive development and public service led Kristen Bitzegaio to the Back to School Teachers Store as the nonprofit’s new executive director. “I believe that you shouldn’t invest your time in something that won’t excite you every day.” MASTER’S DEGREE LEADS FROM PASSION TO PROFESSION Determined to find […]

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  • Carly seated in a classroom with a young student

    ‘Perfect Program’ for Studying Behavior
    October 6, 2014 by

    Carly Shappard wanted a credential that would prepare her to counsel families concerning their child’s development issues. Her career goals led her to Ball State’s online master’s in applied behavior analysis. I enjoy watching the progress of the clients when they start doing things independently. A MEANINGFUL CAREER CHANGE As a preschool teacher, Carly Shappard […]

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  • Westwood Elementary Teacher Teresa Gross

    Teaching Excellence is Rewarded
    September 7, 2014 by

    Ball State graduate Teresa Gross, who earned her master of arts in education (MAE) in elementary education, says her recent teaching awarded from President Obama is testament to her mentors and “the amazing students who fuel my passion every day.” “Receiving this award provides validation of my dedication and commitment to providing quality, authentic science […]

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