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Funds donated to Emens Scholarship by various donors in honor of retiring employee

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Funds donated to the Emens Scholarship in honor of Ball State University Foundation president emeritus.

Holden Strategic Communications Center to launch innovative Unified Media Lab

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

West Lafayette, Ind., businessman Mark Holden gives Ball State $1 million to build the Holden Strategic Communications Center and launch the Unified Media Lab.

Estate gift from emeritus vice president and foundation director adds to scholarship

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Vice president emeritus Robert E. Linson has donated $25,000 through his estate to increase funds for a scholarship assisting Ball State students involved in alumni activities.

Muncie residents estate gift increases scholarship funds in journalism medical education

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Late Muncie resident and Burris alumnus William F. Stout has donated $25,000 through his estate to increase funds for scholarships assisting Ball State students in journalism and medical education.

National search finds alumna to lead Ball State University Foundation

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Ball State University Foundation on Sept. 12 hired Cheri O'Neill as its incoming president and chief executive officer. O'Neill will begin her work at the Ball State University Foundation on Jan. 1, 2013.

Alumnus creates scholarship in honor of business professor mentor

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

In honor of Miller College of Business professor William Moser, Ball State alumnus Robert Shipley has dedicated $50,000 to create a scholarship recognizing Moser’s contribution to Ball State University.

Ball State hires alumni association head from University of Miami

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State University today announced the appointment of Julie C. Stroh as executive director of alumni programs. Stroh, currently senior director of alumni programs at the University of Miami, will begin her new job on Aug. 31.

Ball State returns to the Indiana State Fair

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Ball State Backyard is back for guests to visit at this year's 156th Indiana State Fair Aug. 3-19, including Ball State Day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 4 in the Agriculture-Horticulture building.

Ball State to build largest and most sophisticated planetarium in Indiana

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Indianapolis entrepreneur Charlie Brown gives Ball State $2.2 million to replace its planetarium to make it the biggest and most advanced in the state.

Ball State Alumni Association champion Bob Linson passes away

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Robert E. "Bob" Linson, vice president emeritus for university relations at Ball State and director emeritus of the Ball State Foundation, has died. He was 89.

Alumna establishes three Ball State scholarships

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Alumna Georgia M. Burns has donated more than $76,000 through her estate to establish three scholarships that will assist Ball State students.

Lighting design and technology scholarship established in memory of alumna

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Lindsay "Spike" Van Dyke Scholarship in Lighting Design and Technology has been established by gifts in excess of $25,000 from friends and family of Lindsay Van Dyke.

Alumna and foundation board member establishes scholarship for outstanding students

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Kelli and G. Steven Burrill have committed $50,000 to establish the Burrill Scholarship to recruit outstanding students to Ball State.

Trustees approve honorary degree for Tony Awardwinning actress singer and dancer Sutton Foster

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State Board of Trustees approve conferral of an honorary doctor of arts degree to two-time Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster, the university's May Commencement speaker and significant contributor to the enrichment of Ball State performing arts students.

Tony Awardwinning actress Sutton Foster codirects Ball States Drowsy Chaperone

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Tony Award-winning star Sutton Foster is co-directing Ball State's production of "The Drowsy Chaperone," which opens on the University Theatre stage Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Additional performances are scheduled Feb. 10-11 and 15-18, with a matinee scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Feb. 12.

Alumni provide fund for volleyball programs

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Alumni Keith Greenwalt and Marla Templeton have donated more than $50,000 to provide support for Ball State's women's and men's volleyball programs.

Alumni donate funds to establish fine arts scholarship for Huntington County students

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Alumni Walter and Juanita Young have donated more than $63,000 through a gift of their estate to establish the Walter M. Young and Juanita A. Young Huntington County Scholarship to assist Ball State students from the county.

Alumna donates to establish new Teachers College scholarship

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Alumna Grace Jackson donated more than $215,000 through her estate to establish the Grace Jackson Teachers College Scholarship to assist students at Ball State University.

Alumnus and former vice president furthers legacy by establishing student scholarship

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Thomas J. Kinghorn Scholarship has been established with more than $35,000 in contributions.

Scholarship created in honor of noted Ball State alumnus A Umit Taftali

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

In honor of A. Umit Taftali, one of Ball State University's most noted alumni, J. Richard Emens and Beatrice Emens Wolper have contributed $25,000 to create a scholarship recognizing Taftali's dedication to the university and the Ball State University Foundation

David Letterman schedules conversation with MSNBCs Rachel Maddow

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State University alumnus and CBS "Late Show" host David Letterman will return to campus Dec. 2 for a conversation with MSNBC prime-time host Rachel Maddow.

Ball State breaks record with more than 2108 million in Bold campaign

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Ball State Bold capital campaign raised more than $210.8 million to benefit students.

Scholarship fund for incoming freshmen created by noted alumnus Kent Oz Nelson

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Noted Ball State alumnus, Kent "Oz" Nelson has committed $250,000 to create a scholarship fund to support the Emens Scholarship program for incoming freshmen at Ball State University.

Ball State Backyard returns as part of fifth Ball State Day at the 155th Indiana State Fair

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The Ball State Backyard is back for guests to visit at this year’s 155th Indiana State Fair Aug. 5-21, including Ball State Day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, in the Agriculture-Horticulture building.

Trustees waive fees for firemans children name museum greenhouse after benefactors

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State Board of Trustees waived fees for the three children of fallen Muncie fireman Scott Davis and named the art museum and greenhouse after benefactors.

Scholarship opportunity for nontraditional freshmen created by Margaret L Hosey

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

A scholarship fund has been created by Margaret L. Hosey, professor emerita of psychology and educational psychology.

60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft to give Ball State Commencement address

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Investigative reporter Steve Kroft, Indianapolis arts patron Marilyn K. Glick and alumnus Kent C. "Oz" Nelson, '59, will be recognized during May graduation exercises.

Casazza family donates 25000 to assist Delaware County theater students

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Carol and Clarence Casazza have donated a $25,000 gift to assist theater students in Delaware County.

55 new scholarships celebrate success of Ball State Bold campaign

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Almost six years to the day after introducing 25 Inauguration Scholars during ceremonies in the Indiana Statehouse, President Jo Ann M. Gora returned to the capitol on March 17 to announce 55 Bold Celebration Scholars, among the first beneficiaries of the $200 million Ball State Bold capital campaign approaching its conclusion in June.

Physiology and health science scholarship created in honor of retired professor

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Scholarship created by anonymous alumnus in honor of retired Ball State professor.

McClain earns Presidents Medal of Distinction for service to Noblesville

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Ball State graduate William A. McClain, a member of the Indiana Football Hall of Fame, has been presented the university's President's Medal of Distinction.

Scholarship created to honor Carl and Marjorie Strohm

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Paul and Leslie Strohm donate $25,000 gift in memory of Carl and Marjorie Strohm.

Speech pathology and audiology scholarship created by alumnus

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Speech pathology and audiology scholarship created by alumnus.

Funds donated to Ball State Fund by alumna

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Alumna donates estate funds to the Ball State Fund.

Estate creates fund to assist Miller College of Business

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The James W. and Joyce L. Parks Excellence Grants for Curriculum Enhancements Fund has been created through the estate of James W. and Joyce L. Parks.

Miller College of Business honors alumni at annual dinner

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Miller College of Business awarded outstanding alumni at its seventh annual Alumni Awards Dinner.

Funds donated to early childhood education scholarship named after alumna

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Alumnus donates estate funds to early childhood education scholarship in his wife’s name.

Nursing and special education scholarships created in honor of two families

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Nursing and special education scholarships are created by alumni in honor of their families.

Construction exec offers synergy as students rethink Venices transportation hub

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Alumnus Robert Hunt will return to campus this fall to provide synergy and expertise as an interdisciplinary group of students redesigns a main gateway and transportation hub in Venice, Italy.

Tickets for A Conversation with David Letterman and Biz Stone available Sept 11

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Students may pick up "A Conversation with David Letterman and Biz Stone" tickets starting, at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Worthen Arena Box Office. Faculty and staff may pick up tickets at starting, at 1 p.m. in the same location.

David Letterman schedules return to campus for conversation on social media with Twitter cofounder Biz Stone

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State University alumnus and CBS "Late Show" host David Letterman will return to campus Sept. 17 with Twitter co-founder Biz Stone for a presentation to students on the changing nature and growing influence of social media in the 21st century.

Comfort and privacy are king for students living in new Kinghorn Hall

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Six hundred students arriving on campus this fall have moved into the new Kinghorn Hall, named in honor of Tom Kinghorn, who dedicated more than four decades of service to Ball State before his retirement as vice president of business affairs and treasurer in June 2009.

Elementary education scholarship established by alumna

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Elementary education scholarship created in memory of Ball State alumna Mary Elizabeth Steiner Babcock.

Angela Ahrendts Commencement Address From the Heart

Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Angela Ahrendts' Commencement Address: 'From the Heart'

Burberry scholarships to develop the next generation of emerging media leaders

Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Acknowledging the emergence of Ball State as a center for excellence in emerging media, Angela Ahrendts, Burberry CEO and Ball State alumna, has led the creation of a $1 million scholarship fund at her alma mater.

Emerging media lets graduation speaker reach across ocean out to graduates

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Emerging media lets graduation speaker reach across ocean, out to graduates

Successful alumna generous benefactor of Ball State head graduation program

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Ball State will recognize alumna Angela Ahrendts, head of British luxury brand Burberry, and longtime friend and benefactor of the university John Scheumann during annual spring Commencement exercises on May 8. Ahrendts will be the day's principal speaker and recipient of an honorary doctor of humane letters degree, while Scheumann will be presented with the President's Medal of Distinction.

Campanella Scholarship created for students from the northeast region of the United States

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Scholarship created by alumnus and his wife for students from the northeast region of the United States.

Family donates gift to create the Lois E and Carolyn J Anderson Scholarship

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Fredric D. and Lois A. Anderson donate a monetary gift in honor of family members Lois E. and Carolyn J. Anderson.

Alumna donates funds to create nursing scholarship

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400

A gift of more than $110,000 was donated by William and Helen Locke to provide nursing students with scholarship awards.