Ball State University Dance Marathon raised $281,736.26 in 2026 as students built leadership skills, community, and year-round support for Riley Hospital for Children.
Ball State’s Speech Team captured its second national title at the 2026 National Speech Championship, while coach Spencer Coile earned Coach of the Year honors.
On the eve of One Ball State Day, Cardinals in Los Angeles gathered to build friendships, professional connections, and a stronger West Coast alumni community
First-generation student Katey Cooper turned a pause in her college journey into a laundry business and community service initiative before returning to Ball State to complete her degree.
From Mammoth Cave to wildlife refuges across the country, Ball State students and graduates are applying science, field experience, and public-service skills to protect treasured landscapes.