Opening Fall 2026, Ball State’s 34,000-square-foot Center for Innovation and Collaboration will support entrepreneurship, workforce development, and community partnerships in The Village as part of the University’s Revitalization Plan.
Ball State University’s Teacher-Scholar Program pairs undergraduates with faculty mentors for hands-on research, fostering student success, graduate readiness, and lasting academic connections.
Ball State alumna Jill Lacy, ’92, has built a lifelong connection to her alma mater through student leadership, philanthropy, and service on key University boards and committees.
Ball State alumna Natalie Vega O’Neil, ’98, draws on lessons from her student experience to lead Junior Achievement of Washington and champion youth empowerment and community service.
Led by Associate Professor John Fillwalk, Ball State’s IDIA Lab pioneers immersive technologies, supporting education and global projects, with a new Center for Innovation set to expand its community engagement.
Brian Haynes took a detour to his dream job—now he’s keeping the Atlanta Braves safe.
Ball State offers Indiana’s only comprehensive forensic science program with four unique tracks.