Ball State alumnus Dan Towriss, ’94, has grown Group 1001 into a multibillion-dollar firm, launched Gainbridge, invested in Formula 1 and global motorsports, and supported philanthropy in Muncie and beyond.
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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.
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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.
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From ace pitcher to CEO, Mike Shebek, ’88, has built a life defined by resilience. His journey came full circle with a historic contribution to Ball State baseball and the stadium that now bears his name.
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Ball State Graduate Dan Towriss is Driving Change on a Global Stage
Ball State alumnus Dan Towriss, ’94, has grown Group 1001 into a multibillion-dollar firm, launched Gainbridge, invested in Formula 1 and global motorsports, and supported philanthropy in Muncie and beyond.
How Burris Laboratory School Strengthened its Mission—and Shaped the Future of Lab Schools
Ball State Achieves Rare Dual Carnegie Recognition for Research Excellence and Student Impact
Ball State University Earns Dual 2025 Carnegie Recognition for Research and Opportunity
Indiana Communities Institute at Ball State Builds Stronger Communities Statewide
Center for Innovation and Collaboration Takes Shape in The Village
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 Teacher-Scholar Program Transforms Students into Researchers
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.
How Mike Shebek’s Journey of Resilience Led Back to Ball State Baseball
From ace pitcher to CEO, Mike Shebek, ’88, has built a life defined by resilience. His journey came full circle with a historic contribution to Ball State baseball and the stadium that now bears his name.