Dan Towriss stands with his arms crossed wearing a headset inside a stadium.

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.

Teachers assist young Burris students with classroom activities around a table in a classroom.
Student at Carnegie Recognition

Ball State University Earns Dual 2025 Carnegie Recognition for Research and Opportunity

Innovation Center Rendering

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.

Syndal Hittson and Dr. Michael Tagler looking at laptop

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.

Mike Shebek stands in front of the Shebek Stadium with his arms crossed in a red Ball State pullover.

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.