Smiling man (Kieth A. Robinson) in a blue suit and pink tie poses outdoors in front of a brick building

Ball State alumnus Dr. Keith Robinson, ’95, built a career in education and public service, becoming associate principal at Evanston Township High School and the first Black trustee of Skokie, Ill.

all State student wearing a headset raises arms in celebration while competing in an esports match.

Ball State University’s esports program earned national recognition in 2024 with undefeated Rocket League play, strong Valorant and Overwatch finishes, and multiple championship titles.

Ball State alumna Natalie Vega O’Neil, ’98, smiling with arms crossed, now president and CEO of Junior Achievement of Washington.

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.

Two students filming a man standing in front of the new LED volume wall that's displaying the athletics cardinal logo

Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media unveiled a new LED volume wall and XR virtual production system, giving students hands-on experience with the same technology used in professional film and television studios.

The Beneficence statue surrounded by fall foliage on Ball State University’s campus

Ball State University’s Board of Trustees has approved the Strategic Plan 2025–2030, setting five institutional goals to strengthen academics, research, workforce impact, community partnerships, and more.

Bell Tower framed by fall trees with a blue sky in the background.

The class notes reflect news about Ball State alumni and published in our Fall 2025 print issue of Ball State Magazine.

Bell Tower on Ball State's campus in the fall.

Editor’s Note: The following notices of deaths were received and processed by University staff during the University’s Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 and Summer 2024 semesters.