Brad Condie

At Disney, animator Brad Condie helped bring to life the characters in such films as Pocahontas, Mulan, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Now, as a professor, he is setting his students’ professional lives into motion.

Emily Brown Hoffman, assistant professor of early childhood, youth, and family studies

Great teachers change lives. But what’s the best way to prepare aspiring elementary educators to be classroom heroes? That question inspires education professor Emily Hoffman every day.

Shaoen Wu

Growing up in China, Shaoen Wu had limited access to technology. Now, he’s an expert in developing artificial intelligence and robots to make our lives safer.

Connie McIntosh

One in 59 people have autism. Connie McIntosh, a nursing professor, has vowed to improve education for medical providers.

Mark Mayer

Happy and healthy. That’s what marketing professor Mark Mayer wants for all kids. He evaluates how to develop uplifting ads to tackle childhood obesity.

Frog Baby in the snow

Each month, Ball State’s photographers capture hundreds of moments on and around campus. Here are some of the staff’s favorites for November. Brrrr-ribbit Frog Baby triumphantly endures the first snowfall of the season on November 12. In 1994, the University moved the statue from the David Owsley Museum of Art to a new fountain north of Bracken Library . (Photo by Samantha […]