A photo of Betsy Opyt

Betsy Opyt, dietitian turned entrepreneur, is partnering with Ball State students to design healthy recipes for her company.

A photo of the exterior of Schmidt Wilson residence hall.

Newly renovated residence hall is a $40 million facility that will be a living-learning community for students in the arts.

Dustin Gilmer points to a location on a large map hanging on his office wall.

An Indianapolis native, Dustin Gilmer finds a meaningful career working for the city’s Office of Disability Affairs.

A photo of Ben Yoder

Ben Yoder’s forte as an educator is leading middle school orchestras.

Sara McInerney smiles as she talks to two men. They are standing in the rain during a playground build.

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ara McInerney can’t feel her toes. The community engagement specialist for Finish Line Youth Foundation has gone numb after six hours in a cold, hard rain while leading hundreds of volunteers building a playground on Indianapolis’ east side. “I’d been worried all week, having people come up to me saying, ‘You know it’s gonna rain […]

Photo of Yosef Teklewold

‘Adopted’ Ethiopian boy becomes man who wants to bring opportunity and technology to homeland.

A student helps a child with her homework

For some Muncie families, a path out of poverty takes teamwork. Melinda Messineo leads students in service to families who need nourishing meals.