Tyler Ford referees several players during a game.

Tyler Ford, a young alumnus, has gone from refereeing and overseeing intramural sports to the pros as one of the youngest referees in the NBA, running alongside the league’s stars.

Andy Catron stands outside theater with lights and name of the Broadway musical "Aladdin."

Theater alumnus credits passion and college experiences to his success in a career as a lighting technician for some of Broadway’s biggest musicals.

Janet Arias-Martinez is talking to three students.

Educational opportunities at Ball State and beyond shaped Janet Arias-Martinez into the passionate advocate she is today.

Several students sit at a table with their laptop computers

Ball State’s student-run public relations agency work around the clock to assist local nonprofits in a 24-hour CreatAThon.

Student poses outside in front of the Teachers College Building.

New alumnus Alex Bourdeau’s dedication to his on-campus research job earned him national distinction as Student Employee of the Year.

A student is holding a mobile phone outside of a Carmel business

An immersive learning class brings a walking tour of historic Carmel, Indiana to people’s smartphones.

A student is shown working with a hot glass project

Student videographer captured a 24-hour slice of life at Ball State in a video that shows campus activity at all hours of the day and night.