A collage of several photos from past commencements is shown

Ball State alumni think back and share their best advice on social media for graduating seniors of the Class of 2017 nearing Commencement.

Eric Gentry poses for a photo in his graduation cap and gown

Eric Gentry, a Navy veteran and non-traditional college student, made it his mission to overcome challenges and graduate with a degree in May 2017.

Students talk with other students about their new book.

Ball State’s literary magazine and festival of first books gives students opportunities to become published, learn from debut authors.

A man pours a flammable liquid onto prairie grass

Wildlife biology students conducted a prescribed burn to release nutrients into the soil at Cooper Farm, a 40-acre prairie north of Ball State’s campus.

A library employee poses for a photo in front of a colorful wall with a mural of words.

Alumna Akilah Nosakhere returns home to work for the Muncie Public Library and partners with two immersive learning classes to help the community.

John Anderson is talking to a group of students and teachers around a table.

SportsCenter’s John Anderson visited Ball State to speak to students and share his knowledge of the media industry and career in sports journalism.

Charlie Cardinal stands on stage a few minutes before the 2017 Chirpies begin.

Student-athletes celebrated at the third annual Chirpies event, which was a Sports Link production and televised on ESPN3.