Ball State freshman Cameron DeBlasio poses for a photo with his parents as he moves into DeHority Complex in August.

Family football loyalties could become strained as the Cardinals and Hoosiers square off Saturday, the first of four meetings during the next five seasons.

A portrait of theater professor Karen Kessler.

Karen Kessler creates a safe, collaborative area to lead her actors through comedies, musicals and plays that can be emotionally difficult.

Ball State alumnus James Webb strums his guitar in the Brown Planetarium.

Before the Ball State alum’s Sept. 4 concert at Brown Planetarium, Florida International physics prof James Webb discusses the harmony of music and science.

A portrait of women's volleyball coach Kelli Miller

The six-year assistant coach eyes a MAC title and an NCAA berth after taking the reins from legendary predecessor Steve Shondell.

Katie Hargitt performs duties as an IndyCar reporter for NBC Sports.

Katie Hargitt, who grew up racing and hearing the Indy 500 from her house, found the tools to be a successful reporter on pit road.

Jim Davis and School of Art Dean Arne Flaten walk through Paws, Inc., in Albany, Indiana.

The 1967 alumnus and creator of one of the world’s most beloved comic strips will teach two graduate-level courses and present two lectures this year.

Clay Miller sits in the back of the family van which is loaded with his items for Ball State.

Amid packing and goodbyes, Clay Miller and his Ball State alumni parents recall the Florida school that once topped his list and the talk that changed his mind.