Ball State University Dance Marathon raised $281,736.26 in 2026 as students built leadership skills, community, and year-round support for Riley Hospital for Children.
Ball State Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Capko Builds New Era
Director Bette Smith discusses how Ball State’s new Center for Innovation and Collaboration connects campus and community partners through technology, creativity, entrepreneurship, and shared problem-solving.
Ball State football specialists Caden Britton, Carson Holmer, and Cole Stumbaugh turned field goals and extra points into support for pediatric cancer research—and earned Heart of the Cardinal recognition for their service.
From small-town Indiana to the highest levels of corporate leadership, Eric Foss, ’80, carried lessons about people, perseverance, and potential. Now, his family is helping a new generation of Ball State student-athletes discover what they can become.
Ball State Science Day brings children and families to campus for hands-on experiments led by students, combining STEM learning with community engagement.
Miller College of Business fashion industry studies students transform reclaimed textiles into original garments while exploring sustainability and showcasing their work for public audiences.