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.

Alumnus Cris Dorman stands in downtown Indianapolis, wearing one of the bowties made by the company he helped start, Rock My Bow Tie.

Cris Dorman, ’06, started Rock My Bow Tie, a men’s accessory line that, in addition to its namesake product, sells pocket squares, suspenders and neck ties.

A portrait of Ball State alumna Katrina Anne Willis

Katrina Anne Willis, an essayist and award-winning blogger, had her first novel published this spring. “Parting Gifts” is about family struggle from the view of three adult sisters.

Alumnus Dave Neff stands next to a display identifying the Indianapolis Business Journal's "Forty Under 40."

Dave Neff, BS ’07, talks about the magic of pairing young professionals and veteran executives, as well as mentors who helped him at Ball State.

Samantha Rife uses a “dressed” dress form to mentor several Ball State students.

Reality TV competition and experience at Kleinfeld Bridal in Manhattan put Samantha Rife on course for a career in fashion.

Portrait of Meg Gross

The president of the Dance Marathon alumni association talks about the event that raised $600,000-plus for Riley Hospital for Children in 2016.

Senior Dillon Welch and his dad, Vince Welch, are seen taking a break at a race track from their broadcasting duties.

TCOM major Dillon Welch nabs regional Emmy as he follows his famous father, a 1987 Ball State grad, into the world of sports broadcasting.