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.

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.

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.