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 students transform works from the David Owsley Museum of Art into original stage makeup characters, then pose beside the art that inspired their designs
From bonfires and bed races to Air Jam and family reunions, a century of Ball State Homecoming traditions has given generations of Cardinals a reason to return.
Kevin Lansberry, ’86, rose from an accounting clerk to one of Disney’s top finance leaders, building a career shaped by steady work, relationships, and his Ball State foundation.
Miller College of Business students apply accounting, hospitality, and tax-preparation skills through Immersive Learning projects that strengthen nonprofits and serve families across Muncie.
Ball State’s Speech Team captured its second national title at the 2026 National Speech Championship, while coach Spencer Coile earned Coach of the Year honors.
On the eve of One Ball State Day, Cardinals in Los Angeles gathered to build friendships, professional connections, and a stronger West Coast alumni community