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.
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
Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning alumni Melisa Magallanes, ’25, and Dylan Roach, ’21, bring their construction management education full circle as they help renovate Ball State’s Architecture Building.
Journalism alumna Carolyn Alvey, ’87, reflects on the Ball State relationships and communications career that led her to help develop the framework for the AMBER Alert system 30 years ago.
From Mammoth Cave to wildlife refuges across the country, Ball State students and graduates are applying science, field experience, and public-service skills to protect treasured landscapes.
Ball State alumnus Dan Towriss, ’94, has grown Group 1001 into a multibillion-dollar firm, launched Gainbridge, invested in Formula 1 and global motorsports, and supported philanthropy in Muncie and beyond.
From ace pitcher to CEO, Mike Shebek, ’88, has built a life defined by resilience. His journey came full circle with a historic contribution to Ball State baseball and the stadium that now bears his name.







