Kate Doerksen

Kate (Endress) Doerksen, a 2005 Ball State graduate and former standout basketball player, balances entrepreneurship and a commitment to her community.

In the last 10 years, Indiana’s largest planetarium has inspired thousands of visitors of all ages—free of charge

Brian Haynes. Photo courtesy of Kevin Liles/Atlanta Braves.

Brian Haynes took a detour to his dream job—now he’s keeping the Atlanta Braves safe.

Apsara Sakbun

Former Ball State University swimmer Apsara Sakbun, ’23, was training for a marathon when she received a phone call from the head of the Khmer Swimming Federation in Cambodia.

Patrick Alderdice in front of Alderdice Gate

Patrick Alderdice, ’92, has always aimed high whether climbing mountains or supporting his alma mater.

J.R. Jamison

Meet Acclaimed Author, Ball State Graduate J.R. Jamison—Whose Audiobook Landed on a Best Audiobooks of 2023 List

Stephon Jones, with his wife and Charlie Cardinal

The class notes reflect news about Ball State alumni and are published in our Spring 2024 print issue of Ball State University Alumni magazine.