Charles Payne

Before he passed in late June, Dr. Charles Payne shared his journey to start the University’s first multicultural education program.

Craig Skinner and Kelly Sheffield

The last two NCAA Division I women’s volleyball champion head coaches are Ball State graduates whose coaching foundations, both on and off the court, were built as cardinals.

Football coach and players

As Mike Neu, ’94, prepares for his seventh season as head coach of Ball State football, one word comes to mind: “opportunity.” 

Cam West and Stephon Jones

Stephon Jones, ’85, has mentored eight Ball State students, a high school and a middle school student from his local YMCA in Indianapolis, and actively engages with 20 young business executives from various parts of the United States.

Kelly Hartman

Kelly Hartman, ’89 MA ’91, confesses that Ball State chose her rather than her choosing Ball State.

Greg Fehribach

Joe Biden recently reappointed Ball State University graduate Greg Fehribach, ’81 MA ’83, to the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board

Julie Griffith

Julie Griffith, ’79, has always felt at home on Ball State University’s campus. She is playing a major role in ensuring the same experience for all current and future Cardinals.