Parents and children attend a "Baby and Me" class

A free course through Ball State’s Counseling Practicum Clinic helps caregivers support infant development while providing counseling psychology doctoral students with hands-on clinical training.

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A temporary downtown studio in Muncie’s historic Columbia Theater Building gives Ball State architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning students hands-on experience with community-focused projects.

Dan Towriss stands with his arms crossed wearing a headset inside a stadium.

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.

Student at Carnegie Recognition

Ball State University Earns Dual 2025 Carnegie Recognition for Research and Opportunity

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Syndal Hittson and Dr. Michael Tagler looking at laptop

Ball State University’s Teacher-Scholar Program pairs undergraduates with faculty mentors for hands-on research, fostering student success, graduate readiness, and lasting academic connections.

Mike Shebek stands in front of the Shebek Stadium with his arms crossed in a red Ball State pullover.

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.