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.
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Ball State University Earns Dual 2025 Carnegie Recognition for Research and Opportunity
Opening Fall 2026, Ball State’s 34,000-square-foot Center for Innovation and Collaboration will support entrepreneurship, workforce development, and community partnerships in The Village as part of the University’s Revitalization Plan.
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.
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.