Not every student project ends up in the hands of hundreds of employees. But this year, a set of small stickers is helping tell a bigger story about connection at Ball State University. Designed by graphic design students in Studio 165+, a student-run design course led by Shantanu Suman, associate professor of art, stickers were […]
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From pressure to purpose—building confidence through architecture
When I tell people I studied architecture, the response is almost always the same: “Whew! That’s intense.” And honestly, they’re not wrong. The program demands your time, creativity, patience—and more than a few sleepless nights. What I didn’t expect was how much I would grow through that intensity, or how much I would come to […]
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From limited to leading—discovering direction through planning and persistence
My journey to Ball State and to the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP) began long before I first applied to the program. I come from a previously low-income family that grew together through our hardships. I took a special interest in the dedication my parents had to ensuring I had a fulfilling childhood. […]
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Ball State’s Dr. Jason Rivera Selected as Aspen Rising Presidents Fellow
Dr. Jason Rivera, vice provost for student success and dean of University College at Ball State University, has been selected as one of 40 leaders nationwide for the 2026-27 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. The Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship is designed to prepare the next generation of higher education leaders to advance student success, strengthen […]
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From timid to trailblazer—advocating through voice and visibility
When I first came to Ball State, I felt both excited and scared. As the youngest of four, I had always been known as someone’s younger sister. Now, I was going somewhere no one knew my older siblings, and I could finally be seen as my own person. I was excited to make new friends […]
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The Louie Awards, A Ball State Tradition, Honor Student Storytellers
Each year, students across the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication (SJSC), housed within Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media, gather to celebrate the work they’ve spent months—sometimes years—bringing to life. Late-night newsroom deadlines, client pitches, and multimedia productions all lead to a single evening celebration: the Louie Awards, which were held […]
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The Teacher in the Lab: How Dr. Paul R. Errington’s Legacy Still Shapes Ball State
For some families, a parent’s workplace exists at a distance—a building you pass, a place you hear about, but rarely know. For the Errington family, it was something else entirely. At Ball State University, Dr. Paul R. Errington’s work was never confined neatly to office hours or classroom walls. His daughters spent time in the […]
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From vulnerable to visionary—embracing growth and inner strength
My time at Ball State has been defined by one realization: the most important tools for success are already within each person. When I arrived on campus, I was still recovering from open-heart surgery. In 2020, I had to confront a congenital heart condition that could have easily sidelined my ambitions. Navigating the rigorous demands […]
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Ball State Student Artist Turns Alumni Connection Into Paid Mural Commission
A live painting opportunity at Ball State University led to a paid mural commission for art student Taylor Woodruff—giving her hands-on professional experience and connecting her with two recent alumni in a meaningful way. In late 2025, Ms. Woodruff was selected as one of three student artists to showcase their work through live art experiences […]
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Ball State Sales Team Gains National Experience, Delivers Strong Results in Major Competitions
Ball State University students are gaining hands-on experience and valuable industry connections through a strong year of competition for the Ball State Sales Team. Part of Ball State’s Center for Professional Selling in the Miller College of Business, the Sales Team gives students opportunities to test their skills in national collegiate competitions built around role-play, […]
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