Ball State Foundation

100 Years of tradition! One giant celebration! 🎉

Ball State Homecoming is just around the corner from Oct. 19-24! Make sure to check out all of the highlighted events throughout the week!

https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/alumni/homecoming

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Ball State University Celebrates 100 Years of Homecoming, Oct. 19–24 Ball State University will celebrate 100 years of Homecoming Oct. 19–24, bringing generations of Cardinals together for a week of traditions, community, and school spirit.

Looking for your next opportunity? We’re hiring! ✍️

Join the Ball State University Foundation as our Foundation Fund Accountant!

We’re looking for someone who values accuracy, collaboration, and thoughtful financial stewardship, and who wants to use those skills to support the work and mission of Ball State University.

Learn more and apply today:
https://bsu.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Foundation-Fund-Accountant_R-03383?zCF_REC_LRV_Job_Posting_Anchor_Job_Profile_Job_Category_Extended=fe8905bef47d1002dd53698972820000

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One of our favorite days of the year, the United Way Day of Action!

Last Friday, the Ball State University Foundation came together to serve our Muncie community. From landscaping to preparing over 1,000+ snack bags for local schools, it was a great day to volunteer!

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Have a Ball State project or cause that needs funding? Whether you’re raising money for student travel, conference participation, research, team support, or another meaningful initiative, Cardinal Cause: 28 Days for Ball State can help make it happen!

Applications for our crowdfunding campaign are open until Sept 30th! ⬇️

https://www.givecampus.com/schools/BallStateUniversity/pages/ball-state-crowdfunding

Applications are officially open for the Top 100 Student Awards! 🎉

Each year, this recognition celebrates 100 outstanding undergraduate Cardinals who lead with excellence in the classroom, across campus, and in their communities.

The 2026-27 application deadline is October 18th! Apply today using the link below ⬇️

https://www.bsu.edu/foundation/engagement/top-100-student-awards

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Did you know August is National Make a Will Month?

Learn more about estate planning and how you can support future generations of Cardinals with the link below: ⬇️

https://blogs.bsu.edu/foundation/2026/08/25/national-make-a-will-month/

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A new semester is officially underway! 📚

Classes have begun and we’re thrilled to welcome our Cardinals back to Ball State for another exciting year of learning, growing, and making memories.

Wishing all of our students, faculty, and staff a great Fall semester. Chirp! Chirp! ❤️

Because of our donors, Cardinals continue to fly higher. ❤️

In Fiscal Year 2025-26, the generosity of Ball State alumni, friends, and fans helped raise more than $41 million to create opportunities, provide resources, and fuel Cardinal success.

See the impact of your support in our FY26 Annual Impact Report! ⬇️
https://www.bsu.edu/foundation/about/annual-report

We’re excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 Alumni Volunteer of the Year Award and the James Hatcher Leadership Award! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating these outstanding Cardinals for their remarkable contributions, leadership, and lasting impact on the Ball State community:

Beth Snyder ’78 — James Hatcher Leadership Award
Betsy Ross ’72 — Alumni Volunteer of the Year
Corey Feldpausch ’11 — Alumni Volunteer of the Year

These awards reflect the spirit of Beneficence and the meaningful difference our alumni continue to make in Cardinal communities everywhere. ❤️

Hear more about their Ball State stories at the Alumni Volunteer Symposium on June 12! Registration is now open: connect.bsu.edu/AlumniEvent