‘Freedom in letting go’
By Kate Farr / 11 hours agoMy time here made me realize I’m more than my academic career.
My time here made me realize I’m more than my academic career.
Ball State University's Spring 2025 commencement ceremony May 3 is not expected to be indoors, despite forecasted rain showers in the early morning.
Your life post-graduation doesn't have to be what others are expecting of you.
During the upcoming Fall semester, the Honors House will have a different look that will benefit students and faculty.
My time at Ball State is nothing like I thought it would be, but everything I hoped it could be.
College helped me regain the spark for life that I had lost.
Man 2 Men changes the narrative for men of color at Ball State, offering a sense of community and academic support.
Ball State University held its 200th commencement ceremony Dec. 14, celebrating over 1,200 Cardinal graduates.
A media advisory released from Ball State University Dec. 9 confirmed First Lady Janet Holcomb, the wife of Indiana’s 51st Governor Eric Holcomb, will serve as the speaker at Ball State’s 2024 Fall Commencement ceremony.
Ball State professors who've been here ranging from two to 20 years have a bittersweet perspective on graduation.
Ball State’s winter commencement helped Alissa Kizer save money and launch her career early.
As the cost of living rises, college students nationwide are financially burdened post-graduation.
I still have a deep love for Indiana. It’s not quite where I was born (that honor goes to Aurora, Illinois), but it’s where I was raised. I’m a Hoosier at heart. At least I like to think I am. But I’m not so sure anymore.
Living outside my hometown changed my perspective and made me work on pursuing a career back home.
Before sunrise, while most of Ball State University’s campus remains still and quiet, a few early risers start their day to fulfill other commitments: a full-time job, missing a class to care for a sick kid or simply being in a completely new environment. There are many paths students take, and varying experiences bring diverse challenges.
The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) doesn’t only house art. For many Ball State University students, it houses opportunity. Graduate and social media assistant, and former DOMA intern and guard, Taylor Hamblin spent the past two years working at the museum surrounded with possibilities to further her career while at Ball State.
Over the years, the center has offered a peace studies minor, conflict resolution training and grant funding.
Those graduating this semester talk about decorating their caps as a way to stand out in the crowd.
After living lives full of sport, these Ball State athletic to-be graduates are preparing to face a life without it. In the process, they’re battling the unknown and the loss of an identity.
I want to reflect on what I learned and gained from this rollercoaster of an experience. I’ve compiled 20 things that I’ve picked up as a college student in these last four years.
