Alumni Spotlight - Brenda Cox, '84
Brenda Cox earned her bachelor's degree in Journalism from Ball State University in 1984. Upon graduation she was employed as a Co-op Advertising Manager at Blair Broadcasting and then moved on to become Production Director at Crane Productions Print Advertising. After leaving Crane Productions she was employed by Macmillan Publishing as a Sales Supervisor and Technical Support Manager. For the past 10 years, Brenda has been Manager of Product Technical Support with John Wiley & Sons Publishing whose famous brands include Webster's New World Dictionaries, Cliffs Notes, and Betty Crocker Cookbooks, among others. FULL STORY

Just in time for the Holidays
Cardinal Corner has introduced many new items this year especially in the "kid’s corner." Share your Ball State pride with your children and grandchildren! New this season from your Alumni Association are Ball State hooded sweatshirts, t-shirts and bibs. Sizes are available from infant through youth extra large. Get yours today by visiting here. FULL STORY

The Student Alumni Relations Team (St.A.R.T.) Finals Survival Kits
Send your love and thoughts with a St.A.R.T. Finals Survival Kit that will give your favorite Ball State student the energy and sanity to get through the last few stressful weeks of the semester, especially during finals. The Student Alumni Relations Team (St.A.R.T.) Finals Survival Kits come complete with lots of goodies for late night study sessions including snacks, study supplies, and a personalized note from home to help de-stress your student! Hurry! Orders are due Friday, December 1! FULL STORY

Cardinal Pride License Plates
Have you seen the Cardinal Pride license plates throughout Indiana? These plates are a great way to promote Ball State and assist your Alumni Association. FULL STORY

Upcoming Events
Don't miss out on our Summer alumni events! Reunions, regional outings, and many different events planned for the next couple of months. View a complete list of outings and photos from past events! FULL STORY

Amanda McCormick Named MAC Defensive Player of the Year
MUNCIE, Ind. - - Ball State women's volleyball senior libero Amanda McCormick (Muncie Ind./Muncie Burris H.S.) has been named the 2006 Mid-American Conference Women's Volleyball Defensive Player of the Year as voted on by the league's 12 head coaches. McCormick is the first-ever winner of the league's top defensive honor. "Amanda set a defensive standard that has never been seen before," said BSU head coach Randy Litchfield. FULL STORY

Football Players Earn MAC Honors; Brian Jackson Named Special Teams Player of the Year
Brian Jackson (Dothan, Ala./Northview H.S.), a senior placekicker on the Ball State University football team, was named the Mid-American Conference Special Teams Player of the Year in voting conducted by the MAC News Media Association. FULL STORY

Men's Basketball Closes Tough Stretch With 69-54 Setback At Georgetown
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Ball State men's basketball team closed a tough stretch of five games in eight days with a 69-54 setback Monday night at Georgetown. The Cardinals, who have traveled to Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. in the last eight days, drop to 2-4 on the season. Georgetown, who entered the game ranked in the top 20, improved to 4-1. "We just went through a tough stretch," says first-year BSU head coach Ronny Thompson. "But, we still played hard and the guys gave great effort. I am proud of our guys." FULL STORY

Women’s Basketball Takes Home BSU Credit Union Thanksgiving Tournament Championship
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Ball State women's basketball team took home the BSU Credit Union Thanksgiving Tournament championship for the second straight season as the Cardinals rallied past IPFW, 73-62, in the championship game on Sunday afternoon at Worthen Arena. FULL STORY