2007 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Alumni Spotlight this month features the Alumni Association’s 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients. The Distinguished Alumni Award, the Alumni Association's highest recognition, was established in 1959 to provide recognition to alumni who have demonstrated loyalty to Ball State University and its Alumni Association, and who have made significant contributions to their profession, community, or society. FULL STORY

2007 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Bob Browning
Bob Browning received a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University in Accounting in 1975. He is currently a shareholder and co-founder of Peters, Browning & Co., P.C. Peters, Browning & Co. was founded in 1994 and serves as a CPA practice providing business consulting, tax planning and preparation, financial statement audits, reviews and compilations, and various additional business and personal financial planning services. FULL STORY

2007 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Matt Momper
Matt Momper earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University in Economics in 1983 and an MBA from Drake University in 1984. He is President of Momper Insulation located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Momper Insulation was founded in 1956 by Matt's father, Charlie, and his uncle, Louie Momper. In 1990, Matt and his brother, Andy, took over the business although Charlie and wife, Jacquie, didn't fully retire for 10 more years. FULL STORY

2007 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Michael P. Smith
Michael P. Smith earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Ball State University in 1973 and an MBA degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He is currently the Executive Director of the Media Management Center at Northwestern, an executive education and research center affiliated with Kellogg and the Medill School of Journalism. FULL STORY

Join more than 4,200 licensed Cardinal Fans that Drive with Pride, Cardinal Pride!
If your last name starts with MA-O, then it is time to purchase your Ball State University special recognition plate.* It’s easy to get and easy to renew! FULL STORY

Homecoming 2007 - Roll out the Red
The kick-off events for Homecoming 2007 provide new and fun opportunities for students, faculty/staff, the Muncie community, and alumni to become involved in and to enjoy Ball State's Homecoming week. FULL STORY

Join us for the 10th Black Alumni Reunion
Celebrate the Legacy—Our 10th Black Alumni Reunion! It was 1988 when more than 100 of Ball State's Black Alumni and guests gathered in Muncie for their first official reunion. Now, nearly 20 years later, these alumni and two generations of alumni since then, will meet at the Ball State University Alumni Center to Celebrate the Legacy! FULL STORY

Born to be a Cardinal
The Ball State Alumni Association welcomes new Cardinals into the Ball State family through the Born to be a Cardinal program. This program is available to all babies from birth to 12 months in age who are the children or grandchildren of Ball State alumni. FULL STORY

Get the CARD!
Fifty-four merchants have joined the C.A.R.D. (Cardinal Alumni Retail Discount) program for 2008 offering various services and discounts. The card is free and saves you money whenever you shop at your favorite places! FULL STORY

Ball State Chicago Area Alumni Outing
Join area Ball State alumni and friends at a private Fan Deck Party and game at U.S. Cellular Field on Saturday, August 11, 2007 to watch the White Sox take on the Seattle Mariners! Game time is set for 6:05 p.m. 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

Bryan Bullington Invited To The 2007 Triple-A All-Star Game
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Indians starting pitcher Bryan Bullington, utility man Yurendell de Caster and infielder Brian Bixler have been invited to the 2007 Triple-A All-Star Game, which will be played on July 11 at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque, N.M. The International League's top players will face the Pacific Coast League's best in the 20th annual contest, which will be televised live on ESPN2 at 7:35 p.m. EDT. FULL STORY

Williams Earns All-America Honors
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Amber Williams has earned a spot on the 2007 NCAA Division I Women’s Outdoor Track and Field All-America Team, as announced by the U.S Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. In Division I track and field, the top eight finishers in each event at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, including relays, are eligible for All-America status. FULL STORY

BSU Closer Kyle Heyne Drafted Friday By Minnesota Twins
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Ball State junior closer Kyle Heyne was selected Friday by the Minnesota Twins in the 27th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft. He was the 842nd overall selection. Heyne, who redshirted as a freshman in 2004, has one year of eligibility remaining at Ball State. He could choose to sign a contract with the Twins or return to school for one more season as a fifth-year senior. FULL STORY

Joey Lynch To Become Fulltime Coach at St. Joseph's College in Indiana
Joey Lynch, a senior member of Ball State’s 2006 football team, who was slated to become a graduate assistant coach for the Cardinals this fall, has accepted a position as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Ind. FULL STORY