The prize for traveling the farthest to attend President Blaine Brownell's inauguration goes to Mohammed Wali Ibrahimkhan '75, MS'80. Mohammed flew 6,940 miles from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to arrive in Indianapolis just in time to participate in the pre-inaugural dinner in Muncie.

Since graduating from Ball State, Mohammed has worked for Saudi Airlines and is currently the senior consultant for international agreements regarding catering services. He is also completing doctoral studies at George Washington University.

Mohammed has also participated in Ball State alumni gatherings in Jeddah and London in recent years. He was accompanied on his Muncie trip by Faisal Z.M. Rajahi, a fellow employee of Saudi Airlines and a prospective Ball State student.