Celebrating Students, Inaugurating the Future
Gora with scholars
President Jo Ann M. Gora and Ball State's Inauguration Scholars pose at the Indiana Statehouse.

Medallion Benefactors
Each of the following Ball State University Medallion Benefactors has made a $10,000 gift to the Inauguration Scholarship Fund:

  • Donita and Merlyn Albright, Paradise Valley, Ariz.
  • Ball State University Alumni Association
  • Frank and Judy Bracken, Indianapolis
  • Lucille H. Bright, Muncie
  • Richard W. and Dorothy J. Burkhardt, Muncie
  • Michael and Camille Bush, Fort Wayne, Ind.
  • CTS Corporation, Elkhart, Ind.
  • DeFur Voran, LLP, Muncie
  • John and Janice Fisher, Muncie
  • David and Karen Gilliam, Muncie
  • Dale and Carolyn Glon, Marco Island, Fla.
  • Floyd and Betty (Study) Iljana, Newcastle, Calif.
  • Betty J. Kendall, Muncie
  • John D. Lee and Lee-Garrett family, Muncie
  • The Mary E. Ober Foundation, Indianapolis
  • Donald L. Mays and Kelly McCray, Chicago
  • Milliman, Inc. -- Robert M. Damler and Arthur L. Wilmes, Indianapolis
  • Hamer and Phyllis Shafer, Muncie
  • Vernon and Christine Shepherd, Mundelein, Ill.
  • Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Skiles, Zionsville, Ind.
  • Robert and Molly Stine, Chicago
  • Larry and Maggie Study, Muncie
  • Study Family Heritage, Newcastle, Calif.
  • Study-Pearson family, Ukiah, Calif.
  • Joe and Carol Trimmer, Muncie
Initial goal exceeded, Inauguration Scholarships to benefit 25 high-achieving students
Gov. Mitch Daniels joined Ball State President Jo Ann M. Gora March 29 at the Indiana Statehouse to congratulate 25 Indiana high school seniors chosen to receive scholarships partially funded with money the university saved by forgoing a formal inauguration ceremony. FULL STORY
Details from the Inauguration Celebration

Background Information