Recently Graduated? You're a Cardinal for life!
Ball State’s young alumni are an important part of our Cardinal family. If you graduated from Ball State within the last 10 years and you miss campus, it’s our goal to keep you connected! From social events to service projects or career resources, we hope you’ll stay in touch.
The Young Alumni Council is a group of alumni volunteers who seek to empower and engage you, our young alumni, through events, programs, and experiences that are especially crafted and geared to your interests and needs.
Get Involved with Young Alumni Council
Your Ball State story doesn’t end at graduation—be part of what’s next! Join the Young Alumni Council and connect with other driven Cardinals making a difference.
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Give Back to Future Cardinals
Want to give back to Ball State? Support future Ball State alumni with a gift to the Young Alumni Council Student Leadership Scholarship Fund. To give, visit bsu.edu/give. Go to the link "Click here to search for other funds/designations," and type in "Young Alumni" in the description box.
If you have questions about giving to Ball State, call 765-285-8316 or email giftadmin@bsu.edu.
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Apply for the Young Alumni Council Student Leadership Scholarship!
This scholarship will recognize a Ball State University upperclassman who has immersed themself in the life and culture of Ball State. The recipient will be a junior or senior whose primary residence is Indiana or New Jersey. They are highly involved in campus organizations and has made contributions to the university. Students that have been involved with the Ball State Alumni Association and/or the Ball State Foundation through work or volunteer opportunities will be given highest consideration.
This scholarship was established to honor Kate Webber, who devoted six years to the formation and promotion of the Young Alumni Council and was the staff liaison to the group for those initial six years within the office of Alumni Engagement.
Applications for this scholarship are due the Friday before May commencement every year. The recipient will be notified by the first of June.
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Reconnecting with former teammates and cheering on the next generation of players is what our program is all about. Join us for an action-packed Alumni Weekend featuring a spirited Saturday tailgate before the home football game and our field hockey home opener on Sunday.
Calling all Ball State alumni, fans, and friends, kick off game day with fellow Cardinals before we take on Stony Brook! Join us outside the Alumni Center two hours before kickoff for a CharlieTown Tailgate filled with great food, cold drinks, entertainment, and plenty of Cardinal spirit.
Join the Ball State Alumni Club of Los Angeles for a night of MLS soccer, dog-friendly fun, and Cardinal pride! We are gathering on the grass berm at Dignity Health Sports Park to watch the LA Galaxy take on the pitch—with our favorite dogs in tow.