Speeches and remarks by President Geoffrey S. Mearns

Fall 2025 Convocation — August 15, 2025

During his annual Fall Convocation remarks, President Mearns celebrated faculty and staff accomplishments and contributions from the past academic year, while outlining his goals for the University in the coming year. Read his full remarks and watch video highlights.

Site 5 Groundbreaking — Village Revitalization — June 13, 2025

As part of a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Village South Residential Development, President Mearns welcomed members of the local and campus communities to celebrate the latest partnership in the University’s comprehensive plan to revitalize The Village. Read his remarks (PDF).

President Mearns and others breaking ground

Shebek Stadium Sign Unveiling — May 15, 2025

President Mearns delivered welcoming remarks at a Ball State Athletics event that celebrated the renaming of the University’s baseball stadium in recognition of Ball State graduates Mike and Katy Shebek. Read his remarks (PDF).

President Mearns reveals name

Center for Innovation and Collaboration Beam Signing – Village Revitalization — May 1, 2025

To commemorate the work underway on this new center, President Mearns joined other campus leaders for a beam signing ceremony. In Fall 2026, the University will use this new facility to engage our students, to foster economic growth in our region, and to propel innovation in our state. Read his remarks (PDF).

President Mearns at podium

Cooper Science Building Ribbon Cutting — April 27, 2025

With this ribbon cutting ceremony, President Mearns and other campus leaders celebrated the completion of the third and final phase of the University’s comprehensive plan to expand and renovate STEM and health professions facilities on the campus. Read his remarks (PDF).

President Mearns and other cutting ribbon

Other Recent Addresses

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast — January 20, 2025 Read his remarks (PDF).
Performing Arts Center Groundbreaking — November 14, 2024 Read his remarks (PDF).
10th Anniversary Celebration of Brown Family Planetarium — November 18, 2024 Read his remarks (PDF).
International Education Week Celebration — November 22, 2024 Read his remarks (PDF).
Peace Plaza Dedication — September 21, 2024 Read his remarks (PDF).