May 1, 2026
Ball State University Trustees to Extend President Mearns’ Contract Through June 30, 2029
Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns is seated in a black office chair beside a polished wooden desk. He is wearing a navy suit, light blue shirt, and red patterned tie. The office setting includes framed artwork on the wall, large windows with blinds, and desk items including folders, papers, pens, and a small globe.Today the Ball State University Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Board Chair, Brian Gallagher, to offer an amended employment agreement to President Geoffrey S. Mearns, extending his role as the University’s 17th President through June 30, 2029.