List of Ball State University alumni

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This is a list of notable alumni of Ball State University .

Contents

Arts, literature, and entertainment

Business

Politics and government

Sports

National Football League

National Basketball Association

Major League Baseball

Other athletes

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References

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  5. Mantione, Meryl. "Grammy Winner Angelin Chang named School of Music Outstanding Alumni for 2007". Ball State Alumni Newsletter. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
  6. Wojciechowski, Gene (March 6, 2007). "Despite 'worst' sportscast, Collins says he'd try again". ESPN Commentary. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
  7. "Primitive artist, longtime gallery owner Grandma Fran dies at 87". Carroll County News. December 7, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
  8. "India Cruse-Griffin". Gainbridge Fieldhouse . Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  9. "The Man Behind the Cat". Ball State University. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
  10. "Andy Devine Biography". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  11. "'Three's Company' star Joyce Dewitt returns to campus". Ball State Newscenter. November 14, 2008. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  12. Bailey, Leslie (May 24, 2015). "Writer/lit lover Ashley Ford shares journey to memoir". The Indianapolis Star . Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  13. "Local Nazarene Group Plans Special Youth Week Services". Ohio, Lima. Lima News. January 31, 1959. p. 4. Retrieved March 6, 2016 via Newspaperarchive.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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  15. "Acting and Musical Theatre Guest Artists". Ball State University. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  16. Muhammad, Sumayyah (March 9, 2021). "Ball State alumna launches development firm GANGGANG to invest in artistic 'people of culture'". The Indianapolis Recorder . Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  17. "Hollywood actor Doug Jones to attend Muncie screening of 'My Name is Jerry'". Ball State Newscenter. April 14, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  18. "Ball State names new building after famous alumnus". Ball State Newscenter. July 30, 2007. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  19. "CHIRP: Know Your Opponent - Ball State vs. Indiana". Ball State Daily News. March 23, 2011. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  20. "At The Gallery: Cast Bronze Sculpture by Cheryl Anne Lorance". www.atthegallery.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  21. "Movies". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . 2013. Archived from the original on October 20, 2013.
  22. McGowan, Chloe (March 2, 2023). "Indy-based artist Ess McKee is making her mark on the city". The Indianapolis Recorder . Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  23. Blackstock, Peter (January 20, 2014). "Larry Monroe remembered for his love and knowledge of music". The Austin American-Statesman . Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  24. "Ball State grad Anthony Montgomery finds a new 'Enterprise'". Ball State Daily News. October 3, 2001. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  25. Blust, Christina (May 15, 2012). "A Sister Edith Pfau Evangelist". Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  26. "Journalism Hall of Fame". Ball State University. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  27. "Israel Solomon". IndyArtsGuide.org. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  28. "Kim Sun-a - Actor Filmography، photos، Video". elCinema.com. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  29. Johnson, Seth (June 29, 2021). "Indy's Tiara Thomas Is Halfway To An EGOT". Indianapolis Monthly . Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  30. Steele, Ray (June 7, 2023). "Kevin James Thornton: Growing up, coming out, and coming home to Indiana". WFYI Public Media. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  31. "César Vuksic – The Quintet of the Americas". quintetoftheamericas.org. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  32. "Bill "Superfoot" Wallace". USA Dojo. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
  33. Williams, Cynda (Cindy). "Cynda Williams: The heavens had different plans". The Star Press. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  34. "BSU".
  35. "Burberry CEO and Ball State alum Angela Ahrendts to speak March 16". Ball State Daily News. March 4, 2011. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
  36. "Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, named Ball State trustee". bsu.edu.
  37. Wood, Jim (March 18, 2011). "Architect Craig Hartman". Marin Magazine. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  38. Dozier, Vickki (June 21, 2016). "Clara's Lansing Station to close doors on Sunday after 38 years". Detroit Free Press . Retrieved August 26, 2025.
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  40. "Amanda Carpenter". TownHall.com. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
  41. "Jeffrey D. Feltman". U.S. Department of State. Archived from the original on April 17, 2009. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
  42. "Suzette Kimball". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
  43. "Brent McMillan". Green Party of the United States. Archived from the original on June 19, 2011. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
  44. "About the Treasurer". Indiana.gov. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
  45. Babcock, Abby (July 13, 2021). "Leadership Life Series: Congressman Frank J. Mrvan". NWI. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  46. "Rarick, John Richard". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
  47. "Blaine Bishop". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  48. "Robert Brewster". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  49. "Jerome Davis". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on May 20, 2015. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  50. "Reggie Hodges". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  51. "Ed Konopasek". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  52. "Brad Maynard". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  53. "Keith McKenzie". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
  54. "Bernie Parmalee". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  55. "Danny Pinter". Indianapolis Colts. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  56. "Dante Ridgeway". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  57. "Terry Schmidt". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  58. "Willie Snead". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
  59. "Shafer Suggs". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  60. "Theron Smith". Basketball Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2012. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  61. "Bonzi Wells Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more". Basketball-Reference.com.
  62. "Larry Bigbie". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  63. "Bryan Bullington". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
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  65. "Jeremy Hazelbaker". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  66. "Thomas Howard (baseball player)". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  67. "Merv Rettenmund". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  68. "Brad Snyder". Baseball Reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  69. "Swimming Alumna Apsara Sakbun to Represent Cambodia in Paris Olympics". Ball State Sports.com. June 28, 2024.
  70. "Arnie Ball - Men's Volleyball".
  71. "Bill Doba". Washington State University Athletics. April 18, 2013. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  72. "Brady Hoke". Ball State University. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  73. "Jon Hoke". Ball State University. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  74. "Ray McCallum". University of Houston. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  75. "Mark Patrick". Indianapolis Indiana. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  76. "Coach Bio". uwbadgers.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2014. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  77. "Dave Shondell". CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  78. "Don Shondell". Ball State University. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  79. "Jason Whitlock". Ball State University. Retrieved October 7, 2013.