Geoffrey S. Mearns
@PresidentMearns
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President, Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Joined January 2013
Big win!
Cardinals claim a 2-0 win in Athens‼️ Addie Chester scored a brace for the 3rd time this season, while Kate Pallante recorded her 1st career solo shutout in goal to lead the Cards to the road W!
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I just released the newest episode of my podcast, featuring award-winning actor @RealHughJackman. I asked Hugh about his passion for acting, his interest in teaching, and his impression of our theater students during his recent visit to @BallState with fellow actor @sfosternyc:
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I saw a dream about the exact spot where Charlie Kirk was taken—and what God showed me next will shake you. The masks are coming off. @TheElijahList @ElijahStreamsTV
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We are proud to be your partners. #WeFly
And we're off... the district-wide Educational Summit is underway! It's a day devoted to collective professional development of our educators. Thanks to @PresidentMearns and other BSU officials who are taking part. #PlacingLearnersFirst
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Join the @BallState community today in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bracken Library! @BallStateLibs is hosting a free public birthday party from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the library’s main lobby with live music, cake, and refreshments. Learn more: https://t.co/1W8BefntX4
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We have now raised more than $330 million toward our goal of raising $350 million for the “Our Call to Beneficence” fundraising campaign—the most ambitious capital campaign in @BallState’s history. Learn more:
bsu.edu
Find information about Ball State's capital campaign, Our Call to Beneficence: The Campaign for Ball State University
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The Ball Brothers Foundation (BBF) is a generous supporter of the construction of @BallState’s Performing Arts Center, which is the catalyst to our ambitious plan to revitalize The Village. Thank you BBF for this Q&A feature about the project:
ballfdn.org
For decades, The Village served as a popular destination just off Ball State’s campus—home to locally owned shops, restaurants, and a lively social scene. It was a place where students, residents,...
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There is still time for @BallState employees to sign up to participate in our annual United Way Day of Action. Our 2025 Day of Action takes place on Friday, Sept. 12. You can sign up for one-hour, two-hour, and half-day projects through Thursday: https://t.co/1w4NovSQd2
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This award is a significant validation of the quality of our intercollegiate athletics program! #WeFly Go Cardinals!
For the first time in school history, Ball State University has been named the recipient of the Dr. Carol A. Cartwright Award for its program excellence in academics, athletics, and citizenship during the 2024-25 school year. 🗒️: https://t.co/bj138SDzlp | #MACtion
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A week ago, I delivered my annual Fall Convocation address to members of the @BallState community. If you would like to hear my remarks about our recent accomplishments, and what I hope we accomplish in this new academic year, you can now watch online:
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Thank you @Forbes for featuring @BallState in this article about schools that demonstrate the value of their degrees. We're proud to be the only public institution in Indiana classified as an “Opportunity College and University” by the Carnegie Foundation:
forbes.com
Colleges are sharpening their focus on the value of degrees. And they're getting help from rankings of “Opportunity Colleges” that create real pathways to good jobs.
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This morning, I met with @BSUCCIM students to discuss our upcoming Fall semester episodes of “Cardinal Compass,” the student-produced news program that is broadcast monthly on @WIPB and @INPublicRadio. You can catch up with past episodes online: https://t.co/SaMFtpOmif
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Comeback Cardinals!
.@PresidentMearns and @JeffMitchellBSU are in. Are you? Sign up today for the Ball State EA CFB26 online tournament 🎮 Free signup: https://t.co/P9HmcYF3rV
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As classes resume at @BallState this week, I want to extend my best wishes to all of our students as they begin their studies. I hope you learn, grow, and appreciate life as a Cardinal this year.
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I want to express my gratitude to Sam Clemmons, producer and director of @BallState’s University Media Services, on his 29 years of service to our University. Sam, best wishes on your retirement!
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It was an honor to address @BallState faculty and staff at today’s annual Fall Convocation. I wish everyone in the University community best wishes for a fulfilling year ahead.
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On Saturday, I will welcome members of the Class of 2029 to @BallState during our annual Freshman Convocation, which begins at 2 p.m. in @EmensAuditorium. I hope they have a great first year at our University.
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This morning, I had the opportunity to visit with @BallStateFB — outstanding student athletes. “Onward now you Cardinals, bring glory to our name!” #WeFly
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Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our second night of welcoming this year’s Summer Bridge Program participants to @BallState. Jennifer and I enjoyed meeting our incoming students at the Student Center. We look forward to another great year at our University!
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This program is another example of the impact of our distinctive partnership.
Through a new partnership with @MuncieSchools, @ballstatetc and @BallStateOnline are offering eligible MCS educators a 50-percent tuition reduction for the fully-online MAE in Educational Administration and Supervision program. More info: https://t.co/8HmptbCnU6
#WeFly
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It’s an annual tradition for @BallState to sponsor Summer Bridge Programs to help our incoming students connect before their first day of class. Last night, I welcomed some of this year’s participants to Bracken House for an evening picnic.
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