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One Ball State Day 2026
Indiana Academy
One Ball State Day 2026 has ended!
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Indiana Academy
Located on the campus of Ball State University, the Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities is a unique and nationally ranked public high school that brings together high-ability and gifted high school students from all over the state and an international program that reaches around the world. 
Financial contributions to the Indiana Academy have made a difference in the lives of countless students over the past 35 years. Our alumni continue to impact and enrich the world through their love of learning, dedication to the betterment of the human condition, and a quest for excellence in every facet of their lives. Donations in recent years have contributed to the following:
- Decrease of 23-54% for all residential students room/board costs.
- Visit Scholarships to further reduce costs for prospective students.
- Low to no cost laptop rentals to students unable to purchase one.
- Continued renovation of Indiana Academy classrooms, including three more spaces in 2025.
Your donations to the Indiana Academy will help to ensure that this exceptional educational opportunity continues to exist long into the future.
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Indiana Academy Donors - Light Up the Map!
#1
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IN | 205 |
| 2 | IL | 23 |
| 3 | WA | 8 |
| Rank | Region | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 342 |
| 2 | Switzerland | 1 |
| 2 | Singapore | 1 |
Morning Leaderboard
The four departments/units/teams with the most donors by 10 a.m. receives $3,000, $2,000, $1,000, and $500 in challenge funds.
| Rank | Prize | Department/Unit/Team | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | Theatre & Dance | 131 |
| 2 | $2,000 | Indiana Academy | 86 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Field Hockey | 70 |
| 4 | $500 | Communication Studies | 56 |
| 5 | Football | 48 | |
| 6 | Student Emergency Aid Fund | 33 | |
| 7 | Soccer | 31 | |
| 8 | Accounting | 27 | |
| 9 | Gymnastics | 24 | |
| 10 | Rinker Center for Global Affairs | 24 | |
| 11 | School of Music | 23 | |
| 12 | Men's Golf | 21 | |
| 13 | Men's Basketball | 21 | |
| 14 | Men's Tennis | 19 | |
| 15 | Men's Volleyball | 17 |
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College Donor Leaderboard
The college that has the most donors by midnight will receive $5,000 in challenge funds.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,000 | College of Fine Arts | 723 |
| 2 | Teachers College | 670 | |
| 3 | College of Communication, Information, and Media | 512 | |
| 4 | Miller College of Business | 429 | |
| 5 | College of Sciences and Humanities | 399 | |
| 6 | College of Health | 286 | |
| 7 | Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning | 190 |
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Who is giving?
Which part of the Ball State family is making the biggest impact on One Ball State Day?
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alumni | 2,210 |
| 2 | Friend | 911 |
| 3 | Employee | 828 |
| 4 | Parent | 712 |
| 5 | Student | 441 |
| 6 | Young Alumni (2016-2026) | 242 |
| 7 | Indiana Academy Alum | 112 |
| 8 | Emeritus/Retired | 71 |
| 9 | Burris Alum | 15 |
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Dash & Splash Leaderboard
Dash & Splash participant who has the most gifts between 12–1 p.m. will win $1,000 for the fund they’re racing for.
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Registrar General | 44 |
| 2 | Online Student Support Fund | 21 | |
| 3 | Indiana Academy General Fund | 11 | |
| 4 | Elementary Education General | 9 | |
| 5 | Learning Center Fund | 9 | |
| 6 | Burris General Fund | 8 | |
| 7 | Department of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies | 6 | |
| 8 | Speech Pathology and Audiology | 4 | |
| 9 | Dr. Paul W. Parkison Fund for Accounting Excellence | 3 | |
| 10 | Michael Bauer Debate Fund | 3 | |
| 11 | Psychological Science General | 3 | |
| 12 | CCIM Dean's Fund | 3 | |
| 13 | Graduate Student Research Support Fund | 2 | |
| 14 | University College General | 2 | |
| 15 | Aquatics Program Development Fund | 2 |
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College Leaderboard
The four colleges with the biggest percentage of money raised from OBSD 2025 will receive $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 and $500.
| Rank | Prize | College | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | Teachers College | +260.28% |
$165,077.10
goal: $45,819.00
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| 2 | $2,000 | College of Health | +56.82% |
$94,393.86
goal: $60,194.00
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| 3 | $1,000 | College of Sciences and Humanities | +14.83% |
$69,831.79
goal: $60,811.00
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| 4 | $500 | College of Fine Arts | +14.02% |
$160,177.42
goal: $140,480.00
|
| 5 | Miller College of Business | +7.52% |
$133,851.87
goal: $124,491.00
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| 6 | College of Communication, Information, and Media | -4.40% |
$64,849.42
goal: $67,835.00
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| 7 | Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning | -13.84% |
$32,120.46
goal: $37,280.00
|
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Student Donor Challenge
5 randomly selected student donors will receive $250 to designate to the fund of their choice.
Completed
The First Four Challenge
The first student, employee, parent, and alumni donor will each receive $250 given to the fund their gift went to.
Completed
First 5 Academic Departments
The first 5 academic departments to receive a gift will each receive $500 in challenge funds.
Completed
First International Alum Challenge
The first international alum to make a gift from abroad on One Ball State Day will get $500 in challenge funds designated to the fund their gift went to.
Completed
10AM—Noon Leaderboard
The five units/areas/teams that raise the most money from 10 a.m. — Noon each receive $1,000 in challenge funds.
| Rank | Prize | Unit/Area/Department | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Men's Golf | $16,157.00 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Gymnastics | $5,392.34 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Field Hockey | $5,165.00 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Theatre & Dance | $4,556.64 |
| 5 | $1,000 | Indiana Academy | $4,537.08 |
| 6 | Men's Tennis | $3,825.52 | |
| 7 | Women's Volleyball | $3,191.76 | |
| 8 | Communication Studies | $3,185.30 | |
| 9 | Soccer | $3,105.00 | |
| 10 | Football | $2,760.78 | |
| 11 | Accounting | $2,286.04 | |
| 12 | Men's Swimming & Diving | $2,075.26 | |
| 13 | Nutrition & Health Science | $2,045.52 | |
| 14 | Men's Volleyball | $2,041.04 | |
| 15 | Miller College of Business | $1,880.26 |
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Afternoon Leaderboard
The five departments/areas/programs with the most donors between 3-5 p.m. will each receive $1,000 in challenge dollars.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Theatre & Dance | 59 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Field Hockey | 59 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Indiana Academy | 53 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Communication Studies | 38 |
| 5 | $1,000 | Soccer | 36 |
| 6 | Gymnastics | 26 | |
| 7 | Men's Volleyball | 21 | |
| 8 | Accounting | 17 | |
| 9 | Football | 17 | |
| 10 | Men's Tennis | 16 | |
| 11 | Burris Laboratory School | 16 | |
| 12 | Spectrum | 15 | |
| 13 | Ball State University Police Department | 14 | |
| 14 | Cross Country/Track & Field | 13 | |
| 15 | Men's Golf | 12 |
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Most Donors - Unit Leaderboard
The five departments/areas/programs with the most donors by midnight will each receive $1,000
| Rank | Prize | Department | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Theatre & Dance | 517 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Indiana Academy | 310 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Field Hockey | 232 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Gymnastics | 190 |
| 5 | $1,000 | Communication Studies | 183 |
| 6 | Football | 143 | |
| 7 | Accounting | 130 | |
| 8 | Soccer | 125 | |
| 9 | School of Music | 121 | |
| 10 | Men's Tennis | 108 | |
| 11 | Cross Country/Track & Field | 95 | |
| 12 | Men's Volleyball | 93 | |
| 13 | Burris Laboratory School | 91 | |
| 14 | Men's Golf | 84 | |
| 15 | Department of Media | 78 |
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Ball State Employee Social Media Challenge
Faculty and staff social media challenge! Share a photo of your 'Because of Ball State' postcard to share how Ball State has shaped who you are today—or what you and your area have been able to accomplish because of Ball State. Be sure to stamp your post with #OneBallState and #BecauseOfBallState. Two random participants will get to donate $500 in challenge funds toward their favorite area.
Completed
Social Media Video Share Challenge
Share any of the One Ball State Day videos on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram Stories, or TikTok using #OneBallState for a chance to earn extra challenge dollars. Two participants will get to donate $500 to their favorite area. Tag @BSUFoundation or @BallStateAlumni ❤️
Completed
LinkedIn Challenge
Share a One Ball State Day post on LinkedIn on April 1st for a chance to designate $1,000 to your favorite Ball State area! Use #OneBallState and tag the Ball State Foundation!
Completed
Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red
Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red. Gifts from all 50 states will unlock $5,000 from the Alumni Council to Ball States greatest needs.
Completed
Because of Ball State Video Challenge
Share your “Because of Ball State” video with #OneBallState for a chance to win $1,000 in challenge dollars to support the area of your choice. We’ll select three winners!
Completed
Teachers College Unit Leaderboard
The Teachers College unit with the most improved number of gifts from OBSD 2025 will receive $500 for first place, $350 for second place, and $150 for third place from Dean Katrina Bulkley.
| Rank | Prize | Unit | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Elementary Education | +38.89% |
50
goal: 36
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| 2 | $350 | Educational Leadership | +30.95% |
55
goal: 42
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| 3 | $150 | Special Education | +22.73% |
108
goal: 88
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| 4 | Burris Laboratory School | +14.29% |
96
goal: 84
|
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| 5 | Indiana Academy | +8.70% |
350
goal: 322
|
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| 6 | Educational Psychology | +8.00% |
27
goal: 25
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| 7 | Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies | -14.63% |
35
goal: 41
|
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| 8 | Educational Studies | -31.03% |
20
goal: 29
|
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Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy receives 175 gifts, a $10,000 gift from an Indiana Academy alum will be unlocked.
175 / 175 Gifts
Completed
Indiana Academy $15,000 Challenge
When the Indiana Academy raises $15,000, an additional $15,000 from an anonymous donor from the Indiana Academy Class of 2005 will be unlocked.
$15,000 / $15,000 Raised
Completed
Indiana Academy $30,000 Challenge
When the Indiana Academy raises $30,000, an additional $15,000 from an anonymous donor from the Indiana Academy Class of 2000 will be unlocked.
$30,000 / $30,000 Raised
Completed
Connor Caudill Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy reaches 100 gifts, a $500 gift from Connor Caudill (Indiana Academy Class of 2008) will be unlocked.
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
Cross Family Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy reaches 75 gifts, a $1,000 gift from Dr. Tracy Cross, former Executive Director of the Indiana Academy, will be unlocked.
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Courtney Myers Chirstine Ney Fund Match
Courtney Myers will match gifts to the Christine Ney Fund for Theatre Arts up to $250.
$250 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Courtney Myers Indiana Academy Match
Courtney Myers will match gifts to the Indiana Academy for Science, Math, and Humanities Fund up to $750.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
The Delbert and Judy Crisman Indiana Academy Challenge
50 donors to Indiana Academy Alumni Scholarship unlocks a $3000 donation in memory of Delbert and Judy Crisman.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
Jill and Steve Brown Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy raises $5,000, an additional $1,000 gift from Jill (Indiana Academy Class of 1992) and Steve Brown will be unlocked.
$5,000 / $5,000 Raised
Completed
Ken Stuart Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy raises $10,000, an additional $2,000 gift from Ken Stuart, retired history teacher and founding member of the Indiana Academy, will be unlocked for the Innovative Classroom Fund.
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
Completed
Laura Vanderkam Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy receives 200 gifts, a $5,000 gift from Laura Vanderkam (Indiana Academy Class of 1997) will be unlocked for the Indiana Academy Scholars fund.
200 / 200 Gifts
Completed
Matt and Carrie Barrett Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy receives 150 gifts, a $5,000 gift from Matt (Indiana Academy Class of 1994) and Carrie Barrett will be unlocked for the Indiana Academy Scholars fund.
150 / 150 Gifts
Completed
Olga Mounayar Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy reaches 15 gifts, a $500 gift from Olga Mounayar, former French teacher at the Indiana Academy, will be unlocked.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Shannon Tibbs Indiana Academy Alumni Scholarship Match
Indiana Academy Alum Shannon Tibbs will match gifts to the Indiana Academy Alumni Scholarship fund up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
Charlene Alexander Chief Strategy Office Challenge
Dr. Charlene Alexander, Chief Strategy Officer, will give $600 to the Chief Strategy Office Unit that generates $600 in gifts on One Ball State Day.
Completed
Provost Marri College Challenge
Top 3 colleges in number of donors will unlock $250 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place from Provost Marri.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $250 | College of Fine Arts | 723 |
| 2 | $150 | Teachers College | 670 |
| 3 | $100 | College of Communication, Information, and Media | 512 |
| 4 | Miller College of Business | 429 | |
| 5 | College of Sciences and Humanities | 399 | |
| 6 | College of Health | 286 | |
| 7 | Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning | 190 |
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Registrar Staff Challenge
April Hay, University Registrar, will match up to $250 of her staff’s donations during OBSD.
Completed
