Ball State University Miller College of Business

09/10/2026

Miller College of Business Conversations: Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series, featuring Lathay Pegues!

🗓️ September 15, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
📍 Student Center

After a successful career in broadcast journalism — including a Regional Emmy Award — Lathay pivoted to launch JohnTom's Barbecue Sauce, inspired by his grandfather's secret recipe. He built the business from his hometown of Muncie, Indiana, before committing full-time in 2014. JohnTom's has since landed on shelves at numerous retailers and was named "Best Sauce in Indiana" by Indianapolis Monthly.

Come hear Lathay share his journey — this is one you won't want to miss!

09/09/2026

The Cardinal Job Fair is on September 16. Don’t wait until that morning to get ready.

A little preparation now can make the fair much easier to navigate:

→ Check the employer list in Handshake and identify the organizations you most want to meet.
→ Update your résumé and bring several copies.
→ Prepare a brief introduction about yourself, your major, and what you’re looking for.
→ Think of a few good questions to ask employers.
→ Choose your professional attire ahead of time.

Then show up ready to have some conversations. You don’t need to have your entire career figured out—you just need to be prepared to make the most of the opportunity.

📆 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
📍 Worthen Arena
✅ No student registration required

Learn more and see participating employers: https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/careercenter/job-fairs/cardinal-job-fair

09/08/2026

Sip, sip, hooray—Allègre is back!

Our Hospitality Innovation and Leadership students are back in class and ready to serve you at Allègre in the Applied Technology Building, AT 104.

Stop by Monday–Thursday for coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, chai, muffins, cookies, and more.

☕️ Espresso Bar: 8–11 a.m. through Sept. 9.
🥪 Coming Sept. 10: Breakfast sandwiches, paninis, salads and soups—plus expanded Espresso Bar hours until 12:30 p.m.

Grab a cup, enjoy a treat, and support our students while they gain hands-on hospitality experience.

Call-ahead orders: 765-285-3290

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Miller College of Business!

Today, we celebrate the people whose hard work, talent, and dedication make a difference—in our workplaces, our communities, and right here at Ball State.

We hope our Miller College community enjoys the holiday!

09/04/2026

Meet one of the newest members of the Miller College faculty: Jamie Allen, JD!

Jamie joins Ball State with a background in law, real estate, executive leadership, and multifamily housing. Before coming to Miller College, she worked as both a licensed attorney and real estate executive.

Her research interests include affordable housing, Fair Housing, change management, and the use of AI technology in multifamily housing.

We’re glad to welcome Jamie to the Miller College community!

Please join us in welcoming Jamie to Miller College.

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Lakshika N. Kuruppuarachchi, recipient of Ball State University’s 2026 Rawlings Outstanding Distance Education Teaching Award!

Lakshika, an assistant teaching professor of information systems and operations management in the Miller College of Business, was recognized for creating engaging, applied learning experiences for online students.

Her courses help students connect complex quantitative concepts to real-world business challenges, including through industry-engaged capstone projects.

We are proud to celebrate Lakshika and the impact she is making on our students. Read more about Ball State’s 2026 award recipients: https://blogs.bsu.edu/2026/08/24/celebrating-excellence-ball-state-honors-2026-award-recipients/

08/31/2026

From Muncie to China—and a whole new perspective on economics. 🌏

Miller College students Aaron Turner and Katherine Wilcox spent a week in China this summer as part of the 2026 China–U.S. Youth Future Climate Leaders Exchange Program.

They toured environmental and green technology sites, worked with American and Chinese students on climate-related challenges, and saw firsthand how economics, policy, technology, and sustainability intersect.

And just as important, they built relationships and learned from people whose experiences and perspectives are different from their own.

Read more about their experience: https://blogs.bsu.edu/2026/08/03/ball-state-economics-students-participate-in-u-s-china-exchange-program-to-explore-environmental-innovation-and-solutions/

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Two Students from Ball State’s Miller College of Business Explore Climate Issues and Solutions through Collaboration at the 2026 U.S.–China Exchange Program

08/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming Julie Sharp to the Miller College of Business Executive Advisory Board!

Julie is President of Equity Investments at Merchants Capital, where she leads the company’s affordable housing tax credit syndication business. The platform has raised more than $3 billion from institutional investors to support affordable housing across the country.

Julie earned undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Economics from Miller College and remains actively involved in the affordable housing and real estate industries. We are proud to welcome her back to Miller College in this important advisory role.

08/26/2026

Welcome back to campus, Miller College students! 🎉

Looking for a great spot to recharge, catch up on studying, or connect with classmates between lectures? The newly remodeled Miller College Student Lounge is officially open for the semester!

Drop in, find a comfortable place to work, and get ready for a great year. See you there! 📚✨

08/25/2026

Ball State Cardinals, meet one of our own: Corey Parchman. 🏈

Corey made his mark at Ball State as one of the fastest players in college football and still holds the longest kick return in Ball State and NCAA history—a record that even landed him on The Late Show with David Letterman. He later played for five NFL teams, including the Colts and Packers.

But football was only the beginning. Corey went on to build a successful career in real estate and development as founder of CorePar Holdings and CorePar Development. He is also a bestselling author and founded two nonprofit preschools serving underserved communities.

Today, Corey lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Dr. Elisha Parchman, and their son, Corey Jr.

We hope to see you on August 27th for the Miller College of Business Dialogue along with the Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series , featuring Corey Parchman!

📍 Location: Student Center Ballroom

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

From Ball State football to business, authorship, and community impact, Corey’s story is a great example of where a Cardinal journey can lead. ❤️