Alumni Profiles
‘A Public Service’
Terry and Brenda Ball, ’73, GR ’74 and GR ’75, fell in love at Indiana State, but a ferocious Midwest winter sent them south to Georgia. There they’ve encountered wild weather of a different type.
‘Not an Option’
BET celebrates ISU alumna’s Beverly Kearney’s (GR ’82) accomplishments with the Education Award.
Walking Tall with America’s Finest
From the time he was 12 years old, Rodger Grinley wanted to work for the FBI. The ISU alumnus, who recently retired, shares stories from his 27 years of service battling spies and drugs while visiting exotic locales.
Scratching An Itch, Making Her Mark
In each new community where Emma Lee (Heierman) Twitchell, ’70, has lived she’s left her mark by helping people. Now, she’s helping animals at Oakland Zoo.
Putting an International Twist on American Music
ISU alumnus David Ralston incorporates traditional Japanese instruments into his blues.
Alumni Updates — Summer 2011
Alumni are excelling in creating a new world and conquering physical limits in triathlons.
‘A Beautiful Experience’ Leads to Film
The story of Jill Bolte Taylor’s (PhD ’91) journey to normal life after a stroke may be headed to the big screen.
Recent ISU Nursing Grads Find Calling With Second Careers
At mid-life, three women decided to continue their educations at Indiana State University and found themselves united by a common goal: They wanted to do more to help people.
Coaches Association Inducts ISU Grad Into Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame
The Indiana Baseball Hall of Fame in Indianapolis inducted Junius “Rainey” Bibbs, a Negro American League infielder, on Jan. 21.
Reed Strives to Help Small Health Care Providers
After a long career in health care, Steve Reed, a member of the ISU Athletics Hall of Fame, still tries to help others.






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