S5E4: ‘Beneficence is About ... How You Become a Better Person’ | (Stefan Anderson, Retired CEO, Community Leader, and Honorary Alumnus)
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For more than 50 years, Stefan Anderson has had a distinctive relationship with Ball State University. Though he never attended Ball State, Steve became an advocate and friend of the University soon after he became the CEO of First Merchants Bank in 1974. In the decades since, Steve has served on numerous boards and committees, including the Ball State University Foundation Board, chairing Ball State's first capital campaign, chairing the Ball Honors House campaign, and serving on the leadership teams of several subsequent major fundraising initiatives.
In October, Steve received an Honorary Alumni Award from the Ball State Alumni Association. After listening to this episode, you’ll discover why he is a deserving recipient of this award. Steve discusses how meaningful it was for him to receive this award, and he shares the many ways in which he believes Ball State is an exceptional University.
Steve also shares stories about the front row seat he’s had to the evolution of the University—and how gratifying it’s been to witness the positive impact Ball State has had on so many people over the years, himself included.
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