John Pruis (1989) - Hall of Fame - Ball State University Athletics

John Pruis

John Pruis

Induction:
1989

Pruis was president of Ball State when the university was admitted into the Mid-American Conference in May 1973, a move that launched the Cardinals into a new era of athletic credibility and notoriety. During Pruis’ decade as BSU’s president from 1968 to 1978, the university’s elevation to Division I status in all sports was completed. Pruis was vice president for corporate relations at Ball Corporation from 1978 to 1988.

Track and Field // MAC Championship Promo: President Mearns and Alana Springer

Tuesday, May 12

This Week in Ball State Sports // Mick Tidrow and Jeff Mitchell wrap up the academic year

Thursday, May 07

Sports Link: Senior Salute

Monday, May 04

Men's Volleyball // NCAA Regional Final Press Conference

Sunday, May 03

Brayden Huebner in a Ball State baseball uniform in the outfield

Baseball Completes Series Sweep of Bowling Green; Cardinals will be No. 6 Seed in Next Week's MAC Tourney

Friday, May 15

Kendra Keesling, Kenli Nettles pose atop the podium after scoring in the MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships Heptathlon

Nettles Soars to MAC Heptathlon Title, Keesling Multiple PRs Enough to Claim Podium

Friday, May 15

Owen Quinn in a black Ball State baseball uniform throwing a pitch

Baseball Secures MAC Tournament Berth with 6-3 Win vs Bowling Green; Friday to Now Feature Doubleheader Starting at Noon

Thursday, May 14

Kenli Nettles, 2026 MAC Outdoor Championships

Record-Setting First Day Has Nettles Leading Heptathlon at 2026 MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Thursday, May 14