MUNCIE, Ind. – Dr. Lauren Rhodes has been named Ball State's senior associate athletic director for administration/COO, it was announced today by Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell.
Most recently at Penn State where she served as the deputy AD for student-athlete welfare and development, she also was the Nittany Lions' senior woman administrator (SWA) from 2021 to 2024. Rhodes brings a 13-year resume to Ball State, where she assumes responsibility for the athletic departments' day-to-day internal operations and business affairs.
"I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Rhodes and her family to Ball State," said Mitchell.