More orchids in bloom
A retired Purdue University botanist recently donated his collection of orchids to the Wheeler Orchid Collection and Species Bank. FULL STORY

Asleep at the chalkboard
Many teachers are walking around their classrooms on the verge of nodding off, with nearly a fourth claiming their classroom skills are significantly diminished. FULL STORY

Faculty recognized for excellence
Twelve faculty members were recognized during the annual fall faculty meeting on Aug. 22. FULL STORY

Capital campaign starts strong
The university has launched an ambitious capital campaign, which will be the largest in Ball State's history. FULL STORY

Professor learning more about rare Indiana bat
Biologist Tim Carter spent his summer deep in his lab analyzing data collected during a recent trip to southern Illinois. In the end, he hopes to shed some light on life of the rare and endangered Indiana bat to eventually improve the management of the species. FULL STORY

Sweden honors anthropology professor
Anthropology professor James M. Nyce recently was honored by Sweden for his role in assisting one of that country's institutions of higher education make the transition from being a college to a full-fledged university. FULL STORY

Lawhead Award recipient named
Long-time mathematical sciences instructor Robin Rufatto is the recipient of this year's Lawhead Award for Teaching in the University Core Curriculum. FULL STORY

Virginia Ball Center seminars delve into crime, business, science
Four new fellows have been selected to lead semester-long seminars during the 2008-09 academic year at the Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry. Their immersive learning seminars will focus on sexual assault, virtual business, interdisciplinary business operations and honeybees. FULL STORY

Students win at political science competition
Ball State students won the best delegation award at the 16th annual Midwest Model European Union. FULL STORY

Professor honored for excellent teaching
A Ball State philosophy professor won the 2008 Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology. FULL STORY

Book showcases nation's best sustainability practices at colleges and universities
The university's sustainability efforts are featured in a newly released book. FULL STORY

Chemistry scholarship established
A $25,000 chemistry scholarship fund has been established by Robert and Carlene Reed in honor of a former Ball State chemistry professor. FULL STORY

Actuarial science scholarship established
An actuarial science scholarship has been established by AEGON, one of the largest life insurance and pension companies in the world. FULL STORY

Bowen Center to study voter center concept
The Bowen Center for Public Affairs has received a grant to assess the potential use of vote centers in two Indiana counties. FULL STORY

Hear from our graduates
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