http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Academics Events RSS en-us Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:44:04 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/4/21/educationusa-virtual-college-fair-for-sub-saharan-africa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/4/21/educationusa-virtual-college-fair-for-sub-saharan-africa Thinking about studying in the United States? Start here. Join Ball State University at the EducationUSA Virtual Fair to explore your academic options and learn what makes Ball State a strong choice for your future. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/04/21/conversations-in-entrepreneurship-and-leadership-series-with-darius-and-kirsten-norwood https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/business/2026/04/21/conversations-in-entrepreneurship-and-leadership-series-with-darius-and-kirsten-norwood Darius Norwood is an entrepreneur and CEO who stepped into the leadership of a second-generation, family-owned commercial landscaping company serving the Indianapolis area for more than 30 years. Rather than building from a blank slate, Darius has focused on rebuilding, navigating legacy systems, inherited culture, and real-world constraints while modernizing operations and repositioning the business for long-term growth. With experience across corporate environments, real estate, and entrepreneurship, Darius brings a practical, ground-level perspective on business development, decision-making under pressure, and leading through uncertainty. His approach is rooted in faith, accountability, and disciplined execution, with a belief that sustainable businesses are built by honoring people, process, and purpose, not shortcuts. Kirsten Norwood is a second-generation entrepreneur and Executive Chair of a family-owned commercial landscaping company serving the Indianapolis area for more than 30 years. A Ball State University alum, she focuses on company strategy, workforce development, and community impact while navigating the realities of family business ownership. Kirsten is passionate about faith-driven leadership, breaking barriers as a Black woman in entrepreneurship, and helping the next generation build purpose-led careers. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/english/2026/04/21/celebrating-national-poetry-month-reading https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/english/2026/04/21/celebrating-national-poetry-month-reading April is national poetry month, and the English department is celebrating by bringing three poets to campus. Poets Claire McQuerry, Austin Segrest, and Melissa Range will take part in a reading and Q&A.  Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/libraries/2026/04/22/the-dog-days-of-finals https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/libraries/2026/04/22/the-dog-days-of-finals Take a study "paws" and connect with a librarian to get help with your final projects and unwind with some dogs! Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/4/23/educationusa-virtual-college-fair-for-sub-saharan-africa---mobility-fair https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/4/23/educationusa-virtual-college-fair-for-sub-saharan-africa---mobility-fair Your journey doesn’t have to pause—let’s explore what’s possible. Join Ball State University at the Beyond Mobility Fair to learn more about flexible pathways to begin or continue your studies. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/4/24/accelerate-your-career-with-a-masters-degree-in-information-and-communication-sciences https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/4/24/accelerate-your-career-with-a-masters-degree-in-information-and-communication-sciences Are you at a pivotal moment in your career? Wondering what comes next after earning your undergraduate degree? The Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) offers an exciting path forward for graduates from all walks of life. Whether you choose our accelerated 11-month on-campus program or our flexible six-semester online format, you'll have the opportunity to elevate your career, regardless of your previous experience or field of study. At CICS, we integrate leadership, business acumen, and technology expertise to help you redefine your professional future. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/4/24/educational-psychology-masters-programs-information-session https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/4/24/educational-psychology-masters-programs-information-session Join the Department of Educational Psychology for an information session for their Masters Degree Programs: Masters of Arts in Educational Psychology and Masters of Science in Quantitative Psychology. This session will feature a program overview, introduce some faculty, and allow for questions. Attendants of this session also qualify to have their application fee waived. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/libraries/2026/04/28/annual-friends-of-the-alexander-m-bracken-library-dinner-and-kirkham-lecture https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/libraries/2026/04/28/annual-friends-of-the-alexander-m-bracken-library-dinner-and-kirkham-lecture Tuesday, April 28, 6–8 p.m. Ball State University, Student Center, Cardinal Hall (2nd Floor) All are welcome! Featured Kirkham Lecture: “The Kilgore Pact Legend and the 1818 St. Marys Treaties” presented by special guest Andy Olson Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/5/13/online-masters-in-interior-design-webinar https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/5/13/online-masters-in-interior-design-webinar Register to attend a webinar about Ball State's online Master of Arts or Master of Science in Interior Design. Wed, 13 May 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/5/15/student-travel-dissemination https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/5/15/student-travel-dissemination Grant to support student travel for research dissemination or creative work exhibition. Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/5/22/educational-psychology-masters-programs-information-session https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/5/22/educational-psychology-masters-programs-information-session Join the Department of Educational Psychology for an information session for their Masters Degree Programs: Masters of Arts in Educational Psychology and Masters of Science in Quantitative Psychology. This session will feature a program overview, introduce some faculty, and allow for questions. Attendants of this session also qualify to have their application fee waived. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/5/26/online-mba-and-ms-in-business-analytics-programs-webinar https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/5/26/online-mba-and-ms-in-business-analytics-programs-webinar The Ball State Online MBA and MS in Business Analytics are flexible online programs that fit your schedule. You can take full advantage of this flexibility while retaining the option of real-time online engagement with our teacher-scholar instructors and peers on a weekly basis. You can select from a variety of high-demand concentrations and from a range of relevant electives. Want to learn more? Join us for a free, virtual information session. Tue, 26 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/grad-school/2026/06/03/graduation-application-deadline https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/grad-school/2026/06/03/graduation-application-deadline To receive your degree at the end of this semester, you must apply to graduate by the deadline, even if you don’t plan to attend the commencement ceremony. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/6/10/online-graduate-programs-in-aba-webinar https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/6/10/online-graduate-programs-in-aba-webinar Register to attend a webinar about Ball State's online graduate special education programs. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/6/15/student-travel-dissemination https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/sponsored-projects-administration/2026/6/15/student-travel-dissemination Grant to support student travel for research dissemination or creative work exhibition. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/6/17/online-masters-in-health-science-webinar https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/6/17/online-masters-in-health-science-webinar Register to learn more about Ball State's online Master's in Health Science with a Concentration in Biostatistics and Epidemiology Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/grad-school/2026/06/18/final-project-submission-deadline https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/grad-school/2026/06/18/final-project-submission-deadline Deadline for final project submission for RES 697 Research Paper, CRPR 698 Creative Project, THES 698 Thesis, and DISS 799 Doctor’s Dissertation. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/6/26/educational-psychology-masters-programs-information-session https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/6/26/educational-psychology-masters-programs-information-session Join the Department of Educational Psychology for an information session for their Masters Degree Programs: Masters of Arts in Educational Psychology and Masters of Science in Quantitative Psychology. This session will feature a program overview, introduce some faculty, and allow for questions. Attendants of this session also qualify to have their application fee waived. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/7/1/online-mae-in-educational-administration-and-supervision-webinar https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/7/1/online-mae-in-educational-administration-and-supervision-webinar Register to learn more about Ball State's online Master's in Educational Administration and Supervision and Principal's license. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/7/14/online-mba-and-ms-in-business-analytics-programs-webinar https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/admissions/graduate-information-sessions/2026/7/14/online-mba-and-ms-in-business-analytics-programs-webinar The Ball State Online MBA and MS in Business Analytics are flexible online programs that fit your schedule. You can take full advantage of this flexibility while retaining the option of real-time online engagement with our teacher-scholar instructors and peers on a weekly basis. You can select from a variety of high-demand concentrations and from a range of relevant electives. Want to learn more? Join us for a free, virtual information session. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400