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January 10, 2025
Three Ball State Leaders Honored by Governor with Sagamore of the Wabash Awards
Rick Hall, Mike McDaniel, Geoffrey S. Mearns, Ball State UniversityThree prominent leaders from Ball State University—Rick Hall, chair of the Board of Trustees; Mike McDaniel, board secretary; and President Geoffrey S. Mearns—this week were awarded the Sagamore of the Wabash, one of Indiana’s highest civilian honors, by Gov. Eric J. Holcomb.
December 14, 2024
Indiana First Lady Janet Holcomb to Ball State University’s Class of 2024 Fall Graduates: ‘You Can and Will Fly’
Indiana First Lady Janet Holcomb, Ball State 2024 Fall CommencementBall State University conferred approximately 1,200 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees in its Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony on Saturday at Worthen Arena.
December 13, 2024
Ball State University Names Multicultural Center in Honor of Civil Rights Icons Vivian Conley and Hurley Goodall
2022 Ball State University Multicultural CenterBall State University’s Board of Trustees on Friday approved the naming of the University’s Multicultural Center the Vivian V. Conley and Hurley C. Goodall Jr. Multicultural Center, in honor of two local civil rights icons.
December 5, 2024
Indiana Residents Weigh in on Policy Priorities in 2024 Hoosier Survey
2021 BeneficenceThe 2024 Hoosier Survey, conducted by the Bowen Center for Public Affairs at Ball State University, identifies Indiana residents’ top three policy priorities heading into the new year: school safety, public safety, and healthcare.
December 4, 2024
Ball State University Selected for Inaugural ‘Partners in Peace’ Initiative with NCHC and Nobel Peace Center
Ball State University has been named a member of the inaugural Partners in Peace cohort, an initiative established by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in collaboration with the Nobel Peace Center.
December 2, 2024
Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance Presents 1 TO 4 (+, -) at Korsgaard Dance Studio
Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present 1 TO 4 (+, -) at Korsgaard Dance Studio, located inside Ball Gymnasium in Room 213, at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5-7, with an additional performance at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 7.
November 26, 2024
Ball State University Celebrates 10 Years of the Charles W. Brown Planetarium
2023 show at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State UniversityBall State University this month is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Charles W. Brown Planetarium, the largest and most technologically advanced planetarium in Indiana.
November 11, 2024
'A Conversation with David Letterman and Caitlin Clark’ Ticket Distribution Begins on Nov. 16
Caitlin Clark, David Letterman, Ball State UniversityDue to anticipated demand, student, faculty and staff distribution of tickets for the Dec. 2 'A Conversation with David Letterman and Caitlin Clark' event at Ball State will be held the weekend of Nov. 16-17 to ensure tickets can be obtained without disruption to class schedules.
November 6, 2024
Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance Presents The Three Musketeers at University Theatre
The Three Musketeers, Ball State UniversityBall State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present The Three Musketeers at University Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15-16 and 20-23 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 and 24.
November 6, 2024
Ball State University Hosting Special Screening of Garfield: The Movie with Creator and Alumnus Jim Davis, Nov. 13
Jim Davis, Ball State UniversityBall State University’s College of Fine Arts will welcome back alumnus Jim Davis, ’67 LittD ’91, creator of the iconic comic strip Garfield, for a special screening of Garfield: The Movie.
November 5, 2024
WNBA Star Caitlin Clark to Join David Letterman For a Public Conversation at Ball State University
Caitlin Clark, David Letterman, Ball State UniversityWNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark will be on stage at Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium for a conversation with distinguished Ball State Alumnus David Letterman on Monday, December 2 at 7:00 pm.
November 1, 2024
Ball State University Earns Excellence in Diversity National Award for Ninth Straight Year
Ball State's Beneficence statue, Fall 2024For the ninth consecutive year, Ball State University has received a Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity magazine and website in higher education.
November 1, 2024
Big Changes for Indiana Public Radio: More News, Culture, Conversations—and a New Station
Ball State Public Media \ Indiana Public Radio, Ball State UniversityOn Oct. 28, IPR officially expanded its news and music coverage, debuting its new station—89.5 The Note—and answering the call from its listeners for more of what they know and love.
October 31, 2024
Ball State University to Break Ground on New Performing Arts Center and Cantio Hotel, Nov. 14
Ball State University Village revitalization plan rendering, January 2024Ball State University will celebrate a milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Performing Arts Center and The Cantio Hotel at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.
October 24, 2024
Prominent Journalist Alumna Navbahor Imamova to Visit Ball State University; Free Presentation Oct. 29
Navbahor ImamovaNavbahor Imamova, MA ’03, a distinguished journalist at Voice of America and alumna of Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media, will return to campus on Oct. 28-29. As part of her visit, she will deliver a free public presentation at 2 p.m. on Oct. 29 in Room 225 of the Art and Journalism Building.
October 23, 2024
Ball State University’s Arts Alive Series Presents Jazz Greats Byron Stripling and Carmen Bradford in Concert
The College of Fine Arts and School of Music at Ball State University will host a special jazz concert featuring renowned trumpeter Byron Stripling and acclaimed vocalist Carmen Bradford at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 26, at Sursa Performance Hall.
October 16, 2024
Ball State University’s Applied Anthropology Laboratories Partners with Tribal Nations for New Exhibit and Weekend Event at Fort Recovery Museum
Fort RecoveryBall State University’s Applied Anthropology Laboratories (AAL) has collaborated with Tribal Nations to create a groundbreaking permanent exhibit at the Fort Recovery Museum, “St. Clair’s Defeat Revisited: A New View of the Conflict.”
October 15, 2024
Ball State University Enhances College of Communication, Information, and Media Studios to Boost Student Learning Experiences
Ball State University/College of Communication, Information, and Media studiosBall State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) has completed major studio renovations, integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance immersive learning experiences and support student success.
October 15, 2024
Ball State University Co-Hosts Central Indiana Severe Weather Symposium, Oct. 19
Ball State University campusBall State University will host the Central Indiana Severe Weather Symposium from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the University’s Pruis Hall. This marks the first time the symposium will be held on a college campus.
October 15, 2024
Author Hena Khan To Visit Ball State as 2024 Writer in Residence
Hena KhanBall State University’s Writer-in-Residence program returns for a third year with a new featured guest, award-winning author Hena Khan.
October 11, 2024
Ball State University to Host Public Forum for Next Iteration of Strategic Plan, Oct. 16
In preparation for the next iteration of its strategic plan, Destination 2040: Our Flight Path, Ball State University will host a public forum to gather input from the greater community.
October 9, 2024
Ball State Research: More Than Half of Historic Tax Credit Projects in Indiana Benefit Low- to Moderate-Income Households
Ball State University Alderdice Gates, 2023A new report from Ball State University researchers reveals that more than half of the housing units created or rehabilitated using historic rehabilitation tax credits (HRTC) for income-producing properties in Indiana have been designated for low- to moderate-income households.
October 7, 2024
Ball State’s David Owsley Museum of Art Brings Elizabeth Catlett Scholar Dr. Melanie Anne Herzog to Muncie, Oct. 10
The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University will host a public lecture by Melanie Anne Herzog on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Dr. Herzog is a noted scholar on Elizabeth Catlett, the artist and activist featured in DOMA’s current special exhibition.
October 4, 2024
Ball State Board of Trustees Receive Update on Enrollment Growth, Muncie Community Schools Partnership, and Campus Enhancements
Ball State University's Shafer Tower, 2024The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday received updates on several key institutional achievements, including promising Fall 2024 enrollment trends, the University’s continued partnership with Muncie Community Schools (MCS), and progress on Ball State’s new Center for Innovation and Eric Foss Championship Performance Center.
September 18, 2024
Ball State University’s David Owsley Museum of Art Presents the Art of Elizabeth Catlett
The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University will showcase The Art of Elizabeth Catlett from the Collection of Samella Lewis from Sept. 19–Dec. 20, 2024.

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