March 25, 2025
A new study from Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) finds that significant changes in Indiana’s school funding policies have led to shifts in how school districts across the state spend money, particularly on instruction, administration, and staffing levels.
March 25, 2025
The Ball State University chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) was recently named the 2023–2024 Collegiate Chapter of the Year by the Indiana Music Education Association (IMEA).
March 24, 2025
The Ball State University Foundation recently revealed the University’s Top 10 students from its 2024-25 “Top 100 Student Awards” program, including the selection of Emma Lear and Kali St. Julien as this year’s Top 2 students.
March 21, 2025
Ball State University’s Women of Beneficence, recognized as the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)-Indiana Chapter’s 2023 Philanthropy Group of the Year, has awarded its annual round of grants to faculty and staff members.
March 19, 2025
For a second straight year, Leo Furlong is the champion of the Ball State PBS Regional Spelling Bee.
March 17, 2025
One Ball State Day (OBSD), the University’s annual day of giving and celebration of Cardinal spirit, returns for its seventh year on Tuesday, April 2.
March 17, 2025
Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Groove: Interlocking Cultures Through Movement at 7:30 p.m. on March 21-22 at Emens Auditorium.
March 17, 2025
Ball State University has appointed Rodney Nassiri as associate vice president for facilities, planning, and management, effective March 31.
March 7, 2025
Ball State University’s Arts Alive! series continues this Spring with a presentation by multidisciplinary artist Justin Favela at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Sursa Performance Hall.
February 28, 2025
On Friday, the Ball State University Board of Trustees authorized Ball State President Geoffrey S. Mearns to execute an agreement with Trademark Construction to construct 17 new attached townhomes and eight new single-family homes as part of the University’s ongoing Village revitalization project.
February 26, 2025
Ball State University will welcome Amy Goodman, the host and executive producer of Democracy Now!, as part of the David Letterman Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on April 8 at Pruis Hall.
February 18, 2025
Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present POTUS at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21-22 and Feb. 25-27, with matinees at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 22-23.
February 17, 2025
The Ball State University Foundation today revealed the recipients of the University’s newest “Top 100 Student Awards.” This annual awards program honors 100 exceptional junior and senior undergraduates who embody the spirit of Beneficence—Ball State’s iconic statue representing the generosity of the five Ball brothers, whose land donation helped establish the University.
February 5, 2025
Ball State University has announced a partnership with Land Betterment Corporation, a certified B-Corp dedicated to repurposing former coal mining and industrial sites into sustainable community assets.
February 5, 2025
The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., will celebrate “Anti-Valentine’s Day” the evening before the romantic holiday.
February 5, 2025
The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University will display People and Places 1873-2000: A Selection of Photographs from DOMA’s Collection from Feb. 20 through May 23, 2025.
January 28, 2025
The student design teams at Ball State University’s Studio 165+ have received two 2024 American Graphic Design Awards from Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) magazine.
January 28, 2025
The American String Teacher Association (ASTA) collegiate chapter at Ball State University has been recognized with the 2025 ASTA Outstanding Student Chapter Award.
January 27, 2025
Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 7-8 and Feb. 11-14, with a matinee at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 9.
January 23, 2025
Ball State University’s Center for Energy Research/Education/Service (CERES) will host the 2025 CERES Forum, a lecture series focused on "Innovation for Sustainable Communities."
January 23, 2025
Six Ball State University online programs have been ranked in the top 25 in the nation in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Online Programs” listings.
January 23, 2025
Students from Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance recently received notable recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Regional Festival (KCACTF) in Madison, Wisc.
January 23, 2025
A premier collection of nearly 3,000 Ball jars and related memorabilia has been donated to Ball State University, connecting the iconic Ball family legacy to its roots in Muncie and ensuring future generations can explore this piece of history.
January 22, 2025
Dr. Nancy Abashian will join Ball State University as dean of University Libraries, effective April 14, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Ball State University’s College of Fine Arts is presenting two exceptional cultural opportunities: a free Arts Alive! lecture featuring acclaimed artist Daniel Alexander Jones, and the extension of The Art of Elizabeth Catlett from the Collection of Samella Lewis at the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) through Feb. 28, 2025.