October 9, 2024
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
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 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
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.
September 17, 2024
Dom Caristi, Ball State UniversityDr. Dom Caristi, professor emeritus of media at Ball State University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Award in Media and Journalism to teach in Slovenia during the 2024-25 academic year.
September 4, 2024
Ball State Public Media (Ball State PBS and Indiana Public Radio) has been awarded a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) for arts and culture programming through the Arts Project Support grant program.
August 14, 2024
The Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) at Ball State University will host the 2024 Civic Learning Symposium Sept. 27-28 at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center.
August 14, 2024
Ball State Beneficence, 2024Ball State University achieved a fundraising milestone, securing more than $79 million in new gifts and commitments during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024.
August 13, 2024
Capt. Kelly J. GordonBall State University’s Fall 2024 Excellence in Leadership Speaker Series (EIL) event on Sept. 10 will feature Kelly J. Gordon, one of the world’s most accomplished superyacht captains—also known for her leadership skills and mental health advocacy.
August 13, 2024
Ball State University is welcoming two renowned experts to campus on Sept. 19 to discuss the science behind the benefits of art. The upcoming Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy features Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, authors of The New York Times bestseller Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us.
July 20, 2024
Smiling graduate looking up into ceremony crowdBall State University honored nearly 1,200 graduates on Saturday at its Summer Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024. The program was held at Worthen Arena on Ball State’s beautiful campus.
July 18, 2024
2019 Ball State University campusBall State University is now accepting applications from landlords and property management companies to participate in the Off-Campus Quality Housing Initiative for the 2024-25 academic year.
July 11, 2024
Ball State University Forensic Science programBall State University’s College of Sciences and Humanities has announced its newest exciting degree program: the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science.
July 9, 2024
A new study conducted by Ball State University's Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) highlights the significant impact of childcare availability and costs on women's participation in the workforce in Indiana.
June 21, 2024
2024 Ball State Fulbright U.S. Student Award recipientsIn a record-setting year, six recent Ball State University graduates—Julia Canty, Jayana Fennell, Cady Garcia, Denver Hammons, Katelyn Redman, and Haley Stevens—have been selected for prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Awards.
June 17, 2024
Betsy M. Ross, Ball State UniversityOn Thursday, the College of Communication, Information, and Media unveiled its new Betsy M. Ross Sports Link Studio, where students enrolled in the nationally renowned Ball State Sports Link program will continue to engage in innovative, collaborative, and professional productions.
June 17, 2024
Be My Neighbor Day, 2023, Ball State PBSBall State PBS will once again host “Be My Neighbor Day,” which will be held from 1-4 p.m. ET Saturday, June 22, at Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie.
June 14, 2024
Dr. Kathleen Washburn, Muncie Community Schools Board of TrusteesBall State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns today announced the appointment of Dr. Kathleen Washburn to the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees.
June 4, 2024
Dr. Katrina Bulkley headshotDr. Katrina Bulkley will join the leadership team at Ball State University as dean of Teachers College, effective July 1, 2024, President Geoffrey S. Mearns announced.
May 28, 2024
A new study from Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) reveals the important economic impact of Indiana’s Regional Cities Initiative (RCI). The report, which is available on the CBER website, highlights the program’s success in fostering significant private and public investment across the state, spurring nearly $1.6 billion in economic activity.
May 16, 2024
Dr. Jay Bagga, Ball State UniversityBall State University’s Voting System Technical Oversight Program (VSTOP) will hold a graduation ceremony May 24 for the fifth cohort of its nationally recognized Certificate in Election Administration, Technology, and Security (CEATS) program.
May 16, 2024
Michael Ndemanu, Ball State UniversityDr. Michael T. Ndemanu, associate professor of multicultural education and social foundations at Ball State University’s Teachers College, has been awarded the prestigious Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship, which is offered by the Institute of International Education.
May 14, 2024
Dr. Jeff Spanke, Ball State UniversityDr. Jeff Spanke, associate professor of English and director of the English education program at Ball State University, was selected as one of four recipients nationwide for the esteemed Fulbright Roving Scholar of American Studies Fellowship.
May 14, 2024
Ball State 'Clear Reception' event, 2023The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) recently released its rankings for institutional excellence in media—and Ball State University placed in the top 10 for creative achievement in student broadcast and media programs for the third consecutive year.
May 13, 2024
Art in Bloom, Ball State UniversityA Spring tradition continues at the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) with Art in Bloom, a free public floral exhibition Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, with extended museum hours from 1-5 p.m. on both days.