Innovative programs help boost enrollment, set retention records
The quality and quantity of Ball State’s student body continued its upward trend as enrollment grew by more than 250 students while this year’s freshman retention rate topped 80 percent, the highest in university history. Full Story

Governor to speak at kickoff for new nanoscience center
Gov. Joe Kernan speaks during kickoff activities for the new research center, funded by a $1.5 million grant from the state's 21st Century Research and Technology Fund. Full Story

Women In Business Unlimited honors provost with award
Beverley Pitts received an ATHENA Award for her professionalism, community service and dedication as a mentor.
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Web site available for input
on parking recommendations
The Parking Task Force site lists short-term recommendations and provides an e-mail link for responses. Full Story

Ruth Howes among recipients of Perham achievement award
The retired physics professor is among six Indiana women that Ball State will recognize Oct. 16 for outstanding professional and personal accomplishments. Full Story

Career Center offers enhanced online job searching, recruiting
Local business leaders attending the recent Muncie on the Move Breakfast heard a sales pitch about Cardinal ViewJobs. Full Story

Musical follows students on journey to immortality
“Fame-The Musical,” based on the Academy Award winning motion picture and long-running television series, will appear at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24. The show chronicles the odyssey from audition to graduation of a group of students at New York's High School of the Performing Arts.
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Adult fitness program offers supervised exercise, support
Ball State's Adult Physical Fitness Program could take its motto from a Beatles' tune. People needing exercise can get by with a little help from their friends. Full Story