Kim Hiatt trains to walk in the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon to honor her friend, mother
Ball State employee Kim Hiatt is training to walk in the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon in honor of her mother and a friend's daughter — both diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). FULL STORY

Assistant secretary of education to speak at commencement ceremony honoring three others
Diane Auer Jones, who as U.S. assistant secretary for postsecondary education is responsible for developing higher education policy and legislative proposals for the Bush administration, will be the principal speaker during Ball State's annual spring commencement on May 3. Indianapolis civic leader Dennis Bland also will be honored, along with former faculty member Steve Bell and Vectren Corp. Chairman and Class of 1970 alumnus Niel C. Ellerbrook. FULL STORY

Theater student wins prestigious scholarship as winner of national acting competition
Sophomore Erin Neufer received the Margolis Scholarship based on her performance at this month's 40th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) Irene Ryan Acting Competition. FULL STORY

Student wins scholarship, Ball State a car in national video contest on alternative fuels
Jagjeet Singh Chahal's winning entry in the Miles Revolution Video Contest netted him a scholarship and Ball State a new car. FULL STORY

Ball State judo team member wins silver medal at championship
Ball State Judo Club member Mohamed Goodwin wins award at National Collegiate Championship. FULL STORY

New study could lead to improvement in placement of companion animals
A new study finds that the success rate for pet adoptions can be improved if the personalities and needs of potential owners are taken into consideration. FULL STORY