A Ball State graduate ponders the bright future in store for him as he takes part in the university's spring commencement exercises on Saturday, May 3. Approximately 2,600 students at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree levels were eligible to receive diplomas during the ceremony, held outdoors on the Fine Arts Terrace. View gallery of commencement images.
Ex-Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson named visiting professor Bart Peterson, one-time chief of staff to then-Indiana Gov. Evan Bayh and the first Democrat elected as mayor of Indianapolis in more than 25 years, will lead courses in metropolitan problems and community planning for Ball State, starting this fall. FULL STORY
Fourth annual Family Picnic planned The campus community is invited to enjoy a picnic-style meal with live entertainment at the fourth annual Ball State Family Picnic July 10. FULL STORY
Bike to Work Day planned at Ball State Organizers of Bike to Work day on May 16 encourage university employees to save money, help the environment and get fit during May's National Bike Month. FULL STORY
Board of Trustees backs proposed $290 million budget, salary increases The Board of Trustees approved a proposed $290 million budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, including average salary increases of 4 percent for faculty, professional employees and staff. It also voted to establish a bachelor of fine arts (BFA) degree for students in the acting and musical theatre options of the major in theater program.
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Trustees approve tenure, promotions Eight faculty members were promoted from associate professor to professor, 26 were promoted from assistant professor to associate professor and 21 were granted tenure. FULL STORY
