June 26, 2026
Graphic showing Stephanie Wiechmann and Daniel Huber as 2026 Public Media Journalists Association annual awards winners.Ball State Public Media has earned two national awards from the Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) in recognition of Indiana Public Radio’s local journalism and student reporting.
June 25, 2026
Ball State student teacher Lexi helps young students with a classroom activity at South View Elementary in Muncie, Indiana.Ball State University’s elementary education, early childhood education, and special education teacher preparation programs have earned top marks in two reviews focused on how well future educators are prepared to teach reading through evidence-based, scientifically grounded instruction.
June 25, 2026
Bob Ross painting Mountain Summit showing a snow-covered mountain, lake, evergreen trees, and bright foliage.A rare original Bob Ross painting with deep ties to Ball State University and East Central Indiana will be auctioned June 30, with proceeds supporting Ball State PBS.
June 23, 2026
Dr. Mackie O’Hara-Ali headshot.A Ball State University faculty member helped lead a new study that sheds light on how tooth enamel changed as human diets evolved over millions of years.
June 9, 2026
Five Ball State University graduates have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards, and one undergraduate has been selected for the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, continuing the University’s recent success in nationally competitive scholarship programs.
June 8, 2026
Four screenshots from the Mesa Verde Virtual Companion app show a welcome screen, 3D reconstructions of Mesa Verde cliff dwellings, animated Ancestral Pueblo scenes, and an educational stewardship panel about children caring for animals.Ball State University’s Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts (IDIA Lab) has launched the Mesa Verde Virtual Companion, a new augmented reality mobile app designed to deepen public engagement with Mesa Verde National Park through immersive, interactive digital experiences.
June 6, 2026
Aerial view of Ball State University campus with red-brick buildings and trees in fall Due to forecasted weather conditions, Ball State University has canceled We Fly Fest scheduled for today, Saturday, June 6.