July 18, 2026
Ball State University Celebrates 1,200 Summer Graduates at Commencement
Wide view of Ball State graduates seated on the floor of Worthen Arena, with guests filling the stands during a Commencement ceremony.Ball State University on Saturday celebrated its Summer 2026 graduates during the University’s 205th Commencement ceremony, held at Worthen Arena in Muncie.
July 10, 2026
MuncieArts Awarded 2026 Community Engagement for the Arts Grant
Visitors look at a green mural of two smiling faces surrounded by flowers and leaves at ArtRize in Muncie.Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) is the recipient of Ball State University’s 2026 Community Engagement for the Arts Grant.
July 8, 2026
Ball State Teachers College Earns National Recognition for Innovation in Teacher Preparation Technology
Ball State teacher candidate uses a stylus on an interactive classroom display during a math lesson.Ball State University’s Teachers College has earned the 2026 Distinguished Educator Preparation Program Award from ISTE+ASCD, a national education organization formed by the International Society for Technology in Education and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
July 1, 2026
Ball State Students and Faculty Earn Regional Emmy® Awards, National Recognition for Media Work
Ball State students Jude Kieffer, Ashlynne Owens, and Josh Bobay at the 2026 Central Great Lakes Regional Emmy Awards.Ball State University students and faculty continue to earn regional and national recognition for excellence in media production, storytelling, and sports broadcasting.