September 4, 2026
Ball State University Libraries Announces 2026-27 Community Programming
Participants compete in the 1981 Ball State Homecoming bed races alongside Charlie Cardinal and another mascot.Ball State University Libraries has announced a series of community programs for the 2026-27 academic year, kicking off on Sept. 25 with a celebration marking the 100th anniversary of Homecoming at Ball State.
September 4, 2026
Ball State to Host Inaugural Elaine Damler Nutrition Lecture Featuring Johns Hopkins Obesity Expert Dr. Ariana Chao
Dr. Ariana M. Chao smiling in a professional headshot framed by Ball State graphic elements.Ball State University’s College of Health will welcome nationally recognized obesity treatment expert Dr. Ariana M. Chao for the inaugural Elaine Damler Nutrition Lecture at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, in Room 103 of the Health Professions Building.
September 4, 2026
Ball State Research Examines Effects of Wind, Solar Projects on Indiana Home Values
Photovoltaic solar panels beside native plants and wildflowers on the green roof of Ball State’s Health Professions Building.A new research brief from Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) finds no statistically significant negative effects on residential property values associated with proximity to large wind or utility-scale solar projects in Indiana.