http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University News News RSS en-us Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:35:27 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/ball-state-university-to-present-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/ball-state-university-to-present-the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at 7:30 p.m. on April 16–18 and April 21–25, with a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. April 19, in the Oakwood Building, Room 101. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:08:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/research-examines-why-full-time-work-may-not-lift-households-out-of-poverty https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/research-examines-why-full-time-work-may-not-lift-households-out-of-poverty A new policy brief from Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) examines why moving from part-time to full-time work may yield little net improvement for some households already living in poverty. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:13:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/women-of-beneficence-awards-2026-grants-to-support-student-and-community-impact https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/women-of-beneficence-awards-2026-grants-to-support-student-and-community-impact Ball State University’s Women of Beneficence has awarded its annual round of grants to Ball State faculty and staff members. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:23:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/ball-state-research-examines-economic-patterns-linked-to-local-renewable-energy-restrictions https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/ball-state-research-examines-economic-patterns-linked-to-local-renewable-energy-restrictions A new policy brief from Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) examines how county-level restrictions on utility-scale wind and solar development in Indiana are associated with employment, gross domestic product, and local public revenue. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:39:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/center-for-professional-selling-named-one-of-nations-top-sales-programs-for-2025-26 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/center-for-professional-selling-named-one-of-nations-top-sales-programs-for-2025-26 Ball State University’s Center for Professional Selling has been named one of the Sales Education Foundation’s Top Sales Programs for 2025-26, marking the 20th consecutive year Ball State has earned the national recognition. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:54:33 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/hugh-jackman-award-winning-actor-to-address-ball-state-university-class-of-2026 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/hugh-jackman-award-winning-actor-to-address-ball-state-university-class-of-2026 Actor, producer, and philanthropist Hugh Jackman will address Ball State University’s Class of 2026 at the University’s Spring Commencement ceremony. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:55:34 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/ball-state-university-appoints-cristina-goletti-as-new-dean-of-the-college-of-fine-arts https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/ball-state-university-appoints-cristina-goletti-as-new-dean-of-the-college-of-fine-arts Cristina Goletti will join the leadership team at Ball State University as dean of the College of Fine Arts, effective July 1, 2026, President Geoffrey S. Mearns announced. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:11:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/ball-state-university-speech-team-wins-national-championship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/ball-state-university-speech-team-wins-national-championship Ball State University’s Speech Team has won the 2026 National Speech Championship, earning both the tournament’s 1st Place Team Award and Top Non-Scholarship Team Award. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:40:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/new-cber-research-offers-a-clearer-way-to-compare-indiana-school-outcomes https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/new-cber-research-offers-a-clearer-way-to-compare-indiana-school-outcomes New research from Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) provides a new, easy-to-use way to compare how Indiana public school corporations are performing—one that helps place test results in context and makes comparisons across very different communities more meaningful. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:39:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/one-ball-state-day-returns-april-1 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/one-ball-state-day-returns-april-1 One Ball State Day (OBSD), Ball State University’s annual day of giving and celebration of Cardinal spirit, returns Wednesday, April 1. The 24-hour event brings together alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students to strengthen the University through gifts, advocacy, and engagement. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:50:35 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/leo-furlong-wins-third-straight-ball-state-pbs-regional-spelling-bee https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/leo-furlong-wins-third-straight-ball-state-pbs-regional-spelling-bee For a third straight year, Leo Furlong, a seventh grader at Burris Laboratory Middle School, is the champion of the Ball State PBS Regional Spelling Bee. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:59:32 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-to-present-cats https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-to-present-cats Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present 'CATS' March 20–21 at 7:30 p.m. and March 22 at 2:30 p.m. in Emens Auditorium. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:32:01 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-board-of-trustees-approves-scope-budget-or-village-green https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-board-of-trustees-approves-scope-budget-or-village-green The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved the scope, budget, and site plan for Village Green—Site 4 of the University’s Village Revitalization Plan. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:56:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-study-finds-childhood-obesity-can-weigh-down-the-american-dream https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-study-finds-childhood-obesity-can-weigh-down-the-american-dream While the national conversation around childhood obesity often focuses on rising healthcare costs, new research co-authored by Ball State University economist Dr. Maoyong Fan suggests the crisis may also be limiting the “American Dream.” Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:49:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-jojo-jones-play-veal https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-jojo-jones-play-veal Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Veal, a dystopian revenge thriller with comedic elements by Jojo Jones. The production is co-directed by Dee Dee Batteast, ’07, instructor of theatre, and guest director Payten Romig, ’24. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:33:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-university-foundation-unveils-2026-top-100-student-awards-recipients https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-university-foundation-unveils-2026-top-100-student-awards-recipients The Ball State University Foundation today revealed the recipients of the University’s annual “Top 100 Student Awards,” now in its fifth year of recognizing outstanding undergraduate student achievement. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:24:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-states-david-owsley-museum-of-art-to-present-nora-krug-exhibition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-states-david-owsley-museum-of-art-to-present-nora-krug-exhibition The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University will showcase a special exhibition of work by award-winning illustrator Nora Krug from Feb. 19–Jun. 13, 2026. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:02:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/momix-alice-to-perform-at-ball-states-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/momix-alice-to-perform-at-ball-states-emens-auditorium MOMIX Alice will bring acrobatics, illusion, and inventive movement to Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:36:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/the-barricade-boys-coming-to-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/the-barricade-boys-coming-to-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present The Barricade Boys at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:14:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-launches-humanities-in-action-expanding-paid-nonprofit-internships-for-humanities-majors https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-launches-humanities-in-action-expanding-paid-nonprofit-internships-for-humanities-majors Ball State University’s College of Sciences and Humanities (CSH) is launching Humanities in Action, a new initiative that will connect humanities students with paid internships in nonprofit organizations—strengthening career readiness, supporting community partners, and highlighting the value of humanities education across Indiana. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:32:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-idia-lab-partners-with-mechdyne-to-expand-access-to-immersive-educational-3d-experiences https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-idia-lab-partners-with-mechdyne-to-expand-access-to-immersive-educational-3d-experiences Ball State University’s Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts (IDIA Lab) has partnered with Mechdyne to help deliver immersive, educational 3D experiences to higher education institutions, museums, and other organizations through Mechdyne’s getReal3D for Unity platform. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:17:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/mcgovern-lecture-features-former-us-health-and-human-services-secretary-alex-azar https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/mcgovern-lecture-features-former-us-health-and-human-services-secretary-alex-azar Ball State University will welcome The Honorable Alex M. Azar II, the 24th secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as the featured speaker for the 2026 McGovern Lecture Series on Monday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:26:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-alice-tuans-exuberant-new-play-balls-balls-balls https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-alice-tuans-exuberant-new-play-balls-balls-balls Balls Balls Balls is a new work by award-winning playwright Alice Tuan commissioned by Ball State’s Department of Theatre and Dance. Performances will take place Feb. 6–8 and Feb. 13–14 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 14, in Room 154 of the Oakwood Building. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:56:08 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/curtis-l-crisler-to-showcase-indiana-chitlin-circuit-and-new-poetic-forms-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/curtis-l-crisler-to-showcase-indiana-chitlin-circuit-and-new-poetic-forms-at-ball-state Ball State University Libraries and the Creative Writing program within the Department of English will host Indiana Poet Laureate Curtis L. Crisler for an evening of poetry, performance, and literary innovation at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Bracken Library, Room 104. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:05:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/opera-theatre-program-hosts-its-10th-annual-opera-gala-feb-7-at-sursa-hall https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/opera-theatre-program-hosts-its-10th-annual-opera-gala-feb-7-at-sursa-hall The Ball State Opera Theatre program presents its 10th annual Opera Gala at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Sursa Performance Hall in Ball State’s Music Instruction Building. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:30:53 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-online-earns-six-top-25-rankings-in-us-news-2026-best-online-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-online-earns-six-top-25-rankings-in-us-news-2026-best-online-programs Ball State University has again been recognized among the nation’s best for online education, with six programs ranked in the top 25 of U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Online Programs” listings Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:20:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/women-of-whitely-event-honors-black-womens-legacy-and-leadership-in-muncie https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/women-of-whitely-event-honors-black-womens-legacy-and-leadership-in-muncie The Notable Women of Muncie and Delaware County Project will host “Women of Whitely: At the Heart of Muncie’s Black History” at the Shaffer Chapel Museum, 1501 E. Highland Ave., in Muncie at 6 p.m. Feb. 26. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:42:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/jon-meacham-headlines-david-letterman-distinguished-lecture-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/jon-meacham-headlines-david-letterman-distinguished-lecture-at-ball-state Ball State University will welcome Jon Meacham, a presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, as part of the David Letterman Distinguished Lecture Series, March 31 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:33:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-university-recognized-with-2026-carnegie-elective-classification-for-community-engagement https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-university-recognized-with-2026-carnegie-elective-classification-for-community-engagement Ball State University has earned the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national designation that recognizes colleges and universities with a deep, institution-wide commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships with their communities. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:51:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/arts-alive-series-presents-multidisciplinary-artist-jeffrey-gibson-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/arts-alive-series-presents-multidisciplinary-artist-jeffrey-gibson-at-ball-state Ball State University’s Arts Alive! series continues with an on-campus presentation followed by a Q&A with artist Jeffrey Gibson at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Pruis Hall. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:18:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2026-schedule-of-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2026-schedule-of-events In observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Ball State University’s Vivian V. Conley and Hurley C. Goodall Jr. Multicultural Center will host Unity Week 2026, beginning Monday, Jan. 19. The weeklong series of programs is designed to celebrate culture and encourage civic engagement across campus and the Muncie community. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:04:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-university-bracken-library-hosts-not-your-average-storytime https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-university-bracken-library-hosts-not-your-average-storytime Ball State University Libraries invites the community to step into the world of 19th-century storytelling during “Not Your Average Storytime,” a free, family-friendly event celebrating historic chapbooks on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 1-2 p.m. on the first floor in Bracken Library’s Schwartz Digital Complex. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:55:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-establishes-stem-education-center https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-establishes-stem-education-center Ball State University today, in conjunction with Ball State Day at the Statehouse, officially launched its new STEM Education Center, creating a dedicated hub for advancing STEM teaching and learning across Indiana. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:33:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/dollyne-sherman-appointed-to-ball-state-university-board-of-trustees https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/dollyne-sherman-appointed-to-ball-state-university-board-of-trustees Indiana Governor Mike Braun has appointed Dollyne Sherman as the newest member of the Ball State University Board of Trustees. Governor Braun also announced the reappointment of trustees Mike McDaniel and Julie K. Griffith to new terms on the Board, each effective through Dec. 31, 2029. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:16:47 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/tony-award-winning-musical-chicago-coming-to-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/tony-award-winning-musical-chicago-coming-to-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present the Tony Award®–winning musical CHICAGO at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:40:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/12/bob-dylan-to-perform-at-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/12/bob-dylan-to-perform-at-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present the Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways World Wide Tour at Emens Auditorium at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:03:16 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/12/ball-state-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-with-calls-to-purpose-character-and-courage https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/12/ball-state-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-with-calls-to-purpose-character-and-courage Ball State University conferred approximately 1,200 doctoral, specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate degrees during its Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony on Saturday in Worthen Arena on the Ball State campus. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:12:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/bette-smith-named-director-of-ball-state-university-center-for-innovation-and-collaboration https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/bette-smith-named-director-of-ball-state-university-center-for-innovation-and-collaboration Bette Smith will serve as director of Ball State University’s Center for Innovation and Collaboration (CIC), effective Jan. 5, 2026. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:15:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/menopause-the-musical-2-coming-to-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/menopause-the-musical-2-coming-to-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present the national tour of Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:55:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/ball-state-university-professor-liu-li-honored-with-statewide-lifetime-career-award https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/ball-state-university-professor-liu-li-honored-with-statewide-lifetime-career-award Dr. Liu Li, associate professor of Chinese in Ball State University’s Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 William Hatfield Distinguished Lifetime World Language Career Award from the Indiana Foreign Language Teachers Association (IFLTA). Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:33:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/ball-state-university-presents-bj-tindals-goodnight-tyler https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/ball-state-university-presents-bj-tindals-goodnight-tyler Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Goodnight, Tyler by playwright B.J. Tindal, with original dramaturgy by Mansi Sahay Seth and direction by Lisa Gaye Dixon. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:41:35 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/broadway-smash-the-tina-turner-musical-coming-to-emens-auditorium-nov-19 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/broadway-smash-the-tina-turner-musical-coming-to-emens-auditorium-nov-19 Ball State University will present the North American tour of "Tina – The Tina Turner Musical" at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:50:22 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/university-libraries-continue-bracken-library-50th-anniversary-celebration-with-two-november-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/university-libraries-continue-bracken-library-50th-anniversary-celebration-with-two-november-events Ball State University Libraries will continue celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bracken Library with two community events in November highlighting both the Bracken family’s lasting legacy and the influential career of Professor Steve Bell. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:07:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/ball-state-university-launches-create250-to-expand-civic-learning https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/ball-state-university-launches-create250-to-expand-civic-learning Ball State University has announced the launch of CREATE250: Expanding the Civic Promise for All, a statewide expansion of the University’s successful CREATE initiative, led by the Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL). Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:45:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/comedian-john-mulaney-to-bring-mister-whatever-tour-to-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/comedian-john-mulaney-to-bring-mister-whatever-tour-to-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present award-winning comedian, writer, and actor John Mulaney at Emens Auditorium at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2026, as part of his national tour, "Mister Whatever." Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:36:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/ball-state-university-names-michael-g-fowler-vice-president-for-business-affairs-and-treasurer https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/ball-state-university-names-michael-g-fowler-vice-president-for-business-affairs-and-treasurer Michael G. Fowler will serve as Ball State University’s next vice president for business affairs and treasurer, effective Jan. 5, 2026, President Geoffrey S. Mearns announced. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:18:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/soweto-gospel-choir-to-perform-free-concert-at-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/soweto-gospel-choir-to-perform-free-concert-at-emens-auditorium Ball State University welcomes the multi-Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir to Emens Auditorium for a free performance at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:30:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/christina-diaz-gonzalez-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-2025-writer-in-residence https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/christina-diaz-gonzalez-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-2025-writer-in-residence Ball State University is welcoming award-winning author Christina Diaz Gonzalez to campus this Fall as the guest author for the University’s annual Writer-in-Residence program. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:36:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/alley-house-earns-prestigious-phius-certified-project-design-award https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/alley-house-earns-prestigious-phius-certified-project-design-award Ball State University’s Alley House has received another national honor: the Phius Certified Project Design Award in the biannual Phius Certified Project Design Competition. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:25:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/ball-state-launches-enhanced-speaking-center https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/ball-state-launches-enhanced-speaking-center Ball State University has formally launched The Speaking Center, a campus-wide resource designed to help students, faculty, and staff strengthen their public speaking and presentation skills. Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:03:25 +0000