http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Academic Programs News RSS en-us Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:24:32 -0400 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/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-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/2026/01/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/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/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/2025/10/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/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 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-student-emilie-allen-named-2025-26-newman-civic-fellow https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-student-emilie-allen-named-2025-26-newman-civic-fellow Ball State University Honors College student Emilie Allen, a Whitinger Scholar, has been named a 2025-26 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities dedicated to advancing the public purposes of higher education. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:23:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-to-celebrate-expansion-of-ball-honors-house-with-ribbon-cutting https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-to-celebrate-expansion-of-ball-honors-house-with-ribbon-cutting Ball State University will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly expanded Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Honors House at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at 1707 W. Riverside Ave. in Muncie Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:07:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-launches-toolkit-to-strengthen-indiana-talent-pipelines https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-launches-toolkit-to-strengthen-indiana-talent-pipelines Ball State University has introduced a new Talent Pipeline Toolkit designed to help communities and businesses across Indiana more easily access University resources that support workforce development and local economic growth. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:29:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ecap-to-host-grand-opening-of-new-downtown-muncie-space https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ecap-to-host-grand-opening-of-new-downtown-muncie-space Ball State University’s Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP) will host a grand opening celebration for its newly launched downtown space from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 306 S. Walnut Street in Muncie. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:44:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-recognized-as-a-center-of-actuarial-excellence-by-the-society-of-actuaries https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-recognized-as-a-center-of-actuarial-excellence-by-the-society-of-actuaries The actuarial science program in Ball State University’s Department of Mathematical Sciences has been awarded the Center of Actuarial Excellence (CAE) designation by the Society of Actuaries (SOA). Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:56:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-university-establishes-new-design-hub-community-collaboration-space-in-downtown-muncie https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-university-establishes-new-design-hub-community-collaboration-space-in-downtown-muncie Ball State University and its Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP) have signed a two-year lease for the first floor of the historic Columbia Theater Building at 306 S. Walnut Street in downtown Muncie. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:31:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-and-muncie-community-schools-partner-to-strengthen-leadership-pipeline https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-and-muncie-community-schools-partner-to-strengthen-leadership-pipeline Ball State University’s Teachers College, in collaboration with Ball State Online, has partnered with Muncie Community Schools (MCS) to expand the district’s leadership pipeline by supporting current educators who aspire to become school leaders. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:51:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-university-awarded-prestigious-grant-to-cultivate-civic-character https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-university-awarded-prestigious-grant-to-cultivate-civic-character Ball State University has received a $387,000 Institutional Impact Grant through Wake Forest University’s Educating Character Initiative (ECI), with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc., to launch the “Cultivating Civic Character for the Common Good” (C4G) project. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:01:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/07/ball-state-university-recognized-with-regional-emmy-awards-for-faculty-staff-and-student-work https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/07/ball-state-university-recognized-with-regional-emmy-awards-for-faculty-staff-and-student-work Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) earned recognition at the 2025 NATAS Central Great Lakes Regional Emmy® Awards, with faculty, staff, and students receiving awards and nominations across several categories for professional and student-produced work. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:17:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/07/ball-state-receives-lumina-foundation-grant-to-expand-civic-learning-statewide https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/07/ball-state-receives-lumina-foundation-grant-to-expand-civic-learning-statewide Ball State University has been awarded a $300,000 grant from Lumina Foundation to support the statewide expansion of Third Way Civics, an undergraduate civic learning initiative that helps students connect their personal and professional goals to the broader public good. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:22:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/06/ball-state-university-libraries-launches-research-guide-on-ethical-ai-use https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/06/ball-state-university-libraries-launches-research-guide-on-ethical-ai-use Ball State University Libraries has introduced a new research guide to help students, faculty, staff, and community members use AI more thoughtfully and effectively. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:20:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-university-architecture-students-earn-recognition-in-international-competition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-university-architecture-students-earn-recognition-in-international-competition A team of 10 fourth-year architecture students from Ball State University's R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP) received an honorable mention award in the U.S. Department of Energy BuildingsNEXT™ Student Design Competition (formerly Solar Decathlon™). Fri, 23 May 2025 19:29:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/two-ball-state-theatre-and-dance-students-earn-national-honors-and-prestigious-fellowships https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/two-ball-state-theatre-and-dance-students-earn-national-honors-and-prestigious-fellowships Students from Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance recently received notable recognition in the national round of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) competition. Wed, 21 May 2025 13:41:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/miller-college-of-business-earns-dual-aacsb-reaccreditation-in-business-and-accounting https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/miller-college-of-business-earns-dual-aacsb-reaccreditation-in-business-and-accounting Ball State University’s Miller College of Business (MCOB) has earned reaffirmation of accreditation from AACSB International—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business—for both its business and accounting programs. Tue, 13 May 2025 20:08:47 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-earns-top-national-honors-across-media-and-communication-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-earns-top-national-honors-across-media-and-communication-programs Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) continues to distinguish itself as a national leader in student media. Mon, 12 May 2025 21:34:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-among-nations-most-impactful-universities-with-dual-carnegie-recognition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-among-nations-most-impactful-universities-with-dual-carnegie-recognition Ball State University is one of just 27 colleges and universities nationwide—and the only institution in Indiana—to receive both Research 2 (R2) and Opportunity College & University (OCU) designations in the newly released 2025 Carnegie Classifications of Institutions of Higher Education. Thu, 08 May 2025 15:02:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/todd-siebert-memorial-foundation-donates-25000-to-support-als-and-ftd-research-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/todd-siebert-memorial-foundation-donates-25000-to-support-als-and-ftd-research-at-ball-state The Smaldino ALS/FTD Research Project Fund within Ball State University's Department of Biology has received a donation of $25,000 from the Todd Siebert Memorial Foundation. Wed, 07 May 2025 01:29:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-named-opportunity-college-and-university-by-carnegie-classification https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-named-opportunity-college-and-university-by-carnegie-classification Ball State University has been named an “Opportunity College and University” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, recognizing the University as a national model for advancing student success and long-term economic outcomes Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:30:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-university-hosts-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-renovated-cooper-science-building https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-university-hosts-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-renovated-cooper-science-building Today, Ball State University celebrated the grand reopening of the renovated Cooper Science Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by campus leaders, faculty, staff, students, and community partners. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:15:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/ball-state-nafme-chapter-named-collegiate-chapter-of-the-year https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/ball-state-nafme-chapter-named-collegiate-chapter-of-the-year The Ball State University chapter of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) was recently named the 2023–2024 Collegiate Chapter of the Year by the Indiana Music Education Association (IMEA). Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:31:00 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/ball-state-board-of-trustees-advances-plan-for-construction-of-homes-in-the-village https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/ball-state-board-of-trustees-advances-plan-for-construction-of-homes-in-the-village On Friday, the Ball State University Board of Trustees authorized Ball State President Geoffrey S. Mearns to execute an agreement with Trademark Construction to construct 17 new attached townhomes and eight new single-family homes as part of the University’s ongoing Village revitalization project. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:56:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/land-betterment-partners-with-ball-state-university-for-real-world-learning-and-strategic-insights https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/land-betterment-partners-with-ball-state-university-for-real-world-learning-and-strategic-insights Ball State University has announced a partnership with Land Betterment Corporation, a certified B-Corp dedicated to repurposing former coal mining and industrial sites into sustainable community assets. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:40:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-studio-165-earns-national-awards-for-student-design-projects https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-studio-165-earns-national-awards-for-student-design-projects The student design teams at Ball State University’s Studio 165+ have received two 2024 American Graphic Design Awards from Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) magazine. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:42:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-american-string-teachers-association-student-chapter-earns-national-recognition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-american-string-teachers-association-student-chapter-earns-national-recognition The American String Teacher Association (ASTA) collegiate chapter at Ball State University has been recognized with the 2025 ASTA Outstanding Student Chapter Award. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:10:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/six-ball-state-programs-earn-top-25-rankings-in-us-news-2025-best-online-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/six-ball-state-programs-earn-top-25-rankings-in-us-news-2025-best-online-programs Six Ball State University online programs have been ranked in the top 25 in the nation in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Online Programs” listings. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:19:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-university-theatre-and-dance-students-recognized-for-regional-and-national-achievements https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-university-theatre-and-dance-students-recognized-for-regional-and-national-achievements Students from Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance recently received notable recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Regional Festival (KCACTF) in Madison, Wisc. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:46:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/ball-state-selected-for-inaugural-partners-in-peace-initiative-with-nchc-and-nobel-peace-center https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/ball-state-selected-for-inaugural-partners-in-peace-initiative-with-nchc-and-nobel-peace-center Ball State University has been named a member of the inaugural Partners in Peace cohort, an initiative established by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in collaboration with the Nobel Peace Center. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:04:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/applied-anthropology-laboratories-partners-with-tribal-nations-new-exhibit-at-fort-recovery-museum https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/applied-anthropology-laboratories-partners-with-tribal-nations-new-exhibit-at-fort-recovery-museum Ball State University’s Applied Anthropology Laboratories (AAL) has collaborated with Tribal Nations to create a groundbreaking permanent exhibit at the Fort Recovery Museum, “St. Clair’s Defeat Revisited: A New View of the Conflict.” Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:15:23 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-university-enhances-ccim-studios-to-boost-student-learning-experiences https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-university-enhances-ccim-studios-to-boost-student-learning-experiences Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) has completed major studio renovations, integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance immersive learning experiences and support student success. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:38:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/07/ball-state-university-launches-indianas-only-comprehensive-program-in-forensic-science https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/07/ball-state-university-launches-indianas-only-comprehensive-program-in-forensic-science Ball State University’s College of Sciences and Humanities has announced its newest exciting degree program: the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:47:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/06/ball-state-university-unveils-betsy-ross-sports-link-studio-in-honor-of-trailblazing-alumna https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/06/ball-state-university-unveils-betsy-ross-sports-link-studio-in-honor-of-trailblazing-alumna On Thursday, the College of Communication, Information, and Media unveiled its new Betsy M. Ross Sports Link Studio, where students enrolled in the nationally renowned Ball State Sports Link program will continue to engage in innovative, collaborative, and professional productions. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:42:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/caitlin-clark-effect-means-millions-of-dollars-for-central-indiana https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/caitlin-clark-effect-means-millions-of-dollars-for-central-indiana Studies from Ball State University's Miller College of Business and College of Communication, Information, and Media and Game Day provide perspective on the economic impact of the Indiana Fever selecting University of Iowa sensation Caitlin Clark with the No. 1-overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:45:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/ball-state-university-study-finds-psychological-health-of-investors-and-stock-market-linked https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/ball-state-university-study-finds-psychological-health-of-investors-and-stock-market-linked A recent study by two Ball State University faculty members has found a clear and robust link between local stock market downturns and an increase in antidepressant use among investors. Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:13:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-biology-professor-secures-grant-to-study-nerve-regeneration-in-mice https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-biology-professor-secures-grant-to-study-nerve-regeneration-in-mice Dr. Ashley Kalinski, assistant professor of biology at Ball State University, was awarded a grant from the Merkin Peripheral Neuropathy and Nerve Regeneration Center at Johns Hopkins University to study nerve regeneration in mice Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:41:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-programs-recognized-in-us-news-world-report-2024-best-online-program-rankings https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-programs-recognized-in-us-news-world-report-2024-best-online-program-rankings Seven Ball State University online degree programs have been recognized as top-30 offerings in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “2024 Best Online Program Rankings.” Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:51:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-george-and-frances-ball-foundation-partner-for-cradle-to-career-muncie-initiative https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-george-and-frances-ball-foundation-partner-for-cradle-to-career-muncie-initiative Ball State University’s School of Journalism and Strategic Communication (SJSC) and the George and Frances Ball Foundation have announced a community partnership, through the Cradle to Career Muncie initiative, which aims at building equitable education pathways and fulfilling careers for all children in Muncie, Ind. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:05:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/todd-siebert-memorial-foundation-boosts-als-research-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/todd-siebert-memorial-foundation-boosts-als-research-at-ball-state-university Ball State University's Department of Biology has received a significant donation of $20,000 from the Todd Siebert Memorial Foundation. The foundation, aimed at advancing research in C9ORF72-linked Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), was established in honor of Todd Siebert, who lost his battle with ALS in 2021 at the age of 51. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:02:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/12/ball-state-university-receives-grant-from-lilly-endowment-inc-to-support-science-of-reading https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/12/ball-state-university-receives-grant-from-lilly-endowment-inc-to-support-science-of-reading Ball State University has received a $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to further integrate Science of Reading-aligned principles into the University’s teacher preparation programs. Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:01:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/12/ball-state-university-entrepreneurship-center-announces-pre-seed-student-grant-awardees https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/12/ball-state-university-entrepreneurship-center-announces-pre-seed-student-grant-awardees The Entrepreneurship Center at Ball State University has provided three students with funding to develop and advance their entrepreneurial ventures in its latest round of pre-seed funding Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:18:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-university-student-media-earns-several-prestigious-awards-in-journalism https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-university-student-media-earns-several-prestigious-awards-in-journalism Ball State University’s student media organizations recently were recognized with several prestigious national journalism awards, as announced at the Fall National College Media Convention in Atlanta. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:15:53 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-landscape-architecture-student-selected-for-prestigious-laf-ignite-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-landscape-architecture-student-selected-for-prestigious-laf-ignite-scholarship Anaya Marshall, a fourth-year Landscape Architecture major at Ball State University, has been selected for the prestigious LAF (Landscape Architecture Foundation) Ignite scholarship program. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:36:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-teachers-college-faculty-awarded-grant-to-work-with-universities-in-cameroon https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-teachers-college-faculty-awarded-grant-to-work-with-universities-in-cameroon Ball State University’s Teachers College has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Cameroon for its project, “Enhancing Competency-Based Approaches to University Pedagogies in Cameroon through Professional Development Workshops.” Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:11:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-university-appoints-anand-marri-as-new-provost https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-university-appoints-anand-marri-as-new-provost After a nationwide search, Geoffrey S. Mearns, president of Ball State University, has selected Dr. Anand R. Marri as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:39:47 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-pbs-to-broadcast-clear-reception-documentary-featuring-david-letterman https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-pbs-to-broadcast-clear-reception-documentary-featuring-david-letterman Ball State PBS will broadcast “Clear Reception,” an original documentary about the art of glass, at 8:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. “Clear Reception” will also be available for streaming on Vimeo starting Nov. 3. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:49:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/author-alicia-williams-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-2023-writer-in-residence https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/author-alicia-williams-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-2023-writer-in-residence Ball State University is welcoming award-winning author Alicia D. Williams to campus this Fall as its second guest author for the University’s Writer-in-Residence program. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:14:03 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-launches-our-call-to-beneficence-capital-campaign https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-launches-our-call-to-beneficence-capital-campaign On Friday evening, Ball State University publicly launched “Our Call to Beneficence,” the most ambitious comprehensive fundraising campaign in the University’s history. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:09:53 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-pbs-to-air-new-documentary-exploring-economic-impact-of-welcoming-refugees https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/ball-state-pbs-to-air-new-documentary-exploring-economic-impact-of-welcoming-refugees A new documentary, “Fleeing to Flyover Country,” produced in collaboration with Ball State PBS, Western Kentucky PBS, The Ball State Daily News, The Western Kentucky Herald, and Ball State’s Department of Media, premieres at 8:30 p.m. ET Thursday, Oct. 12. It will air on Ball State PBS. Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:28:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/arquettes-serving-as-visiting-experts-in-residence-for-media-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/arquettes-serving-as-visiting-experts-in-residence-for-media-at-ball-state Actors and producers David and Christina Arquette are spending two weeks on the campus of Ball State University this Fall semester as the first Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Visiting Experts in Residence for Media. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:18:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/the-ball-state-daily-news-and-ball-state-public-media-unveil-innovative-news-sharing-venture https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/the-ball-state-daily-news-and-ball-state-public-media-unveil-innovative-news-sharing-venture The Ball State Daily News newspaper and Indiana Public Radio (IPR), the NPR® Member station of Ball State Public Media, today are launching an innovative news-sharing venture that will strengthen the way news is delivered and consumed in the region. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:10:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/virginia-b-ball-center-for-creative-inquiry-integrates-into-ball-state-honors-college https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/virginia-b-ball-center-for-creative-inquiry-integrates-into-ball-state-honors-college Ball State University has announced that the Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry (VBC)—the birthplace of Ball State’s signature brand of Immersive Learning—is being integrated into the University’s Honors College. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 17:00:04 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/ball-state-university-teachers-college-awarded-nearly-2-million-dollar-grant https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/ball-state-university-teachers-college-awarded-nearly-2-million-dollar-grant Ball State University’s Department of Special Education and Department of Educational Psychology, both in the University’s Teachers College, were awarded a $1,999,999 grant from the United States Department of Education as part of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and the Special Education Research Grants Program. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:26:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/hoosier-stem-academy-program-receives-grant--from-indiana-commission-for-higher-education https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/hoosier-stem-academy-program-receives-grant--from-indiana-commission-for-higher-education The Hoosier STEM Academy has been awarded a 2023 STEM Teacher Recruitment Grant for more than $722,000 from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE). Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:57:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/ball-state-dual-credit-program-offers-high-school-students-flexibility https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/ball-state-dual-credit-program-offers-high-school-students-flexibility Ball State University is offering the 30-credit Indiana College Core (ICC) curriculum to Hoosier high school students, beginning this Fall. Through Ball State’s Dual Credit Program, students can complete the ICC curriculum during regular school hours either 100 percent online, on-site at their high schools, or as a mix of online and on-site Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:03:33 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/ball-state-and-heartland-film-team-up-to-offer-rare-learning-opportunity https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/ball-state-and-heartland-film-team-up-to-offer-rare-learning-opportunity Ball State University film production students will get a rare opportunity to learn from Indianapolis-based Heartland Film—well-known for hosting the Heartland International Film Festival—thanks to a creative partnership between Heartland and the University’s new Radiance Cinema. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 02:30:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/ball-state-to-host-students-from-uzbekistan-for-new-exchange-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/ball-state-to-host-students-from-uzbekistan-for-new-exchange-program Ball State University is hosting 15 Uzbek college students, ages 18-24, and one Uzbek faculty member, June 15-July 6 as part of a new exchange program this Summer. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:06:47 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/two-recent-ball-state-graduates-named-recipients-of-fulbright-us-student-award https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/two-recent-ball-state-graduates-named-recipients-of-fulbright-us-student-award Two 2023 Ball State University Spring graduates—Jess Melvin and Madison Pickering—will spend the upcoming academic year abroad as recipients of the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Award. Thu, 25 May 2023 14:44:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/ball-state-university-earns-national-program-of-the-year-honors-at-esportsu-collegiate-awards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/ball-state-university-earns-national-program-of-the-year-honors-at-esportsu-collegiate-awards Ball State University claimed Program of the Year honors at the inaugural EsportsU Collegiate Awards, a new national recognition program held May 6-7 at Esports Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Mon, 22 May 2023 13:21:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/local-business-and-real-estate-entrepreneur-appointed-director-of-ball-state-entrepreneurship-center https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/local-business-and-real-estate-entrepreneur-appointed-director-of-ball-state-entrepreneurship-center Ball State University has appointed Kimberly Howe Ferguson, owner of Patterson Block Muncie, as director of its Entrepreneurship Center. Tue, 09 May 2023 12:38:35 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/ball-state-students-earn-several-awards-at-from-society-of-professional-journalists-and-cmbam https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/ball-state-students-earn-several-awards-at-from-society-of-professional-journalists-and-cmbam Several Ball State University students from the University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media won awards in the Best of Indiana Journalism competition held by the Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), as well as the recent 2023 College Media Business & Advertising Managers (CMBAM) annual contest. Thu, 04 May 2023 15:16:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-earns-top-prize-in-international-competition-for-student-design-and-construction-work https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-earns-top-prize-in-international-competition-for-student-design-and-construction-work Ball State University’s R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP) students—with faculty leads, design advisors, and interdisciplinary consultants—earned the grand prize in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2023 Build Challenge. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:54:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-student-media-once-again-earns-recognition-from-broadcast-education-association https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-student-media-once-again-earns-recognition-from-broadcast-education-association The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) recently released its rankings for institutional excellence in media, and Ball State University received high marks for creative achievement in student broadcast and media programs for the second straight year. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:28:36 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/david-letterman-returning-to-ball-state-for-premiere-of-original-documentary https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/david-letterman-returning-to-ball-state-for-premiere-of-original-documentary The University will present the documentary, “Clear Reception,” at 7 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, at Emens Auditorium on Ball State’s campus. Following the screening of the film, Mr. Letterman will conduct a Q&A with two Ball State graduates who served as director and producer of the piece, respectively. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:43:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-university-to-host-indiana-high-school-esports-network-state-championship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-university-to-host-indiana-high-school-esports-network-state-championship Ball State University’s Esports program is set to host the 2023 Indiana High School State Championship for Esports April 29 at the state-of-the-art Esports Center in the Robert Bell Building. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:12:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-partners-with-coursera-to-offer-flexible-online-stem-graduate-degree-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-partners-with-coursera-to-offer-flexible-online-stem-graduate-degree-programs Ball State University has partnered with Coursera, one of the world’s largest online learning platforms, to offer two flexible online master’s degree programs in the high-demand fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:58:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-university-expands-public-health-major-and-health-science-graduate-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-university-expands-public-health-major-and-health-science-graduate-programs Ball State University’s College of Health is expanding its programming to address a significant growth in the number of public health occupations nationwide. Ball State’s Bachelor’s in Public Health program will begin enrolling classes in the Fall of 2023, while its Online Master’s in Health Science program will be offered starting in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:13:01 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-announces-education-partnership-with-american-university-at-iraq-baghdad https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-announces-education-partnership-with-american-university-at-iraq-baghdad Ball State University’s Miller College of Business (MCOB) is partnering with American University at Iraq – Baghdad (AUIB) to offer AUIB-affiliated students an opportunity to earn a Ball State Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree through online instruction. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:58:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-foundation-reveals-top-10-students-from-second-annual-top-100-students-awards-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-foundation-reveals-top-10-students-from-second-annual-top-100-students-awards-program The Ball State University Foundation has revealed the University’s Top 10 students from its second annual “Top 100 Student Awards” program. This annual award recognizes 100 outstanding junior and senior undergraduates who represent the spirit of Beneficence, Ball State’s institutional statue and icon that symbolizes the generosity of the five Ball brothers whose land donation to the State of Indiana allowed the University to flourish. Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:06:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/david-arquette-to-speak-at-ball-state-as-part-of-david-letterman-distinguished-lecture-series https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/david-arquette-to-speak-at-ball-state-as-part-of-david-letterman-distinguished-lecture-series Multi-talented actor and producer David Arquette will be the next featured speaker in the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series at Ball State University. Mr. Arquette is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. on April 10 at Pruis Hall on the Ball State campus. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:22:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-to-host-public-tours-of-affordable-indianapolis-duplex-designed-by-cap-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-to-host-public-tours-of-affordable-indianapolis-duplex-designed-by-cap-students Ball State University’s R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) is hosting free public tours of an affordable, net-zero energy, eco-friendly duplex family home in Indianapolis designed by a team of Ball State’s CAP students and faculty. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:12:16 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/02/ball-state-teachers-college-to-offer-tuition-reduction-for-federal-government-employees https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/02/ball-state-teachers-college-to-offer-tuition-reduction-for-federal-government-employees Ball State University Teachers College has joined the Federal Academic Alliance to offer online graduate-level degrees, certificates, licenses, and courses at a reduced cost to 2.1 million Federal Government employees, their spouses, and dependents. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 17:17:44 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/02/ball-state-university-signs-arlin-burns-to-esports-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/02/ball-state-university-signs-arlin-burns-to-esports-scholarship Arlin “Oath” Burns, a senior at Triton Central High School in Fairland, Ind., and one of the top young Rocket League professionals in the country, has signed a full-ride scholarship to compete for Ball State’s varsity Rocket League team beginning in the Fall of 2023. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:20:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/02/ball-state-university-hosts-delaware-county-schools-for-annual-peer-tutoring-day https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/02/ball-state-university-hosts-delaware-county-schools-for-annual-peer-tutoring-day Ball State University on Feb. 3 hosted more than 85 middle and high school students from Delaware County for the second annual Peer Tutoring Day. The event is held each year to celebrate, train, and encourage local students who have volunteered to be peer writing tutors in their schools. Fri, 10 Feb 2023 14:46:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/02/theatre-and-dance-students-honored-at-kennedy-center-american-college-theatre-regional-festival https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/02/theatre-and-dance-students-honored-at-kennedy-center-american-college-theatre-regional-festival Several students from Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance earned recognition at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre’s regional festival, held Jan. 11-15 in Flint, Mich. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:15:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/02/ball-state-university-joins-nationwide-tech-upskilling-initiative-skillstorm https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/02/ball-state-university-joins-nationwide-tech-upskilling-initiative-skillstorm Through a new program, powered by tech talent accelerator SkillStorm, Ball State Lifetime Learning students and the community at large can take courses that lead to industry-recognized credentials from major employers including AWS, Salesforce, and Pega. Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:52:33 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/01/twelve-ball-state-programs-rank-in-top-25-of-us-news-2023-best-online-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/01/twelve-ball-state-programs-rank-in-top-25-of-us-news-2023-best-online-programs Ball State earned 12 top-25 rankings in U.S. News’ 2023 “Best Online Programs” list, an annual assessment of nearly 2,000 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs offered by institutions across the country. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:22:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/12/ball-state-university-entrepreneurship-center-announces-grant-awardees https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/12/ball-state-university-entrepreneurship-center-announces-grant-awardees The Entrepreneurship Center at Ball State University has provided seven students with funding to develop and advance their entrepreneurial ventures. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:11:32 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/12/ball-state-university-to-celebrate-fort-wayne-presence https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/12/ball-state-university-to-celebrate-fort-wayne-presence Ball State University on Dec. 7 will celebrate its expanded presence in the Fort Wayne, Ind., community with “An Evening with Ball State at Electric Works.” This free event is from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at Electric Works, 1030 Swinney Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:48:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/11/ball-state-university-student-media-earns-national-awards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/11/ball-state-university-student-media-earns-national-awards Ball State University’s student media recently earned numerous journalism and communications accolades and awards, including more than three dozen awards combined for Ball Bearings magazine, The Ball State Daily News, and the McKinley Avenue Agency—an on-campus student-run communications, media, and advertising agency. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:50:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/11/ball-state-teachers-college-grant-funding-to-strengthen-and-diversify-educator-pool https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/11/ball-state-teachers-college-grant-funding-to-strengthen-and-diversify-educator-pool Ball State University’s Teachers College has been awarded a multi-million dollar 2022-2024 Attract, Prepare, Retain (APR) Grant—a federally funded program aimed at recruiting and retaining top teaching talent in Indiana schools. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:49:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/10/ball-state-university-biology-professor-awarded-grant-to-study-animal-embryo-development https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/10/ball-state-university-biology-professor-awarded-grant-to-study-animal-embryo-development Ball State University’s Dr. Jessica Ward, associate professor of Biology, has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to investigate how embryos of aquatic animal species learn about the world before hatching. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:30:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/10/ball-state-university-architecture-and-planning-students-faculty-earn-national-recognition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/10/ball-state-university-architecture-and-planning-students-faculty-earn-national-recognition Ball State University is celebrating recent national recognition and awards stemming from the work of the students, faculty, and staff of the University’s R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (CAP). Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:31:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/ball-state-playing-major-role-in-first-of-its-kind-education-apprenticeship-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/ball-state-playing-major-role-in-first-of-its-kind-education-apprenticeship-program Ball State University will play a major role in a first-of-its-kind program in the nation centered on special education after the recent federal approval of a state registered apprenticeship supporting the educator pipeline. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:50:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/teachers-college-awarded-grant-to-develop-program-to-support-gifted-students-with-disabilities https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/teachers-college-awarded-grant-to-develop-program-to-support-gifted-students-with-disabilities Ball State University’s Teachers College has been awarded a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to develop and implement an inclusive approach to identifying and supporting gifted students with disabilities. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:01:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/book-by-ball-state-journalism-students-explores-link-between-sports-and-social-justice https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/book-by-ball-state-journalism-students-explores-link-between-sports-and-social-justice A newly published book—written by several Ball State University journalism students and edited by their professor—explores the tie between sports and social justice by following lives of over 20 athletes, coaches, and sports media professionals in different stages of their careers. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:49:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/ccim-nationally-recognized-for-esports-and-sports-broadcasting-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/ccim-nationally-recognized-for-esports-and-sports-broadcasting-programs Ball State University's College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) is celebrating recent national recognition for two of its standout programs: esports and sports broadcasting. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:15:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/ball-state-university-study-reveals-fishing-invasion-superhighways https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/ball-state-university-study-reveals-fishing-invasion-superhighways A recent study conducted by researchers at Ball State University, in partnership with Fishbrain, the world’s most popular fishing app, offers new insight into “invasion superhighways,” in which aquatic invasive species are spreading across the U.S. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:31:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/ball-state-awarded-grant-to-increase-success-rates-for-chemistry-biology-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/ball-state-awarded-grant-to-increase-success-rates-for-chemistry-biology-students Ball State University’s College of Sciences and Humanities has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation that is expected to play a major role in increasing retention and graduation rates among academically talented low-income students in Chemistry and Biology. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:30:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/08/ball-state-announces-esports-partnership-with-geng https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/08/ball-state-announces-esports-partnership-with-geng Ball State University has formed a partnership with Gen.G Global Academy—a high-caliber international esports organization with competitive teams in South Korea, China, and the United States. Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:55:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/05/ball-state-and-rahal-letterman-lanigan-announce-first-recipients-of-esports-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/05/ball-state-and-rahal-letterman-lanigan-announce-first-recipients-of-esports-scholarship Ball State University and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) have selected the first two recipients of a first-of-its-kind scholarship program for esports student-athletes. The Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Scholarship provides $5,000 annually to two members of Ball State’s varsity esports team each year from the 2022-23 through 2025-26 academic years. Tue, 31 May 2022 12:41:14 +0000