March 7, 2023
Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana. The popular business magazine recently released its 2023 “America’s Best Midsize Employers” list, a ranking of 500 companies and institutions with 1,000 to 5,000 U.S.-based employees.
January 9, 2023
Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced he has reappointed Henry Hall and Rick Hall to the Ball State University Board of Trustees. Both members were reappointed to four-year terms, which are effective through 2026.
December 16, 2022
Two gifts totaling $7.5 million, which will financially support the catalyst for the university’s Village revitalization plan, were announced during Friday’s Ball State Board of Trustees meeting.
June 17, 2022
For the second consecutive year, Ball State University’s Board of Trustees decided not to increase room, board, or parking fees for students attending the University.
May 6, 2022
In its final meeting of the 2021-22 academic year, the Ball State Board of Trustees heard an update on the University’s groundbreaking partnership with Muncie Community Schools (MCS), and four members of MCS’ Board were reappointed.
March 25, 2022
The Ball State University Board of Trustees took a major step on Friday to advance a long-term, phased revitalization plan for the Village.
July 1, 2021
The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Thursday recognized one of the University’s most successful periods of Athletic Department achievement, both on and off the field.
June 28, 2021
Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb has appointed Amy Wyse as the new student representative on the Ball State University Board of Trustees. Gov. Holcomb also announced that current trustee Brian Gallagher was reappointed to a four-year term, which is effective through 2024.
June 18, 2021
The Board of Trustees of Ball State University approved tuition and mandatory fee rates Friday that further elevate the University’s position as one of the most affordable schools in the Midwest, especially among Indiana universities and Mid-American Conference schools.
March 26, 2021
Ball State University’s Board of Trustees approved a proposal during Friday’s meeting to dedicate Ginn Woods as a state nature preserve.
January 21, 2021
The Ball State Foundation is honoring the organization’s longtime legal counsel Jon Moll and his late wife through contributions to the Jon and Barbara Moll Scholarship, initiated by legal firm Defur Voran of Muncie.
December 11, 2020
During its final Board of Trustees meeting of 2020, Ball State University announced an additional $2.8 million gift from Charles W. Brown that will fund an outdoor performance and gathering space named the Brown Family Amphitheater.
September 18, 2020
As a result of prudent planning, combined with better than expected enrollment and retention numbers, the Board of Trustees approved a balanced budget for 2020-21.
June 19, 2020
Board of Trustees approved a continuing spending resolution today that will prioritize funding for academic programs while investing in health and safety measures.
May 27, 2020
Ball State students will return to campus for classes on August 24, as scheduled.
March 27, 2020
Board of Trustees approves a paid leave plan for employees impacted by COVID-19.
January 31, 2020
Ball State’s Board of Trustees took steps today to maintain the positive momentum of the University by extending the contract of President Geoffrey S. Mearns and by naming Renae Conley as Board chair.
December 19, 2019
Governor Eric Holcomb has appointed Mark Hardwick to the Board of Trustees and reappointed Matt Momper.
December 14, 2019
Ball State University conferred more than 1,500 degrees at Fall Commencement in Worthen Arena.
October 18, 2019
Ball State University formally unveils the future of health care when the campus community comes together for a ribbon-cutting at the new Health Professions Building.
September 6, 2019
Ball State recently welcomed more than 22,500 students, including its largest, most academically qualified, and most diverse freshman class in the institution’s 101-year history.
June 27, 2019
Governor Eric Holcomb has appointed two new members to the Ball State University Board of Trustees: alumnus Henry O. Hall and student Rebeca Mena.
June 12, 2019
The Ball State University Board of Trustees voted to raise undergraduate tuition rates 1.25% for 2019-20 and 1.25% in 2020-21. Even with this small increase, Ball State will still have the lowest tuition in the Mid-American Conference.
June 12, 2019
During a special meeting on June 12, 2019, the Board of Trustees voted to rename the College of Architecture and Planning after a former trustee and exemplary alumnus, in recognition of his service and generosity to Ball State University.