http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Building Better Communities News RSS en-us Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:03:27 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/1/150107carnegietc https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/1/150107carnegietc Ball State has earned Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The university is one of 361 institutions nationwide to earn the classification, which recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an institution-wide commitment to public service, civic involvement and community partnerships. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:18:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/9/primacy-of-place-conference-set-for-october-16 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/9/primacy-of-place-conference-set-for-october-16 Business and civic leaders from across the state will meet in Indianapolis next month to explore the art of developing, attracting and retaining talent through quality of place initiatives. Thu, 19 May 2022 18:37:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/9/immersive-learning-project-spotlighting-cold-cases-shares-national-award https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/9/immersive-learning-project-spotlighting-cold-cases-shares-national-award A year of investigating cold cases around Indiana has resulted in an immersive learning class winning a national award. Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:27:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/8/building-better-communities-recognizes-quality-of-life-initiatives https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/8/building-better-communities-recognizes-quality-of-life-initiatives Ball State University’s Building Better Communities names Rushville, Jeffersonville, eastern Hamilton/southern Tipton counties and Greater Lafayette/Tippecanoe County as 2014 Primacy of Place Community Award winners. Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:20:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/7/ball-state-announces-finalists-for-community-awards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/7/ball-state-announces-finalists-for-community-awards Building Better Communities announced nine finalists of the 2014 Primacy of Place Community Awards Program, which recognizes Indiana communities making innovative strides in improving quality of life for residents, visitors and businesses. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:18:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/2/virginia-ball-center-announces-2014-15-fellows https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/2/virginia-ball-center-announces-2014-15-fellows Four new immersive learning seminars at Ball State's Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry will enhance visitors’ experience at the David Owsley Museum of Art, help launch a traveling museum called Freedom Bus, examine religion in comic books and produce a series of short documentaries on the use of rail-based mass transit systems. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 19:11:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/8/ball-state-honors-three-communities-for-quality-of-life-efforts https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/8/ball-state-honors-three-communities-for-quality-of-life-efforts Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:52:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/7/new-game-teaches-about-life-among-native-americans https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/7/new-game-teaches-about-life-among-native-americans A new video game produced by Ball State immersive learning students allows schoolchildren to understand the interactions between Middle Mississippians, an early indigenous people. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:18:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/3/bbc-seeks-community-awards-applications https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/3/bbc-seeks-community-awards-applications Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:28:26 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/4/report-grades-states-counties-on-factors-influencing-quality-of-life-health-economy https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/4/report-grades-states-counties-on-factors-influencing-quality-of-life-health-economy The Center for Business and Economic Research has produced a new report with an interactive website that grades Indiana counties by quality-of-life factors, health and economic issues. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:18:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/5/southern-indianas-charm-captured-in-latest-indiana-500-tour-videos https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/5/southern-indianas-charm-captured-in-latest-indiana-500-tour-videos Historical and cultural sites in southern Indiana are showcased in videos produced by immersive learning students for the 2011 Indiana 500 Tour. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:36:32 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/5/highlighting-hoosier-getaway-spots-goal-of-tourism-partnership https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/5/highlighting-hoosier-getaway-spots-goal-of-tourism-partnership Showcasing many of Indiana's attractive vacation destinations is part of a major effort to boost tourism in the state getting an assist from Ball State immersive learning students. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:18:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/5/virginia-ball-center-announces-its-201112-immersive-learning-courses https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/5/virginia-ball-center-announces-its-201112-immersive-learning-courses The Virginia Ball Center announces the 2011-12 immersive learning courses available to students. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:07:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/8/building-better-communities-to-offer-computer-courses https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/8/building-better-communities-to-offer-computer-courses Ball State’s Building Better Communities will offer noncredit computer courses to teach basic computer skills. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:25:08 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/11/dressing-up-downtown-noblesville https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/11/dressing-up-downtown-noblesville A partnership between the city of Noblesville, Building Better Communities and Ball State's Center for Historic Preservation is helping downtown shops spruce up their storefronts. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:32 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/7/green-summit-suggests-indiana-can-lead-the-way https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/7/green-summit-suggests-indiana-can-lead-the-way Revitalizing part of economically hard-hit Elkhart County by making it a leader in green technology and manufacturing is the goal of an ongoing immersive learning project in Nappanee, a rural community also still recovering from a devastating tornado in 2007. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/6/ball-state-partners-with-peyton-manning-st-vincent-and-marsh https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/6/ball-state-partners-with-peyton-manning-st-vincent-and-marsh Ball State partners with Peyton Manning, St. Vincent and Marsh Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:54:22 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/6/the-virginia-b-ball-center-for-creative-inquiry-announces-200809-fellows-immersive-learning-seminars https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/6/the-virginia-b-ball-center-for-creative-inquiry-announces-200809-fellows-immersive-learning-seminars Four new fellows have been selected to lead semester-long seminars during the 2008-09 academic year at the Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry. Their immersive learning seminars will focus on sexual assault, virtual business, interdisciplinary business operations and honeybees. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 20:51:07 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/3/students-get-their-slice-of-the-pie--hoosier-pie-of-course https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/3/students-get-their-slice-of-the-pie--hoosier-pie-of-course Business Fellows project with the Indiana Foodways Alliance promotes culinary tourism while transforming 19 students into foodies. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/12/ball-state-students-creating-marketing-plan-for-indianas-railroad-museum https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/12/ball-state-students-creating-marketing-plan-for-indianas-railroad-museum Through the Business Fellows initiative, Ball State students are creating a sophisticated marketing plan for the Indiana Transportation Museum in Noblesville. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:27:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/10/ball-state-creates-new-position-focusing-on-economic-development https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/10/ball-state-creates-new-position-focusing-on-economic-development Frank Sabatine has been appointed the university's new associate vice president of economic development and community engagement. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:54:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/10/ball-state-student-projects-honored-at-homeland-security-conference https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/10/ball-state-student-projects-honored-at-homeland-security-conference Indiana Department of Homeland Security honors two immersive learning projects. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:02:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/9/students-encouraged-to-sign-up-for-business-fellows-projects https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/9/students-encouraged-to-sign-up-for-business-fellows-projects Students have until Sept. 14 to become a participant in the Business Fellows program, one of Ball State's premier immersive learning opportunities. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/8/recordsetting-gift-moves-ball-state-closer-to-strategic-goals https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/8/recordsetting-gift-moves-ball-state-closer-to-strategic-goals The George and Frances Ball Foundation gives $10.5 million toward the university's efforts to expand immersive learning opportunities and the Honors College. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/4/ball-state-to-showcase-business-fellows-projects-april-23 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/4/ball-state-to-showcase-business-fellows-projects-april-23 Work of student and faculty members participating in the 2006-07 Business Fellows projects will be showcased April 23 at the Pittenger Student Center. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 20:54:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/4/ball-state-business-fellows-students-sponsor-smoking-awareness-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/4/ball-state-business-fellows-students-sponsor-smoking-awareness-events Business Fellows students are coordinating several awareness programs including a smoke-free day on campus and a lecture by a tobacco company whistleblower. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/2/ball-state-to-host-grief-teleconference-at-worthen-arena https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/2/ball-state-to-host-grief-teleconference-at-worthen-arena People wanting to know more about coping with grief will be interested in attending the 14th annual Hospice Foundation of America's bereavement teleconference. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/1/business-fellows-looking-for-proposals-from-interested-businesses-organizations https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/1/business-fellows-looking-for-proposals-from-interested-businesses-organizations Business Fellows to discuss upcoming proposal process during Feb. 1 informational session. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:47 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/1/ball-state-professor-to-participate-in-wishtv-program-on-child-obesity https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/1/ball-state-professor-to-participate-in-wishtv-program-on-child-obesity Associate professor Carol Friesen will participate in a live television broadcast about child obesity. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:44:25 +0000