http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Burris News RSS en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:01:20 -0400 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/2025/03/burris-laboratory-school-named-2025-laboratory-school-of-the-year-by-international-association https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/burris-laboratory-school-named-2025-laboratory-school-of-the-year-by-international-association The International Association of Laboratory Schools (IALS) has named Burris Laboratory School as its 2025 Outstanding Laboratory School of the Year. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:05:34 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/leo-furlong-claims-second-straight-regional-spelling-bee-sponsored-by-ball-state-pbs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/leo-furlong-claims-second-straight-regional-spelling-bee-sponsored-by-ball-state-pbs For a second straight year, Leo Furlong is the champion of the Ball State PBS Regional Spelling Bee. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:50:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/burris-hosts-international-conference-on-collaborative-research-in-laboratory-schools https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/burris-hosts-international-conference-on-collaborative-research-in-laboratory-schools Burris Laboratory School recently set a new standard in collaborative research, hosting the 2024 annual conference of the International Association of Laboratory Schools (IALS). With unprecedented international attendance, this year’s event, held April 24-26 on the campus of Ball State University, gathered educators, researchers, and professionals from 13 states, one territory, and seven countries spanning four continents, marking a significant milestone in the history of IALS. Fri, 10 May 2024 13:58:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/indiana-academy-and-burris-laboratory-school-top-indiana-high-schools-by-us-news-and-world-report https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/indiana-academy-and-burris-laboratory-school-top-indiana-high-schools-by-us-news-and-world-report In U.S. News & World Report's “2024 Best U.S. High Schools” listing, the Indiana Academy secured the No. 2 spot in the state, while Burris Laboratory School climbed two spots to No. 12, continuing their tradition of excellence. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:20:16 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/muncie-burris-fifth-grader-leo-furlong-wins-ball-state-pbs-regional-spelling-bee https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/muncie-burris-fifth-grader-leo-furlong-wins-ball-state-pbs-regional-spelling-bee Leo Furlong, a fifth grader at Burris Laboratory School in Muncie, is the champion of the 2024 Ball State PBS Regional Spelling Bee. Mr. Furlong’s winning word was “jalapeño.” The spicy competition, involving nearly 40 spellers from several local school systems, lasted 12 rounds. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:48:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/indiana-academy-and-burris-laboratory-school-top-high-schools-2022 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/indiana-academy-and-burris-laboratory-school-top-high-schools-2022 The Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities and Burris Laboratory School are once again receiving national recognition. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the Indiana Academy (No. 2) and Burris (No. 7) among the top high schools in Indiana in its “2022 Best U.S. High Schools” listing. Both schools are operated by Ball State University’s Teachers College. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:57:26 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/07/dr-abigail-e-comber-appointed-interim-principal-at-burris https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/07/dr-abigail-e-comber-appointed-interim-principal-at-burris Ball State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Abigail E. Comber as interim principal at Burris Laboratory School for the 2021-22 academic year. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:46:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/06/ball-state-teachers-college-awarded-grant https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/06/ball-state-teachers-college-awarded-grant The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) announced this week that it has awarded Ball State University’s Teachers College a $2.9 million grant to fund COVID-19 student learning recovery programs. Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:43:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/04/burris-laboratory-school-recognized-as-one-of-states-best-high-schools https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/04/burris-laboratory-school-recognized-as-one-of-states-best-high-schools U.S. News & World Report recognized Burris Laboratory School as the ninth-best high school in the state of Indiana in its annual Best High Schools Ranking Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:17:35 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/5/burris-to-honor-grads-with-driveby-celebration https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/5/burris-to-honor-grads-with-driveby-celebration The 53 graduating seniors of Burris Laboratory School’s Class of 2020 will be honored May 22 with a drive-by celebration on the Quad at Ball State University. Thu, 21 May 2020 19:31:59 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/4/burris-names-new-volleyball-coach https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/4/burris-names-new-volleyball-coach Veteran coach Jim Craig will lead the four-time national championship Burris Laboratory School high school girls’ volleyball team. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:18:18 +0000