http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Giving News RSS en-us Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:41:25 -0400 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/2026/02/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/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-kicks-off-annual-employee-united-way-campaign https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-kicks-off-annual-employee-united-way-campaign Ball State University employees and retirees are once again joining together to support the Heart of Indiana United Way through the University’s annual United Way campaign, which began Sept. 15 and continues through Nov. 21. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 03:00:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/david-t-owsley-passes-away-at-96 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/david-t-owsley-passes-away-at-96 Art historian and philanthropist David T. Owsley, HHD ‘05—heir to the Ball-Mason canning jar company and a longtime supporter of Ball State University and the Dallas Museum of Art—died in New York City on Aug. 23, 2025, at age 96. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:00:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-to-host-community-update-on-village-revitalization-june-4 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-to-host-community-update-on-village-revitalization-june-4 Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns invites members of the campus and greater Muncie community to attend a public update on the University’s revitalization efforts in The Village. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:32:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/board-of-trustees-reappoints-dave-heeter-to-mcs-board-approves-baseball-softball-clubhouse-projects https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/board-of-trustees-reappoints-dave-heeter-to-mcs-board-approves-baseball-softball-clubhouse-projects On Friday, the Ball State University Board of Trustees reappointed Dave Heeter, ’83, to the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees. The Board also approved the budget and scope for an $8.8 million project to construct new clubhouses for Ball State’s baseball and softball teams. Fri, 02 May 2025 18:33:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/ball-state-university-women-of-beneficence-philanthropic-group-awards-three-grants-for-2025 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/ball-state-university-women-of-beneficence-philanthropic-group-awards-three-grants-for-2025 Ball State University’s Women of Beneficence, recognized as the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)-Indiana Chapter’s 2023 Philanthropy Group of the Year, has awarded its annual round of grants to faculty and staff members. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:21:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/one-ball-state-day-returns-april-2-celebrating-seven-years-of-collective-impact https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/one-ball-state-day-returns-april-2-celebrating-seven-years-of-collective-impact One Ball State Day (OBSD), the University’s annual day of giving and celebration of Cardinal spirit, returns for its seventh year on Tuesday, April 2. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:37:36 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-university-to-break-ground-on-new-performing-arts-center-and-cantio-hotel https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-university-to-break-ground-on-new-performing-arts-center-and-cantio-hotel Ball State University will celebrate a milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Performing Arts Center and The Cantio Hotel at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:11:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-board-of-trustees-receive-update-on-enrollment-growth https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-board-of-trustees-receive-update-on-enrollment-growth The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday received updates on several key institutional achievements, including promising Fall 2024 enrollment trends, the University’s continued partnership with Muncie Community Schools (MCS), and progress on Ball State’s new Center for Innovation and Eric Foss Championship Performance Center. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:55:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/ball-state-university-achieves-record-breaking-fundraising-success https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/ball-state-university-achieves-record-breaking-fundraising-success Ball State University achieved a fundraising milestone, securing more than $79 million in new gifts and commitments during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2024. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:14:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/board-of-trustees-reappoints-mark-ervin-to-mcs-board-and-approves-namings-for-new-facilities https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/board-of-trustees-reappoints-mark-ervin-to-mcs-board-and-approves-namings-for-new-facilities The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday reappointed Mark Ervin to the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees. Also at Friday’s meeting, the Board approved the budget, scope, and naming of the University’s new Eric Foss Championship Performance Center, and the naming of the Rhonda Newport Kaspar Stage and Timothy M. Andrews Monumental Stair within the new Performing Arts Center. Fri, 03 May 2024 18:24:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/one-ball-state-day-returns-april-3 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/one-ball-state-day-returns-april-3 One Ball State Day, Ball State University’s award-winning 24-hour fundraising event, returns Wednesday, April 3, with the goal of topping $1 million for a third straight year. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:13:49 +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/2024/01/ball-state-university-hosting-two-community-presentations-about-village-revitalization-plan https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/ball-state-university-hosting-two-community-presentations-about-village-revitalization-plan Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns invites campus and local community members to two presentations about the University’s plan to revitalize The Village, the business district located immediately adjacent to campus. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:06:34 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/ball-state-university-board-of-trustees-approve-village-revitalization-plan-agreements https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/ball-state-university-board-of-trustees-approve-village-revitalization-plan-agreements The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday approved five important contracts to advance the implementation of the University’s Village Revitalization Plan. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:35:02 +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/2023/09/ball-state-board-of-trustees-review-design-plans-for-new-performing-arts-center https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/ball-state-board-of-trustees-review-design-plans-for-new-performing-arts-center The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday, in its first meeting of the 2023-24 academic year, reviewed a comprehensive design for the University’s new Performing Arts Center. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:26:16 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/ball-state-university-to-host-grand-opening-concert-for-brown-family-amphitheater https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/ball-state-university-to-host-grand-opening-concert-for-brown-family-amphitheater Ball State University will hold a grand opening on Sept. 19 for the Brown Family Amphitheater—a new outdoor performance and gathering space on campus that the entire community can enjoy. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:22:01 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/ball-state-university-provides-primary-sponsorship-for-habitat-for-humanity-season-opening-build https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/ball-state-university-provides-primary-sponsorship-for-habitat-for-humanity-season-opening-build Several divisions at Ball State University this month are participating in and financially supporting Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity’s Awareness Build. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:16:53 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/ball-state-board-of-trustees-reappoints-jim-lowe-to-muncie-community-schools-board https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/ball-state-board-of-trustees-reappoints-jim-lowe-to-muncie-community-schools-board The Ball State University Board of Trustees, in its final meeting of the 2022-23 academic year, on Friday reappointed Jim Lowe to the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees. Fri, 05 May 2023 17:42:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/one-ball-state-day-returns-for-2023-on-april-5 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/one-ball-state-day-returns-for-2023-on-april-5 One Ball State Day, Ball State University’s award-winning 24-hour fundraising event, returns for its fifth year Wednesday, April 5, with the goal of topping last year’s record-setting effort of $1 million. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:38:42 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/11/ball-state-holds-inaugural-molinaro-faculty-fellow-dedication https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/11/ball-state-holds-inaugural-molinaro-faculty-fellow-dedication Three faculty members of Ball State University’s Miller College of Business were selected as inaugural inductees of the Father Kenneth M. Molinaro, CSC Faculty Fellowship Program in a recent ceremony held in the Molinaro Hall of Fame Room of the Whitinger Business Building. Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:36:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-eclipses-record-breaking-1-million-fundraising-goal-on-one-ball-state-day https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-eclipses-record-breaking-1-million-fundraising-goal-on-one-ball-state-day Ball State University is once again celebrating its best single day of fundraising ever following the results of Tuesday’s fourth annual One Ball State Day. Preliminary figures indicate the University received more than 7,000 gifts totaling more than $1 million during its annual 24-hour online fundraising event, providing much-needed support to the financial needs of students, faculty and staff, and programs. Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:07:36 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/03/one-ball-state-day-returns-april-5-with-million-dollar-fundraising-goal https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/03/one-ball-state-day-returns-april-5-with-million-dollar-fundraising-goal One Ball State Day, Ball State University’s 24-hour online fundraising event, returns April 5 with some ambitious goals. After three consecutive years of increased giving since the event’s inaugural celebration in 2019, One Ball State Day (OBSD) organizers this year hope to raise at least $1 million in gifts from Cardinals around the world to continue to support the financial needs of students, faculty and staff, and programs. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:49:33 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/01/stokes-legacy-lives-on-through-new-scholarships https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/01/stokes-legacy-lives-on-through-new-scholarships Financially challenged Ball State University students studying to become K-12 math and art teachers are eligible for new scholarships, thanks to the generosity of the late Bill and Evelyn Stokes. Last Fall, the William and Evelyn Stokes Foundation reached an agreement with the Ball State University Foundation to give $1 million in scholarships over the next four years to an unspecified number of students who demonstrate financial need. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:18:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/09/ball-state-sustains-strongest-period-of-philanthropic-support https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/09/ball-state-sustains-strongest-period-of-philanthropic-support Ball State University raised $36 million in philanthropic gifts and commitments in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021, marking the third consecutive year of more than $30 million in new private, philanthropic gifts to the University. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 19:23:36 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/06/one-ball-state-day-earns-two-2020-case-circle-of-excellence-awards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/06/one-ball-state-day-earns-two-2020-case-circle-of-excellence-awards One Ball State Day, Ball State University’s 24-hour online fundraising event, was recently recognized once again for its positive impact made in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:44:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/04/ball-state-raises-record-breaking-total-on-one-ball-state-day https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/04/ball-state-raises-record-breaking-total-on-one-ball-state-day During the third annual One Ball State Day on April 6, Ball State University celebrated its best single day of fundraising ever. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:10:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/03/award-winning-one-ball-state-day-will-be-held-april-6 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/03/award-winning-one-ball-state-day-will-be-held-april-6 One Ball State Day, Ball State University’s award-winning 24-hour online fundraising event, will be held on April 6, 2021. Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:58:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/01/one-ball-state-day-provides-a-model-for-fundraising-during-pandemic https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/01/one-ball-state-day-provides-a-model-for-fundraising-during-pandemic One Ball State Day brought thousands of Cardinals together, virtually, to make an investment in students at a time when they needed it most Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:40:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/12/board-of-trustees https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/12/board-of-trustees 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. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 19:26:23 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/4/one-ball-state-day-surpasses-goals https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/4/one-ball-state-day-surpasses-goals Ball State had a major success in its efforts to raise funds to address the critical needs of its students as One Ball State Day surpassed its goals for number of gifts and total philanthropic support. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:40:59 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/4/one-ball-state-day-to-focus-on-student-needs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/4/one-ball-state-day-to-focus-on-student-needs One Ball State Day to encourage donations that help address critical needs students may be experiencing, particularly as a result of COVID-19. Mon, 06 Apr 2020 20:46:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/2/new-scholarship-initiative https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/2/new-scholarship-initiative The George and Frances Ball Foundation and Ball State University are partnering to create an endowed scholarship initiative that will provide financial assistance for undergraduate students from Indiana. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:30:47 +0000