http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Honors College News RSS en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:50:50 -0400 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/2025/08/four-ball-state-graduates-awarded-prestigious-fulbright-us-student-awards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/four-ball-state-graduates-awarded-prestigious-fulbright-us-student-awards Four Ball State University students—Megan Lutes, Hannah Hendrian, Sarah Olsen, and Conor Dailey—have been selected to receive the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Awards. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:04:32 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-university-honors-college-student-awarded-prestigious-udall-undergraduate-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-university-honors-college-student-awarded-prestigious-udall-undergraduate-scholarship Ball State University junior Shaina Miller has been awarded a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, one of the nation’s most prestigious awards for college sophomores and juniors committed to leadership, public service, and issues related to the environment or Native American nations. Fri, 23 May 2025 19:54:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/historic-ball-jar-collection-finds-new-home-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/historic-ball-jar-collection-finds-new-home-at-ball-state-university A premier collection of nearly 3,000 Ball jars and related memorabilia has been donated to Ball State University, connecting the iconic Ball family legacy to its roots in Muncie and ensuring future generations can explore this piece of history. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:28:45 +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/2024/06/record-number-of-ball-state-graduates-awarded-prestigious-fulbright-us-student-awards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/06/record-number-of-ball-state-graduates-awarded-prestigious-fulbright-us-student-awards In a record-setting year, six recent Ball State University graduates—Julia Canty, Jayana Fennell, Cady Garcia, Denver Hammons, Katelyn Redman, and Haley Stevens—have been selected for prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Awards. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:20:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/ball-state-student-alums-selected-for-nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/ball-state-student-alums-selected-for-nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-program Jillian Cieslik, a senior at Ball State University, and two recent graduates—Isabelle Behrman and Kelsey Woodruff—have been selected for the coveted National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:02:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/ball-state-university-student-taylor-bias-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/ball-state-university-student-taylor-bias-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship Taylor Bias, a junior at Ball State University, has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of America’s most prestigious scholarships for undergraduates who intend to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:04:04 +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/2023/05/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/2023/04/ball-state-university-junior-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-university-junior-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship Ball State University junior Griffin Thomas has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of America’s most prestigious scholarships for undergraduates who intend to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:34:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/new-york-times-bestselling-author-to-speak-at-ball-state-university-march-20 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/new-york-times-bestselling-author-to-speak-at-ball-state-university-march-20 The New York Times best-selling author Kathryn Aalto—a landscape historian, garden designer, and teacher—will speak at Ball State University on March 20. The presentation, free and open to the public, starts at 5 p.m. in Room 175 of the Art and Journalism Building on the University’s Muncie campus. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:56:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-university-to-appoint-james-buss-as-new-honors-college-dean https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-university-to-appoint-james-buss-as-new-honors-college-dean Ball State University will appoint Dr. James Buss as its new Honors College dean, President Geoffrey S. Mearns announced. Dr. Buss will succeed Dr. John Emert, who is retiring from the University on May 31, and will begin his new role June 19. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:28:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/07/ncaa-postgraduate-scholarship-awarded-to-ball-state-university-graduate https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/07/ncaa-postgraduate-scholarship-awarded-to-ball-state-university-graduate Ball State University May 2022 graduate Alexa McDonald, of Hilliard, Ohio, has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship in recognition of her accomplishments in academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, and community service. A member of Ball State’s Swimming and Diving team from 2018-2022, Ms. McDonald was one of only 21 female Spring sport athletes nationwide to receive this $10,000 scholarship. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:30:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/07/four-ball-state-graduates-chosen-for-fulbright-us-student-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/07/four-ball-state-graduates-chosen-for-fulbright-us-student-program Four recent Ball State University graduates have been chosen for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program—one of the most prestigious and widely recognized international programs, which grants support for pursuing graduate studies, conducting research, or teaching English abroad. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:34:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/06/ball-state-student-selected-for-2022-udall-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/06/ball-state-student-selected-for-2022-udall-scholarship Ball State University junior Steve Doll has been awarded a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship—one of America’s most prestigious scholarships awarded to college juniors and sophomores for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to the environment or Native American nations. Ball State junior Krista Walterbusch, meanwhile, was selected as a Udall Scholarship honorable mention honoree. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:58:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/06/ball-state-honors-college-announces-whitinger-and-emens-scholarships-for-2022 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/06/ball-state-honors-college-announces-whitinger-and-emens-scholarships-for-2022 Ball State University’s Honors College announced awardees of the Whitinger Scholarship and the John R. and Aline B. Emens Leadership Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:30:07 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-freshman-awarded-us-state-department-critical-language-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-freshman-awarded-us-state-department-critical-language-scholarship Ball State University freshman Scott Webster has been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), which will provide two months of beginning Turkish study in Ankara, Turkey, this Summer. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:03:40 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-student-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-student-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship Ball State University junior Isabelle Behrman has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of America’s most prestigious scholarships for undergraduates who intend to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:56:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/08/chris-adams-named-recipient-of-prestigious-2021-bob-james-memorial-award https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/08/chris-adams-named-recipient-of-prestigious-2021-bob-james-memorial-award Chris Adams, Ball State University graduate and member of the Ball State men’s tennis team, announced as the recipient of 2021 Bob James Memorial Award. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 17:39:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2017/5/memories-of-ferguson-shape-career-aspirations-of-fulbright-grant-recipient https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2017/5/memories-of-ferguson-shape-career-aspirations-of-fulbright-grant-recipient Alumnus Arlesha Moore will attend the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom this fall as a 2017 Fulbright U.S. Student Award recipient. The grant, established by the U.S. Department of State in 1946, provides funding for students and alumni to conduct research or teach English in more than 140 countries worldwide. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:43:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2017/3/senior-biology-major-receives-national-research-fellowship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2017/3/senior-biology-major-receives-national-research-fellowship Senior Honors College biology major Ellen Wagner becomes third Ball State student to receive a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. The prestigious award will provide her with a stipend for her graduate work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Tue, 20 Nov 2018 18:45:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/10/campus-community-remembering-the-life-impact-of-james-ruebel https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/10/campus-community-remembering-the-life-impact-of-james-ruebel Ball State community is remembering James “Jim” Ruebel, who helped shape students — often by mentoring them one-on-one. He died Sunday at age 71 after an extended illness. Thu, 13 Oct 2016 19:24:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/7/on-time-graduation-rates-increase https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/7/on-time-graduation-rates-increase Ball State leads the state in improvement of on-time graduation rates, says ICHE report. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 21:00:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/12/ball-state-winter-commencement-set-for-december-13 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/12/ball-state-winter-commencement-set-for-december-13 Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:39:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/11/ball-state-senior-finalist-for-marshall-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/11/ball-state-senior-finalist-for-marshall-scholarship Senior Lin Hart is a finalist for a Marshall Scholarship. Together, the Marshall and Rhodes Scholarships are considered the two most prestigious, competitive scholarships in the nation. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:21:00 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/11/passenger-pigeon-exhibit-features-student-work https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/11/passenger-pigeon-exhibit-features-student-work A new exhibit, “Passenger Pigeons,” opens this month at Minnetrista, featuring the work of Honors College students in a colloquium focused on the 100-year anniversary of the passenger pigeon's extinction. Thu, 06 Nov 2014 20:30:07 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/8/major-student-scholarship-winners-named-for-201314-academic-year https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/8/major-student-scholarship-winners-named-for-201314-academic-year Ball State has announced the names of high-achieving students who've captured top national honors during the 2013-14 academic year. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:05:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/8/students-capture-top-national-honors https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/8/students-capture-top-national-honors During the 2012-13 academic year, Ball State University students captured a total of 16 major national scholarships and/or fellowships. Mon, 19 Aug 2013 15:31:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/7/fulbright-scholarship-winners-to-teach-and-conduct-research-in-europe https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/7/fulbright-scholarship-winners-to-teach-and-conduct-research-in-europe Three Ball State students and alumni will study abroad for the 2013-14 academic year as recipients of Fulbright Scholarships. Ball State's Fulbright recipients are Carly Bacurin, Abby Savage and Cynthia Smith. They will spend their academic year conducting research, studying and teaching English. Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:26:20 +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/2012/8/honors-college-supporters-establish-scholarship-fund https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/8/honors-college-supporters-establish-scholarship-fund Joe and Carol Trimmer continue to demonstrate their support for Ball State University's Honors College with a $52,000 contribution to fund a scholarship in their name for students of the college. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:41:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/5/mathematics-major-joins-ranks-of-goldwater-scholars https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/5/mathematics-major-joins-ranks-of-goldwater-scholars A Ball State student is among more than 280 in the country to earn a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:30:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/honors-college-supporters-establish-endowment-to-fund-senior-honors-projects https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/honors-college-supporters-establish-endowment-to-fund-senior-honors-projects A new endowment will support the Joe and Carol Trimmer Honors Thesis Prize at Ball State University. The $29,000 contribution will fund annual awards for senior projects as well as related expenses of advertisement or recognition. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:18:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/11/physics-german-double-major-named-rhodes-scholar-finalist https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/11/physics-german-double-major-named-rhodes-scholar-finalist Ball State University senior Will Jay has been named a finalist for a Rhodes Scholarship. Jay is the third Ball State finalist for a Rhodes Scholarship in the last two years. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:30:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/5/other-student-academic-achievements-in-2011 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/5/other-student-academic-achievements-in-2011 Other student academic achievements in 2011 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:07 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/two-ball-state-students-receive-goldwater-scholarships https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/two-ball-state-students-receive-goldwater-scholarships For the first time in university history, two Ball State students have received Goldwater Scholarships in a competition honoring only 275 students around the country. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:08:47 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/political-science-major-and-hunger-relief-advocate-named-indianas-truman-scholar https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/political-science-major-and-hunger-relief-advocate-named-indianas-truman-scholar Megan Whitacre is Indiana’s 2011 recipient of the Harry S Truman Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships in the nation, given to students committed to careers in public service. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:02:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/55-new-scholarships-celebrate-success-of-ball-state-bold-campaign https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/55-new-scholarships-celebrate-success-of-ball-state-bold-campaign Almost six years to the day after introducing 25 Inauguration Scholars during ceremonies in the Indiana Statehouse, President Jo Ann M. Gora returned to the capitol on March 17 to announce 55 Bold Celebration Scholars, among the first beneficiaries of the $200 million Ball State Bold capital campaign approaching its conclusion in June. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/12/art-in-sight-encourages-museum-visitors-to-take-a-closer-look https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/12/art-in-sight-encourages-museum-visitors-to-take-a-closer-look Students' immersive learning project makes art and the resources of the Ball State University Museum of Art accessible to high school students. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:30:36 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/its-home-sweet-new-home-for-ball-states-honors-college-and-its-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/its-home-sweet-new-home-for-ball-states-honors-college-and-its-students After $1.3 million in renovations, the Colonial-style house that once belonged to Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball is now the new home of the Honors College. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:29:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/8/ball-state-celebrates-completion-of-dehority-complex-with-a-grand-reopening-ceremony https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/8/ball-state-celebrates-completion-of-dehority-complex-with-a-grand-reopening-ceremony After two years of construction, the $30-million DeHority Complex project has been completed, and a ceremony scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at the residence hall will mark its grand reopening. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:17:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/5/best-and-brightest-bagging-bigger-rewards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/5/best-and-brightest-bagging-bigger-rewards University's strategic emphasis on attracting more high-achieving students to Ball State and giving them a top-notch education is now paying dividends as more undergraduates and recent alumni secure major grants. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/4/college-bowl-team-advances-to-national-competition-for-first-time-in-university-history https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/4/college-bowl-team-advances-to-national-competition-for-first-time-in-university-history For the first time in school history, Ball State's College Bowl team will compete in the National College Bowl Tournament April 25-27 at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:26:33 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/10/record-applications-brighter-students-and-new-facilities-factor-in-to-ball-state-fall-enrollment https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/10/record-applications-brighter-students-and-new-facilities-factor-in-to-ball-state-fall-enrollment Ball State's fall semester applications topped 13,000, which was a 21 percent gain from 2006 and 32 percent more than 2005. In addition, Ball State saw more than three-fourths of its freshman return for their sophomore year, which was a 2 percent gain from the previous year. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:42 +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/two-ball-state-students-win-prestigious-udall-scholarships https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/4/two-ball-state-students-win-prestigious-udall-scholarships Two Honors College students majoring in landscape architecture have earned Udall scholarships. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/2/ball-state-senior-named-one-of-nations-top-students-by-usa-today https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2007/2/ball-state-senior-named-one-of-nations-top-students-by-usa-today Rick Babusiak, a senior from Bradenton, Fla., and a Letterman Scholarship winner, has received an honorable mention on the USA Today All-USA College Academic Team. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 18:57:15 +0000