http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Immersive Learning News RSS en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:04:47 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-idia-lab-partners-with-mechdyne-to-expand-access-to-immersive-educational-3d-experiences https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-idia-lab-partners-with-mechdyne-to-expand-access-to-immersive-educational-3d-experiences Ball State University’s Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts (IDIA Lab) has partnered with Mechdyne to help deliver immersive, educational 3D experiences to higher education institutions, museums, and other organizations through Mechdyne’s getReal3D for Unity platform. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:17:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/alley-house-earns-prestigious-phius-certified-project-design-award https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/alley-house-earns-prestigious-phius-certified-project-design-award Ball State University’s Alley House has received another national honor: the Phius Certified Project Design Award in the biannual Phius Certified Project Design Competition. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:25:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/07/ball-state-university-recognized-with-regional-emmy-awards-for-faculty-staff-and-student-work https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/07/ball-state-university-recognized-with-regional-emmy-awards-for-faculty-staff-and-student-work Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) earned recognition at the 2025 NATAS Central Great Lakes Regional Emmy® Awards, with faculty, staff, and students receiving awards and nominations across several categories for professional and student-produced work. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:17:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-earns-top-national-honors-across-media-and-communication-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-earns-top-national-honors-across-media-and-communication-programs Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) continues to distinguish itself as a national leader in student media. Mon, 12 May 2025 21:34:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/ball-state-board-of-trustees-advances-plan-for-construction-of-homes-in-the-village https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/ball-state-board-of-trustees-advances-plan-for-construction-of-homes-in-the-village On Friday, the Ball State University Board of Trustees authorized Ball State President Geoffrey S. Mearns to execute an agreement with Trademark Construction to construct 17 new attached townhomes and eight new single-family homes as part of the University’s ongoing Village revitalization project. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:56:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/applied-anthropology-laboratories-partners-with-tribal-nations-new-exhibit-at-fort-recovery-museum https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/applied-anthropology-laboratories-partners-with-tribal-nations-new-exhibit-at-fort-recovery-museum Ball State University’s Applied Anthropology Laboratories (AAL) has collaborated with Tribal Nations to create a groundbreaking permanent exhibit at the Fort Recovery Museum, “St. Clair’s Defeat Revisited: A New View of the Conflict.” Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:15:23 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/06/ball-state-university-unveils-betsy-ross-sports-link-studio-in-honor-of-trailblazing-alumna https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/06/ball-state-university-unveils-betsy-ross-sports-link-studio-in-honor-of-trailblazing-alumna On Thursday, the College of Communication, Information, and Media unveiled its new Betsy M. Ross Sports Link Studio, where students enrolled in the nationally renowned Ball State Sports Link program will continue to engage in innovative, collaborative, and professional productions. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:42:37 +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/2023/06/ball-state-and-heartland-film-team-up-to-offer-rare-learning-opportunity https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/06/ball-state-and-heartland-film-team-up-to-offer-rare-learning-opportunity Ball State University film production students will get a rare opportunity to learn from Indianapolis-based Heartland Film—well-known for hosting the Heartland International Film Festival—thanks to a creative partnership between Heartland and the University’s new Radiance Cinema. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 02:30:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-earns-top-prize-in-international-competition-for-student-design-and-construction-work https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-earns-top-prize-in-international-competition-for-student-design-and-construction-work Ball State University’s R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP) students—with faculty leads, design advisors, and interdisciplinary consultants—earned the grand prize in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2023 Build Challenge. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:54:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-to-host-public-tours-of-affordable-indianapolis-duplex-designed-by-cap-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-to-host-public-tours-of-affordable-indianapolis-duplex-designed-by-cap-students Ball State University’s R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) is hosting free public tours of an affordable, net-zero energy, eco-friendly duplex family home in Indianapolis designed by a team of Ball State’s CAP students and faculty. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:12:16 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/12/ball-state-university-to-celebrate-fort-wayne-presence https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/12/ball-state-university-to-celebrate-fort-wayne-presence Ball State University on Dec. 7 will celebrate its expanded presence in the Fort Wayne, Ind., community with “An Evening with Ball State at Electric Works.” This free event is from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at Electric Works, 1030 Swinney Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Mon, 05 Dec 2022 13:48:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/ccim-nationally-recognized-for-esports-and-sports-broadcasting-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/ccim-nationally-recognized-for-esports-and-sports-broadcasting-programs Ball State University's College of Communication, Information, and Media (CCIM) is celebrating recent national recognition for two of its standout programs: esports and sports broadcasting. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:15:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/05/ball-state-cap-build-team-awarded-50000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/05/ball-state-cap-build-team-awarded-50000 An affordable, net-zero energy duplex family home, which has been designed by a team of Ball State University students and faculty, is one step closer to being built. The duplex, referred to as the “Alley House,” was designed by a group of students and faculty of Ball State University’s R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® 2023 Build Challenge, an international competition. CAP’s Solar Decathlon Build Team for the Alley House project was recently selected as one of 14 (out of 28) teams to advance to the construction stage of the competition. Ball State CAP’s Build Team was awarded $50,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy for the build. Tue, 03 May 2022 15:47:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-melanie-swihart-receives-emerging-leader-award-from-indiana-campus-compact https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-melanie-swihart-receives-emerging-leader-award-from-indiana-campus-compact Melanie Swihart, assistant teaching professor of Dance at Ball State University, has been selected by Indiana Campus Compact (ICC) as a 2022 recipient of its Emerging Leader in Community Engagement award. The ICC Emerging Leader in Community Engagement award recognizes faculty that demonstrate leadership and innovation in advancing and shaping community engagement across the field and throughout their institution. Fri, 15 Apr 2022 13:02:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/01/local-community-project-leads-to-digital-coverage-of-city-of-champions-invitational https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/01/local-community-project-leads-to-digital-coverage-of-city-of-champions-invitational Ball State Sports Link, the nation’s first academic track in sports media production, has launched a new after-school program with high school students from Muncie Central and Muncie Burris: “Sports Media Production: The Experience.” The seven-week after-school program started in November 2021, with local community non-profits the Muncie Sports Commission and Innovation Connector serving as facilitators for the initiative. Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:41:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/8/urban-planning-students-help-plan-the-countys-future-from-the-muncie-mall https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/8/urban-planning-students-help-plan-the-countys-future-from-the-muncie-mall Students in Ball State University’s Urban Planning program have set up shop in the Muncie Mall to help community leaders develop a Comprehensive Plan for Delaware County. Thu, 03 Sep 2020 21:32:04 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/6/sports-links-debuts-documentary-about-welsh-athletes https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/6/sports-links-debuts-documentary-about-welsh-athletes Sports fans on both sides of the Atlantic will learn more about a group of athletes from Wales when Ball State University presents a student-produced documentary, “Transatlantic Storytelling 2020,” with a world digital premiere on June 30. Mon, 22 Jun 2020 18:17:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2019/12/ball-state-students-create-sensory-play-wall-to-help-children-with-disabilities https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2019/12/ball-state-students-create-sensory-play-wall-to-help-children-with-disabilities Ball State University students are creating interactive play furniture at the Children’s TherAplay Foundation in Carmel to help children with disabilities improve coordination, problem-solving, and other skills. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:52:42 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/7/student-reporters-returning-to-indiana-state-fair https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/7/student-reporters-returning-to-indiana-state-fair Medieval jousting, farming and fried foods will be the focus of student reports from the Indiana State Fair. Mon, 15 Oct 2018 23:50:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/5/ball-state-theater-professor-receives-pen-award-as-emerging-playwright https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/5/ball-state-theater-professor-receives-pen-award-as-emerging-playwright Ball State's director of immersive learning has received a PEN Award for the artistic promise of her plays. Wed, 23 Mar 2016 19:52:51 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/5/new-phone-app-introduces-visitors-to-history-in-the-indiana-state-parks https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/5/new-phone-app-introduces-visitors-to-history-in-the-indiana-state-parks A new phone app produced by an immersive learning experience at Ball State leads visitors on guided tours that highlight the cultural history of Indiana State Parks. Mon, 11 May 2020 18:38:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/4/ball-state-to-premier-documentary-examining-rail-transportation https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/4/ball-state-to-premier-documentary-examining-rail-transportation An immersive learning class is ready to premiere “Indiana Crossrails: A Transit Choice,” the centerpiece of a campaign to raise awareness of Hoosiers about rail transportation. Tue, 12 May 2015 13:29:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/2/infinite-museum-app-introduces-prompts-to-museum-experience https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/2/infinite-museum-app-introduces-prompts-to-museum-experience The Infinite Museum app allows users to engage with works at Ball State's David Owsley Museum of Art in new ways through use of 1,500 instructive prompts. The calls to action range from light-hearted to introspective and incorporate every part of the museum, including the four new galleries added in 2013. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:45:08 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/1/student-created-exhibit-shows-19th-century-textile-industry-at-yountsville https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/1/student-created-exhibit-shows-19th-century-textile-industry-at-yountsville Ball State students have created a new museum exhibit at the Carnegie Museum of Montgomery County in Crawfordsville to illustrate the textile industry in Yountsville. Thu, 24 May 2018 19:17:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/12/ball-state-students-advance-work-on-local-freedom-bus https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/12/ball-state-students-advance-work-on-local-freedom-bus An interdisciplinary team of Ball State students is advancing the dreams of local leaders to turn a retired city bus into a mobile museum exploring the history of civil rights in east central Indiana. When completed in January 2016, the Freedom Bus will visit schools and be made available for other events across the region. Tue, 02 Dec 2014 18:31:00 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/10/circus-makes-its-professional-debut-october-23 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/10/circus-makes-its-professional-debut-october-23 "The Circus in Winter" premieres Oct. 23 and runs through Nov. 16 at the Chester, Conn.-based Norma Terris Theatre, home theater of Goodspeed Musicals, which has launched some of the world's most famous musicals, including "Annie," "Shenandoah" and "Man of La Mancha." Inspired by a novel of the same name by Ball State English professor Cathy Day, the musical was first created by Ball State students and staged as a university production in 2011. Thu, 16 May 2019 12:32:54 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/10/immersive-learning-brings-inaugural-arts-festival-to-union-city https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/10/immersive-learning-brings-inaugural-arts-festival-to-union-city The inaugural Union City Arts Festival will take place Oct. 10-12, celebrating the visual, performing and culinary arts of east central Indiana with the aim of attracting emerging artists to the area. It is the result of an immersive learning partnership between Ball State students and officials in Union City, located about an hour away from the university. Thu, 19 May 2022 18:49:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/9/team-works-to-bring-clean-water-to-people-living-near-everest https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/9/team-works-to-bring-clean-water-to-people-living-near-everest Ball State faculty are leading a mission to bring clean drinking water to people living near the top of the world. Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:55:07 +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/2014/9/college-students-examine-impact-of-ball-brothers-in-new-documentary https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/9/college-students-examine-impact-of-ball-brothers-in-new-documentary An immersive learning class led by Chris Flook, a telecommunications instructor, produced a documentary on the Ball brothers. Thu, 18 Sep 2014 20:43:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/7/ball-state-students-to-seek-unusual-stories-at-the-indiana-state-fair https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/7/ball-state-students-to-seek-unusual-stories-at-the-indiana-state-fair Ball State’s student-managed news organization to find the stories that other media may be missing this year at the Indiana State Fair. Mon, 28 Jul 2014 15:39:35 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/6/ball-state-to-host-its-first-festival-for-new-musicals https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/6/ball-state-to-host-its-first-festival-for-new-musicals Three unpublished works will be performed at this year's first Discovery New Musical Theatre Festival, July 18-20. The ongoing development of "The Circus in Winter" was Ball State's impetus for launching a festival fostering new works of other emerging artists. Thu, 16 May 2019 12:32:53 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/6/musica-in-situ-brings-choral-music-to-unique-architectural-spaces https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/6/musica-in-situ-brings-choral-music-to-unique-architectural-spaces Musica in Situ is an immersive learning experience for Ball State students wanting to explore the performance of choral music in unique architectural spaces, including historic sites around Indiana. The group's month-long concert series includes venues in Muncie, Bloomington, Gary, Elwood, Richmond and Indianapolis. Thu, 19 May 2022 18:41:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/original-musical-examines-brown-county https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/original-musical-examines-brown-county Ball State students have created a musical examining the history and people of one of Indiana's most popular tourist attractions: scenic Brown County. A reading of "If You Don't Outdie Me" will take place May 1 in the Choral Hall of the Music Instruction Building with additional readings scheduled for May 9-10 at the Brown County Playhouse. Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:05:23 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/theater-major-wins-udall https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/theater-major-wins-udall Ball State junior Lin Hart is the university's first theater major to be selected as a 2014 Udall Scholar. Hart will receive a $5,000 scholarship and attend a weeklong retreat this summer in Tucson, Ariz., to network with other 2014 Udall Scholars. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:14:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/pairing-music-with-art-inspires-immersive-learning-project https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/pairing-music-with-art-inspires-immersive-learning-project Heather Platt, who teaches music history in the School of Music, is leading an immersive learning course exploring the interpretive and creative connections between music and paintings. Her students' work will be included as part of a new tour to be offered at the David Owsley Museum of Art. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:45:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/documentary-sheds-light-on-delaware-native-americans https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/documentary-sheds-light-on-delaware-native-americans An immersive learning class at Ball State University has created a documentary and website providing a detailed look at the Delaware Native American experience in Indiana. Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:24:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/bsu-partners-with-nyc-creative-arts-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/bsu-partners-with-nyc-creative-arts-program A new partnership between Ball State and the New York Arts Program, a semester-long learning opportunity for college students to work and live in New York City, is helping students land unique internships and gain real-world experience as professionals in the arts. Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:52:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/3/battle-of-perryville-app https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/3/battle-of-perryville-app An immersive learning class has developed a new app allowing visitors to a Kentucky state park to experience an important Civil War battle through their mobile devices. Wed, 23 Mar 2016 19:52:52 +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/2013/7/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/2013/5/new-center-partners-interior-design-students-with-professionals https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/5/new-center-partners-interior-design-students-with-professionals The University Design Center matches Ball State interior design students with professionals statewide, including retailers, hotels, offices and nonprofits in need of design concepts for their spaces. Working in teams, the students consult with clients and provide graphic solutions — everything from the layout of floor plans and ideas for lighting to suggestions for fixtures and furnishings — that can then be executed by professional designers. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:18:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/3/sports-link-handling-social-media-for-ncaa-tourney https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/3/sports-link-handling-social-media-for-ncaa-tourney Sports Link will play a major role in covering one of the largest sporting events in the country — the 2013 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:54:03 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/11/new-video-game-allows-fourthgraders-to-travel-along-the-underground-railroad https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/11/new-video-game-allows-fourthgraders-to-travel-along-the-underground-railroad "The Underground Railroad in the Ohio River Valley" puts schoolchildren into the role of runaway slaves. The game is being created by immersive learning classes. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:27:47 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/10/ball-state-student-documentary-wins-award-screens-at-indianapolis-film-festival https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/10/ball-state-student-documentary-wins-award-screens-at-indianapolis-film-festival A Ball State University student-produced documentary, "Stories and Legends: Historic Preservation in Muncie, Indiana," will screen at the prestigious Heartland Film Festival in Indianapolis in late October. The film is part of the Historic Muncie project. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:13:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/8/immersive-learning-group-unveils-new-gifts-for-kurt-vonnegut-memorial-library https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/8/immersive-learning-group-unveils-new-gifts-for-kurt-vonnegut-memorial-library Members of a Ball State University immersive learning group have played a huge role in enhancing the offerings of the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library (KVML), doing their part to ensure the late Hoosier novelist's legacy never leaves Indiana. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:41:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/6/from-ball-state-to-the-big-apple-circus-in-winter-advances-in-national-theater-festival https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/6/from-ball-state-to-the-big-apple-circus-in-winter-advances-in-national-theater-festival Ball State University is taking "The Circus in Winter" to New York City this fall as one of eight new musicals selected for inclusion in the National Alliance for Musical Theatre's 24th annual Festival of New Musicals. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:42:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/6/collaboration-between-consortium-ball-state-students-results-in-national-award https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/6/collaboration-between-consortium-ball-state-students-results-in-national-award Immersive learning classes' collaboration with national organization results in major honor. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:45:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/5/college-students-to-go-behind-the-scenes-to-cover-2012-london-olympics https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/5/college-students-to-go-behind-the-scenes-to-cover-2012-london-olympics An immersive learning class will spend several weeks at the 2012 London Olympics this summer creating original content for select news organizations. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:32:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/4/ball-state-plans-new-immersive-learning-lab-for-hospitality-and-food-management-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/4/ball-state-plans-new-immersive-learning-lab-for-hospitality-and-food-management-program Ball State is in the final planning stages for a new immersive learning laboratory and residence hall to enhance its growing hospitality and food management program. The mixed-use facility will be located at University and McKinley avenues. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:20:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/4/virginia-b-ball-center-for-creative-inquiry-announces-four-new-fellows-for-201213 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/4/virginia-b-ball-center-for-creative-inquiry-announces-four-new-fellows-for-201213 Four new immersive learning seminars at Ball State's Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry will examine automobile history, mobile applications to teach science, animal issues and reducing prejudice through animated videos. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:34:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/4/interactive-website-documentary-examine-muncies-historic-homes-neighborhoods https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/4/interactive-website-documentary-examine-muncies-historic-homes-neighborhoods Immersive learning class creates a website with a documentary examining the rich stories of Muncie's history homes and neighborhoods. Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:24:00 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/ball-state-sports-link-to-assist-with-ncaas-march-madness-live https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/ball-state-sports-link-to-assist-with-ncaas-march-madness-live For the second consecutive year, Sports Link will perform support and programming tasks for the social media functions of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:14:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/1/ball-state-will-team-with-kentucky-universities-to-build-solar-house-in-national-contest https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/1/ball-state-will-team-with-kentucky-universities-to-build-solar-house-in-national-contest Ball State students will help build a solar-powered house as part of a competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:01:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/1/college-students-help-design-run-first-social-media-center-for-super-bowl https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/1/college-students-help-design-run-first-social-media-center-for-super-bowl Ball State students help design, run social media command center for Super Bowl. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:03:04 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/12/the-circus-in-winter-invited-to-perform-at-regional-american-college-theater-festival https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/12/the-circus-in-winter-invited-to-perform-at-regional-american-college-theater-festival "The Circus in Winter" is one of eight student productions selected for inclusion in the regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. It will close out the weeklong festival with two Jan. 7 performances. In advance of the festival, a benefit performance is scheduled for Jan. 2 at University Theatre on campus. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:04:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/11/ball-state-trades-troops-for-teachers-in-iraq-and-afghanistan https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/11/ball-state-trades-troops-for-teachers-in-iraq-and-afghanistan Ball State plays a key role in helping Iraq and Afghanistan shift the focus from military to economic as the countries modernize their educational systems. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:50:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/10/studentproduced-animated-film-two-life-included-in-heartland-film-festival-lineup https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/10/studentproduced-animated-film-two-life-included-in-heartland-film-festival-lineup A collaborative, interdisciplinary effort by more than 65 Ball State University students has brought to life the love of two mannequins in "Two Life," a 12-minute film that's the latest creation of the university's growing animation program. The film is one of six animated shorts selected for inclusion in the 2011 Heartland Film Festival. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:48:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/9/the-big-top-hits-the-stage-as-the-circus-in-winter-comes-to-university-theatre https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/9/the-big-top-hits-the-stage-as-the-circus-in-winter-comes-to-university-theatre "The Circus in Winter," a musical adaptation of Cathy Day's novel by the same name, opens Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. with additional performances scheduled for the same time Sept. 30, Oct. 1, and Oct. 5–8. Audiences can also catch at matinee Oct. 2 at 2:30 p.m. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:25:23 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/9/ball-state-students-faculty-create-digital-media-exhibits-for-national-road-heritage-site https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/9/ball-state-students-faculty-create-digital-media-exhibits-for-national-road-heritage-site Under the leadership of telecommunications professor Nancy Carlson, a group of Ball State students, faculty and staff has created three digital media exhibits featured at the National Road Heritage Site in Cambridge City, Ind. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:34:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/7/elephants-now-stand-at-former-washington-park-home-of-indy-baseball https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/7/elephants-now-stand-at-former-washington-park-home-of-indy-baseball As a result of research by Ball State University faculty, the Indiana Historical Bureau will place a new state historical marker in Indianapolis at the site of Washington Park, where the Indianapolis ABCs and Chicago Giants played the first Negro National League baseball game on May 2, 1920. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:42:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/6/mystery-of-ohios-fort-recovery-solved-by-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/6/mystery-of-ohios-fort-recovery-solved-by-students The exact location of Fort Recovery, the site of two major battles during Ohio's Indian wars of the late 1700s, has been unearthed by Ball State students. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:15:34 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/6/students-keep-style-function-in-mind-with-redesigns-of-hospital-gowns-for-patients-with-cancer https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/6/students-keep-style-function-in-mind-with-redesigns-of-hospital-gowns-for-patients-with-cancer Ball State students are redesigning hospital gowns for patients with cancer at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital. A public unveiling ceremony to present the redesigned gowns to the hospital's oncology unit will take place at 3 p.m. June 26 in Ball State's Fine Arts Building, Room 217. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:23:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/6/information-systems-students-net-award-at-international-competition-held-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/6/information-systems-students-net-award-at-international-competition-held-at-ball-state A group of Ball State information systems students received an award for their collaboration on an immersive learning project in an international competition held on their own turf. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:14:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/6/sports-link-story-wins-top-honors-in-national-contest https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/6/sports-link-story-wins-top-honors-in-national-contest Sports Link honored for producing nation's best collegiate feature story in 2011. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:22:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/5/fort-wayne-zoos-australian-exhibit-takes-directions-from-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/5/fort-wayne-zoos-australian-exhibit-takes-directions-from-ball-state New signs designed by Ball State students for the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo's Australia Adventure exhibit are the latest result from a series of immersive learning collaborations between the university and the zoo. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:58:05 +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/2011/3/interactive-surface-technology-offers-museum-visitors-a-new-way-to-look-at-archived-art https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/interactive-surface-technology-offers-museum-visitors-a-new-way-to-look-at-archived-art A group of Ball State students has spent the past year creating a touch-based interactive portal that will allow users to browse and learn more about archived artwork at Ball State’s Museum of Art. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:26:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/march-madness-on-demand-gets-assist-from-sports-link https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/march-madness-on-demand-gets-assist-from-sports-link Sports Link students will enrich their immersive learning experience by serving as online producers and social analysts for the NCAA’s March Madness on Demand. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:25:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/journalist-to-discuss-impact-of-global-water-crisis-at-march-22-lecture https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/journalist-to-discuss-impact-of-global-water-crisis-at-march-22-lecture Journalist J. Carl Ganter will speak about the global water crisis at the 2011 Bracken Environmental Lecture Series. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:27:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/memories-of-negro-leagues-captured-for-new-documentary-book https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/memories-of-negro-leagues-captured-for-new-documentary-book Former Negro Leagues standouts from Indiana are being interviewed by Ball State students as part of an immersive learning project through the Virginia Ball Center. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:18:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/2/series-of-reports-on-chinas-energy-freshwater-issues-feature-ball-state-graphics https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/2/series-of-reports-on-chinas-energy-freshwater-issues-feature-ball-state-graphics Reporting partnership to produce multimedia examination of China's water and energy competition. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:48:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/12/student-philosophy-journal-named-a-model-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/12/student-philosophy-journal-named-a-model-program A journal produced entirely by undergraduate students has been recognized for its excellence and innovation. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:26:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/11/idia-lab-launches-nextgeneration-immersive-learning-experience-on-blue-mars https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/11/idia-lab-launches-nextgeneration-immersive-learning-experience-on-blue-mars Massive new site, launched by the Institute for Digital Intermedia Arts and Avatar Reality, features fully interactive, detailed replicas of 1915 Panama-Pacific International Expo, Japanese temple, virtual museum and more. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/10/virginia-ball-center-celebrates-10-years-of-innovative-education https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/10/virginia-ball-center-celebrates-10-years-of-innovative-education To celebrate VBC's 10 years of transformative immersive learning experiences, an open house isscheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Kitselman Center, 3149 W. University Ave. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:58:03 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/9/internet-access-brings-romanians-new-information https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/9/internet-access-brings-romanians-new-information Installing computers with Internet access in Romanian libraries is helping to bridge one of European Union’s new members into the 21st century, introducing residents of the former communist state to new information choices, reports a research team of students and faculty from Ball State. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:20:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/9/sports-link-to-produce-content-for-fox-college-sports https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/9/sports-link-to-produce-content-for-fox-college-sports Sports Link, an immersive learning telecommunications program at Ball State, is soon to be the only student organization in the nation producing content for Fox College Sports. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:24:42 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/9/film-uncovering-the-effects-of-deindustrialization-to-premiere-sept-14 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/9/film-uncovering-the-effects-of-deindustrialization-to-premiere-sept-14 Ball State students unveil “Changing Gears: End of an Era,” a feature-length documentary about BorgWarner closing its doors and the effects of deindustrialization in America. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:19:04 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/9/construction-exec-offers-synergy-as-students-rethink-venices-transportation-hub https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/9/construction-exec-offers-synergy-as-students-rethink-venices-transportation-hub Alumnus Robert Hunt will return to campus this fall to provide synergy and expertise as an interdisciplinary group of students redesigns a main gateway and transportation hub in Venice, Italy. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:14:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/7/sports-link-to-produce-multimedia-mac-football-highlights-throughout-2010 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/7/sports-link-to-produce-multimedia-mac-football-highlights-throughout-2010 Audiences across the country will view video packages produced by Ball State students during the upcoming college football season as a result of an exclusive agreement the university has signed with the Mid-American Conference (MAC). Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:07:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/7/ball-state-receives-four-regional-emmy-awards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/7/ball-state-receives-four-regional-emmy-awards Ball State students receive four regional Emmys. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:00:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/6/students-immerse-themselves-in-chinas-culture-produce-multimedia-projects https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/6/students-immerse-themselves-in-chinas-culture-produce-multimedia-projects Six Ball State students are touring China and Hong Kong this summer to produce stories as part of an immersive learning project. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:24:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/5/students-use-emerging-technology-to-boost-indiana-tourism https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/5/students-use-emerging-technology-to-boost-indiana-tourism Motorists can travel around central and northern Indiana during the 2010 travel season this summer and fall — finding transportation-themed hot spots via a Web site created by immersive learning students under the guidance of faculty from journalism and geography departments. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:55:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/circus-life-hits-the-stage-as-ball-state-students-adapt-hoosier-authors-novel-into-musical https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/circus-life-hits-the-stage-as-ball-state-students-adapt-hoosier-authors-novel-into-musical A team of 14 students is creating an original musical inspired by Hoosier author Cathy Day's novel, "The Circus in Winter," as part of an immersive learning project at Ball State. A first read of the production is scheduled for 8 p.m. April 23 in Sursa Hall. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:02:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/virginia-ball-center-introduces-four-new-fellows-programs-for-201011 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/virginia-ball-center-introduces-four-new-fellows-programs-for-201011 The Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry announces four new fellows for 2010-11. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:16:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/hollywood-filmmakers-learning-about-hoosier-movie-hot-spots https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/hollywood-filmmakers-learning-about-hoosier-movie-hot-spots Internationally recognized filmmaker Robert Mugge and a class of talented students recently created a series of promotional videos marketing Indiana to Hollywood. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:07:40 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/ball-state-a-finalist-in-national-bridge-design-competition-leaving-rivals-behind https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/ball-state-a-finalist-in-national-bridge-design-competition-leaving-rivals-behind A team of digital design students is a finalist for a national bridge design competition, besting teams of engineers from Purdue and Case Western Reserve. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/3/creator-of-lasagnaloving-cat-will-be-honored-april-17-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/3/creator-of-lasagnaloving-cat-will-be-honored-april-17-at-ball-state The creative genius of cartoonist Jim Davis will be brought to the forefront April 17 when the university honors the Ball State alumnus. Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:23:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/3/students-seek-family-members-of-alzheimers-patients-for-educational-videos https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/3/students-seek-family-members-of-alzheimers-patients-for-educational-videos A new immersive learning project at Ball State University, "Alzheimer's: Never Forget," aims to provide better information about the disease for families of Alzheimer’s patients and better training for health professionals who care for Alzheimer's patients. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:36:01 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/2/innovative-course-has-students-rehabbing-houses-fighting-blight https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/2/innovative-course-has-students-rehabbing-houses-fighting-blight Professor establishes nonprofit organization, engages students in blight-fighting immersive experience partnering with Ball State and the city of Muncie. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/1/homing-in-on-hollywood https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/1/homing-in-on-hollywood Immersive learning project and university's first commercial film venture takes top honor at Southern California film festival. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:32 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/1/a-beautiful-ogre-comes-to-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/1/a-beautiful-ogre-comes-to-ball-state Sutton Foster, Tony Award-winning Broadway star, is leaving the swamp to visit Ball State. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:31 +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/2009/12/students-aim-to-lure-lowincome-families-to-local-farmers-market https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/12/students-aim-to-lure-lowincome-families-to-local-farmers-market Ball State students in an immersive learning class are working on an affordable solution for low-income families to use the local farmers market. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:53:07 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/11/global-organization-names-ball-state-top-university-for-mobile-marketing https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/11/global-organization-names-ball-state-top-university-for-mobile-marketing A global organization that promotes the development and sustainability of mobile marketing has named Ball State as the top university in the field of mobile marketing research, development and education. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:26:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/partnership-with-hallmark-homes-for-extreme-makeover-build-nets-scholarships-for-children-emerging-media-experience-for-ball-state-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/partnership-with-hallmark-homes-for-extreme-makeover-build-nets-scholarships-for-children-emerging-media-experience-for-ball-state-students Many Ball State students participated in the "Extreme Makeover" show, and through the Ball State Foundation, scholarships will be available for the four children featured in the show. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/digital-forensics-taking-hold-as-students-work-with-existing-emerging-media https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/digital-forensics-taking-hold-as-students-work-with-existing-emerging-media A new minor in digital forensics and a specially designed computer lab have been created as a result of a growing need for digital investigators to have advanced skills in information security technologies. Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:16:01 +0000