http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Muncie News RSS en-us Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:48:03 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/hugh-jackman-award-winning-actor-to-address-ball-state-university-class-of-2026 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/04/hugh-jackman-award-winning-actor-to-address-ball-state-university-class-of-2026 Actor, producer, and philanthropist Hugh Jackman will address Ball State University’s Class of 2026 at the University’s Spring Commencement ceremony. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:55:34 +0000 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/2026/03/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/2026/03/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-to-present-cats https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/03/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-to-present-cats Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present 'CATS' March 20–21 at 7:30 p.m. and March 22 at 2:30 p.m. in Emens Auditorium. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:32:01 +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/2026/02/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-jojo-jones-play-veal https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-jojo-jones-play-veal Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Veal, a dystopian revenge thriller with comedic elements by Jojo Jones. The production is co-directed by Dee Dee Batteast, ’07, instructor of theatre, and guest director Payten Romig, ’24. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:33:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-states-david-owsley-museum-of-art-to-present-nora-krug-exhibition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/ball-states-david-owsley-museum-of-art-to-present-nora-krug-exhibition The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University will showcase a special exhibition of work by award-winning illustrator Nora Krug from Feb. 19–Jun. 13, 2026. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:02:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/momix-alice-to-perform-at-ball-states-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/momix-alice-to-perform-at-ball-states-emens-auditorium MOMIX Alice will bring acrobatics, illusion, and inventive movement to Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:36:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/the-barricade-boys-coming-to-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/the-barricade-boys-coming-to-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present The Barricade Boys at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:14:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/mcgovern-lecture-features-former-us-health-and-human-services-secretary-alex-azar https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/mcgovern-lecture-features-former-us-health-and-human-services-secretary-alex-azar Ball State University will welcome The Honorable Alex M. Azar II, the 24th secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as the featured speaker for the 2026 McGovern Lecture Series on Monday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:26:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-alice-tuans-exuberant-new-play-balls-balls-balls https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-alice-tuans-exuberant-new-play-balls-balls-balls Balls Balls Balls is a new work by award-winning playwright Alice Tuan commissioned by Ball State’s Department of Theatre and Dance. Performances will take place Feb. 6–8 and Feb. 13–14 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 14, in Room 154 of the Oakwood Building. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:56:08 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/curtis-l-crisler-to-showcase-indiana-chitlin-circuit-and-new-poetic-forms-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/curtis-l-crisler-to-showcase-indiana-chitlin-circuit-and-new-poetic-forms-at-ball-state Ball State University Libraries and the Creative Writing program within the Department of English will host Indiana Poet Laureate Curtis L. Crisler for an evening of poetry, performance, and literary innovation at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Bracken Library, Room 104. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:05:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/opera-theatre-program-hosts-its-10th-annual-opera-gala-feb-7-at-sursa-hall https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/opera-theatre-program-hosts-its-10th-annual-opera-gala-feb-7-at-sursa-hall The Ball State Opera Theatre program presents its 10th annual Opera Gala at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Sursa Performance Hall in Ball State’s Music Instruction Building. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:30:53 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/women-of-whitely-event-honors-black-womens-legacy-and-leadership-in-muncie https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/women-of-whitely-event-honors-black-womens-legacy-and-leadership-in-muncie The Notable Women of Muncie and Delaware County Project will host “Women of Whitely: At the Heart of Muncie’s Black History” at the Shaffer Chapel Museum, 1501 E. Highland Ave., in Muncie at 6 p.m. Feb. 26. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:42:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/jon-meacham-headlines-david-letterman-distinguished-lecture-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/jon-meacham-headlines-david-letterman-distinguished-lecture-at-ball-state Ball State University will welcome Jon Meacham, a presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, as part of the David Letterman Distinguished Lecture Series, March 31 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:33:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/arts-alive-series-presents-multidisciplinary-artist-jeffrey-gibson-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/arts-alive-series-presents-multidisciplinary-artist-jeffrey-gibson-at-ball-state Ball State University’s Arts Alive! series continues with an on-campus presentation followed by a Q&A with artist Jeffrey Gibson at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Pruis Hall. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:18:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2026-schedule-of-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2026-schedule-of-events In observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Ball State University’s Vivian V. Conley and Hurley C. Goodall Jr. Multicultural Center will host Unity Week 2026, beginning Monday, Jan. 19. The weeklong series of programs is designed to celebrate culture and encourage civic engagement across campus and the Muncie community. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:04:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-university-bracken-library-hosts-not-your-average-storytime https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-university-bracken-library-hosts-not-your-average-storytime Ball State University Libraries invites the community to step into the world of 19th-century storytelling during “Not Your Average Storytime,” a free, family-friendly event celebrating historic chapbooks on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 1-2 p.m. on the first floor in Bracken Library’s Schwartz Digital Complex. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:55:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/tony-award-winning-musical-chicago-coming-to-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/tony-award-winning-musical-chicago-coming-to-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present the Tony Award®–winning musical CHICAGO at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:40:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/12/bob-dylan-to-perform-at-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/12/bob-dylan-to-perform-at-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present the Bob Dylan Rough and Rowdy Ways World Wide Tour at Emens Auditorium at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:03:16 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/12/ball-state-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-with-calls-to-purpose-character-and-courage https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/12/ball-state-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-with-calls-to-purpose-character-and-courage Ball State University conferred approximately 1,200 doctoral, specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate degrees during its Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony on Saturday in Worthen Arena on the Ball State campus. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:12:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/bette-smith-named-director-of-ball-state-university-center-for-innovation-and-collaboration https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/bette-smith-named-director-of-ball-state-university-center-for-innovation-and-collaboration Bette Smith will serve as director of Ball State University’s Center for Innovation and Collaboration (CIC), effective Jan. 5, 2026. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:15:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/menopause-the-musical-2-coming-to-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/menopause-the-musical-2-coming-to-ball-state-universitys-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present the national tour of Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:55:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/ball-state-university-presents-bj-tindals-goodnight-tyler https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/11/ball-state-university-presents-bj-tindals-goodnight-tyler Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Goodnight, Tyler by playwright B.J. Tindal, with original dramaturgy by Mansi Sahay Seth and direction by Lisa Gaye Dixon. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:41:35 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/broadway-smash-the-tina-turner-musical-coming-to-emens-auditorium-nov-19 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/broadway-smash-the-tina-turner-musical-coming-to-emens-auditorium-nov-19 Ball State University will present the North American tour of "Tina – The Tina Turner Musical" at Emens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:50:22 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/comedian-john-mulaney-to-bring-mister-whatever-tour-to-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/comedian-john-mulaney-to-bring-mister-whatever-tour-to-emens-auditorium Ball State University will present award-winning comedian, writer, and actor John Mulaney at Emens Auditorium at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2026, as part of his national tour, "Mister Whatever." Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:36:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/soweto-gospel-choir-to-perform-free-concert-at-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/soweto-gospel-choir-to-perform-free-concert-at-emens-auditorium Ball State University welcomes the multi-Grammy® and Emmy Award®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir to Emens Auditorium for a free performance at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:30:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/christina-diaz-gonzalez-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-2025-writer-in-residence https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/christina-diaz-gonzalez-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-2025-writer-in-residence Ball State University is welcoming award-winning author Christina Diaz Gonzalez to campus this Fall as the guest author for the University’s annual Writer-in-Residence program. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:36:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/beloved-musical-comedy-mrs-doubtfire-coming-to-ball-state-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/beloved-musical-comedy-mrs-doubtfire-coming-to-ball-state-emens-auditorium Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Muncie this month when the hit musical 'Mrs. Doubtfire' takes the stage at Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium for a 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 performance. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:52:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-presents-the-brementown-musicians https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-presents-the-brementown-musicians Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents "The Brementown Musicians"—based on stories by the Grimm Brothers and adapted for the stage by Alison Gregory—Oct. 17-19 and 21-25 at Korsgaard Dance Studio in Ball Gymnasium. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:05:44 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/board-of-trustees-highlight-fall-2025-enrollment-gains-mcs-progress https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/board-of-trustees-highlight-fall-2025-enrollment-gains-mcs-progress The Ball State University Board of Trustees on Friday received updates on Fall 2025 enrollment and the continued progress of its historic partnership with Muncie Community Schools (MCS). Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:41:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/rev-the-red-for-ball-state-university-homecoming-oct-13-18 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/rev-the-red-for-ball-state-university-homecoming-oct-13-18 Ball State University will celebrate its 99th Homecoming Oct. 13–18, as Cardinals everywhere are invited back to campus to take part in a week of pride, tradition, and community spirit. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:10:28 +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/department-of-theatre-and-dance-brings-romeo-and-juliet-to-the-brown-family-amphitheater https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/department-of-theatre-and-dance-brings-romeo-and-juliet-to-the-brown-family-amphitheater Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy Romeo and Juliet, Sept. 26-28, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. each evening at the Brown Family Amphitheater. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:29:07 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/emerging-conservationist-award-winner-conservationist-to-speak-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/emerging-conservationist-award-winner-conservationist-to-speak-at-ball-state Mwezi “Badru” Mugerwa, the winner of the 2025 Indianapolis Prize Emerging Conservationist Award, will be a guest lecturer at Ball State at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:06:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ecap-to-host-grand-opening-of-new-downtown-muncie-space https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ecap-to-host-grand-opening-of-new-downtown-muncie-space Ball State University’s Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP) will host a grand opening celebration for its newly launched downtown space from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 306 S. Walnut Street in Muncie. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:44:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/david-owsley-museum-of-art-presents-two-special-exhibitions-this-fall https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/david-owsley-museum-of-art-presents-two-special-exhibitions-this-fall This Fall, the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University presents two significant exhibitions: one that features international abstraction and another that explores Indiana storytelling through photography. Thu, 11 Sep 2025 02:01:27 +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/2025/09/ball-state-university-presents-songs-for-a-new-world https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/ball-state-university-presents-songs-for-a-new-world Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance presents Jason Robert Brown’s "Songs for a New World"—a powerful, genre-blending theatrical song cycle—Sept. 5-7 and 9-14, at Korsgaard Dance Studio in Ball Gymnasium. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:29:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-to-host-national-sursa-organ-competition-sept-6-7 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-to-host-national-sursa-organ-competition-sept-6-7 Ball State University’s School of Music will host the fifth National Sursa American Organ Competition—bringing some of the nation’s most talented young organists to campus—Sept 6-7, 2025. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:33:22 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-university-to-celebrate-50th-anniversary-of-bracken-library https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-university-to-celebrate-50th-anniversary-of-bracken-library Ball State University will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Alexander M. Bracken Library with a community birthday party from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the library’s main lobby. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:02:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/nationally-recognized-speaker-to-discuss-the-role-of-arts-in-civic-life https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/nationally-recognized-speaker-to-discuss-the-role-of-arts-in-civic-life The upcoming Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy—in partnership with the Center for Economic and Civic Learning’s 2025 Conference on Civic Studies and Democracy at Ball State—features Michael Greer, president and CEO of ArtsFund Seattle. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:45:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-university-establishes-new-design-hub-community-collaboration-space-in-downtown-muncie https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-university-establishes-new-design-hub-community-collaboration-space-in-downtown-muncie Ball State University and its Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (ECAP) have signed a two-year lease for the first floor of the historic Columbia Theater Building at 306 S. Walnut Street in downtown Muncie. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:31:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-and-muncie-community-schools-partner-to-strengthen-leadership-pipeline https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/ball-state-and-muncie-community-schools-partner-to-strengthen-leadership-pipeline Ball State University’s Teachers College, in collaboration with Ball State Online, has partnered with Muncie Community Schools (MCS) to expand the district’s leadership pipeline by supporting current educators who aspire to become school leaders. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:51:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/07/ball-state-university-honors-more-than-1300-graduates-at-summer-commencement-ceremony https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/07/ball-state-university-honors-more-than-1300-graduates-at-summer-commencement-ceremony Ball State University celebrated its Class of 2025 on Saturday, conferring more than 1,300 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees during its Summer Commencement ceremony. Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:33:54 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/06/ball-state-hosting-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-village-south-residential-development https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/06/ball-state-hosting-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-village-south-residential-development Ball State University is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the launch of the Village South Residential Development. The event will take place at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, at the intersection of West North Street and North Martin Street in Muncie Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:13:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/06/university-libraries-invites-visitors-to-experience-tolkien-exhibit-before-july-close https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/06/university-libraries-invites-visitors-to-experience-tolkien-exhibit-before-july-close The Ball State University campus and the greater Muncie community have through the end of July to visit a special exhibit honoring the literary work of J.R.R. Tolkien, on display in Archives and Special Collections on the second floor of Bracken Library. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:30:34 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/we-fly-fest-to-offer-free-food-fun-entertainment-and-campus-tours https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/we-fly-fest-to-offer-free-food-fun-entertainment-and-campus-tours Ball State University will host its first We Fly Fest from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. This free, on-campus event is open to the public and will include campus tours, entertainment, live music, informational booths, games, and other family-friendly activities. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:22:11 +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/ball-state-city-of-muncie-partner-to-bring-new-park-to-anthony-northside-neighborhood https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-city-of-muncie-partner-to-bring-new-park-to-anthony-northside-neighborhood Ball State University and the City of Muncie have partnered to create a new neighborhood park for Muncie’s Anthony-Northside Neighborhood. Tue, 13 May 2025 12:48:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/art-in-bloom-returns-may-16-18-at-ball-state-university-david-owsley-museum-of-art https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/art-in-bloom-returns-may-16-18-at-ball-state-university-david-owsley-museum-of-art A Spring tradition continues at the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) with Art in Bloom, a free public floral exhibition on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18. Fri, 09 May 2025 13:02:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-celebrates-class-of-2025-at-spring-commencement https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-celebrates-class-of-2025-at-spring-commencement Ball State University celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2025 during its Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday. Sat, 03 May 2025 20:18:27 +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/2025/04/ball-state-hosting-beam-signing-ceremony-for-new-center-for-innovation-and-collaboration https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-hosting-beam-signing-ceremony-for-new-center-for-innovation-and-collaboration UPDATE: Due to expected inclement weather, Thursday’s beam-signing ceremony for the Center for Innovation and Collaboration has been postponed to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the corner of Ashland and Martin Avenues. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:48:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-university-hosts-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-renovated-cooper-science-building https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-university-hosts-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-for-renovated-cooper-science-building Today, Ball State University celebrated the grand reopening of the renovated Cooper Science Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by campus leaders, faculty, staff, students, and community partners. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:15:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-university-announces-spring-2025-commencement-speaker https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-university-announces-spring-2025-commencement-speaker Kayla Davion, a 2017 Ball State University graduate best known for her work on the Broadway stage, will address Ball State’s Class of 2025 at the University’s Spring Commencement ceremony. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:12:32 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-blood-wedding-at-korsgaard-dance-studio https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-blood-wedding-at-korsgaard-dance-studio Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Blood Wedding at 7:30 p.m. on April 11-12 and April 15-18 at Korsgaard Dance Studio, with matinees at 2:30 p.m. on April 13 and April 19. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:51:14 +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/2025/03/ball-state-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-groove-at-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/ball-state-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-groove-at-emens-auditorium Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Groove: Interlocking Cultures Through Movement at 7:30 p.m. on March 21-22 at Emens Auditorium. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:00:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/arts-alive-series-presents-multidisciplinary-artist-justin-favela-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/arts-alive-series-presents-multidisciplinary-artist-justin-favela-at-ball-state-university Ball State University’s Arts Alive! series continues this Spring with a presentation by multidisciplinary artist Justin Favela at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Sursa Performance Hall. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:52:57 +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/2025/02/amy-goodman-to-speak-at-ball-state-university-as-part-of-the-david-letterman-lecture-series https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/amy-goodman-to-speak-at-ball-state-university-as-part-of-the-david-letterman-lecture-series Ball State University will welcome Amy Goodman, the host and executive producer of Democracy Now!, as part of the David Letterman Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on April 8 at Pruis Hall. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:14:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-potus-at-strother-theatre https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-potus-at-strother-theatre Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present POTUS at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 21-22 and Feb. 25-27, with matinees at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 22-23. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:13:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/celebrate-anti-valentines-day-ball-state-david-owsley-museum-of-art https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/celebrate-anti-valentines-day-ball-state-david-owsley-museum-of-art The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., will celebrate “Anti-Valentine’s Day” the evening before the romantic holiday. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:27:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/hollywood-photographer-curates-photography-exhibition-at-ball-state-doma https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/hollywood-photographer-curates-photography-exhibition-at-ball-state-doma The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University will display People and Places 1873-2000: A Selection of Photographs from DOMA’s Collection from Feb. 20 through May 23, 2025. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:28:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-natasha-pierre-and-the-great-comet-of-1812 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-natasha-pierre-and-the-great-comet-of-1812 Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 7-8 and Feb. 11-14, with a matinee at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 9. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:36:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-university-announces-2025-ceres-forum https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-university-announces-2025-ceres-forum Ball State University’s Center for Energy Research/Education/Service (CERES) will host the 2025 CERES Forum, a lecture series focused on "Innovation for Sustainable Communities." Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:35:11 +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/2025/01/college-of-fine-arts-highlights-arts-alive-lecture-and-extended-museum-exhibition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/college-of-fine-arts-highlights-arts-alive-lecture-and-extended-museum-exhibition Ball State University’s College of Fine Arts is presenting two exceptional cultural opportunities: a free Arts Alive! lecture featuring acclaimed artist Daniel Alexander Jones, and the extension of The Art of Elizabeth Catlett from the Collection of Samella Lewis at the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) through Feb. 28, 2025. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:14:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2025-schedule-of-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2025-schedule-of-events Ball State University’s Vivian V. Conley and Hurley C. Goodall Jr. Multicultural Center has announced the schedule of events for its annual Unity Week, which kicks off on Monday, Jan. 20, the official observance of this year’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:14:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/indiana-first-lady-janet-holcomb-addresses-ball-state-university-class-of-2024-fall-graduates https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/indiana-first-lady-janet-holcomb-addresses-ball-state-university-class-of-2024-fall-graduates Ball State University conferred approximately 1,200 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees in its Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony on Saturday at Worthen Arena. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:44:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/ball-state-names-multicultural-center-in-honor-of-vivian-conley-and-hurley-goodall https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/ball-state-names-multicultural-center-in-honor-of-vivian-conley-and-hurley-goodall Ball State University’s Board of Trustees on Friday approved the naming of the University’s Multicultural Center the Vivian V. Conley and Hurley C. Goodall Jr. Multicultural Center, in honor of two local civil rights icons. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:13:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-1-to-4-at-korsgaard-dance-studio https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/ball-state-university-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-1-to-4-at-korsgaard-dance-studio Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present 1 TO 4 (+, -) at Korsgaard Dance Studio, located inside Ball Gymnasium in Room 213, at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5-7, with an additional performance at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 7. Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:01:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/ball-state-university-celebrates-10-years--of-the-charles-w-brown-planetarium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/ball-state-university-celebrates-10-years--of-the-charles-w-brown-planetarium Ball State University this month is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Charles W. Brown Planetarium, the largest and most technologically advanced planetarium in Indiana. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:07:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/a-conversation-with-david-letterman-and-caitlin-clark-ticket-distribution-begins-on-nov-16 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/a-conversation-with-david-letterman-and-caitlin-clark-ticket-distribution-begins-on-nov-16 Due to anticipated demand, student, faculty and staff distribution of tickets for the Dec. 2 'A Conversation with David Letterman and Caitlin Clark' event at Ball State will be held the weekend of Nov. 16-17 to ensure tickets can be obtained without disruption to class schedules. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:39:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/ball-state-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-the-three-musketeers-at-university-theatre https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/ball-state-department-of-theatre-and-dance-presents-the-three-musketeers-at-university-theatre Ball State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present The Three Musketeers at University Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15-16 and 20-23 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 and 24. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:56:44 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/ball-state-university-hosting-special-screening-of-garfield-the-movie-with-creator-jim-davis https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/ball-state-university-hosting-special-screening-of-garfield-the-movie-with-creator-jim-davis Ball State University’s College of Fine Arts will welcome back alumnus Jim Davis, ’67 LittD ’91, creator of the iconic comic strip Garfield, for a special screening of Garfield: The Movie. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:05:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/wnba-star-caitlin-clark-to-join-david-letterman-for-a-public-conversation-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/wnba-star-caitlin-clark-to-join-david-letterman-for-a-public-conversation-at-ball-state-university WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark will be on stage at Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium for a conversation with distinguished Ball State Alumnus David Letterman on Monday, December 2 at 7:00 pm. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:36:14 +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/prominent-journalist-alumna-navbahor-imamova-to-visit-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/prominent-journalist-alumna-navbahor-imamova-to-visit-ball-state-university Navbahor Imamova, MA ’03, a distinguished journalist at Voice of America and alumna of Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media, will return to campus on Oct. 28-29. As part of her visit, she will deliver a free public presentation at 2 p.m. on Oct. 29 in Room 225 of the Art and Journalism Building. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:29:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/arts-alive-series-presents-jazz-greats-byron-stripling-and-carmen-bradford-in-concert https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/arts-alive-series-presents-jazz-greats-byron-stripling-and-carmen-bradford-in-concert The College of Fine Arts and School of Music at Ball State University will host a special jazz concert featuring renowned trumpeter Byron Stripling and acclaimed vocalist Carmen Bradford at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 26, at Sursa Performance Hall. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:46:42 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-university-co-hosts-central-indiana-severe-weather-symposium-oct-19 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-university-co-hosts-central-indiana-severe-weather-symposium-oct-19 Ball State University will host the Central Indiana Severe Weather Symposium from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the University’s Pruis Hall. This marks the first time the symposium will be held on a college campus. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:51:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/author-hena-khan-to-visit-ball-state-as-2024-writer-in-residence https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/author-hena-khan-to-visit-ball-state-as-2024-writer-in-residence Ball State University’s Writer-in-Residence program returns for a third year with a new featured guest, award-winning author Hena Khan. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:34:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-university-to-host-public-forum-for-next-iteration-of-strategic-plan https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/ball-state-university-to-host-public-forum-for-next-iteration-of-strategic-plan In preparation for the next iteration of its strategic plan, Destination 2040: Our Flight Path, Ball State University will host a public forum to gather input from the greater community. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:47:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/david-owsley-museum-of-art-brings-elizabeth-catlett-scholar-melanie-anne-herzog-to-muncie https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/david-owsley-museum-of-art-brings-elizabeth-catlett-scholar-melanie-anne-herzog-to-muncie The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University will host a public lecture by Melanie Anne Herzog on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Dr. Herzog is a noted scholar on Elizabeth Catlett, the artist and activist featured in DOMA’s current special exhibition. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:18:29 +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/2024/09/david-owsley-museum-of-art-presents-the-art-of-elizabeth-catlett https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/09/david-owsley-museum-of-art-presents-the-art-of-elizabeth-catlett The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University will showcase The Art of Elizabeth Catlett from the Collection of Samella Lewis from Sept. 19–Dec. 20, 2024. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:22:01 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/09/ball-state-public-media-receives-grant-from-indiana-arts-commission https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/09/ball-state-public-media-receives-grant-from-indiana-arts-commission Ball State Public Media (Ball State PBS and Indiana Public Radio) has been awarded a grant from the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) for arts and culture programming through the Arts Project Support grant program. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:02:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/ball-state-university-to-host-2024-civic-learning-symposium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/ball-state-university-to-host-2024-civic-learning-symposium The Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) at Ball State University will host the 2024 Civic Learning Symposium Sept. 27-28 at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:38:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/ball-state-hosts-superyacht-captain-kelly-gordon-for-excellence-in-leadership-speaking-event https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/ball-state-hosts-superyacht-captain-kelly-gordon-for-excellence-in-leadership-speaking-event Ball State University’s Fall 2024 Excellence in Leadership Speaker Series (EIL) event on Sept. 10 will feature Kelly J. Gordon, one of the world’s most accomplished superyacht captains—also known for her leadership skills and mental health advocacy. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:52:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/renowned-experts-to-discuss-art-and-neuroscience-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/renowned-experts-to-discuss-art-and-neuroscience-at-ball-state-university Ball State University is welcoming two renowned experts to campus on Sept. 19 to discuss the science behind the benefits of art. The upcoming Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy features Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, authors of The New York Times bestseller Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:43:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/07/ball-state-university-honors-1200-graduates-at-summer-commencement-ceremony https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/07/ball-state-university-honors-1200-graduates-at-summer-commencement-ceremony Ball State University honored nearly 1,200 graduates on Saturday at its Summer Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024. The program was held at Worthen Arena on Ball State’s beautiful campus. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:40:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/07/ball-state-accepting-applications-for-2024-25-off-campus-housing-self-certification-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/07/ball-state-accepting-applications-for-2024-25-off-campus-housing-self-certification-program Ball State University is now accepting applications from landlords and property management companies to participate in the Off-Campus Quality Housing Initiative for the 2024-25 academic year. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:29:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/06/be-my-neighbor-day-returns-june-22-to-downtown-muncie https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/06/be-my-neighbor-day-returns-june-22-to-downtown-muncie Ball State PBS will once again host “Be My Neighbor Day,” which will be held from 1-4 p.m. ET Saturday, June 22, at Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:06:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/06/kathleen-washburn-appointed-to-muncie-community-schools-board-of-trustees https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/06/kathleen-washburn-appointed-to-muncie-community-schools-board-of-trustees Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns today announced the appointment of Dr. Kathleen Washburn to the Muncie Community Schools (MCS) Board of Trustees. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:07:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/ceats-program-at-ball-state-to-hold-fifth-cohort-graduation-ceremony-for-state-election-officials https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/ceats-program-at-ball-state-to-hold-fifth-cohort-graduation-ceremony-for-state-election-officials Ball State University’s Voting System Technical Oversight Program (VSTOP) will hold a graduation ceremony May 24 for the fifth cohort of its nationally recognized Certificate in Election Administration, Technology, and Security (CEATS) program. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:24:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/art-in-bloom-2024-returns-may-18-19-at-ball-state-university-david-owsley-museum-of-art https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/art-in-bloom-2024-returns-may-18-19-at-ball-state-university-david-owsley-museum-of-art A Spring tradition continues at the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) with Art in Bloom, a free public floral exhibition Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19, with extended museum hours from 1-5 p.m. on both days. Mon, 13 May 2024 18:21:12 +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