http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Online Learning News RSS en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:32:56 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-online-earns-six-top-25-rankings-in-us-news-2026-best-online-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/ball-state-online-earns-six-top-25-rankings-in-us-news-2026-best-online-programs Ball State University has again been recognized among the nation’s best for online education, with six programs ranked in the top 25 of U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 “Best Online Programs” listings Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:20:13 +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/2025/01/six-ball-state-programs-earn-top-25-rankings-in-us-news-2025-best-online-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/six-ball-state-programs-earn-top-25-rankings-in-us-news-2025-best-online-programs Six Ball State University online programs have been ranked in the top 25 in the nation in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report “Best Online Programs” listings. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:19:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-programs-recognized-in-us-news-world-report-2024-best-online-program-rankings https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-programs-recognized-in-us-news-world-report-2024-best-online-program-rankings Seven Ball State University online degree programs have been recognized as top-30 offerings in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “2024 Best Online Program Rankings.” Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:51:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/ball-state-dual-credit-program-offers-high-school-students-flexibility https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/08/ball-state-dual-credit-program-offers-high-school-students-flexibility Ball State University is offering the 30-credit Indiana College Core (ICC) curriculum to Hoosier high school students, beginning this Fall. Through Ball State’s Dual Credit Program, students can complete the ICC curriculum during regular school hours either 100 percent online, on-site at their high schools, or as a mix of online and on-site Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:03:33 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-partners-with-coursera-to-offer-flexible-online-stem-graduate-degree-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-partners-with-coursera-to-offer-flexible-online-stem-graduate-degree-programs Ball State University has partnered with Coursera, one of the world’s largest online learning platforms, to offer two flexible online master’s degree programs in the high-demand fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:58:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-university-expands-public-health-major-and-health-science-graduate-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-university-expands-public-health-major-and-health-science-graduate-programs Ball State University’s College of Health is expanding its programming to address a significant growth in the number of public health occupations nationwide. Ball State’s Bachelor’s in Public Health program will begin enrolling classes in the Fall of 2023, while its Online Master’s in Health Science program will be offered starting in Fall 2023 or Spring 2024. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:13:01 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/01/twelve-ball-state-programs-rank-in-top-25-of-us-news-2023-best-online-programs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/01/twelve-ball-state-programs-rank-in-top-25-of-us-news-2023-best-online-programs Ball State earned 12 top-25 rankings in U.S. News’ 2023 “Best Online Programs” list, an annual assessment of nearly 2,000 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs offered by institutions across the country. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:22:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/01/ball-state-online-degree-programs-again-ranked-among-nations-best https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/01/ball-state-online-degree-programs-again-ranked-among-nations-best Ball State University’s online degree programs in high-demand fields have once again been recognized on a national level by U.S. News & World Report. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:29:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/02/ball-state-online-earns-military-friendly-designation-again https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/02/ball-state-online-earns-military-friendly-designation-again For the 13th year in a row, Ball State Online has again earned the Military Friendly designation from Viqtory. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:42:40 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/01/ball-state-universitys-online-masters-in-nursing https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/01/ball-state-universitys-online-masters-in-nursing Ball State University’s online Master’s in Nursing program ranks among the top 10 percent in the nation. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:45:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/01/ball-state-universitys-online-mba-program-earns-top-20-national-ranking https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/01/ball-state-universitys-online-mba-program-earns-top-20-national-ranking Ball State’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program tied for 17th overall in this year’s U.S. News & World Report “Best Online Programs” list. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:01:54 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/01/center-for-information-and-communication-sciences-program-makes-waves-with-national-online-ranking https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/01/center-for-information-and-communication-sciences-program-makes-waves-with-national-online-ranking A focus on leadership, technology, and applicable business skills has led to Ball State University’s Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) program earning national recognition Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:36:54 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/7/digital-divide-impairs-education-across-indiana https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/7/digital-divide-impairs-education-across-indiana New study from Center for Business and Economic Research found that the interruption of school in March 2020 resulted in wide variation in delivering online education due to large gaps in internet access across the state. About 68,649 to 84,118 Indiana school-age children do not have internet access at home. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:30:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/7/get-a-head-start-on-school https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/7/get-a-head-start-on-school “WIPB Classroom” will offer students in kindergarten and grades 2-3 remediation and enrichment programming in preparation for the start of the school year. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:51:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/4/all-summer-classes-will-be-virtual https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/4/all-summer-classes-will-be-virtual To help students make progress toward their degrees in these unprecedented and unpredictable times, Ball State will transition all Summer 2020 face-to-face classes to virtual teaching and learning. Tue, 14 Apr 2020 14:44:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/1/us-news-online-rankings https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/1/us-news-online-rankings Seven Ball State University online degree programs finished in the top 30 in their categories in national rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Two programs were in the top 5. Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:48:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/8/ball-state-grad-student-becomes-president-of-national-black-graduate-student-association https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/8/ball-state-grad-student-becomes-president-of-national-black-graduate-student-association Graduate student’s Clifton Snorten’s resume reads like a how-to guide for service leadership. Beyond his job as scheduler and office manager for U.S. Rep. Andre Carson of Indiana and his role spearheading an Indianapolis-based summer literacy program for kids, he leads a national student organization while he pursues not one but two graduate degrees. Wed, 17 Aug 2016 18:02:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/10/college-choice-names-ball-states-online-program-the-one-of-the-best-in-country https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/10/college-choice-names-ball-states-online-program-the-one-of-the-best-in-country College Choice names Ball State’s online education program one of the top 50 in the nation. Fri, 10 Oct 2014 18:57:16 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/2/online-program-wins-national-honors-for-innovation https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/2/online-program-wins-national-honors-for-innovation Ball State University’s online education program is cited for strategic innovation by one of the industry’s largest and most significant professional organizations. Thu, 20 Feb 2014 19:15:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/1/online-programs-nationally-ranked-by-us-news https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/1/online-programs-nationally-ranked-by-us-news Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:13:04 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/5/ball-state-app-lets-travelers-create-detailed-trip-journals https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/5/ball-state-app-lets-travelers-create-detailed-trip-journals Ball State University has developed a versatile mobile application that allows college classes to compile the equivalent of digital “textbooks” about their field trips and individual travelers to create detailed vacation journals. Thu, 09 May 2013 19:57:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/2/ball-state-nears-launch-of-three-free-online-classes https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/2/ball-state-nears-launch-of-three-free-online-classes Ball State is just weeks away from launching three free massive, open, online courses (MOOCs) that promise to teach the university much about what works and what doesn’t in large-scale Internet instruction. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:49:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/11/ball-state-artists-create-forest-of-light-on-display-in-china-and-internet https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/11/ball-state-artists-create-forest-of-light-on-display-in-china-and-internet all State University electronic artists have created a "forest" of light and sound that will be on exhibit in Beijing, China through November, yet also accessible to visitors from Indiana or anywhere else in the world. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:26:22 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/9/elementary-education-professor-earns-rawlings-award-for-distance-education https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/9/elementary-education-professor-earns-rawlings-award-for-distance-education Susan Tancock, professor of elementary education, is the 2010 Rawlings Award recipient for her work in distance education. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:16:35 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/1/opening-of-fishers-center-means-more-opportunities-in-indianapolis-area https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/1/opening-of-fishers-center-means-more-opportunities-in-indianapolis-area The new center is conveniently located just off Interstate 69 at exit 10. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:32 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/9/technology-professor-earns-rawlings-award-for-distance-education https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/9/technology-professor-earns-rawlings-award-for-distance-education Mary Annette Rose, associate professor of technology, is the Rawlings Award recipient for her work in distance education. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:37:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/10/online-doctoral-degree-in-nursing-gains-nationwide-interest https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/10/online-doctoral-degree-in-nursing-gains-nationwide-interest The School of Nursing now offers doctoral degree completely online. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/9/distance-education-pioneer-earns-rawlings-award https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/9/distance-education-pioneer-earns-rawlings-award Terry Wiedmer, associate professor of curriculum, wins the 2008 Rawlings Outstanding Distance Education Teaching Award. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:34:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/2/ball-state-school-of-nursing-helps-prepare-more-rns-for-millers-health-systems https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2008/2/ball-state-school-of-nursing-helps-prepare-more-rns-for-millers-health-systems The School of Nursing has partnered with Miller's Health Systems Inc. to help train more registered nurses. Wed, 26 Jun 2013 19:34:18 +0000